This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of nitrogen level (high and ordinary) and high temperature stress (37 ℃, 4 d) at the late panicle ini- tiation stage on yield, SPAD value and soluble sugar con...This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of nitrogen level (high and ordinary) and high temperature stress (37 ℃, 4 d) at the late panicle ini- tiation stage on yield, SPAD value and soluble sugar content of Ganxin 203, an early rice cultivar. The results showed that under both high and ordinary nitrogen levels, high temperature stress reduced the seed-setting rate, yield per stem, SPAD value and soluble sugar content of Ganxin 203; under both high and ordinary tem- peratures, high nitrogen level increased the seed-setting rate, yield per stem and soluble sugar content of Ganxin 203; the seed-setting rate, yield per stem and yield per plant of Ganxin 203 under high temperature and high nitrogen level were higher than those under high temperature and ordinary nitrogen level. It suggests that ap- propriate high nitrogen level contributes to weakening the negative effects of high temperature stress on rice yield.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to research effects of N fertilizer reduction and application of N fertilizer (as base fertilizer) on rapeseed yield and N absorption. [Method] Based on Ganyouza No.5, the ratio of N, P2O5 an...[Objective] The aim was to research effects of N fertilizer reduction and application of N fertilizer (as base fertilizer) on rapeseed yield and N absorption. [Method] Based on Ganyouza No.5, the ratio of N, P2O5 andK2O was set at 1:0.5:0.5; N fertilizers were set involving reduced quantity at 150 kg/hm2 and preferred quantity at 180 kg/hm2; 100%, 80% and 60% of N fertilizers were applied as base fertilizers in the test respectively. In general, field tests were conducted to explore effects of reduced N fertilizer and application of N fertilizer as base fertilizer on rapeseed yield and N absorption. [Resalt] When applied N fertilizer as base fertilizer was the same, plant height, stem diameter, length of major inflorescence, number of effective branch, pod number per plant, seed number per pod, and biomass yield in group with preferred N quantity were significantly higher than those in group with reduced N fertilizer. Rapeseed yield and profits in group with preferred N quantity were signifi- cantly higher than those in group with reduced N fertilizer in field with moderate fertili- ty. In fields with higher fertility, however, the two factors were just a little higher. In group with reduced N fertilizer, use efficiency of N fertilizer, N uptake efficiency, par- tial factor productivity and harvest index of N were all significantly higher than those in group with preferred N fertilizer. Agronomic nitrogen use efficiency in group with preferred N fertilizer was significantly higher than that in group with reduced N fertiliz- er in field with moderate fertility and was significantly lower in field with high yield. With amounts of N, P and K fertilizers fixed, economic characters, yield constitution, yield, profits and N absorption in group, where 60% of N fertilizers were applied as base fertilizer, were significantly higher than those in groups with 80% or 100% of base fertilizer (N fertilizers). These indicated that rational fertilization would maintain rapeseed yield high and reduce N input to improve use efficiency of N fertilizer. On the other hand, it is effective to improve rapeseed yield.'to reduce N fertilizer to 150 kg/hm2, and application of 60%. of N fertilizers as base fertilizer is still proved optimal at present. [Conclusion] The research provides.theoretioal and technical references for improvement of yield of rapeseed and efficiency of N fertilizer.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to study on effects of N fertilizer on yield, N absorption and utilization of different cultivars of super high-yielding summer maize, in order to provide reference for reasonable N fertilizati...[Objective] The aim was to study on effects of N fertilizer on yield, N absorption and utilization of different cultivars of super high-yielding summer maize, in order to provide reference for reasonable N fertilization in accordance with different cultivars. [Method] Field experiment was conducted to study on effects of different N fertilizers on yield, N absorption and use efficiency of Zhengdan 958 and Xundan 20, in order to learn the effect differences at different N fertilizer levels. [Result] After N was applied, yields of the two summer maize increased significantly. Zhengdan 958 achieved the highest in yield and proceeds at 12 051.18 kg/hm2 and 1 722.40 yuan/hm2, respectively in low N level. In contrast, Xundan 20 achieved the highest at 13 166.00 kg/hm2 and 1 343.92 yuan/hm2 in the above two aspects in high N level. Compared with Zhengdan 958, Xundan 20 increased by 9.90%, 5.20% and 12.00% in N levels of 0, 240, and 450 kg/hm2, respectively. When N fertilizers were applied, protein yield of Xundan 20 was significantly higher than that of Zhengdan 958, so that higher N fertilizers contributed higher protein yield for Xundan 20. In high N level, N efficiency, N-fertilizer utilization and partial productivity of Xundan 20 were significantly higher than that of Zhengdan 958. [Conclusion] Lower N-fertilizer was suitable for Zhengdan 958 and Xundan 20 would get a good harvest if more N-fertilizers were applied. The results provided references for reasonable N fertilization.展开更多
