Adaptation of the LIGNUM model for simulations of growth and light response in Jack pine

LIGNUM is a whole tree model, developed for Pinus sylvestris in Finland, that combines tree metabolism with a realistic spatial distribution of morphological parts. We hypothesize that its general concepts, which include the pipe model, functional balance, yearly carbon budget, and a set of architectural growth rules, are applicable to all trees. Adaptation of the model to Pinus banksiana, a widespread species of economic importance in North America, is demonstrated.

Conversion of the model to Jack pine entailed finding new values for 16 physiological and morphological parameters, and three growth functions. Calibration of the LIGNUM Jack pine model for open grown trees up to 15 years of age was achieved by matching crown appearance and structural parameters (height, foliage biomass, aboveground biomass) with those of real trees. A sensitivity study indicated that uncertainty in the photosynthesis and respiration parameters will primarily cause changes to the net annual carbon gain, which can be corrected through calibration of the growth rate. The effect of a decrease in light level on height, biomass, total tree branch length, and productivity were simulated and compared with field data. Additional studies yielded insight into branch pruning, carbon allocation patterns, crown structure, and carbon stress. We discuss the value of the LIGNUM model as a tool for understanding tree growth and survival dynamics in natural and managed forests.     

Genetic variation in foliar nutrient concentration in relation to foliar carbon isotope composition and tree growth with clones of the F1 hybrid between slash pine and Caribbean pine

The objectives of this study were: (1) to quantify the genetic variation in foliar nutrient concentration in relation to foliar carbon isotope composition (δ¹³C) and tree growth of 122 clones of ca. 4-year-old F₁ hybrids between slash pine (Pinus elliottii Engelm var. elliottii) and Caribbean pine (P. caribaea var. hondurensis Barr. et Golf.) grown at two experimental sites with different water and nutrient availability in southeast Queensland, Australia and (2) to examine the potential of using foliar nutrient concentration of the 4-year-old tree canopies for selecting elite F₁ hybrid pine clones with improved nutrient-use efficiency (NUE) and water-use efficiency (WUE), and ultimately enhanced tree growth under ambient growing conditions. There were significant differences in foliar nutrient concentrations between two canopy positions (upper outer and lower outer canopy) sampled, between summer and winter, and between the two sites. This highlights that foliar nutrient concentrations are influenced by sampling and environment. Significant genetic variations in foliar nutrient concentrations were detected between the clones, between the female parents, and between the male parents of the clones in both sampling seasons at both sites. Depending on the nutrient concerned, canopy position, season, and site sampled, the clones accounted for 4.7–33.9% of the total variation in foliar nutrient concentrations, the clone female parents for 0–25.1% and the clone male parents for 0–28.6%. The site-by-clone interactions were statistically significant for foliar N, P, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe and mineral concentrations at the upper outer canopy in summer, and for foliar N concentration in winter. There were significant, positive correlations between clone means of foliar δ¹³C and N concentration at the upper outer canopy in summer for the wet site, while clone foliar δ¹³C was also positively related to clone foliar N concentration at both canopy positions in summer for the dry site. This suggests that clone WUE as reflected in foliar δ¹³C may be improved by selecting elite clones with higher foliar N concentration and increased photosynthesis, leading to enhanced tree growth when both water and N are the major growth-limiting factors. This is supported by the positive correlation detected between clone tree height and foliar N concentration at the upper outer canopy for both sites. Thus, foliar nutrient (particularly N) concentration, together with foliar δ¹³C, may be useful for assisting in selection of exotic pine clones with improved NUE and WUE, and enhanced tree growth under the nutrient- and water-limiting environments.     

