Effects of bark mulch and npk fertilizer on yield,leaf nutrient status and soil mineral nitrogen during three years of strawberry production

The effects of bark mulch and NPK fertilizers on yield and leaf and soil nutrient status of ‘Korona’ strawberry plants (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.), were studied over a period of three years. A significant effect of mulching was found in the first harvest year, but additional fertilizer did not affect total yield. Bark mulch slightly decreased the level of leaf nitrogen, but increased the level of leaf phosphorus and potassium in all years. Bark had a significant, negative effect on soil nitrate and ammonium content in the two first seasons. Mulching increased the soil moisture content in all years.     

Intercepted Scolytidae (Coleoptera) at U.S. ports of Entry: 1985–2000

Since 1985, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has maintained the 'Port Information Network' (PIN) database for plant pests intercepted at the U.S. ports of entry. As of August 2001, PIN contained 6825 records of beetles (Coleoptera) in the family Scolytidae that had been intercepted during the years 1985–2000 from countries outside of North America. Of the 6825 scolytid interceptions, 2740 (40%) were identified to the species level, 2336 (34%) to only the genus level, and 1749 (26%) were identified to only the family level. Of the 49 identified scolytid genera, the 10 most common were Hypothenemus (821 interceptions), Pityogenes (662), Ips (544), Coccotrypes (520), Orthotomicus (461), Hylurgops (327), Hylurgus (266), Tomicus (194), Dryocoetes (166), and Hylastes (142). The 10 most common identified species were Pityogenes chalcographus (565 interceptions), Orthotomicus erosus (385), Hylurgops palliatus (295), Ips typographus (286), Hylurgus ligniperda (217), Ips sexdentatus (157), Tomicus piniperda (155), Hylastes ater (75), Hypothenemus hampei (62), and Polygraphus poligraphus (48). Of these 10 species, H. palliatus, H. ligniperda, and T. piniperda are known to be established in the continental U.S. The scolytids were intercepted from 117 different countries; the top 12 countries were Italy (1090 interceptions), Germany (756), Spain (457), Mexico (425), Jamaica (398), Belgium (352), France (261), China (255), Russia (247), India (224), U.K. (151), and Portugal (150). The scolytids were intercepted in 35 U.S. states and 97 port cities. In general, there was a positive relationship between the number of scolytid interceptions from individual countries and the value of the imports from those countries. Overall, 73% of the scolytids were found in solid wood packing materials, 22% in food or plants, and 5% in other or unspecified materials. The products most commonly associated with scolytid-infested wood packing materials were tiles, marble, machinery, steel, parts, ironware, granite, aluminum, slate, and iron. The food products and plants that were commonly infested with scolytids included nutmeg, palms, coffee beans, kola nuts, and macadamia nuts.     

The Effects of Agricultural Practices on Carabidae in Temperate Agroecosystems

Ground beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) occur in all temperate agroecosystems, and have been implicated as predators of many pests, including aphids, lepidopterous larvae, and slugs. Most are polyphagous, and some are primarily spermophagous. The species assemblage present in any particular crop is determined by multiple factors, but usually comprises a limited number of abundantly active species, which may be common to many crop types. Abiotic soil factors, especially soil type and moisture status are important in determining the species present. Crop type affects the carabid assemblage indirectly through cultivation practices and microclimatic changes. Any soil cultivation affects the carabid assemblage, but studies comparing ploughing with reduced tillage have shown varying results, according to local conditions. Pesticides, especially insecticides have a localised and short-term effect, as many carabids rapidly re-invade sprayed crops. The long-term effect of pesticide usage at a landscape scale is, however, more difficult to predict, and may have contributed to the observed decline in carabid diversity in the wider countryside. Whilst fertiliser application is generally beneficial to carabids, comparisons of conventional and organic farming systems suggest that localised short-term variations in species abundances are more important than the overall farming system used. Non-crop habitats are very important to Carabidae, as many use adjacent hedges and field margins for shelter, breeding or dispersal. But other features such as roads may act as barriers to dispersal. It is concluded that further measures need to be taken if Carabidae are to realise their potential in integrated pest management systems.     

一种橡胶小蠹虫自制粘捕装置的研制及其田间诱捕参数筛选

橡胶小蠹虫为害重,防治困难。为了探索更加高效的田间防治方法,本研究通过将“牛皮纸+粘虫胶+诱集剂”组配,研究集成了一种橡胶小蠹虫粘捕装置,对其诱捕参数（粘捕装置材质、诱集剂药袋悬挂数量、药液暴露面积以及粘捕装置的间距、悬挂高度）进行了筛选,并与常规诱捕器在重量、成本和诱捕效果方面进行比较。结果表明,在月桂烯、2-甲基-3-丁烯-2-醇、S-(-)-柠檬烯、莰烯、顺式-马鞭草烯醇5种诱集剂的诱集下,自制粘捕带对橡胶小蠹虫的粘捕总数分别为：554、445、341、381、367头;普通粘虫带对橡胶小蠹虫的粘捕总数分别为：260、230、179、202、199头。其中月桂烯、2-甲基-3-丁烯-2-醇、S-(-)-柠檬烯,自制粘捕带的粘捕数量均显著高于普通粘虫带,表现出较好的粘捕效果。采用挂袋法的最佳药袋数为2袋,诱集剂的最佳药液暴露面积为6.6 mm²,粘捕装置的最佳相互间距为50 m,最佳悬挂高度建议在2.5 m。自制粘捕装置在重量、成本以及诱集数量上均优于常规诱捕器,对橡胶小蠹虫防控具有高效成本低、环保可降解、简单易操作等特点。     

