Standardization of Litchi Leaf Nutrient Composition for Tissue Analysis in Sub Tropics of India

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Variation in leaf nutrient composition with leaf age and position of leaflets was assessed for ‘Calcuttia’ and ‘Dehradun’ litchi cultivars under loam to sandy loam soils of north India. Leaf samples were collected from first to sixth pair of leaflets starting from the apex of terminal shoots to downward positions during December to May at monthly intervals at two locations for three successive years. The leaves were analyzed for N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn concentrations. In both litchi cultivars, leaf N, P, Zn and Cu contents remained more in young leaves; whereas, leaf Ca, Mg, Mn and Fe contents were observed higher in older leaves. Leaf K concentration exhibited inconsistent patterns; however, leaf K concentration in pair of leaflets on the shoot declined basipetal, being maximum in upper pair of leaflets and minimum in lower pair of leaflets. Levels of macro and micronutrients exhibited a degree of stability at second and third pair of leaflets when sampled during February–March. Leaf compositions differed significantly during active vegetative growth, flowering, and fruit development. The results revealed that 4–5 months old leaves from autumn flush at second and third pair of leaflets from the apex of terminal litchi shoots at the advent of panicle initiation (February–March) should be collected to assess the nutritional concentrations of litchi orchards under North India conditions.     

Establishment of nutrients optimal range for nutritional diagnosis of mandarins based on DRIS and CND methods

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The aim of this work was to establish for the first time nutrient optimal range (NOR) for mandarins in Tunisia using two methods: Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated System (DRIS) and Compositional Nutrient Diagnosis (CND). The study was performed using data from 120 mandarin’s commercial orchards, in several locations in Tunisia. Yield data and leaf nutrient content from 2011 to 2014 cropping season were compiled in a database. Leaf samples consist of spring flush leaves (7–8 months old) collected from nonfruiting terminals. The two methods were effective to diagnose the plant nutritional status based on the effectiveness of the chi-square-tested method. The two methods showed the nutrient imbalances of the studied commercial orchards. Phosphorus (P) and iron (Fe) showed higher frequencies as the most required nutrients by the plant. The found norms were then compared to the norms used in other countries. The new norms for mandarins are different because some norms in the literature do not take into account the different species of citrus, and they were adopted in different pedoclimatic conditions. So, adopting the new leaf nutrient norms is key for ensuring productivity in mandarin citrus orchards in Tunisia.     

Nitrogen and vermicompost interaction on soil and leaf nutrient status of kinnow mandarin in vertisols of Jhalawar district

A field experiment entitled “nitrogen and vermicompost interaction on soil and leaf nutrient status of kinnow mandarin in vertisols of Jhalawar district” was conducted at the Fruit Research Farm, Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar (Rajasthan) during 2012–13 to study the effect of different levels of nitrogen and vermicompost on physico-chemical properties of soil and leaf micro and macro nutrient contents of Kinnow mandarin. The result indicated that application of T₁₅ treatment i.e. nitrogen at 350 g/plant + vermicompost 20 kg/plant was found best with regard to improvement in soil physico-chemical properties like organic carbon content (0.44%), available nitrogen (N) (379.36 kgha^?1), available phosphorus (P) (25.56 kgha^?1), available potassium (393.29 kgha^?1) and reduces electrical conductivity (0.34 dSm^?1), soil pH (7.42) and calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) content percentage (15.20) of soil.     