To further test whether polynitriprismanes are capable of being potential high energy density materials (HEDMs), extensive theoretical calculations were carried out to investigate on a series of polynitrotriprisman...To further test whether polynitriprismanes are capable of being potential high energy density materials (HEDMs), extensive theoretical calculations were carried out to investigate on a series of polynitrotriprismanes (PNNPs): C6H6-.(NO2). (n=1-6) Heats of formation (HOFs), strain energies (SE), and disproportionation energy (DE) were obtained using B3LYP/6-311+G(2df, 2p)//B3LYP/6-31G* method by designing different isodesmic reactions, respectively. Detonation properties of PNNPs were obtained by the well-known KAMLET-JACOBS equations, using the predicted densities (p) obtained by Monte Carlo method and HOFs. It is found that they increase as the number of nitro groups n varies from 1 to 6, and PNNPs with n〉4 have excellent detonation properties The relative stability and the pyrolysis mechanism of PNNPs were evaluated by the calculated bond dissociation energy (BDE). The comparison of BDE suggests that rupturing the C--C bond is the trigger for thermolysis of PNNPs. The computed BDE for cleavage of C--C bond (88.5 kJ/mol) further demonstrates that only the hexa-nitrotriprismane can be considered to be the target of HEDMs.展开更多
The effects of previous cowpea (Vignaunguiculata) and annual fallow on N recoveries, succeeding sorghum yields and soil properties were studied using a 5-year-old (1995-1999) field experiment at Kouar6 (11°5...The effects of previous cowpea (Vignaunguiculata) and annual fallow on N recoveries, succeeding sorghum yields and soil properties were studied using a 5-year-old (1995-1999) field experiment at Kouar6 (11°59′ North, 0°19′ West and 850 m altitude) in Burkina Faso. A 3 4 factorial design in a split plot arrangement with three rotation treatments and four fertilizer treatments was used. Total N uptake by succeeding sorghum increased from 26 kg N ha~ in mono cropping of sorghum to 31 and 48 kg N ha~ when sorghum was rotated with fallow or cowpea respectively. Nitrogen derived from fertilizer increased from 10% in mono cropping of sorghum to 22% and 26% when sorghum was rotated with fallow or cowpea respectively. While fallow did not increase N derived from soil, cowpea doubled the quantity of N derived from soil (Ndfs). Sorghum grain yields increased from 75% and 100% when sorghum was rotated with fallow or cowpea respectively. All rotations treatments decreased soil organic C and N but soil organic C was the highest in fallow-sorghum rotation. It was concluded that cowpea-sorghum rotation was more effective than fallow-sorghum rotation and five management options were suggested to improve traditional system productivity.展开更多
Precipitation is a potential factor that significantly affects plant nutrient pools by influencing biomass sizes and nutrient concentrations. However, few studies have explicitly dissected carbon(C), nitrogen(N) and p...Precipitation is a potential factor that significantly affects plant nutrient pools by influencing biomass sizes and nutrient concentrations. However, few studies have explicitly dissected carbon(C), nitrogen(N) and phosphorus(P) pools between above- and belowground biomass at the community level along a precipitation gradient. We conducted a transect(approx. 1300 km long) study of Stipa purpurea community in alpine steppe on the Tibet Plateau of China to test the variation of N pool of aboveground biomass/N pool of belowground biomass(AB/BB N) and P pool of aboveground biomass/P pool of belowground biomass(AB/BB P) along a precipitation gradient. The proportion of aboveground biomass decreased significantly from mesic to drier sites. Along the belt transect, the plant N concentration was relatively stable; thus, AB/BB N increased with moisture due to the major influences by above- and belowground biomass allocation. However, P concentration of aboveground biomass decreased significantly with increasing precipitation and AB/BB P did not vary with aridity because of the offset effect of the P concentration and biomass allocation. Precipitation gradients do decouple the N and P pool of a S. purpurea community along a precipitation gradient in alpine steppe. The decreasing of N:P in aboveground biomass in drier regions may indicate much stronger N limitation in more arid area.展开更多
Many kinds of high temperature superconductor (HTS) power machines such as HTS cable, HTS fault current limitcr and HTS magnet are cooled by liquid nitrogen. The level of liquid nitrogen should be monitored and cont...Many kinds of high temperature superconductor (HTS) power machines such as HTS cable, HTS fault current limitcr and HTS magnet are cooled by liquid nitrogen. The level of liquid nitrogen should be monitored and controlled to ensure the thermal stability and the dielectric strength as well. To measure the level, capacitance method and differential pressure method are usually used. However, each method has installation difficulties and measurement errors for unsteady state operation with varying system pressure. A new liquid level meter using a 2G HTS conductor is described, which has similar structure with the liquid helium level meter with NbTi filament. The level meter is fabricated with a parallel connected heater, which helps the separation of the superconducting region and normal region, considering the critical temperature, large heat capacity of conductor and cooling characteristics. The level of liquid nitrogen can be obtained from the measured voltage signal along the 2G HTS conductor. Design, fabrication and test results of the new liquid nitrogen level meter are presented.展开更多