Evaluation and selection of multipurpose tree for improving soil hydro-physical behaviour under hilly eco-system of north east India

Soil hydro-physical behaviour was studied under a 20-year old agroforestry plantation consisting of five multipurpose tree species (Pinus kesiya Royle ex-Gordon, Alnus nepalensis D.Don, Parkia roxburghii G.Don, Michelia oblonga Wall. and Gmelina arboria Roxb.) maintained under normal recommended practices at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Complex, Umiam, Meghalaya, India. The aim was to select tree species, which could act as better bio-ameliorant as well as provides higher economic return in highly degraded soil of northeastern hill region of India. A site without vegetation (no tree) nearby the plantation was also selected as control for comparison. Soil samples for various hydro-physical analysis, were taken from 0–15 and 15–30 cm soil depth at a distance of 1 m from respective tree species during wet and dry season of 2003–2004. No appreciable differences in relative contents of textural separates of sand, silt and clay were observed among various tree covers. Surface cover with constant leaf litter fall and extensive root system increased soil organic carbon, helped in better soil aggregation, improved water transmissivity and infiltrability and in turn, reduced soil erosion in the present study. However, due to variation in quantity of leaf litter fall and root biomass, these parameters differed among tree species. Of the tree species, P. kesiya, M. oblonga and A. nepalensis were found to be rated best for bio-amelioration of soils as these tree covers had more root and shoot biomass and more litter fall compared to other species. However, considering both timber production and improvement in hydro-physical behaviour, M. oblonga was found best among the tested tree species. The study, thus, suggested that inclusion of tree species M. oblonga in agroforestry system is a viable option for natural resource management and could sustain long-term soil productivity in a highly degraded soil of this region as well as for food security of the resource poor people of North East India.     

森林采运系统中原条流最优控制的研究

运用系统分析理论，揭示了森林采运系统中原条流具有时空性、连续性、服务性、可控性和经济性的特征。以与原条流量有关的生产和贮存费之和最小，组织原条运输和贮木场作业均衡生产为目标，运用现代控制理论建立了原条流宏观和微观控制的数学模型。通过实例证明了“两段式运材工艺”比“冬贮夏运（流）工艺”，具有显著的经济效益。     

黄龙山林区主要树种的树高与胸径关系的分析

利用森林资源“二类调查”的1087个角规样点的角规控制胸径检尺调查资料，分别对油松林、栎类林、白桦林、山杨林及硬阔林、软阔林的平均树高和平均胸径的关系进行回归分析。结果表明，各树种林分平均高与胸径之间存在着显著的相关关系，即：H＝a b lnD、H＝a bD且相关紧密。在黄龙山林区用胸径估测平均树高，对于森林资源清查和育林作业设计具有十分重要的意义。     

Influence of different forest conversion strategies on ground vegetation and tree regeneration in pine (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Pinus sylvestris</Emphasis> L.) stands: a case study in NE Germany

The conversion of anthropogenic into more natural, self-regenerating forests is one of the major objectives of forestry throughout Europe. In this study, we present investigations on permanent plots with different silvicultural treatment in NE German pine stands. Management of old-growth pine stands on acidic and nutrient-poor sandy sites differs in fencing, thinning, and planting of certain tree species. The investigations were carried out on the community, population, and individual level of the pine forest ecosystems. Thus, vegetation changes, size and height of tree populations, and height increment of tree individuals were observed over a time span of 6 years. Special attention was paid to short-lived tree species such as, e.g., Frangula alnus and Sorbus aucuparia, as well as to Fagus sylvatica as one of the most typical forest tree species of Central Europe. Vegetation changes are interpreted as a consequence of natural regeneration of formerly degraded forest sites, involving an increase in nutrient availability. High browsing pressure can be considered as a key factor for the inhibition of tree seedlings and growth of saplings. Some Sorbus aucuparia individuals, however, succeeded in growing out of the browsing height also in unfenced stands. Few found specimens of Fagus sylvatica proved that this species is able to establish spontaneously on these relatively dry, acidic sites under continental climate influence. Such natural regeneration processes, also including spontaneous rejuvenation of trees, can be integrated into silviculture as passive forest conversion management. An active management like thinning of stands, planting of trees, and fencing can accelerate forest conversion with regard to height growth and species number of trees.     

