Nitrogen(N) loss from fertilization in agricultural fields has an unavoidable negative impact on the environment and a better understanding of the major pathways can assist in developing the best management practice...Nitrogen(N) loss from fertilization in agricultural fields has an unavoidable negative impact on the environment and a better understanding of the major pathways can assist in developing the best management practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate the fate of N fertilizers applied to acidic red soil(Ferralic Cambisol) after 19 years of mineral(synthetic) and manure fertilizer treatments under a cropping system with wheat-maize rotations. Five field treatments were examined: control(CK), chemical nitrogen and potash fertilizer(NK), chemical nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer(NP), chemical nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizer(NPK) and the NPK with manure(NPKM, 70% N from manure). Based on the soil total N storage change in 0–100 cm depth, ammonia(NH_3) volatilization, nitrous oxide(N_2O) emission, N plant uptake, and the potential N leaching loss were estimated using a mass balance approach. In contrast to the NPKM, all mineral fertilizer treatments(NK, NP and NPK) showed increased nitrate(NO_3~–) concentration with increasing soil depth, indicating higher leaching potential. However, total NH_3 volatilization loss was much higher in the NPKM(19.7%) than other mineral fertilizer treatments(≤4.2%). The N_2O emissions were generally low(0.2–0.9%, the highest from the NPKM). Total gaseous loss accounted for 1.7, 3.3, 5.1, and 21.9% for NK, NP, NPK, and NPKM treatments, respectively. Estimated N leaching loss from the NPKM was only about 5% of the losses from mineral fertilizer treatments. All data demonstrated that manure incorporation improved soil productivity, increased yield, and reduced potential leaching, but with significantly higher NH_3 volatilization, which could be reduced by improving the application method. This study confirms that manure incorporationis an essential strategy in N fertilization management in upland red soil cropping system.展开更多
Ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) dissociation and oxidation in a cylindrical quartz reactor has been experimentally studied for various inlet NH<sub>3</sub> concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15%) and reacto...Ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) dissociation and oxidation in a cylindrical quartz reactor has been experimentally studied for various inlet NH<sub>3</sub> concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15%) and reactor temperatures between 700 K and 1000 K. The thermal effects during both NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation (endothermic) and oxidation (exothermic) were observed using a bundle of thermocouples positioned along the central axis of the quartz reactor, while the corresponding NH<sub>3</sub> conversions and nitrogen oxides emissions were determined by analysing the gas composition of the reactor exit stream. A stronger endothermic effect, as indicated by a greater temperature drop during NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation, was observed as the NH<sub>3</sub> feed concentration and reactor temperature increased. During NH<sub>3</sub> oxidation, a predominantly greater exothermic effect with increasing NH<sub>3</sub> feed concentration and reactor temperature was also evident;however, it was apparent that NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation occurred near the reactor inlet, preceding the downstream NH<sub>3</sub> and H<sub>2</sub> oxidation. For both NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation and oxidation, NH<sub>3</sub> conversion increased with increasing temperature and decreasing initial NH<sub>3</sub> concentration. Significant levels of NO<sub>X</sub> emissions were observed during NH<sub>3</sub> oxidation, which increased with increasing temperature. From the experimental results, it is speculated that the stainless-steel in the thermocouple bundle may have catalysed NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation and thus changed the reaction chemistry during NH<sub>3</sub> oxidation.展开更多