Soybean (Glycine max (L.)) is one of the most important legume crops being introduced in the CHK (Central Highlands of Kenya) expected to increase yields. However, low levels of soil N (nitrogen) and other pla...Soybean (Glycine max (L.)) is one of the most important legume crops being introduced in the CHK (Central Highlands of Kenya) expected to increase yields. However, low levels of soil N (nitrogen) and other plant nutrients and soil acidity are seen as the major causes impairing goal achievement. To evaluate the influence of manure, lime, P (phosphorus) fertilizer and their combination on N uptake and soybean performance, an experiment was conducted in Embu ATC (Agricultural Training College) comprising 9 treatments, arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with 4 replicates in plots of 4 m×4.5 m. The study included manure (0, 5 and 10 t-ha-1), lime (0 and 2 t.ha-1) and P fertilizer (0, 30 and 60 kg.P.hal). The treatments significantly influenced N uptake and soybean yields. Both parameters responded well to application of manure both alone or combined to lime and TSP (triple super phosphate). From these it was concluded that organic and inorganic resources have potential to enhance N uptake and soybean and other crops yields in CHK.展开更多
Nitrogen molecules Nx have been the subject of much recent research because of their potential as high-energy materials. Many nitrogen molecules dissociate with very low barriers, including molecules such as acyclic N...Nitrogen molecules Nx have been the subject of much recent research because of their potential as high-energy materials. Many nitrogen molecules dissociate with very low barriers, including molecules such as acyclic N4 that are essentially unbound. A number of studies have reported the ability of heteroatoms to stabilize complex nitrogen molecules. In the present study, the energetic and electronic properties of scandium(Ⅰ) and titanium(Ⅱ) complexes with N2 and N4 are calculated and discussed. Dissociation energies and singlet-triplet energies are determined by theoretical calculations using second-order perturbation theory (MP2) in conjunction with the Dunning basis sets.展开更多
Cloud water samples, LWC (Liquid Water Content) and meteorological data were collected at the Clingmans Dome, Tennessee, high-elevation site in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the warm season from 1994 th...Cloud water samples, LWC (Liquid Water Content) and meteorological data were collected at the Clingmans Dome, Tennessee, high-elevation site in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the warm season from 1994 through 2011. This paper presents results from 2000 through the conclusion of the study in 2011. Samples were analyzed for SO42", NO3, NH4+ and H+. These measurements were supplemented by measurements of ambient air and precipitation concentrations to estimate dry and wet deposition. Cloud water concentrations, LWC, cloud frequency, various meteorological measurements and information on nearby forest canopy were used to model cloud water deposition to gauge trends in deposition. Total deposition was calculated as the sum of cloud, dry and wet deposition estimates. Concentrations and deposition fluxes declined over the study period. The decreases in cloud water SO42" and NO3 concentrations were 40 percent and 26 percent, respectively. Three-year mean 5042 and NO3 deposition rates decreased by 71 percent and 70 percent, respectively. Trends in concentrations and depositions were comparable with trends in SO2 and NOx emissions from Tennessee Valley Authority power plants and aggregated emission reductions from electric generating units in adjacent states. Back trajectories were simulated with the HYSPLIT model and aggregated over cloud sampling periods from 2000 through 2007 and 2009 through 2011. Trajectories during periods with high H+ concentrations traveled over local EGU (Electric Generating Unit) emission sources in Tennessee and Kentucky to the Ohio River Valley, Alabama and Georgia with the conclusion that these source regions contributed to acidic cloud water deposition at Clingmans Dome. This work was supported by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Tennessee Valley Authority with infrastructure support provided by the National Park Service.展开更多
Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of L y s ine(Lys) and Net Energy (NE) levels on growth performance (Exp. I) and N balance (Exp. 2) in growing pig. In Exp. 1, 36 castrated pigs [21.35 -4...Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of L y s ine(Lys) and Net Energy (NE) levels on growth performance (Exp. I) and N balance (Exp. 2) in growing pig. In Exp. 1, 36 castrated pigs [21.35 -4- 0.55 kg of body weight (BW)] were allotted to six treatments with six replicates per treatment. Pigs were fed two levels of Lys (low and high) and three levels of NE (low, med, or high) in a 2×3 factorial arrangement. The experiment lasted for 35 d. There were no effects of dietary Lys and NE on pig performance (P〉0.05, but a Lys×NE interaction in ADG was observed (P〈0.05). In Exp. 2, 24 pigs were used to determine the effects of diet in Exp. 1 on pig N balance. Neither Lys nor NE level affected N retention (g/d) (P〉0.0). Lys×NE interaction in N retention (g/d) (P〈0.01) and in N apparent biological value (ABV) (P〈0.05) was observed. Pigs fed the low Lys diet had lower serum urea nitrogen (SUN) concentrations compared with the high Lys treatment (P〈0.01). Pigs fed the med-NE diet had lower SUN concentrations compared with the pigs fed the low-NE diet (P〈0.1). These results suggest that pigs from 21 kg to 50 kg BW fed diets containing 0.83% standardized ileal digestible Lysine and 2351 Kcal of NE/kg had maximum ADG and N retention.展开更多
