Studies on Nutrient Distribution in Some Zambian Soils with Special Reference to Sulphur Using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) I. Total Sulphur Distribution in Major Zambian Soils

Total sulphur content of some benchmark soils was evaluated by correlating with the contents of soil organic C and amorphous oxides (Al and Fe), and the particle size distribution. An equation model to calculate the content of total soil sulphur was first obtained by regression analysis. Introducing these chemical and physical data of all the map units except for the wetlands into the equation model, the sulphur level on a national scale was estimated for each soil mapping unit in the exploratory soil map of Zambia. Second, the total sulphur content was rated into 3 classes based on the frequency distribution of the total sulphur content in the benchmark soils. Finally, the rated total sulphur content was incorporated into the national soil map database of GIS to produce a map with the total sulphur content of Zambian soils. The extent of each class was calculated and the distribution of the areas was examined in relation to rainfall and soil formation.     

水稻(Oryza sativa L.)铝毒害与耐性机制及铝毒害的缓解作用

铝 (Al) 毒是广泛存在于热带亚热带地区酸性土壤上的主要的生产力限制因子之一。水稻Al毒害主要发生在新开垦的旱地酸性土壤上。本文较详细地总结了: (1) 水稻发生Al毒的环境条件,水稻Al毒害的可见症状和Al毒害的部位;(2) 水稻耐Al指标,营养元素的吸收与分配对水稻耐受Al毒害的影响,以及Al胁迫下根系分泌物、根际pH的变化等对水稻耐Al的贡献,水稻耐Al基因的定位等;(3) 水稻Al毒害的缓解作用机理及可能的解决措施。最后对水稻Al毒害和水稻耐Al机制研究中存在问题进行了分析探讨,同时对今后的研究作了展望。     

Lime requirement for agricultural soils: A review of the current and potential methods for routine use

Liming is one of the key agronomic practices to improve crop yields in acid soils because, among other things, it reduces aluminum toxicity and creates favorable conditions for crop growth. For an effective liming program, the methods to determine lime requirement should be as precise as possible. This paper reviews the existing lime requirement methods and discusses the potential of a new one suitable for routine use in the laboratory to test most agricultural soils. The most widely used lime requirement methods can be categorized into four groups: titration, incubation, buffer, and field methods. Other methods such as spectroscopy method or the use of empirical equations have also been adopted. Although some methods are highly reliable, they are not optimal for routine use because they are inconvenient during the laboratory procedures or cannot be validated for all conditions. Based on the linearity between soil pH and the added base in the pH range from 4.5–6.5 in most agricultural soils, a titration-based method on 1:1 soil:0.01 M CaCl₂ slurry of a single sample appears to be a promising candidate for routine use. In further studies, this generally applicable method should be evaluated to provide a better comparison to established methods for lime requirement determination.     

Calcium requirements for peanuts

Abstract

Surface soils from ten soil series representing five great groups were collected from Alaska. These soils were selected from the important agricultural areas covering a wide geographic distribution. These soils can be divided into two distinct groups based on their parent material: loess and volcanic ash. Phosphorus sorption maxima were calculated based on the Langmuir isotherms. The volcanic ash soils (Cryandept and Cryorthods) showed an average P‐sorption maxima of 10,122 mg/kg and loess soils averaged 3,934 mg/kg. Both groups have similar portions of phosphorus in the organic form (19%) and occluded form (8 to 9%). The nonoccluded‐P in the volcanic ash soils and the loess soils was 68% and 43% respectively, and the Calcium‐P was 4% and 29% respectively.

Regression analysis indicated that aluminum and iron are primarily responsible for P‐sorption. The dithionite extractable Al is responsible for P‐sorption in volcanic ash soils, while oxalate extractable Al is responsible for P‐sorption in loess soils. Dithionite and oxalate extractable Fe probably play a secondary role in P‐sorption. The sorption isotherm, regression analysis and the P‐fractionation data provide the agronomist with useful information to estimate P requirement of newly cleared soils.     

Phytotoxicity of organic acids as influenced by montmorillonite,hydroxy‐Al montmorillonite and phosphate fertilization

Abstract

The germination and growth of wheat seedlings were studied at pH 5.5 in liquid growth media with organic acids in concentrations ranging from 800 to 1200 ppm, before and after interaction of the organic acids with montmorillonite and hydroxy‐Al montmorillonite. Germination was not affected by the organic acids, but subsequent growth was dependent on the kind and concentration of organic acid in the growth medium. Acetic acid was more inhibitory than citric acid. Gallic acid polymerized at pH 5.5 and was phytotoxic at 1200 ppm. Interaction of organic acids with montmorillonite and hydroxy‐Al montmorillonite reduced the concentration of organic acids in solution by adsorption. Despite this reduction in concentration the phytotoxicity of the growth media was enhanced after the interaction. This was caused by the dissolution of surface Al and the effect was more pronounced in cases where hydroxy‐Al interlayered montmorillonite was the adsorbent. Additions of P as KH₂PO₄ alleviated the phytotoxicity of organic acids but not the associated Al toxicity. The amount of P lost by adsorption or precipitation was dependent on the form of Al in the growth media.     

