Long-Term Effects of Tillage and Manure Applications on Soil Phosphorus Fractions

Application of manure on the basis of crop nitrogen (N) need increases the level of soil phosphorus (P), which is concern for deterioration of surface water quality. Soil samples were collected from a long-term field study to investigate the impact of crop N need–based manure application on soil P fractions and P adsorption and release kinetics. The field experiment was initiated in 1990. The soil was moderately well-drained Kennebec (fine silty, mixed, mesic Cumulic Hapludolls). No-tillage (NT) and conventional-tillage (CT) treatments were established in main plots, and subplots had five N treatments, including a control, and annual application of 84 or 168 kg N ha^?1 applied as ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) or beef (Bos taurus) manure. Manure at the high N application rate had significantly greater Bray 1 P under NT than under CT at 0- to 5-cm soil depth. Nitrogen fertilizer treatments were not significantly different than the control for Bray 1 P. Continuous application of manure at the high N rate significantly increased all Hedley P fractions; however, the major increase was observed in high bioavailable P pools [iron oxide (FeO) P and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) P_i] and hydrochloric acid (HCl) P fractions. Soil organic P (P_o) pools, including both labile (NaHCO₃-P_o) and resistant [sodium hydroxide (NaOH) P_o], were increased by application of N from any source, suggesting biomass production and return of residue to soil surface was the responsible factor. Continuous application of manure based on N need also significantly increased FeO-P, NaHCO₃-P_i, and HCl-P fractions at lower soil depths (5–15 and 15–30 cm). Results from the P-adsorption study suggest that ability of soil to adsorb additional P was decreased by manure application and that EPC₀ was increased. Maximum desorbable P was observed for manure treatments under NT, although the release constant k (h^?1) was significantly less than with fertilizer N treatments.     

Potassium Release Kinetics in Potato Growing Alluvial Soils of North Western India

Potassium (K) release and kinetics were studied in soils of north western India varying in soil properties. Mathematical equations were tested for their applicability to describe K release in the alluvial soils. The major portion of total K was released within 1 h of the reaction. The initial rapid K release was followed by a slower rate of K release. The linear equation adequately described the K release kinetics. The next best fit to satisfactorily describe the reaction rates of K release was the first order equation. There existed two separate first order equations indicating different rates of K release. Soils having higher native potassium and clay released higher amounts of K and at a faster rate. However, the first order equation showed that the faster rate of reaction might be inhibited by higher amounts of clay, probably because of the restrictive properties of illites.     

Zinc Release Characteristics from Calcareous Soils using Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid and Other Organic Acids

Adsorption and desorption reactions of zinc (Zn) in soils control its availability to plants. In the present investigation, time-dependent Zn release was evaluated using three organic acids [diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), citric acid, and maleic acid] to depict the Zn fraction controlling Zn release rate from slightly calcareous to calcareous soils. Eight surface and two subsoil samples of selected soil series varied in their physicochemical properties, amount of Zn held in different chemical pools, and Zn-retention capacities (21–61%). Each soil was extracted for a total period of 24 h at 1:10 soil/extractant suspension ratio using 0.005 M DTPA. The time-dependent parabolic diffusion model best described the Zn release in six consecutive extractions. Soils differed in cumulative Zn extracted (1.09–3.81 mg kg^?1 soil) and Zn release rate. Under similar conditions, three soils differing in Zn-retention capacities were also extracted with five different concentrations (0.01–0.0001 M) of citric and maleic acids. Although both maleic and citric acids released soil Zn at greater rates and in greater amounts than DTPA, maleic acid was more efficient. Soil Zn bound to amorphous iron (Fe) + manganese (Mn) oxides was the main Zn pool that controlled Zn release characteristics.     