乌桕根皮醇提物萃取部位抗猪大肠杆菌活性分析

[目的]探讨乌桕根皮醇提物各部位对猪大肠杆菌4种血清型的抗菌活性。[方法]用95%乙醇80℃回流提取乌桕根皮,将醇提液浓缩后依次用石油醚、乙酸乙酯和正丁醇萃取,最后得到萃余的水相,测试各部位的抗菌活性。[结果]醇提物的石油醚部位、正丁醇部位和水部位没有抑制作用,乙酸乙酯部位对血清型K88F、41和987P具有抑制效果,而对血清型K99无效。因此,用中药材防治猪大肠杆菌疾病时,应该考虑到血清型差异。[结论]乌桕根皮提取物可以在一定程度上防治大肠杆菌引起的猪病。     

落叶松树皮粉改性酚醛树脂胶粘剂的研制

本文研究了在新型催化剂作用下落叶松树皮粉的苯酚化反应和树脂胶粘剂的制备,并通过压板试验对胶粘剂的性能进行了评价。实验结果表明,由于采用新型催化剂可以使落叶松树皮粉对苯酚的取代量达到50%以上,并且制备的落叶松树皮粉改性酚醛树脂胶粘剂具有与常规的酚醛树脂胶粘剂相同的耐水性,可降低酚醛树脂胶粘剂的成本40%左右。     

造林密度对三倍体白杨杂种无性系胸径和树皮厚度的影响

三倍体杨树具有突出的营养生长优势,研究造林密度对三倍体毛白杨杂种无性系径向生长的影响规律,可为三倍体毛白杨工业用材林营建和经营管理提供理论指导。以定植于河北威县的11年生三倍体白杨杂种无性系（B301、B331和S86）以及二倍体毛白杨对照无性系1316密度试验林为研究对象,研究造林密度（2 490、1 665、1 110、825、615、495株/hm²和405株/hm²）对三倍体白杨杂种无性系胸径和树皮厚度的影响。结果表明,造林密度和无性系以及造林密度与无性系间的交互效应均对三倍体白杨杂种无性系的胸径生长具有极显著的影响,以495株/hm²造林密度条件下三倍体白杨杂种无性系S86的胸径生长量最大,平均胸径达25.1 cm;三倍体白杨杂种无性系B301、S86的胸径生长量显著大于无性系B331和二倍体对照毛白杨无性系1316;无性系对11年生三倍体白杨杂种无性系的树皮厚度具有极显著的影响,造林密度对11年生三倍体白杨杂种无性系的树皮厚度具有显著的影响。三倍体白杨杂种无性系B301、B331、S86以及二倍体对照毛白杨无性系1316内部个体间胸径与树皮厚度均呈现正相关,说明树皮厚度随着胸径生长量的增大而增厚。研究结果对于认识造林密度对杨树径向生长的影响和指导三倍体白杨良种无性系的推广具有重要意义。     

黑荆树单宁浸取技术的研究

采用分段浸取新工艺是黑荆树皮单宁提取的关键技术。即以平转型连续最提为常压段、以水平渗滤（进、出）垂直釜为加压段，经生产考核，其工艺先进、运行可靠、经济合理、操作简便，产品质量稳定。     

Field survey,isolation, identification and pathogenicity of Phytophthora species associated with a Mediterranean‐type tree species

Corymbia calophylla (marri), a keystone tree species in the global biodiversity hot spot of southwestern Australia, is suffering decline and mortality associated with a canker disease caused by the endemic fungus Quambalaria coyrecup. Phytophthora species are frequently isolated from the rhizosphere of C. calophylla, and a hypothesis is that Phytophthora root infection is predisposing C. calophylla to this endemic canker pathogen. Field surveys were conducted in both anthropogenically disturbed and undisturbed C. calophylla stands, from where a total of 100 rhizosphere soil samples, from both healthy and cankered trees, were collected. Phytophthora species were isolated from 26% of the samples collected, with Phytophthora incidence significantly higher on disturbed stands than in natural forests (73% and 27%, respectively). Five Phytophthora species were recovered, including P. cinnamomi, P. elongata, P. multivora, P. pseudocryptogea and P. versiformis. Under‐bark inoculations with the Phytophthora isolates caused significant lesion lengths in excised C. calophylla stems. Corymbia calophylla response to pot infestation trials in the glasshouse varied between Phytophthora species and isolates, with isolates of P. cinnamomi and P. multivora causing a significant reduction in seedling root volume and often leading to seedling death. This study demonstrates that root disease caused by Phytophthora species, especially P. cinnamomi and P. multivora, has the ability to adversely affect C. calophylla health. This study leads the way to do a dual inoculation trial with the canker pathogen Q. coyrecup, and different Phytophthora species to investigate if Phytophthora root infection predisposes C. calophylla to this canker disease.