Diagnosis of Nutrient Constraints in Citrus Orchards of Humid Tropical India

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Citrus growing in humid, tropical India is concentrated in east to northeast India. The region is well known for large-scale commercial cultivation of Citrus reticulata Blanco, cultivar ‘Khasi,’ mandarin. Extensive surveys were conducted covering as many as 108 orchards from 52 locations representing eight states, namely West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. Expressed in milligrams per kilogram, the optimum values for available nutrients in soil were determined to be as: nitrogen (N) (220.8–240.6), phosphorus (P) (21.2–45.6), potassium (K) (252.2–300.8), calcium (Ca) (278.1–318.6), magnesium (Mg) (67.2–92.5), iron (Fe) (82.2–114.6), manganese (Mn) (21.4–32.8), copper (Cu) (0.82–2.62), and zinc (Zn) (2.18–4.22) using multivariate quadratic regression analysis. The corresponding leaf-nutrient values, expressed in percent, were: N (2.23–2.49), P (0.10–0.11), K (1.86–2.12), Ca (2.12–2.32), and Mg (0.28–0.38), and in ppm were Fe (148.2–179.8), Mn (72.2–84.8), Cu (10.4–18.6), and Zn (24.2–38.8). These reference values of soil and leaf analysis were later observed to be well within the range of values obtained for high-performance orchards (45–62 kg tree^?1), confirming the hypothesis that soil fertility and leaf nutrient levels maintained under high yielding orchards could be used provisionally as nutrient diagnostics. Nutrient constraints in the form of N, P, Ca, Mg, Cu, and Zn were identified using these diagnostics, which deserve a place in a fertilizer program of mandarin orchards of the region to obtain sustainable optimum fruit yield.     

FOLIAR APPLICATION OF BORON INFLUENCES THE LEAF MINERAL STATUS,VEGETATIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE GROWTH,YIELD AND FRUIT QUALITY OF ‘KINNOW’ MANDARIN (CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO.)

The effects of foliar application of boron (B) in the form of boric acid on vegetative and reproductive growth, yield and fruit quality of ‘Kinnow’ mandarin (Citrus reticulate Blanco.) were investigated. Kinnow mandarin was sprayed with different concentrations of boric acid viz. (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3% and 0.4%) at fruit set stage. Leaf nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), B, and zinc (Zn) along with flush length, tree height, tree spread and tree trunk diameter increased, while leaf length and leaf age showed non-significant results after foliar B application. Yield of the ‘Kinnow’ mandarin was significantly affected by foliar application of B and a significant increase in fruit weight at harvest was also observed. Soluble solid concentration (SSC): titratable acidity (TA) ratio, ascorbic acid, total sugars, total phenolic content (TPC) and total antioxidants significantly affected, while pH of juice, SSC, TA, reducing sugars and non-reducing sugars showed non- significant results.     

DRIS NUTRIENT NORMS FOR PINEAPPLE ON ALFISOLS OF INDIA

Sub-optimum production in pineapple fields in India is a common feature in Alfisols. The diagnosis and management of nutrient constraints assume a greater significance in maximizing production sustainability. DRIS norms were computed from the data bank of 324 sub-plots on leaf mineral composition, soil available nutrients, and corresponding mean yield representing three diverse pineapple belts for 3 seasons during 2002 –04. DRIS norms derived primarily from basal portion of ‘D'leaves sampled at 4th to 5th month suggested optimum leaf nutrient concentration viz. 1.21–1.85% nitrogen (N), 0.13–0.18% phosphorus (P), 1.19–1.62% potassium (K), 0.27–0.35% calcium (Ca), 0.43–0.56% magnesium (Mg), and 78.4–102.5 iron (Fe), 41.5–58.3 manganese (Mn), 7.4–10.2 copper (Cu), and 12.2–15.8 zinc (Zn) (ppm) in relation to fruit yield of 55–72 tons ha^?1. Likewise, DRIS norms for soil fertility corresponding to similar level of fruit yield were determined. The norms were further observed validating the leaf/soil test values obtained from productive plots, suggesting the DRIS as a dynamic interpretation tool for diagnosis of nutrient constraints using both, leaf as well as soil analysis.     

