小兴安岭典型泥炭沼泽土壤水分物理性质研究

对小兴安岭5类典型泥炭沼泽土壤水分物理性质进行对比研究,结果表明:落叶松-杜香-泥炭藓沼泽土壤容重最小,非毛管孔隙最高,持水性最好;漂筏苔草沼泽和油桦-笃斯越桔-修氏苔草沼泽次之,修氏苔草沼泽和白桦-油桦-小叶章沼泽相对较差.落叶松-杜香-泥炭藓沼泽0～40 cm平均土壤容重为0.06g·cm-3,非毛管孔隙31.69%,总孔隙度高迭87.19%,平均土壤质量含水量、最大持水量、毛管持水量和最小持水量分别为1130.1%、1586.57%、1007.71%和882.70%,是对照林地的56.6倍、26.4倍、24.9倍和25.5倍.在5类泥炭沼泽中,白桦-油桦-小叶章沼泽0～40 cm平均土壤容重最高(0.74 g·cm-3),总孔隙度最低(62.02%),土壤各持水指标均最小,但其持水指标均显著高于对照林地.     

Biosorption of macronutrients by Brazilian tropical peats

The objective of this work was to evaluate the adsorption of macronutrients calcium, potassium, magnesium, nitrogen, and phosphorus in two Brazilian tropical peat samples, investigating the effect of pH and determining the kinetics of the adsorption process. Two different Brazilian tropical peat samples were characterized using FTIR, TG, and SEM techniques. Different pH conditions were tested, as well as different mass concentrations of the peats. Differences in the chemical structures of the peat samples directly influenced the adsorptive capacities for the macronutrients. The adsorptive capacity for nitrogen was highest at pH 3, while the best adsorption of calcium and potassium was obtained at pH 6. The best fit to the data was provided by the pseudo-second-order model, which confirmed the rapid adsorption of calcium by both peats.     

Standardization of media and nutrient concentration for coleus (Plectranthus barbatus Andr.) under substrate culture

Coleus (Plectranthus barbatus Andr.) is a medicinal herb whose roots contain forskolin. Incidences of soil-borne diseases, wilt complex and nematodes are the major limiting factors for growing this crop under soil media. Hence, an investigation was initiated for the standardization of soilless growth media and nutrient solution concentration in coleus. Coco peat, vermiculite, sand and their combinations were used as potting media with different concentrations of nutrients based on the recommended dose of fertilizers for soil media (1,080 mg plant^?1 nitrogen, 960 mg plant^?1 phosphorous and 1200 mg plant^?1 potassium). Among the different media and nutrients, plants grown under coco peat media with 80% of the recommended dose of fertilizer for soil (864 mg plant^?1 nitrogen, 768 mg plant^?1 phosphorous and 960 mg plant^?1 potassium) recorded significantly higher root yield (17.10 tha^?1) and quality parameters (0.98% forskolin). Benefit–cost ratio was also recorded maximum (4.25) in the same treatment.     

金线莲栽培基质筛选试验

以福建金线莲组培生根苗为材料,研究泥炭土、珍珠岩、腐殖土和园土4种栽培基质对其成活率和生长的影响,结果表明,泥炭土基质最适宜金线莲生长,其30 d移栽成活率为90.33%,60 d平均株高6.34 cm,每株鲜重2.56 g。     

Study on Effects of Different Medium Compositions on Growth and Seedling Quality of Two Tomato Varieties Under Greenhouse Conditions

This research was conducted to investigate the effects of different medium compositions on physicochemical properties and the growth of two tomato varieties. Five treatments were applied, combining medium composition with rice husk ash (RHS) and coconut fiber (CF) with the following proportions: 1/3 Peat moss + 1/3 rice husk ash + 1/3 coconut fiber (T1); 1/3 Vermicompost + 1/3 rice husk ash + 1/3 coconut fiber (T2); 1/3 Cattle manure compost + 1/3 rice husk ash + 1/3 coconut fiber (T3); 1/3 Chicken manure compost + 1/3 rice husk ash + 1/3 coconut fiber (T4); 1/3 Hog manure compost + 1/3 rice husk ash + 1/3 coconut fiber (T5). The results demonstrated that between pH, electrical conductivity (EC) value, and nutrient content in the media, there was a significant difference that led to different concentrations of total macro- and micronutrients in the shoots of both varieties. In addition, the root weight, shoot weight, and root volume were affected by medium composition for two varieties in seedling stage. A mixture of cattle manures composted with RHS and CF under the rate (1:1:1 by volume), respectively, gave the highest value of germination rate, plant height, leaf number, and plant biomass. Medium composition significantly influenced the germination rate and elongation of seedlings, specifically for each tomato variety. Therefore, cattle manure compost as a medium supplement improves seedling quality and growth of the two tomato varieties.     

