An evaluation of the Olsen test as a measure of plant-available phosphorus in grassland soils derived from basalt parent material

Abstract. Anecdotal and circumstantial evidence have suggested that the Olsen test underestimates plant-available phosphorus (P) in basaltic soils in Northern Ireland. Therefore, the ability of this test to predict plant-available P in basaltic (and non-basaltic) soils was investigated by regressing Olsen-P data against herbage P indices calculated from plant tissue test data using the diagnosis and recommendation integrated system. The average Olsen-P concentration for a range of fields situated on basaltic soils was considerably lower than the average Olsen-P concentration for a range of fields situated on non-basaltic soils, and yet mean sward P status, as given by the herbage P indices, was similar for both groups of fields. Herbage P indices were also much better correlated with Olsen-P measurements in non-basaltic soils than in basaltic soils. Furthermore, at low Olsen-P values (≶9mgPL⁻¹) some swards on basaltic soils were genuinely deficient in P, while others were sufficient or even in surplus for this nutrient. The results confirm that Olsen-P is inadequate as a predictor of plant-available P in basaltic soils. It is concluded that an alternative soil test is needed to provide a reliable assessment of plant-available P in basaltic soils, to prevent overuse of fertilizer and manure P and to minimize the amounts of P entering local watercourses.     

Evaluation of two N cycle models for the prediction of N mineralization from grassland soils in the UK

Abstract. The ability of two nitrogen cycle models, of contrasting complexity, to predict N mineralization from a range of grassland soils in the UK, was evaluated. These were NCYCLE, a simple mass balance model of the N cycle in UK grasslands, and CENTURY, a more complex model simulating long-term C, N, P & S dynamics in grassland ecosystems. The models were tested using field measurements of net N mineralization from a range of grassland soils (differing in soil type, history & management practice), obtained over a 2 year period using a soil core incubation technique. This method was considered to measure the total net release of mineral N from the soil organic matter over a specified time, including N which may have been recycled several times. NCYCLE consistently under-estimated mineralization rates at all sites. By contrast, there was some correlation between CENTURY predictions of net N mineralization and field measurements. This may have reflected the different abilities of the two models to simulate N recycling. Neither model, however, was able to predict adequately the effect of cultivation and reseeding on net N mineralization.     

The use of urban organic wastes in the control of erosion in a semiarid Mediterranean soil

Abstract. A two year field experiment was carried out in a semiarid Mediterranean area in order to evaluate, the effect on soil erosion of adding different urban organic wastes: a stabilized municipal waste (compost), an unstabilized municipal waste, and an aerobic sewage sludge. All the treatments significantly reduced soil erosion, compared to the control soil. The soil amended with compost was the most effective treatment, reducing soil loss by 94% and runoff by 54%.     

Effects of 'Agri-SC' soil conditioner on soil structure and erodibility: some further observations

Abstract. In field and laboratory experiments the conditioner‘Agri-SC’has shown improvements in the structure of loamy sand soils in east Shropshire, UK. It resulted in statistically significant decreases in soil bulk density values and increases in soil porosity and aggregate stability. Further experiments are in progress on both loamy sand and silt loam soils.     

上虞海涂实验农场中心试验区排水系统探讨

上虞市海涂实验农场中心试验区的排水系统，能满足十年一遇的年最大２４ｈ降雨，两天内排出的要求。滨海盐土的地下水位高，农田基本建设除用浅、密的排水沟布置外，还应结合平整土地、发展灌溉以及适用的农、林技术等综合措施，才能达到治盐改土的效果。     

长安区不同性质土层CO2释放规律研究

通过对长安双竹村夏、秋季不同性质土层CO2释放量的测定,本文研究了不同性质土层CO2释放规律及其差异。资料表明,从当日早晨到次日早晨,不同性质土层土壤CO2释放量均呈现由低到高再到低的变化规律;土壤CO2释放量与土层性质有密切关系,马兰黄土土层CO2释放量最高,其次是黏性土,释放量最低的是含砾石中细砂土;土层CO2释放量变化与气温的变化呈现负相关。     

巨菌草根际土壤微生物群落代谢功能多样性分析

[目的]研究福州平潭巨菌草根际土壤与非根际土壤微生物对不同碳源利用,明确巨菌草对根际土壤微生物功能多样性的影响,为巨菌草生态治理提供理论依据.[方法]在福州平潭基地采集巨菌草(Pennisetum giganteum)根际土和非根际土壤样品,采用Biolog-ECO技术研究巨菌草根际土与非根际土壤微生物对不同碳源利用特...     

干旱区绿洲土壤Cd、Zn、Ni复合污染对芹菜生长及重金属积累的影响

以干旱区绿洲土为供试土壤,用芹菜(Apium graveolens)做指示植物,通过模拟盆栽试验,研究了土壤Cd、Zn、Ni复合污染对芹菜生长及重金属吸收积累的影响.结果表明:(1)低浓度的Cd、Zn、Ni重金属复合处理在一定程度上可促进芹菜根、茎叶的生长,重金属复合作用增强时,即Cd、Zn、Ni浓度增大时,毒害作用逐...     

干旱区绿洲土壤Cd-Zn复合污染下重金属形态及其生物有效性的研究

通过模拟基于Cd-Zn复合污染下干旱区绿洲土壤的胡萝卜盆栽试验,用Tessier连续提取法对胡萝卜土壤中Cd、Zn的形态分布进行分析,同时就生物利用性形态的变化研究了Cd、Zn的生物有效性。结果表明:1)原状土壤中Cd和Zn主要以残渣态存在,随着复合胁迫浓度的增加,Cd的主要赋存形态逐步转变为碳酸盐结合态和可交换态,Zn主要赋存形态逐步转变为以铁锰氧化态和残渣态,但有效态和潜在有效态的比例大大增加。2)胡萝卜对Cd、Zn的富集作用均为地上部分大于地下部分,对Cd的富集能力远远大于Zn。3)胡萝卜吸收的Cd和Zn不仅包括可交换态和碳酸盐结合态,还包括了在一定条件下释放出来的铁锰氧化态和有机结合态。     

干旱区绿洲土壤共存重金属Cd、Pb、Zn、Ni的吸收积累及形态分布实验研究

通过盆栽试验和室内分析初步研究了共存重金属Cd、Pb、Zn、Ni在干旱区绿洲土壤-芹菜系统中的吸收积累和形态变化特征。结果表明:Cd、Pb、Zn、Ni四种共存重金属元素在芹菜不同部位的吸收量均为根部地上部,累积率大小顺序依次为CdZnNiPb;供试绿洲土壤原状土中Pb、Zn、Ni均以稳定的残渣态为主要存在形态,Cd以铁锰氧化态为主要存在形态,随着重金属元素添加量的增加,土壤中的Cd主要以碳酸盐态存在,Pb主要以碳酸盐态和铁锰氧化态存在,而Zn和Ni主要以铁锰氧化态存在;逐步回归分析表明,干旱区绿洲土壤中Cd的可交换态对芹菜地上部Cd含量的贡献最大,Ni的铁锰氧化态对芹菜根部Ni含量的贡献最大,而对芹菜地上部和根部吸收Pb和Zn量贡献最大的形态分别为Pb和Zn的可交换态。