Nutrient Indexing in “‘Kinnow” Mandarin (Citrus deliciosia Lour.× Citrus nobilis Tanaka) Grown in Indogangetic Plains

Diagnosis and remediation of nutrient constraints in perennial fruit crop like citrus are the two important pillars of an effective nutrient management program. Efforts were made to develop nutrient indexing (NI) criteria based on generated leaf and soil analysis dataset for “Kinnow” mandarin (Citrus deliciosia Lour. × Citrus nobilis Tanaka) grown on illitic soils of Indogangetic plains (Entisol, Inceptisol, and Aridisol). NI through diagnosis and recommendation integrated system (DRIS) using leaf analysis data showed optimum value of leaf nutrient concentration as 2.22–2.32% nitrogen (N), 0.11–0.15% phosphorus (P), 1.10–1.41% potassium (K), 2.32–2.79% calcium (Ca), 0.38–0.61% magnesium (Mg), 22.4–58.3 ppm iron (Fe), 26.3–56.2 ppm manganese (Mn), 4.2–7.2 ppm copper (Cu), and 21.3–26.9 ppm zinc (Zn) vis-à-vis a fruit yield of 32.4–56.1 kg tree^?1. Using these NI criteria, Zn was observed as most deficient (64.7%) followed by Fe (61.5%), Mn (57.6%), N (96.1%), and P (38.5%) using percentage of orchards as basis. While, optimum NI (mg kg^?1) using soil analysis data was determined as 114.3–121.2 potassium permanganate (KMnO₄-N), 7.8–12.3 Olsen-P, 96.4–131.3 ammonium acetate (NH₄OAc)-K, 189.4–248.6 NH₄OAc-Ca, 72.3–89.9 NH₄OAc-Mg, 5.8–11.1, DTPA-Fe, 4.3–6.9 diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)-Mn, 0.45–0.69 DTPA-Cu, and 21.3–26.9 DTPA-Zn for the optimum yield of 32.4–56.1 kg tree^?1. Soil analysis-based NIs displayed a good complementary with leaf analysis-based NIs evident from the diagnoses indicating Mn (52.2%) as most dominant constraint Zn (61.2%) followed by Mn (48.3%), N (41.2%), and P (35.6%). The recommended DRIS-based NIs would lay a scientific basis in formulating citrus fertilization program.     

DRIS Norms and their Field Validation in Nagpur Mandarin

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Diagnosis and recommendation integrated system (DRIS) norms were computed from the data on leaf mineral composition, soil available nutrients, and corresponding mean fruit yield of three years (1999–2002), collected from the set of 57 irrigated commercial ‘Nagpur’ mandarin (budded on Citrus jambhiri Lush) orchards, representing 26 locations and 3 basalt derived soil orders (Entisols, Inceptisols, and Vertisols) rich in smectite minerals. The DRIS norms derived primarily from spring-cycle index leaves from non-fruiting terminals sampled during August to October (6–8 months old) suggested optimum leaf macronutrient concentration (%) as: 1.70–2.81 nitrogen (N), 0.09–0.15 phosphorus (P), 1.02–2.59 potassium (K), 1.80–3.28 calcium (Ca), and 0.43–0.92 magnesium (Mg). While, optimum level of micronutrients (ppm) was determined as: 74.9–113.4 iron (Fe), 54.8–84.6 manganese (Mn), 9.8–17.6 copper (Cu), and 13.6–29.6 zinc (Zn) in relation to fruit yield of 47.7–117.2 kg tree^{? 1}. Likewise, DRIS indices for soil fertility developed from dripline soil samples collected at 0–20 cm depth corresponding to similar level of fruit yield, the optimum limit of soil available nutrients (mg kg^{? 1}) was observed as: 94.8–154.8 N, 6.6–15.9 P, 146.6–311.9 K, 401.0–601.6 Ca, 85.2–369.6 Mg, 10.9–25.2 Fe, 7.5–23.2 Mn, 2.5–5.1 Cu, and 0.59–1.26 Zn. Primary DRIS indices developed on the basis of leaf and soil analysis revealed deficiency of N, P, K, Fe, and Zn. The nutrient constraints so diagnosed were further verified through fertilizer response studies carried out on a representative Typic Haplustert soil type facing multiple nutrient deficiencies, and accordingly suggested the revised fertilizer schedule.     