For energy storage system,it is still a huge challenge to achieve high energy density and high power density simultaneously.One potential solution is to fabricate electrochemical capacitors(ECs),which store electric e...For energy storage system,it is still a huge challenge to achieve high energy density and high power density simultaneously.One potential solution is to fabricate electrochemical capacitors(ECs),which store electric energy through surface ion adsorption or redox reactions.Here we report a new electrode material,heavy nitrogen-doped(9.29 at.%)black titania(TiO2-x:N).This unique hybrid material,consisting of conductive amorphous shells supported on nanocrystalline cores,has rapid N-mediated redox reaction(TiO2-xNy+zH++ze■-TiO2-xNyHz),especially in acidic solutions,providing a specific capacitance of 750 Fg-1at 2 m V s-1(707 Fg-1at 1 A g-1),great rate capability(503 F g-1at 20 Ag-1),and maintain stable after initial fading.Being a new developed supercapacitor material,nitrogen-doped black titania may revive the oxide-based supercapacitors.展开更多
Soil salinization and non-point source pollution are among the most important and widespread environmental problems in European Mediterranean regions. Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench var. saccharatum) i...Soil salinization and non-point source pollution are among the most important and widespread environmental problems in European Mediterranean regions. Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench var. saccharatum) is a moderate to high salinity tolerant crop with low water and nutrient needs, seen as an alternative to grow in the water scarce regions. A three-year multifactorial study was conducted in southern Portugal to evaluate the combined effects of saline water and nitrogen application on the dry biomass (total, stems, and leaves), sugar content (total reducing sugars and sucrose eontents) and sugar yield (here defined as the product of total reducing sugars and stems dry biomass) functions of sweet sorghum. Sorghum dry biomass and sugar yield showed diminishing returns for each incremental change of nitrogen. The use of saline irrigation waters also led to yield reduction. Exception was sucrose content which increased with increasing levels of sodium in the soil. Nitrogen need decreased as the amount of sodium applied increased. Stem dry biomass, sucrose content, and sugar yield progressively increased with progress in the experiment. The effect could be attributed to the increase of the amount of irrigation applied throughout the years, thus increasing the leaching fraction which promoted salt leaching from the root zone, reduced the salinity stress, increased plant transpiration, nitrogen uptake and biomass yield.展开更多
Leaf longevity is an important adaptive strategy that allows plants to maximize photosynthetic carbon gain.Due to the difficulty of identifying overwintering bud scars and distinguishing the age sequence of twigs,leaf...Leaf longevity is an important adaptive strategy that allows plants to maximize photosynthetic carbon gain.Due to the difficulty of identifying overwintering bud scars and distinguishing the age sequence of twigs,leaf longevity is rarely studied in Cupressaceae species,which further limits our understanding of the leaf economic spectrum (LES) for these populations.Here,we investigated the leaf longevity,as well as mass-based leaf nitrogen concentration (N;),of Juniperus saltuaria at different canopy heights for both subalpine and alpine timberline forests in the Sergymla Mountains,southeastern Tibet.We found that the mean leaf longevity was 4.2±1.2 years,and overall it did not differ significantly between different elevations.Along the vertical profiles of juniper canopies,the leaf longevity did not reflect a linear trend.With increasing leaf longevity,N;showed declining trends.We further analyzed the relationship between leaf longevity and the corresponding length of green twigs,and found that the length of green twigs could only explain 1%-3%of the variation in leaf longevity,indicating that the length of green twigs is a poor predictor for the variation in leaf longevity.In summary,for the J.saltuaria species in timberline or nearby subalpine forests,the effects of elevation and canopy depths on leaf longevity are minor,and the leaf trait analysis is in accordance with the prediction of LES.展开更多
基金Supported by Special Scientific Research Fund of Meteorological Public Welfare Profession of China(GYHY201406025GYHY201006025)+2 种基金Special Fund for Agroscientific Research in the Public Interest of China(201403002)Young Talent Project of China Meteorological AdministrationJiangxi"555"Ganpo Yingcai Project~~
文摘This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of nitrogen level (high and ordinary) and high temperature stress (37 ℃, 4 d) at the late panicle ini- tiation stage on yield, SPAD value and soluble sugar content of Ganxin 203, an early rice cultivar. The results showed that under both high and ordinary nitrogen levels, high temperature stress reduced the seed-setting rate, yield per stem, SPAD value and soluble sugar content of Ganxin 203; under both high and ordinary tem- peratures, high nitrogen level increased the seed-setting rate, yield per stem and soluble sugar content of Ganxin 203; the seed-setting rate, yield per stem and yield per plant of Ganxin 203 under high temperature and high nitrogen level were higher than those under high temperature and ordinary nitrogen level. It suggests that ap- propriate high nitrogen level contributes to weakening the negative effects of high temperature stress on rice yield.