Survey of Nutrient Status in Vitis vinifera Grapes in North Carolina

Grape (Vitis vinifera L.) production is a rapidly growing industry in North Carolina; however, no local-research-based information is available to support nutrient-management decisions. Field studies were initiated to survey soil and plant nutrient status over a wide range in geography and management conditions in the dominant V. vinifera regions in North Carolina. While the survey data are still being analyzed, significant information was initially obtained to identify aluminum toxicity and phosphorus and potassium deficiency as potential limiting factors to vine health and productivity. Field studies were initiated to quantify soil test and plant nutrient responses to lime, phosphorus, and potassium rates. Responses to phosphorus and potassium application were observed at most sites predicted by soil tests. However, lime responses were not observed in either petiole or blade samples collected at full bloom or veraison. These studies will be continued until sufficient response data are collected to establish soil test and plant nutrient diagnostic criteria for efficient nutrient management of V. vinifera in North Carolina.     

Application of Surfactant-Modified Clinoptilolite in Peat Substrate on the Growth of Orthosiphon stamineus

ABSTRACT

This study covers the application of surfactant-modified clinoptilolite (SMC) in peat substrate on the growth of Orthosiphon stamineus. SMC added in peat substrate may increase nutrient availability to O. stamineus by controlling anionic nutrients (phosphate and nitrate) leach to the environment. The modification of clinoptilolite (Cli) by using hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium surfactant alters the surface charge of Cli from negative to positive which is likely to attract anions when applied in the substrates. In leachate study, there was a higher amount of phosphate^? and nitrate released (19.67 and 139.00 mg/L, respectively) by the commercial propagating substrate (PS) in the first day of the experiment. However, the application of Cli and SMC in peat substrate significantly reduced the concentrations of both nutrients, especially when 20% of the SMC was added in the peat substrates. There were significant differences in the growth parameters of O. stamineus, particularly those grown in 10% Cli-amended peat substrate. Results of leachate and plant growth studies indicate that Peat + 20% SMC could be a potential substrate to replace the commercial PS as it reduces the release of phosphate and nitrate, at the same time allows maximum uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus, which promotes the growth and development of O. stamineus.     

水稻季施肥对后季绿肥物质养分积累的影响

田间试验条件下,研究水稻季不同氮、磷、钾肥用量对后季绿肥物质养分积累的影响,为水稻-紫云英轮作条件下适宜化肥用量的确定提供依据。结果表明,水稻季施氮、磷、钾肥处理的绿肥鲜草产量分别较不施氮、磷、钾肥处理增加27.9% ~ 40.9%、12.6% ~ 37.2%、21.4% ~ 46.2%。水稻季不同氮肥处理比较,施氮处理的氮积累量较不施氮处理增加48.8% ~ 62.3%,氮肥（N）用量为142.4 kg/hm2时,绿肥碳、氮、钾积累量最高,氮肥用量为71.2 kg/hm2时,绿肥磷积累量最高。水稻季不同磷肥处理比较,施磷处理的绿肥磷积累量较不施磷处理增加33.0% ~ 78.3%,磷肥（P）用量为49.1 kg/hm2时绿肥的碳、氮、磷、钾积累量均最高。水稻季施钾处理的绿肥钾积累量较不施钾处理增加22.2% ~ 44.8%,水稻季钾肥（K）用量为67.5 kg/hm2和101.2 kg/hm2时,绿肥的碳、氮、磷、钾积累量较高,且两处理间相差较小。本试验条件下,水稻季氮、磷、钾用量分别为142.4、49.1、67.5（或101.2）kg/hm2时,绿肥的产量及碳、氮、磷、钾积累量最高,分别为15 833 kg/hm2和929.2、44.6、5.8、45.9 kg/hm2。     

胶粘控释肥的载体材料对玉米生长和土壤酶活性的影响

以多种天然、半天然和合成高分子有机物以及无机矿物质作为复合载体材料,研究开发出一种胶粘控释肥料。为了研究复合载体材料对土壤环境的效应,采用土壤盆栽和实验室培养的方法研究载体材料对玉米生长、生理生化活性和土壤酶活性的影响。结果表明,载体材料处理的玉米生长和生理生化活性与对照处理相比略有促进作用,但差异不显著;对土壤转化酶、脲酶具有明显的激发效应,正常用量下对过氧化氢酶、磷酸酶没有明显的不利影响,但过高用量会出现抑制作用。胶粘控释肥料与常规肥料相比,可促进玉米生长、提高产量和养分利用率,生物量干重提高8.9%,氮钾养分利用率分别提高11.1%和5.1%,均达显著水平。载体材料的施用对环境不会产生不利影响,而且胶粘控释肥料表现出明显的提高养分利用率和增产效果。     