DETERMINATION OF FOLIAR SAMPLING CONDITIONS AND STANDARD LEAF NUTRIENT LEVELS TO ASSESS MINERAL STATUS OF LOQUAT TREE

Loquat [Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl.] is a minor fruit-tree species which is grown commercially in the Mediterranean region. Given the current increase in loquat cultivation, there is a need to define basic crop-management procedures in order to obtain high yields and optimal fruit quality. The aim of this work was to develop a routine for loquat farmers to follow, in order to know the nutritional status of trees in order to establish a rational fertilization regime, and to correct nutrient deficiencies as soon as possible. This paper reports three experiments aimed at establishing: 1) leaf type, 2) time of leaf sampling and 3) the standard leaf nutrient levels as a function of maximum yield. Results indicate that the summer flush leaves could be the most representative of nutritional status. Thus, the most appropriate time to sample leaves for analysis is in summer (beginning of August to the end of September), taking mature 3–4 month old leaves.     

Citrus leaf nutrient status: A critical evaluation of guidelines for optimal yield in Israel

Maintaining orchards with trees at optimal leaf nutrient concentrations is one of the key issues for maximizing yield. Experiments for evaluating and updating guidelines are very rare since they require several years of field experiments with mature fruit‐bearing trees. In the present paper, we first evaluated the Israeli guidelines for citrus by comparing them to the Israeli orchard leaf mineral status using a 10‐year leaf‐mineral database (results of 20 244 leaf analyses from commercial orchards all over Israel). Then, we created an updated guideline using a second database (the Israeli National Wastewater Effluent Irrigation Surveys database; INWEIS). This database summarizes yield and leaf mineral concentrations of commercial orchards from all over Israel. The data were collected from 122 orchards: 39 orchards of “Oroblanco” Pomelit (Citrus grandis), 33 orchards of “Michal” mandarin (C. reticulata), 30 orchards of “Star Ruby” grapefruit (C. paradise), and 20 orchards of “Shamouti” oranges (C. sinensis) over a 7‐year period. Based on the first database, there was a disagreement between recommendations and the leaf nutrient status (e.g., the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture recommendations were higher than orchard median values), which indicated that the growers and/or the recommendations need to be corrected. Based on the INWEIS database, a new guideline was set. It was found that the optimal leaf nutrient concentrations for grapefruit trees are 1.7% to 2.1% dry weight (DW) for N, 0.08% to 0.010% DW for P, 0.37% to 0.48% DW for K, and 0.33% to 0.45% DW for Mg. For orange trees, the optimal leaf nutrient concentrations are 1.9% to 2.3% DW for N, 0.11% to 0.14% DW for P, 0.80% to 1.00% DW for K, and 0.19% to 0.26% DW for Mg. For mandarin trees, the optimal leaf nutrient concentrations are 2.0% to 2.4% DW for N, 0.09% to 0.12% DW for P, 0.55% to 0.69% DW for K, and 0.19% to 0.26% DW for Mg. Maintaining leaf nutrient concentrations within these ranges will support maximal yields of 110 to 120 t ha^–1 for grapefruit, 65 to 70 t ha^–1 for orange, and 60 to 70 t ha^–1 for mandarin cultivars.     