A continuous three-year observation(from May 2008 to April 2011)was conducted to characterize the spatial variation of dissolved inorganic nitrogen(DIN)deposition at eight main forest ecosystems along the north-south ...A continuous three-year observation(from May 2008 to April 2011)was conducted to characterize the spatial variation of dissolved inorganic nitrogen(DIN)deposition at eight main forest ecosystems along the north-south transect of eastern China(NSTEC).The results show that both throughfall DIN deposition and bulk DIN deposition increase from north to south along the NSTEC.Throughfall DIN deposition varies greatly from 2.7 kg N/(ha·yr)to 33.0 kg N/(ha·yr),with an average of 10.6 kg N/(ha·yr),and bulk DIN deposition ranges from 4.1 kg N/(ha·yr)to 25.4 kg N/(ha·yr),with an average of 9.8 kg N/(ha·yr).NH4+-N is the dominant form of DIN deposition at most sampling sites.Additionally,the spatial variation of DIN deposition is controlled mainly by precipitation.Moreover,in the northern part of the NSTEC,bulk DIN deposition is 17%higher than throughfall DIN deposition,whereas the trend is opposite in the southern part of the NSTEC.The results demonstrate that DIN deposition would likely threaten the forest ecosystems along the NSTEC,compared with the critical loads(CL)of N deposition,and DIN deposition in this region is mostly controlled by agricultural activities rather than industrial activities or transportation.展开更多
In order to identify effects of nitrogen(N)and phosphorus(P)on soil nitrogen morphological characteristics and grain yield of oil flax,a two-factor experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design in typ...In order to identify effects of nitrogen(N)and phosphorus(P)on soil nitrogen morphological characteristics and grain yield of oil flax,a two-factor experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design in typical semi-arid and hilly-gully area of Loess Plateau with 3 replicates in 2013 and 2014.Two levels of N application included 150 kg/hm2(N2)and 75 kg/hm2(N1).P application included 150 kg P2 O5/hm2(P2)and 75 kg P2 O5/hm2(P1).Temporal and spatial variation of soil nitrate nitrogen(NO3-N)and ammonium nitrogen(NH4+-N)contents in 0-60 cm soil layer,and relationship between soil NO3-N accumulation(SNA)and grain yield of oil flax were analyzed.Results showed that SNA increased with evaluated N application rate in different soil layers(0-20 cm,20-40 cm and 40-60 cm).With the increased P application,SNA increased at N1 level but decreased at N2 level.SNA under N2 P1 treatment increased by 73.33%in 2013 and 74.97%in 2014 respectively,compared with control treatment(CK)at maturity stage.Grain yield of oil flax also increased by 44.27%in 2013 and56.55%in 2014,compared with CK under the same treatment.Correlation analysis showed that SNA in different soil layers were respectively positively correlated with grain yield.In conclusion,this research suggested that the optimal fertilizer application rate was 150 kg N/hm2 and 75 kg P2 O5/hm2 in the Northwest of China.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0200301)the open fund of Key Laboratory of Non-point Source Pollution Control,Ministry of Agriculture,China(20130104)the Key Technologies R&D Program of China during the 12th Five-year Plan period(2012BAD14B04)
文摘Nitrogen(N) loss from fertilization in agricultural fields has an unavoidable negative impact on the environment and a better understanding of the major pathways can assist in developing the best management practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate the fate of N fertilizers applied to acidic red soil(Ferralic Cambisol) after 19 years of mineral(synthetic) and manure fertilizer treatments under a cropping system with wheat-maize rotations. Five field treatments were examined: control(CK), chemical nitrogen and potash fertilizer(NK), chemical nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer(NP), chemical nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizer(NPK) and the NPK with manure(NPKM, 70% N from manure). Based on the soil total N storage change in 0–100 cm depth, ammonia(NH_3) volatilization, nitrous oxide(N_2O) emission, N plant uptake, and the potential N leaching loss were estimated using a mass balance approach. In contrast to the NPKM, all mineral fertilizer treatments(NK, NP and NPK) showed increased nitrate(NO_3~–) concentration with increasing soil depth, indicating higher leaching potential. However, total NH_3 volatilization loss was much higher in the NPKM(19.7%) than other mineral fertilizer treatments(≤4.2%). The N_2O emissions were generally low(0.2–0.9%, the highest from the NPKM). Total gaseous loss accounted for 1.7, 3.3, 5.1, and 21.9% for NK, NP, NPK, and NPKM treatments, respectively. Estimated N leaching loss from the NPKM was only about 5% of the losses from mineral fertilizer treatments. All data demonstrated that manure incorporation improved soil productivity, increased yield, and reduced potential leaching, but with significantly higher NH_3 volatilization, which could be reduced by improving the application method. This study confirms that manure incorporationis an essential strategy in N fertilization management in upland red soil cropping system.
