平坦沙质地表蚀积量计算模型研究

通过对平坦沙质地表蚀积动态的野外观测,结合同时期区域风况资料,分析了平坦沙质地表蚀积过程。在输沙势和最大可能输沙量计算公式基础上,调整参数提出了平坦沙质地表蚀积量的计算模型,弥补了两者不能直观准确表示区域风沙活动的缺点。通过对比野外实测值与输沙势、模型预测值和最大可能输沙量之间的变化趋势得出它们存在同期波动特征。进一步比较回归方程可知,模型预测值回归方程更加显著,预测值更加接近实测值,能够更好地表示区域风沙活动特征和强度,可为沙漠的扩张和收缩提供量化预测依据。     

A data selection method applied to on-line drift compensation for gas sensors

A new data culling and labeling method is proposed to avoid misleading outcomes caused by multi-state samples during drift compensation process. This method culls data by the curve slops of gas sensor array response and labels data by comparing input samples with the memories of pattern recognition algorithm to avoid occurrence of misleading results. Experiments show the method combined with on-line drift compensation algorithm can estimate sample-states automatically and increase the recognizing accuracy from 37.5% to 100%.     

Does embeddedness affect growth performance in juvenile salmonids? An experimental study in brown trout,Salmo trutta L.

Abstract –  The effect of an embedded substratum on emigration and growth in juvenile brown trout was investigated in an artificial stream with sand added to produce sections of embedded or nonembedded substratum. Fish were allowed to leave the sections and were caught daily in a downstream trap. After catching and counting, fish were put back in their original section in order to keep the same amount of fish. Captures were high only on the first days after fish release. During the first 6 days after fish release, downstream-moving fish were more numerous in the embedded than in the nonembedded sections. The embedded substratum significantly decreased the final mean body weight and condition factor and increased heterogeneity in fish size. We suggest that a decrease in the habitat carrying capacity for juveniles could be the main factor explaining this result.     

Efficacy of four corn (Zea mays L.) herbicides when applied with flat fan and air induction nozzles

Twelve field experiments were conducted over a 4 year (2002–2005) period to determine the influence of the herbicide dose, nozzle type, spray volume, and spray pressure on herbicide efficacy in field corn ( Zea mays L.). The control of Abutilon theophrasti (velvetleaf ), Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed), Chenopodium album (common lambsquarters), Amaranthus powellii (green pigweed), and Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) was improved with the use of full herbicide doses compared to half doses of bromoxynil, glufosinate, dicamba, and nicosulfuron. The yield was increased for bromoxynil, glufosinate, and nicosulfuron when the full herbicide dose was used. When applied at the manufacturer's recommended dose, flat fan nozzles, compared to air induction (AI) nozzles, provided better control of A. theophrasti , A. artemisiifolia , and C. album with bromoxynil, A. artemisiifolia and C. album with dicamba, and E. crus-galli with nicosulfuron. Bromoxynil, in relation to weed control, was the only herbicide that was affected by the water carrier volume. By increasing the spray pressure with an AI nozzle, there was an improvement in the control of A. theophrasti , A. artemisiifolia, and C. album with the application of bromoxynil and E. crus-galli with the application of nicosulfuron, with a yield increase with bromoxynil. Overall, this study concludes that the optimum nozzle type, water carrier volume, and spray pressure is herbicide- and weed species-specific.     

Patterns of drift and power station entrainment of 0+ fish in the River Trent, England

Entrainment of 0+ riverine fish (mostly pelagic cyprinids) by a power station intake, and down-river drift over a nearby weir, followed the same pattern, occurring throughout the year and being greatest during the night in the first weeks of life (i.e. in summer), reaching a peak shortly after dusk. Entrainment and drift of benthic species, and of fish older than 0+, were negligible. Mortality following entrainment was 100%. Impingement of fish on the intake screens was negligible, probably because individuals larger than the screen mesh were able to escape the intake current. The species composition and length-frequencies of the drifting fish, but not their overall abundance, showed some variation with distance from the river margin. It is argued that the fish vulnerable to entrainment are those 0+ individuals which are dispersing in the river by drifting.     