春季柑橘幼树生长对红壤水分条件的响应

以第四纪红黏土发育的红壤、2年生宫川温州蜜柑(Citrus unshiu Marc.cv.Miyaga Ma Mase)盆栽幼树为材料,采用土壤水分探头(FDR)实时监测红壤水分含量,控制红壤水分设5个处理:SMC30、SMC45、SMC60S、MC75和SMC90(分别代表红壤相对含水量的30%、45%、60%、75%和90%),研究了红壤水分条件对柑橘幼树根、叶、春梢和横径的影响。结果表明,当红壤水分为SMC75时最适合柑橘幼树生长,且柑橘幼树根、春梢和横径及叶面积、周长、宽生长参数均在此处理时达最大值。幼树根生长指标(根体积、总根长、根上下扫描面积和根表面积)均与红壤水分间呈极显著抛物线相关,叶形态指标(叶面积、叶周长、叶宽、叶长、叶长/宽比值、叶形状因子)以SMC75为界,随着红壤水分的增加或减少,其生长量均受到了一定程度的影响。SMC≤45%,幼树春梢长和横径受到显著抑制。     

两个苹果品种不同枝类叶营养含量年周期变化及营养诊断方法研究

通过对瓦里短枝和长富2号两个品种不同枝条类型叶片取样,测定分析了苹果树不同生育阶段叶片营养元素含量变化特征,为营养诊断采集标准叶样和指导施肥提供依据。结果表明,不同采样时期、 不同枝类叶片营养元素含量差异很大,以新梢停止生长期的各类枝条叶片营养元素含量最为接近。在年周期中,叶片营养元素含量变异系数从小到大顺序为营养枝＜中枝＜长枝＜短枝＜叶丛枝。常量营养元素含量周年变化幅度小于微量元素,氮含量变幅最小,锰变幅最大。品种间除硼元素含量变化有差异外,其它营养元素含量变化趋势相近或相同。随树体生育进程,叶片营养元素含量变化规律为氮、 磷、 铜含量呈降低趋势;钾、 锌、 铁、 硼含量呈波动状态;钙、 镁含量至新梢停止生长期最高,且枝条长度越小,含量越高;锰含量变化近似正态分布。苹果新梢停止生长期是叶片养分最稳定时期,营养枝是叶最佳采样枝类。     

Bio-inoculants enhance growth,nutrient uptake,and buddability of citrus plants under protected nursery conditions

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Bio-inoculants have been used for enhancing plant growth in horticultural crops even in nutrient-limited soils. The present research evaluated the effect of inoculation of two growing media with six biofertilizer consortia on the growth and buddability of ‘Rough lemon’ rootstock subsequently budded with ‘Kinnow’ mandarin variety. Soil + FYM + Cocopeat (SFC) with Azospirillum (Azo) + AM fungi consortium improved seed germination, seedling growth, chlorophyll, P, K, root growth, root epidermis, and cortical region thickness; xylem and phloem diameter in rough lemon; budding success and growth in Kinnow mandarin saplings. It also increased OC, P, and K levels in growing media. AM spore count and AM root colonization showed a positive correlation with budding success, root P and soil P content. SFC fortified with Azo + AM fungi resulted in better growth and buddability of rough lemon seedlings along with better growth of Kinnow mandarin saplings.     

Macro element status of Mandarin orchards in Southern Turkey

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Citrus nutrition and fertility of the orchards are not intensively studied in Turkey compared to the size of orchards and amount of production. A survey study was conducted in Eastern Mediterranean Coast of Turkey to evaluate the macro element status of Mandarin orchards and to define potential correlations between the soil parameters and leaf element contents. Twenty five mandarin orchards were selected for the survey study. Soil and leaf samples were collected from each orchard based on the size and uniformity. The amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) were measured in soil and leaf samples. The results indicated that there were not apparent nutrient deficiencies in the soils, however, the macro element deficiencies in the leaves were detected. Only a few number of correlations existed between the soil and leaf parameters. Previous fertilizer applications by growers should be considered in the current fertilizer programs.     