基金Supported by China Modern Agriculture Research System (CARS-13)Jiangxi Technological Innovation Team (20115BCB29020)Innovation Funds of Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2011CJJ012)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to research effects of N fertilizer reduction and application of N fertilizer (as base fertilizer) on rapeseed yield and N absorption. [Method] Based on Ganyouza No.5, the ratio of N, P2O5 andK2O was set at 1:0.5:0.5; N fertilizers were set involving reduced quantity at 150 kg/hm2 and preferred quantity at 180 kg/hm2; 100%, 80% and 60% of N fertilizers were applied as base fertilizers in the test respectively. In general, field tests were conducted to explore effects of reduced N fertilizer and application of N fertilizer as base fertilizer on rapeseed yield and N absorption. [Resalt] When applied N fertilizer as base fertilizer was the same, plant height, stem diameter, length of major inflorescence, number of effective branch, pod number per plant, seed number per pod, and biomass yield in group with preferred N quantity were significantly higher than those in group with reduced N fertilizer. Rapeseed yield and profits in group with preferred N quantity were signifi- cantly higher than those in group with reduced N fertilizer in field with moderate fertili- ty. In fields with higher fertility, however, the two factors were just a little higher. In group with reduced N fertilizer, use efficiency of N fertilizer, N uptake efficiency, par- tial factor productivity and harvest index of N were all significantly higher than those in group with preferred N fertilizer. Agronomic nitrogen use efficiency in group with preferred N fertilizer was significantly higher than that in group with reduced N fertiliz- er in field with moderate fertility and was significantly lower in field with high yield. With amounts of N, P and K fertilizers fixed, economic characters, yield constitution, yield, profits and N absorption in group, where 60% of N fertilizers were applied as base fertilizer, were significantly higher than those in groups with 80% or 100% of base fertilizer (N fertilizers). These indicated that rational fertilization would maintain rapeseed yield high and reduce N input to improve use efficiency of N fertilizer. On the other hand, it is effective to improve rapeseed yield.'to reduce N fertilizer to 150 kg/hm2, and application of 60%. of N fertilizers as base fertilizer is still proved optimal at present. [Conclusion] The research provides.theoretioal and technical references for improvement of yield of rapeseed and efficiency of N fertilizer.
基金Supported by Cooperation project of International Plant Nutrition Institution(IPNI)(NMBF-HenanAU-2007)Special Fund for Construction of National Modern Maize Industrial Technology System(nycytx-02-17)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to study on effects of N fertilizer on yield, N absorption and utilization of different cultivars of super high-yielding summer maize, in order to provide reference for reasonable N fertilization in accordance with different cultivars. [Method] Field experiment was conducted to study on effects of different N fertilizers on yield, N absorption and use efficiency of Zhengdan 958 and Xundan 20, in order to learn the effect differences at different N fertilizer levels. [Result] After N was applied, yields of the two summer maize increased significantly. Zhengdan 958 achieved the highest in yield and proceeds at 12 051.18 kg/hm2 and 1 722.40 yuan/hm2, respectively in low N level. In contrast, Xundan 20 achieved the highest at 13 166.00 kg/hm2 and 1 343.92 yuan/hm2 in the above two aspects in high N level. Compared with Zhengdan 958, Xundan 20 increased by 9.90%, 5.20% and 12.00% in N levels of 0, 240, and 450 kg/hm2, respectively. When N fertilizers were applied, protein yield of Xundan 20 was significantly higher than that of Zhengdan 958, so that higher N fertilizers contributed higher protein yield for Xundan 20. In high N level, N efficiency, N-fertilizer utilization and partial productivity of Xundan 20 were significantly higher than that of Zhengdan 958. [Conclusion] Lower N-fertilizer was suitable for Zhengdan 958 and Xundan 20 would get a good harvest if more N-fertilizers were applied. The results provided references for reasonable N fertilization.