Fluoro‐mobilization of metals in a Slovak forest soil affected by the emissions of an aluminum smelter

Depositions originating from a central Slovak Al smelter may increase metal solubility in adjacent soils because they contain F (mainly HF). The reason for fluoro‐mobilization of metals may be the formation of soluble fluoro‐metal complexes or the mobilization of organic matter and subsequent formation of organo‐metal complexes. The objectives of our work were (1) to assess the extent of metal mobilization by fluoride in a Slovak Lithic Eutrochrept affected by the emissions of an Al smelter and (2) to model the dissolved metal species with the help of a chemical equilibrium model (MINEQL+). The O (Moder), A, and B horizons were equilibrated with solutions at F concentrations of 0, 0.9, 2.7, and 9.0 mmol l^—1. In the extracts, the concentrations of Al, Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), free and complexed F, and the pH and electrical conductivity (EC) were determined. The heavy metal concentrations in the O horizon (Cd: 0.99, Cr: 18.0, Cu: 44, Ni: 26, Pb: 110, and Zn: 84 mg kg^—1) were 2.5 to 9 times larger than those in the A and B horizons. The concentrations of H₂O‐soluble F decreased from the O (261 mg kg^—1) to the A (103 mg kg^—1) and B horizon (92 mg kg^—1). In batch experiments increasing addition of F increased the equilibrium concentrations of Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, and DOC in all samples, of Cd in the A, and of K in the B horizon. At the same time the concentrations of complexed F and pH increased whereas EC decreased. Chemical equilibrium modelling indicated that the mobilizing effect of F resulted from the formation of fluoro‐Al complexes and organo‐complexes of all other metals.     

磷—金属(Fe、Al)—有机酸三元复合体在植物磷营养中的作用

本文论述了磷高效型植物活化土壤难溶磷时的磷—金属 (铁、铝 )—有机酸三元复合体机制 ,磷—金属 (铁、铝 )—有机酸三元复合体在植物磷、铁营养中的作用及研究意义 .土壤及植物根际中磷—金属 (铁、铝 )—有机酸三元复合体的研究进展及磷—金属 (铁、铝 )—有机酸三元复合体机制的应用前景     

黑麦品种间耐铝差异性机制研究

采用室内模拟方法,研究了铝诱导黑麦根系分泌有机酸、根尖磷对铝的固定作用。结果表明,在铝胁迫下冬牧品种（Win）相对根伸长率高于King品种。在铝胁迫下,经磷预处理的根尖铝和磷含量增加,且以Win品种根尖中的Al、P含量较高,说明根尖磷对铝的固定是黑麦耐铝机制之一。另一方面,在铝胁迫下,两品种根系均分泌柠檬酸和苹果酸,且Win的分泌速率较高。有机酸的分泌随着铝处理浓度（10、30、50 mol/L）和时间（0.5、3、6、9、12 h）的增加而增加,但在低温（4C）下柠檬酸分泌量显著减少。Al处理0.5 h后苹果酸已明显分泌,而柠檬酸的分泌在铝处理6 h后才明显增加。在铝处理前,进行缺磷预处理（3 d）不能增加有机酸的分泌,10 mol/L的La3+、Cu2+、Ni3+也不能诱导根系分泌有机酸。说明铝诱导根系专一性分泌有机酸也是黑麦品种间耐铝性差异的机制。     

棕壤和褐土的酸淋溶特征

用室内模拟淋洗土柱的方法 ,对棕壤和褐土的酸淋容特征进行了研究。结果表明 ,p H低的酸雨使棕壤严重酸化且有活性铝测出 ,但对褐土的影响相对较轻。 4种盐基离子淋失总量与酸雨的氢离子浓度呈极显著的正相关关系 ,淋失量 Ca2 >Mg2 >Na >K ,其中 Na 对酸雨的酸度最不敏感。电导率的变化与盐基淋失量的变化有相同趋势 ,但不同处理之间的差别倍数大于盐基淋失差别的倍数 ,4种酸雨对土壤的危害程度为 p H2 >p H3>p H4、p H5 ,其中危害棕壤的程度高于褐土。     

不同浓度铝离子对玉米根芽幼苗的影响

用20、40、60、80 mg/L浓度铝离子的培养液处理玉米幼苗12 d,研究酸性条件下不同浓度铝离子(Al3+)对玉米根芽生长的影响。结果表明,Al3+对玉米根芽生长有显著抑制作用,且随着浓度的升高抑制作用显著加强;对于根的生长,Al3+浓度有一个相对促进其生长的浓度(20 mg/L)。20 mg/L培养液处理对植株无明显影响;40 mg/L培养液处理对植株生长有显著抑制作用,对根部的作用尤为明显。随Al3+浓度的升高,含水量降低,Al3+浓度与植株地上部分含水量、根含水量呈极显著相关。