Comparison between analytical results of plant sap analysis and the dry ashing method for tomato plants cultured hydroponically

Tomato plants (Lycopersicon. esculentum Mill cv. Momotaro) were cultured in nutrient solutions of varying concentrations or of varying nitrate (NO₃) levels. The leaf blades and the main petioles including rachis were collected from the mixture of three successive leaves below each fruit truss at two growth stages. Comparisons were made between the nutrient concentration in the leaf blade and the petiole determined by plant sap analysis, and that in the leaf blade determined by the dry ashing method. Closely correlated relationships were found to exist between the phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) concentrations in the leaf blade and the petiole determined by plant sap analysis, and those in the leaf blade determined by the dry ashing method at two growth stages. For the concentration of potassium (K), there was no correlation between results of plant sap analysis and those determined by the dry ashing method at either growth stage.     

Soil Characteristics and Mineral Nutrient in Wild Jatropha Population of India

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Mature leaves of naturally occurring Jatropha curcas plants and soils samples were collected from four different populations to determine the soil characteristics, soil‐available nutrients, and leaf nutrient contents. This study provides a reliable account of the endogenic concentrations of nutrients present in jatropha leaves. Soil manganese [diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)‐Mn] was the only soil‐available nutrient significantly correlated with its content in the plant. Relationships between soil characteristics, available nutrient in soil, and their content in plant leaves were also attempted.     

Combined Application of Boron and Zinc Influence the Leaf Mineral Status,Growth, Productivity and Fruit Quality of ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin (Citrus nobilis Lour × Citrus deliciosa Tenora)

The deficiency of mineral nutrients, particularly of boron (B) and zinc (Zn) in many citrus orchards of Pakistan affect yield and quality. Effect of foliar application of B and Zn on leaf mineral nutrients, growth, productivity, and quality of ‘Kinnow’ were studied. Trees were sprayed with 37 mM boric acid and 49 mM zinc sulfate either alone or in combination at fruit setting stage or fruit setting and pre-mature stages. Leaf phosphorus (P), potassium (K), B, and Zn were significantly increased with treatments. Lowest fruit drop and maximum fruit weight and number, highest level of ascorbic acid, and reducing sugars were recorded in the trees sprayed with combine application of B and Zn at fruit set stage. In conclusion, combined application of B and Zn at fruit setting stage can be used effectively to increase nutrient uptake, reduce fruit drop, and increase yield with better quality of ‘Kinnow’ mandarin fruit.     

Evaluation of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) cv. Sathgudi Budded on Five Rootstocks for Differential Behavior in Relation to Nutrient Utilization in Alfisol

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutrient utilization ability of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) budded on five rootstocks (viz., Sathgudi, Rangpur lime, Cleopatra mandarin, Troyer citrange, and Trifoliate orange) in Alfisols at the experimental farm of the Citrus Improvement Project, S. V. Agricultural College Farm, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. Results of the study revealed that all the five rootstocks showed differential behaviors in terms of nutrient absorption from the soil. Rootstocks exhibited significant variation in the leaf content of potassium (K), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and boron (B) at all the three stages of sampling. Concentrations of the following key nutrient elements significantly varied: phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and Cu at stage 1; K, Ca, Mg, Zn, iron (Fe), and Mn at stage 2; and nitrogen (N), P, Zn, Fe, and B at stage 3. The performances of rootstocks in terms of relative nutrient accumulation indices (RNAIs) were in the order of Sathgudi (1.00) > Rangpur lime (0.98) > Cleopatra mandarin (0.96) > Trifoliate orange (0.76) > Troyer citrange (0.69). The present study clearly demonstrated that citrus rootstocks employed had differential nutritional behavior and different abilities to utilize plant nutrient elements. Thus, the findings of the present study and the methodology adopted can help the horticultural breeders and nutritionists choose the best rootstock/scion combination having the desirable traits of nutrient utilization ability and also to plan effective fertilizer schedule programs for achieving greater yields.     