基金Projects(2006DFA41090,2007DFA40680) supported by the International Cooperation Project on Traditional Chinese Medicines of Ministry of Science and Technology of ChinaProject(20475066) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To further test whether polynitriprismanes are capable of being potential high energy density materials (HEDMs), extensive theoretical calculations were carried out to investigate on a series of polynitrotriprismanes (PNNPs): C6H6-.(NO2). (n=1-6) Heats of formation (HOFs), strain energies (SE), and disproportionation energy (DE) were obtained using B3LYP/6-311+G(2df, 2p)//B3LYP/6-31G* method by designing different isodesmic reactions, respectively. Detonation properties of PNNPs were obtained by the well-known KAMLET-JACOBS equations, using the predicted densities (p) obtained by Monte Carlo method and HOFs. It is found that they increase as the number of nitro groups n varies from 1 to 6, and PNNPs with n〉4 have excellent detonation properties The relative stability and the pyrolysis mechanism of PNNPs were evaluated by the calculated bond dissociation energy (BDE). The comparison of BDE suggests that rupturing the C--C bond is the trigger for thermolysis of PNNPs. The computed BDE for cleavage of C--C bond (88.5 kJ/mol) further demonstrates that only the hexa-nitrotriprismane can be considered to be the target of HEDMs.
文摘The effects of previous cowpea (Vignaunguiculata) and annual fallow on N recoveries, succeeding sorghum yields and soil properties were studied using a 5-year-old (1995-1999) field experiment at Kouar6 (11°59′ North, 0°19′ West and 850 m altitude) in Burkina Faso. A 3 4 factorial design in a split plot arrangement with three rotation treatments and four fertilizer treatments was used. Total N uptake by succeeding sorghum increased from 26 kg N ha~ in mono cropping of sorghum to 31 and 48 kg N ha~ when sorghum was rotated with fallow or cowpea respectively. Nitrogen derived from fertilizer increased from 10% in mono cropping of sorghum to 22% and 26% when sorghum was rotated with fallow or cowpea respectively. While fallow did not increase N derived from soil, cowpea doubled the quantity of N derived from soil (Ndfs). Sorghum grain yields increased from 75% and 100% when sorghum was rotated with fallow or cowpea respectively. All rotations treatments decreased soil organic C and N but soil organic C was the highest in fallow-sorghum rotation. It was concluded that cowpea-sorghum rotation was more effective than fallow-sorghum rotation and five management options were suggested to improve traditional system productivity.
基金supported by the Western Action Plan Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.KZCX2-XB3-08)the Strategic Pilot Science and Technology Projects of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB03030505)the National Key Technology Research and Design Program of China(Grant No.2010BAE00739-03)
文摘Precipitation is a potential factor that significantly affects plant nutrient pools by influencing biomass sizes and nutrient concentrations. However, few studies have explicitly dissected carbon(C), nitrogen(N) and phosphorus(P) pools between above- and belowground biomass at the community level along a precipitation gradient. We conducted a transect(approx. 1300 km long) study of Stipa purpurea community in alpine steppe on the Tibet Plateau of China to test the variation of N pool of aboveground biomass/N pool of belowground biomass(AB/BB N) and P pool of aboveground biomass/P pool of belowground biomass(AB/BB P) along a precipitation gradient. The proportion of aboveground biomass decreased significantly from mesic to drier sites. Along the belt transect, the plant N concentration was relatively stable; thus, AB/BB N increased with moisture due to the major influences by above- and belowground biomass allocation. However, P concentration of aboveground biomass decreased significantly with increasing precipitation and AB/BB P did not vary with aridity because of the offset effect of the P concentration and biomass allocation. Precipitation gradients do decouple the N and P pool of a S. purpurea community along a precipitation gradient in alpine steppe. The decreasing of N:P in aboveground biomass in drier regions may indicate much stronger N limitation in more arid area.