低营养细菌分泌胞外黏性物质适宜营养条件的探索

通过对几种不同碳、氮源种类、无机盐含量和氧的需求分析,探讨其对古尔班通古特沙漠分离的一种耐低营养细菌分泌黏性物质的影响。结果表明:该菌分泌黏性物质适宜的条件,以蔗糖为碳源(15 mg C/L),无需添加任何氮源,碳酸钙含量为2 g/L、磷酸二氢钾0.3 g/L、硫酸镁0.05 g/L、氯化钠5～10 g/L,pH值为7.0。37℃摇瓶振荡培养60 h,培养液黏度可达9 000 mPa·s。与优化前培养相同时间的黏度相比提高了15%,该结果为人工合成生物结皮的一级种子生产提供了依据。     

Accounting for residual effects of previously applied nitrogen fertilizer on intensively managed grasslands

Only 0·20–0·70 of the fertilizer-nitrogen (N) applied to grassland is taken up in herbage in the harvest directly following application. Residual effects at subsequent harvests can be large but are poorly quantified, and rarely taken into account in current management practices. An increased understanding of N-use efficiency per harvest can improve operational management. This study systematically assessed the residual effects of previously applied N fertilizer on N uptake, dry matter (DM) yield and soil mineral-N (SMN) during the whole of the growing season. It is based on field experiments conducted on peat and mineral soils in 1991–1994. Statistical models were derived for SMN, N uptake and DM yield as a function of previously and freshly applied N fertilizer. There were clear residual effects of previously applied N in later cuts. They were relatively greater at higher levels of N fertilizer. On peat soils, 0·15–0·25 of the N applied was recovered as SMN. On mineral soils the proportion was maximally 0·08. There was a clear relationship between SMN and N uptake in the subsequent cut on mineral soils but not on peat soils. The value of SMN as a tool to adjust fertilizer-N application rates was hence found to be limited. There were clear relationships between the amount of previously applied N and the N uptake in subsequent cuts, on both soil types and over the whole of the growing season. It was concluded that the total amount of previously applied N is a useful indicator for adjusting N-fertilizer application rates.     

小兴安岭草本泥炭沼泽土壤有机碳、氮和磷分布特征

对小兴安岭草本泥炭沼泽湿地土壤有机碳、氮和磷含量分布特征进行研究。结果表明:漂筏苔草湿地土壤有机碳含量最高,有机碳平均含量为438.40g/kg,平均碳密度为88.99kg/m3,碳储量为35.40kt/km2,且10～20cm碳含量高于其他土层。修氏苔草湿地土壤有机碳含量随土层加深而逐渐减少,平均碳含量为98.74g/kg,碳密度为56.27kg/m3,碳储量为20.03kt/km2。2类湿地土壤全氮、水解氮和速效磷垂直变化均表现为随土层加深而逐渐减少,漂筏苔草湿地土壤全氮、水解氮、全磷和速效磷含量均高于修氏苔草湿地,分别是修氏苔草湿地的271%、548%、132%和216%。漂筏苔草湿地40cm土层氮、磷储量分别是修氏苔草湿地的4.40和1.33倍。土壤有机碳与全氮、水解氮、全磷和速效磷呈极显著正相关(P0.01),土壤有机碳、氮、磷均与土壤密度呈极显著负相关(P0.01)。     

Phosphorus release from forest harvesting on an upland blanket peat catchment

The aim of this study was to investigate the release of phosphorus (P) to receiving waters resulting from harvesting 34-year-old lodgepole pine trees in an upland peat catchment. The study site was within a 25.3-hectare (ha) area, and was drained by a stream that received flows from ploughed furrows, mainly, via collector drains, and discharged directly to the salmonid Shrahrevagh River, Burrishoole, Co. Mayo, Ireland. The study site was divided into two parts: the upstream part was left intact and the downstream part was harvested in early Autumn 2005 following implementation of forest guidelines. Good management practices such as proper use of brash mats and harvesting only in dry weather were implemented. Two instrumented stations were established – one just upstream (US) and the other just downstream (DS) of the clearfelled area. The measurement of P concentrations at the two stations commenced in May 2005, two months before the harvesting started. The daily mean P concentration at the DS station increased from about 6 μg L⁻¹ of total reactive phosphorus (TRP) during pre-clearfelling to 429 μg L⁻¹ in August 2006. By October 2009, four years after clearfelling, the P concentrations at the DS station had returned to pre-clearfelling levels. In the first three years after harvesting, up to 5.15 kg ha⁻¹ of TRP was released from the harvested catchment to the receiving water; in the second year alone, 2.3 kg ha⁻¹ of TRP was released. Linear regression can be used to describe the relationship between TRP load and water discharge. About 80% of the total phosphorus (TP) in the study stream was soluble and more than 70% of the P release occurred in storm events, indicating that traditional buffer strips with widths of 15–20 m might not be efficient for P immobilization. The P concentrations were affected by antecedent weather conditions and highest concentrations occurred during storm events following prolonged drought periods. The water extractable phosphorus (WEP) contents in the soil were significantly higher below windrow/brash material than in brash-free areas, and whole-tree harvesting should be studied as one of the means to decrease P export from blanket peats.     

Effects of light,macronutrients, and sucrose on germination and development of the endangered fern Adiantum reniforme var. sinense (Adiantaceae)

Effects of light, macronutrients strength of Murashige and Skoog (MS) (1962), and sucrose in the culture medium on spore germination and gametophyte development of the endangered fern Adiantum reniforme var. sinense were investigated. The presence of light was found to be essential for both spore germination and gametophyte growth. Moreover, a medium consisting of 1/4 MS with 15 g/l sucrose was optimal for spore germination and early gametophyte development; whereas, MS medium with 30 g/l sucrose was optimal for further gametophyte development. Increasing amounts of sucrose (45–60 g/l) in the medium delayed gametophyte growth and development. Additionally, sporophyte formation and early growth of gametophytes in a medium consisting of clay and peat (v/v = 1:2) was higher than those in a medium consisting of pure river sand. These findings indicated that requirements for nutrients for spore germination and early gametophyte development of A. reniforme var. sinese were relatively low, but these increased with further gametophyte development, formation and growth of sporophytes.