Effect of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid applied as a herbicide on fruit shedding and coffee yield

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) applied as a herbicide at two timings after coffee blossoming, on fruit shedding from lower or upper plagiotropic branches on the canopy, as well as on crop yield. 2,4-D was sprayed between the rows on a 0.75 m-wide strip of land, starting on the border of canopy projection. Toxicity to the plants, final crop yield per plant and fruit shedding (FS) were assessed. The identical FS was observed for both application timings. Control plots showed an FS 13% lower than those where the highest 2,4-D dose was employed. FS was greater on the lower branches (46.8%) than on the upper ones (39.4%). This was probably due to injury to the lower plant canopy caused by the 2,4-D drift. Ripe or dried cherries and coffee bean yield per plant were not affected. It was concluded that despite the increased FS in the lower plant canopy, final coffee production was not significantly affected in response to 2,4-D application.     

Key Role of Desert–Oasis Transitional Area in Avoiding Oasis Land Degradation from Aeolian Desertification in Dunhuang,Northwest China

The survival of oasis is partially determined by the evolution of desert–oasis transitional area (abbr. DOTA) characterized by fragile and unstable environments. This study reveals the function of DOTA in avoiding oasis land degradation from its aeolian environments based on the detailed wind data, in situ observation of wind‐blown sand and granular characteristics of surface sediments from desert to oasis. Results indicate that the DOTA has buffering function in slowing down aeolian desertification in oasis. Additionally, the annual mean wind speed reduces 40·8% from desert to DOTA area but up to 92·8% from desert to oasis. The frequency of sand‐laden wind, drift potential and sand transport all decrease following the section from desert to oasis while surface roughness increases. And the granular characteristics of surface sediments show that the weight percentage of coarse sand decreases but fine sand increases along the section from desert to oasis. This paper reveals that the aeolian environments are of great difference between desert and DOTA and the significant role of DOTA in protecting oasis. Integrated sand control system needs to be settled in the DOTA to strengthen its buffering function. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

果品冷凉库库温波动原因分析及控制

果品冷凉库库温波动,特别是大幅度波动,严重影响了中长期贮藏的果品保鲜质量。该文采用自行设计的简易方法对温控仪表的温度漂移和库温进行检测,结果表明温控仪表的温度漂移是库温发生大幅度波动的主要原因。根据检测结果,通过对温控仪表电路进行改进,使温控仪表的温度漂移得到有效控制,从而降低了库温误差。温控仪表温漂误差幅度由3.5℃下降到0.3℃,库温波动幅度由5.3℃下降到1.4℃。温控仪表漂移误差得到有效控制,对提高果品贮藏保鲜质量具有重要意义。     

几种常用风送式果园喷雾机作业参数比较

为开发标准化果园适用果园喷雾机及其使用技术,在广泛调研国内外标准化果园植保机械与施药技术基础上,筛选了5种国内外较先进和常用果园喷雾机,针对农药雾化、沉积和飘移等技术参数进行了试验研究,结果表明,FEDE型果园喷雾机,0.4～2 m之间的雾量分布比较均匀;3WFX-400型(W2)在树冠各位置上的沉积分布最均匀,变异系数最小,为18.3%;该研究型号喷雾机地面流失量表现为:F(W5)EDE型3WG-1200A(W4)SSA-E501DX型(W1)3WFX-400(W2)植保无人机(W3)(P0.05);为果农选择植保机械和果园喷雾机生产企业对产品结构设计和性能优化提供参考。     

Near‐field air concentrations of pesticides in potato agriculture in Prince Edward Island

BACKGROUND: Pesticides in air have become of increasing concern in recent years. This study examined downwind air concentrations of carbofuran, methamidophos, mancozeb and diquat dibromide resulting from spray drift within 24 h of application, within 100 m of potato fields. RESULTS: Concentrations ranged from less than 0.05 µg m^?3 in prespray samples to 6.37 µg m^?3 for methamidophos at 3 h post‐spray. For most applications, air concentrations decreased with distance from the field and with time after application. Methamidophos concentrations in the air downwind continued to increase up to 3 h after spray. Air concentrations during spray were positively correlated with application rate (r = 0.904), and air concentrations at 1 h and 3 h post‐spray were positively correlated with vapour pressure (r = 1.000 and r = 0.999 respectively). Carbofuran, methamidophos and diquat dibromide concentrations during spray were above some Canadian and international health protection guidelines. CONCLUSION: Although pesticide air concentrations measured in this study are generally consistent with other studies, maximum concentrations are greater than those that have been measured elsewhere, and some are above published air quality guidelines. An evaluation of the degree of risk posed by these and other pest control products to human and wildlife receptors is recommended. Copyright © 2009 Crown in the right of Canada. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.