木材材性株内径向变异模式初探──Ⅲ.种植密度对湿地松、火炬松木材密度径向变异模式的影响

对两个地区不同种植密度的湿地松、火炬松进行了微密度分析，研究了种植密度对木材密度径向变异模式的影响。主要结果是：种植密度对湿地松和火炬松各密度特征值径向变异模式的影响，主要表现在变异曲线平均水平高低的变动，而对变异曲线形状的影响并不显著。种植密度对湿地松和火炬松各年轮宽特征值径向变异模式的影响，主要表现在年轮宽度RW和早材宽度EW变异曲线平均水平高低的变动和RW、EW与晚材宽度LW变异曲线形状的变动。种植密度对年轮密度RD的影响从年轮内宽度和年轮密度变异曲线平均水平高低两个方面起作用，出现较复杂的情况，并非所有情况下都是单调的正相关。     

STUDY ON THE TREE GROWTH, ARCHITECTURE AND STAND STRUCTURE OF KOREAN PINE PLANTATION

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金银花静电除杂装置设计与试验

针对金银花除杂过程中编织袋丝去除效果不佳的问题,本文基于静电分离技术,设计了一种金银花静电除杂装置。通过理论分析,推导了静电场中金银花和编织袋丝产生轨迹分离的临界条件,验证了静电分离技术用于金银花除杂具有一定的可行性。基于单因素试验和COMSOL电场仿真,进一步探究了各影响因素对除杂性能的影响,确定了静电极形状为圆弧形、静电极角度α为45°。以高压静电发生器的输出电压U、静电极与辊筒的间距L和辊筒转速N为试验因素,开展Box-Behnken试验,分别建立了除杂率和误除率的二次回归方程。采用响应面分析法探明了各试验因素对试验指标的影响规律。通过参数寻优,确定了该装置的最优工作参数为U=11.9 kV、N=28 r/min以及L=60 mm。台架试验结果显示,除杂率和误除率分别为94.47%和0.89%,满足金银花除杂要求。     

基于江苏茶园施肥及空间分布特性分析江苏茶园可持续发展

【目的】茶树是一种多年生作物,现已成为我国乡村致富的重要产业,为了掌握江苏茶园土壤养分现状及施肥方式对茶园养分环境的影响分析。【方法】通过对江苏省主产茶128个茶园施肥方式进行调研,测定其有机质、pH值、碱解氮、速效磷、全钾以及钙、镁等微量元素及部分重金属物质含量,同时对经纬度和不同茶园营养元素之间的相关性进行分析。【结果】江苏茶园pH值介于3.82～6.14之间,有机质含量介于11.10～29.4g/kg之间,碱解氮含量介于42.23～119.45mg/kg之间;速效磷含量介于13.75～289.71mg/kg之间;全钾含量介于53.61～79.35g/kg之间;有机质含量与取样点经纬度均存在显著相关关系(相关系数分别为0.7430和-6910),同时土壤全钾含量与取样点经度均存在显著负相关关系(r=-0.820),与取样点纬度存在显著正相关关系(r=0.6992),有机质含量与碱解氮和速效磷含量显著正相关(r=0.8319和r=0.6681),与速效钾含量间存在显著负相关关系(r=-0.9093);土壤pH值和镍元素之间存在极显著正相关关系(r=0.9049)。【结论】尿素的大量施用是导致江苏茶园土壤酸化严重的重要原因,总体而言,江苏茶园土壤总体肥力较好,部分茶园存在酸化现象,茶园有机质含量越高,碱解氮和有效磷含量越高,有效钾含量越低。施肥习惯应结合有机肥(菜籽饼)与尿素相结合的方式,并注意土壤改良剂的应用和尿素的施用,更有利于茶园营养物质的可持续利用和高质量发展。