Analysis of nine mathematical functions as models for leaf diagnosis in wheat grown in fields

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Winter wheat was grown at five different experimental sites using various nutrient combinations of two nitrogen (N) and three calcium (Ca) doses. The three youngest leaves, including the flag leaf were sampled at anthesis together with the flag leaf post‐anthesis and the grain at final harvest. The leaves were weighed and their mineral nutrient contents analyzed and the grain was also weighed. Of the nine equations that were fitted the potential (log y versus log x) most consistently had the best correlation and, thus, best represents the relationships between leaf dry weights, while the inverse in both variables was best for estimating grain weight from leaf weight. The nutrient content of the leaves was related to leaf dry weight according to the following sequence of maximum R: ? (R = 0.703), potassium (K) (R = 0.580), Ca (R = 0.444), phosphorus (P) (R = 0.359), iron (Fe) (R = 0.291), and magnesium (Mg) (R = 0.290). The square‐root and the quadratic equations best reflected the maximum and minimum values for ? and K, respectively. Highly significant relationships between Ca and Mg, and leaf dry weight were less frequent. The leaf nutrients correlated with grain weight in the following order: Mg (R max = 0.521), ? (0.455), Ca (0.434), Fe (0.348), ? (0.346), ?n (0.339, and ? (0.323). Of these nutrients, only Ca affected grain weight according to a parabolic equation (quadratic or square‐root) while the rest were best fitted by logarithmic functions, both on X and Y or one variable separately and by a straight‐line in one instance.

The square‐root and the quadratic permit the calculation of the optimum concentration of nutrients, and thus, leaf nutritional diagnosis. The flag leaf at anthesis gives the most opportunities for this.     

黔西南土壤养分与烤烟糖含量的关系

  【目的】  黔西南烤烟还原糖(RS)和总糖(TS)含量过高是影响其品质的两个重要原因。我们研究了该地区土壤养分对烟叶总糖和还原糖的贡献,为通过施肥提高黔西南烟区的烤烟质量提供理论依据。  【方法】  选取黔西南州晴隆、普安、兴仁、兴义、贞丰和安龙6个县(市)烟草种植集中连片区,确定典型烟田,采集土壤样品和对应的烤后烟叶样品,测定土壤大、中、微量养分含量以及烟叶总糖和还原糖含量,并对两者之间的关系进行相关分析、逐步回归分析和通径分析。  【结果】  黔西南州烟叶的总糖和还原糖含量总体偏高;植烟区土壤酸碱性处于中性至弱碱性,土壤有机质、碱解氮、交换性钙、交换性镁、有效铁和有效锰含量丰富,速效钾、有效磷、有效铜、有效锌、有效硼和有效钼含量适宜,但存在空间分布不均问题。烟叶总糖和还原糖与土壤养分显著相关,其中,烟叶总糖与土壤速效钾(AK)、有效锌(Zn)和有效硼(B)呈极显著负相关,与土壤有效钼(Mo)呈极显著正相关;烟叶还原糖与土壤速效钾(AK)呈极显著负相关,与土壤有效锌(Zn)和有效硼(B)呈显著负相关,与有效铜(Cu)呈极显著正相关,与有效锰(Mn)呈显著正相关。烟叶总糖和还原糖与土壤养分的回归方程分别为TS=31.69?1.78Zn+17.05Mo+1.09Cu+0.003Mg?0.01AK和RS=25.12?0.01AK+1.39Cu+6.91Mo。土壤速效钾、有效铜、有效锌、有效钼和交换性镁为影响烟叶总糖含量的重要指标,土壤速效钾、有效铜和有效钼是影响烟叶还原糖含量的重要指标。通径分析表明,土壤养分含量对烟叶糖含量既有正面(促进)也有负面(制约)作用。  【结论】  对黔西南州烟叶糖含量贡献较大的土壤养分是速效钾、有效镁、有效铜、有效锌和有效钼。在速效钾和有效锌相对丰富的情况下,土壤速效钾含量和有效锌含量会抑制烤后烟叶总糖、还原糖含量的积累,而有效镁、有效铜和有效钼会增加烤后烟叶的总糖和还原糖含量。