基金Project supported by the Second Stage of Brain Korea 21 Projects
文摘Many kinds of high temperature superconductor (HTS) power machines such as HTS cable, HTS fault current limitcr and HTS magnet are cooled by liquid nitrogen. The level of liquid nitrogen should be monitored and controlled to ensure the thermal stability and the dielectric strength as well. To measure the level, capacitance method and differential pressure method are usually used. However, each method has installation difficulties and measurement errors for unsteady state operation with varying system pressure. A new liquid level meter using a 2G HTS conductor is described, which has similar structure with the liquid helium level meter with NbTi filament. The level meter is fabricated with a parallel connected heater, which helps the separation of the superconducting region and normal region, considering the critical temperature, large heat capacity of conductor and cooling characteristics. The level of liquid nitrogen can be obtained from the measured voltage signal along the 2G HTS conductor. Design, fabrication and test results of the new liquid nitrogen level meter are presented.
文摘Soybean (Glycine max (L.)) is one of the most important legume crops being introduced in the CHK (Central Highlands of Kenya) expected to increase yields. However, low levels of soil N (nitrogen) and other plant nutrients and soil acidity are seen as the major causes impairing goal achievement. To evaluate the influence of manure, lime, P (phosphorus) fertilizer and their combination on N uptake and soybean performance, an experiment was conducted in Embu ATC (Agricultural Training College) comprising 9 treatments, arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with 4 replicates in plots of 4 m×4.5 m. The study included manure (0, 5 and 10 t-ha-1), lime (0 and 2 t.ha-1) and P fertilizer (0, 30 and 60 kg.P.hal). The treatments significantly influenced N uptake and soybean yields. Both parameters responded well to application of manure both alone or combined to lime and TSP (triple super phosphate). From these it was concluded that organic and inorganic resources have potential to enhance N uptake and soybean and other crops yields in CHK.
基金The Alabama Supercomputer Authority is gratefully acknowledged for a grant of computer time on the SGI Altix in Huntsville, AL. This work was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF/HBCU-UP grant 0505872). SJ is supported by NSF/HBCU-UP as an undergraduate scholar. This work was also supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIHINCMHD 1P20MD000547-01) and the Petroleum Research Fund, administered by the American Chemical Society (PRF 43798-B6). AH is supported by the NIH as an undergraduate scholar in the Minority Access to Research Careers program (NIH/NIGMS 2T34GM008167-22A 1). The taxpayers of the state of Alabama in particular and the United States in general are gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Nitrogen molecules Nx have been the subject of much recent research because of their potential as high-energy materials. Many nitrogen molecules dissociate with very low barriers, including molecules such as acyclic N4 that are essentially unbound. A number of studies have reported the ability of heteroatoms to stabilize complex nitrogen molecules. In the present study, the energetic and electronic properties of scandium(Ⅰ) and titanium(Ⅱ) complexes with N2 and N4 are calculated and discussed. Dissociation energies and singlet-triplet energies are determined by theoretical calculations using second-order perturbation theory (MP2) in conjunction with the Dunning basis sets.
文摘Cloud water samples, LWC (Liquid Water Content) and meteorological data were collected at the Clingmans Dome, Tennessee, high-elevation site in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the warm season from 1994 through 2011. This paper presents results from 2000 through the conclusion of the study in 2011. Samples were analyzed for SO42", NO3, NH4+ and H+. These measurements were supplemented by measurements of ambient air and precipitation concentrations to estimate dry and wet deposition. Cloud water concentrations, LWC, cloud frequency, various meteorological measurements and information on nearby forest canopy were used to model cloud water deposition to gauge trends in deposition. Total deposition was calculated as the sum of cloud, dry and wet deposition estimates. Concentrations and deposition fluxes declined over the study period. The decreases in cloud water SO42" and NO3 concentrations were 40 percent and 26 percent, respectively. Three-year mean 5042 and NO3 deposition rates decreased by 71 percent and 70 percent, respectively. Trends in concentrations and depositions were comparable with trends in SO2 and NOx emissions from Tennessee Valley Authority power plants and aggregated emission reductions from electric generating units in adjacent states. Back trajectories were simulated with the HYSPLIT model and aggregated over cloud sampling periods from 2000 through 2007 and 2009 through 2011. Trajectories during periods with high H+ concentrations traveled over local EGU (Electric Generating Unit) emission sources in Tennessee and Kentucky to the Ohio River Valley, Alabama and Georgia with the conclusion that these source regions contributed to acidic cloud water deposition at Clingmans Dome. This work was supported by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Tennessee Valley Authority with infrastructure support provided by the National Park Service.