天然木粉在包裹控释尿素上的应用

为探究木质纤维素类有机物在缓/控释肥上的应用效果,采用静水浸泡法,研究了3种天然木粉包裹控释尿素(CRU20、CRU25、CRU30)在常温条件下的养分释放规律,以及不同温度、pH值和水肥比对控释尿素养分释放规律的影响。结果表明:1)包裹控释尿素的缓释期随着包裹量的增大而变长,CRU20、CRU25、CRU30的理论缓释期分别为36、54,121d,不同的包裹量表现出不同的释放曲线模式。2)氮素释放速率受温度和pH值的影响较大,不同水肥比的差异不明显。3)包裹控释尿素释放机理为"崩溃"机制。天然木粉包裹控释尿素具有很好的推广应用价值。     

Optimizing the Nutritional Status of a Typic Kandiustult of Kerala,India, Using Sorption Study

Abstract

Nutrient sorption studies were carried out as a part of a mega project on “Yield maximization in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) through systematic approach in fertilizer use” to find out the sorption characteristics of major, secondary, and micronutrients [i.e., phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulfur (S), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and boron (B)] in a typic kandiustult of Kerala, India. The sorption curve fitted by using this study along with the results of preliminary soil analysis and critical level of these nutrients were used to optimize the nutritional status of this soil. Sorption study revealed that P, K, S, and B were limiting and others were sufficient for this soil. The quantities of the limiting nutrients required to optimize the soil nutritional status were estimated from the sorption curve as P, K, S, and B at 136 µg mL^?1, 0.338 meq 100 mL^?1, 20 µg mL^?1, and 6.025 µg mL^?1, respectively.     

不同氮源与镁配施对甘蓝产量、品质和养分吸收的影响

采用田间试验和室内分析相结合的方法,研究不同氮源与镁配施对甘蓝(Brassica oleracea L.)产量、品质和养分吸收的影响。试验在等氮条件下设4个氮源,分别为不施氮肥、100%铵态氮、50%铵态氮+50%硝态氮、100%硝态氮;设4个硫酸镁施用量,分别为0、75 kg·hm-2、150 kg·hm-2、300 kg·hm-2。结果表明,100%硝态氮与中量(150 kg·hm-2)镁配施处理的甘蓝产量比不施肥处理、100%铵态氮与中量镁配施处理和50%铵态氮+50%硝态氮与中量镁配施处理分别增产56.9%、14.7%和5.2%。施用100%硝态氮处理的甘蓝产量略高于50%硝态氮+50%铵态氮处理,比施用100%铵态氮处理和不施肥处理分别增产13.0%和44.2%。施用低量(75kg·hm-2)镁肥的甘蓝产量比不施镁肥增产9.3%,而增加镁肥用量对甘蓝产量没有显著影响。施用100%硝态氮、50%铵态氮+50%硝态氮和100%铵态氮处理的甘蓝硝酸盐含量比不施氮肥处理分别增加84.4%、63.4%和6.9%。100%硝态氮与高量(300 kg·hm-2)镁肥配合施用的甘蓝硝酸盐含量比不施肥处理、100%铵态氮与高量镁肥配施处理和50%铵态氮+50%硝态氮与高镁肥配施处理分别增加101.4%、82.3%和14.1%。施用高量镁肥处理甘蓝硝酸盐含量比不施肥处理增加11.2%。随着硝态氮比例增加,甘蓝维生素C、还原糖、总氨基酸含量相应增加,镁肥施用量对甘蓝维生素C、还原糖、总氨基酸含量影响明显。随着硝态氮比例增加,甘蓝对磷、钾和钙吸收量显著增加;随着镁施用量增加,磷、钾和镁吸收量相应增加。不同氮源与镁肥相互作用对甘蓝维生素C含量,氮、磷、钾、钙和镁养分吸收均有明显的影响。本研究表明,50%硝态氮和50%铵态氮混合与适量镁肥配合施用,既能增加甘蓝产量,提高维生素C、还原糖和总氨基酸含量,又能减少硝酸盐含量,提高甘蓝品质。