文摘Ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) dissociation and oxidation in a cylindrical quartz reactor has been experimentally studied for various inlet NH<sub>3</sub> concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15%) and reactor temperatures between 700 K and 1000 K. The thermal effects during both NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation (endothermic) and oxidation (exothermic) were observed using a bundle of thermocouples positioned along the central axis of the quartz reactor, while the corresponding NH<sub>3</sub> conversions and nitrogen oxides emissions were determined by analysing the gas composition of the reactor exit stream. A stronger endothermic effect, as indicated by a greater temperature drop during NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation, was observed as the NH<sub>3</sub> feed concentration and reactor temperature increased. During NH<sub>3</sub> oxidation, a predominantly greater exothermic effect with increasing NH<sub>3</sub> feed concentration and reactor temperature was also evident;however, it was apparent that NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation occurred near the reactor inlet, preceding the downstream NH<sub>3</sub> and H<sub>2</sub> oxidation. For both NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation and oxidation, NH<sub>3</sub> conversion increased with increasing temperature and decreasing initial NH<sub>3</sub> concentration. Significant levels of NO<sub>X</sub> emissions were observed during NH<sub>3</sub> oxidation, which increased with increasing temperature. From the experimental results, it is speculated that the stainless-steel in the thermocouple bundle may have catalysed NH<sub>3</sub> dissociation and thus changed the reaction chemistry during NH<sub>3</sub> oxidation.
基金Under the auspices of Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(No.2010CB833504)Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA05050601)
文摘A continuous three-year observation(from May 2008 to April 2011)was conducted to characterize the spatial variation of dissolved inorganic nitrogen(DIN)deposition at eight main forest ecosystems along the north-south transect of eastern China(NSTEC).The results show that both throughfall DIN deposition and bulk DIN deposition increase from north to south along the NSTEC.Throughfall DIN deposition varies greatly from 2.7 kg N/(ha·yr)to 33.0 kg N/(ha·yr),with an average of 10.6 kg N/(ha·yr),and bulk DIN deposition ranges from 4.1 kg N/(ha·yr)to 25.4 kg N/(ha·yr),with an average of 9.8 kg N/(ha·yr).NH4+-N is the dominant form of DIN deposition at most sampling sites.Additionally,the spatial variation of DIN deposition is controlled mainly by precipitation.Moreover,in the northern part of the NSTEC,bulk DIN deposition is 17%higher than throughfall DIN deposition,whereas the trend is opposite in the southern part of the NSTEC.The results demonstrate that DIN deposition would likely threaten the forest ecosystems along the NSTEC,compared with the critical loads(CL)of N deposition,and DIN deposition in this region is mostly controlled by agricultural activities rather than industrial activities or transportation.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System of Construct Special(CARS-14-1-16)the National Natural Science Programs of China(31360315,31760363 and 31660368)the Fuxi Outstanding Talent Cultivation Plan of Gansu Agriculture University(Gaufx-02J05)。
文摘In order to identify effects of nitrogen(N)and phosphorus(P)on soil nitrogen morphological characteristics and grain yield of oil flax,a two-factor experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design in typical semi-arid and hilly-gully area of Loess Plateau with 3 replicates in 2013 and 2014.Two levels of N application included 150 kg/hm2(N2)and 75 kg/hm2(N1).P application included 150 kg P2 O5/hm2(P2)and 75 kg P2 O5/hm2(P1).Temporal and spatial variation of soil nitrate nitrogen(NO3-N)and ammonium nitrogen(NH4+-N)contents in 0-60 cm soil layer,and relationship between soil NO3-N accumulation(SNA)and grain yield of oil flax were analyzed.Results showed that SNA increased with evaluated N application rate in different soil layers(0-20 cm,20-40 cm and 40-60 cm).With the increased P application,SNA increased at N1 level but decreased at N2 level.SNA under N2 P1 treatment increased by 73.33%in 2013 and 74.97%in 2014 respectively,compared with control treatment(CK)at maturity stage.Grain yield of oil flax also increased by 44.27%in 2013 and56.55%in 2014,compared with CK under the same treatment.Correlation analysis showed that SNA in different soil layers were respectively positively correlated with grain yield.In conclusion,this research suggested that the optimal fertilizer application rate was 150 kg N/hm2 and 75 kg P2 O5/hm2 in the Northwest of China.