文摘Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of L y s ine(Lys) and Net Energy (NE) levels on growth performance (Exp. I) and N balance (Exp. 2) in growing pig. In Exp. 1, 36 castrated pigs [21.35 -4- 0.55 kg of body weight (BW)] were allotted to six treatments with six replicates per treatment. Pigs were fed two levels of Lys (low and high) and three levels of NE (low, med, or high) in a 2×3 factorial arrangement. The experiment lasted for 35 d. There were no effects of dietary Lys and NE on pig performance (P〉0.05, but a Lys×NE interaction in ADG was observed (P〈0.05). In Exp. 2, 24 pigs were used to determine the effects of diet in Exp. 1 on pig N balance. Neither Lys nor NE level affected N retention (g/d) (P〉0.0). Lys×NE interaction in N retention (g/d) (P〈0.01) and in N apparent biological value (ABV) (P〈0.05) was observed. Pigs fed the low Lys diet had lower serum urea nitrogen (SUN) concentrations compared with the high Lys treatment (P〈0.01). Pigs fed the med-NE diet had lower SUN concentrations compared with the pigs fed the low-NE diet (P〈0.1). These results suggest that pigs from 21 kg to 50 kg BW fed diets containing 0.83% standardized ileal digestible Lysine and 2351 Kcal of NE/kg had maximum ADG and N retention.
基金financially supported by the National key R&D Program of China(2016YFB0901600)the Key Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(QYZDJ-SSWJSC013)Chen IW was supported by U.S.Department of Energy BES grant DE-FG02-11ER46814used the facilities(Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter)supported by NSF grant DMR-1120901。
文摘For energy storage system,it is still a huge challenge to achieve high energy density and high power density simultaneously.One potential solution is to fabricate electrochemical capacitors(ECs),which store electric energy through surface ion adsorption or redox reactions.Here we report a new electrode material,heavy nitrogen-doped(9.29 at.%)black titania(TiO2-x:N).This unique hybrid material,consisting of conductive amorphous shells supported on nanocrystalline cores,has rapid N-mediated redox reaction(TiO2-xNy+zH++ze■-TiO2-xNyHz),especially in acidic solutions,providing a specific capacitance of 750 Fg-1at 2 m V s-1(707 Fg-1at 1 A g-1),great rate capability(503 F g-1at 20 Ag-1),and maintain stable after initial fading.Being a new developed supercapacitor material,nitrogen-doped black titania may revive the oxide-based supercapacitors.
基金Supported by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) of Portugal (Nos. PTDC/AGR-AAM/66004/2006,SFRH/BD/ 60363/2009 and SFRH/BD/69185/2010)
文摘Soil salinization and non-point source pollution are among the most important and widespread environmental problems in European Mediterranean regions. Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench var. saccharatum) is a moderate to high salinity tolerant crop with low water and nutrient needs, seen as an alternative to grow in the water scarce regions. A three-year multifactorial study was conducted in southern Portugal to evaluate the combined effects of saline water and nitrogen application on the dry biomass (total, stems, and leaves), sugar content (total reducing sugars and sucrose eontents) and sugar yield (here defined as the product of total reducing sugars and stems dry biomass) functions of sweet sorghum. Sorghum dry biomass and sugar yield showed diminishing returns for each incremental change of nitrogen. The use of saline irrigation waters also led to yield reduction. Exception was sucrose content which increased with increasing levels of sodium in the soil. Nitrogen need decreased as the amount of sodium applied increased. Stem dry biomass, sucrose content, and sugar yield progressively increased with progress in the experiment. The effect could be attributed to the increase of the amount of irrigation applied throughout the years, thus increasing the leaching fraction which promoted salt leaching from the root zone, reduced the salinity stress, increased plant transpiration, nitrogen uptake and biomass yield.
基金The Key Scientific and Technological Research Projects in Tibet Autonomous Region (XZ202101ZY0005G)The Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research (STEP) Program (2019QZKK0301-1)。
文摘Leaf longevity is an important adaptive strategy that allows plants to maximize photosynthetic carbon gain.Due to the difficulty of identifying overwintering bud scars and distinguishing the age sequence of twigs,leaf longevity is rarely studied in Cupressaceae species,which further limits our understanding of the leaf economic spectrum (LES) for these populations.Here,we investigated the leaf longevity,as well as mass-based leaf nitrogen concentration (N;),of Juniperus saltuaria at different canopy heights for both subalpine and alpine timberline forests in the Sergymla Mountains,southeastern Tibet.We found that the mean leaf longevity was 4.2±1.2 years,and overall it did not differ significantly between different elevations.Along the vertical profiles of juniper canopies,the leaf longevity did not reflect a linear trend.With increasing leaf longevity,N;showed declining trends.We further analyzed the relationship between leaf longevity and the corresponding length of green twigs,and found that the length of green twigs could only explain 1%-3%of the variation in leaf longevity,indicating that the length of green twigs is a poor predictor for the variation in leaf longevity.In summary,for the J.saltuaria species in timberline or nearby subalpine forests,the effects of elevation and canopy depths on leaf longevity are minor,and the leaf trait analysis is in accordance with the prediction of LES.