Pre-harvest spraying of oxalic acid improves postharvest quality associated with increase in ascorbic acid and regulation of ethanol fermentation in kiwifruit cv. Bruno during storage

The kiwifruit trees(Actinidia deliciosa cv.Bruno)were sprayed with 5 mmol L-1 oxalic acid(OA)or water(as control)at 130,137 or 144 d after full-blossom,and then the fruit were harvested at commercial maturity and stored at room temperature(20±1)℃ for 13 d.The effect of pre-harvest spraying of OA on postharvest quality of kiwifruit was evaluated during storage.The OA spraying slowed the increase in soluble solids content(SSC)and decrease in titratable acid(TA),as well as increased contents of ascorbic acid(AsA)and total-AsA accompanied with higher AsA/DHA ratio in kiwifruit during storage.Moreover,the OA spraying significantly reduced the contents of acetaldehyde and ethanol in kiwifruit,along with significant decrease in activities of enzymes involved in ethanol fermentation metabolism during the later period of storage,which was beneficial to control off-flavor associated with over accumulation of ethanol during postharvest.It was suggested that pre-harvest spraying of OA might maintain the postharvest quality of kiwifruit in relation to delay in fruit ripening,AsA maintenance and regulation of ethanol fermentation.

CsABF3-activated CsSUT1 pathway is implicated in pre-harvest water deficit inducing sucrose accumulation in citrus fruit

Pre-harvest water deficit(PHWD)plays an important role in sugar accumulation of citrus fruit.However,the mechanism is not known well.Here,it was confirmed that PHWD promoted sucrose accumulation of citrus fruit,but had limited effect on fructose,glucose and total acid.A sucrose transporter,Cs SUT1,which localizes to the plasma membrane,was demonstrated to function in sucrose transport induced by PHWD.Compared to wild-type,Cs SUT1 overexpression in citrus calli stimulated sucrose,fructose and glucose accumulation,while its silencing in juice sacs reduced sucrose accumulation.Increased sugar accumulation in transgenic lines enhanced plant drought tolerance,and resulted in decreased electrolyte leakage,malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide contents,as well as increased superoxide dismutase activity and proline contents.An abscisic acid(ABA)-responsive transcription factor,Cs ABF3,was found with a same expression pattern with Cs SUT1 under PHWD.Yeast one-hybrid,electrophoretic mobility shift assay and dual-luciferase assays all revealed that Cs ABF3 directly bound with the Cs SUT1 promoter by ABA responsive elements.When Cs ABF3 was overexpressed in citrus calli,the sucrose,fructose and glucose concentration increased correspondingly.Further,transgenic studies demonstrated that Cs ABF3 could affect sucrose accumulation by regulating Cs SUT1.Overall,this study revealed a regulation of Cs ABF3 promoting Cs SUT1 expression and sucrose accumulation in response to PHWD.Our results provide a detail insight into the quality formation of citrus fruit.

Corrosion resistance of Fe-based amorphous metallic matrix coating fabricated by HVOF thermal spraying

The Fe-based amorphous metallic matrix coating （Fe-AMMC） was fabricated with the powder mixtures of Fe-based metallic glass synthesized with industrial raw materials, NiCr alloy and WC particle by high velocity oxy-fuel （HVOF） spraying. The corrosion resistance of Fe-AMMC was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization tests in 1 mol/L HCl, NaCl, H2SO4 and NaOH solutions, respectively. The surface morphologies corroded were observed by SEM. The results indicate that Fe-AMMC exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, higher corrosion resistance than 304L stainless steel in the chloride solutions. The low corrosion current density and passive current density of Fe-AMMC with a wide spontaneous passivation region are about 132.0μA/cm2 and 9.0 mA/cm2 in HCl solution, and about 2.5 μA/cm2 and 2.3 mA/cm2 in NaCl solution. The excellent corrosion resistance demonstrates that Fe-based amorphous metallic matrix powder is a viable engineering material in practical anti-corrosion and anti-wear coating applications.

Effects of Spraying Nitrogen and Zinc Fertilizers after Flowering on Grain Weight and Nutritional Quality of Winter Wheat

In order to explore the effect of spraying fertilizers after flowering on grain weight and nutritional quality of different winter wheat cultivars, twenty wheat culti- vars in wheat zones along Yellow River and Huai River, were used to investigate the change of thousand kernel weight （TKW）, phytic acid content （PAC）, contents of Fe, Zn and Mg and bioavailability by spraying zinc and nitrogen fertilizers after flowering. The results showed that both of TKW and protein content in grains in- creased by spraying Zn and N fertilizers, and the effect of N fertilizer proved more significant. The PAC decreased significantly after Zn treatment, for example, PAC of ＂955159＂, a wheat cultivar, decreased by 27.95%. However, PAC was in- significantly influenced by N fertilizer. On the other hand, Zn content in wheat grains were improved after spraying Zn fertilizer and the increase aveaged 54.38%. Furthermore, Fe and Zn contents grew significantly after spraying N fertilizer, and the increase averaged 36.88% and 11.25% respectively. However, Mg content in grains declined by N fertilizer. Still, the bioavailability of zinc in grains was enhanced after spraying Zn fertilizer, and of Fe was also increased greatly after spraying N fertilizer. In conclusion, grain weight, and content and effectiveness of mineral ele-ments can be improved simultaneously by rational spraying of N and Zn fertilizers to improve quality of grains.

Application of New Slope Greening Technology——Reinforced Organic-Material and Plant Seeds Spraying

The research introduced the flowchart of organic-material and plant seeds spraying and a case of ＆quot;Dasi＆quot; Highway, the highway from Daxing to Sinan in Guizhou Province, a part of a National Highway from Hangzhou to Ruili, cal ed Hangrui Highway, slope protection. The flowchart included slope cleaning, net preparation, anchor fixation, adding vegetation-growth plate, spraying organic materi-als, coverage of non-woven fabrics, and maintenance. The technique is proved much efficient in protecting and greening road sideslopes consisting of weathered rocks or hard rocks, which provides a solution for abrupt slope greening technology.

Studies on GA_3 Spraying Dosage for eui TGMS Rice Changxuan 3S in Its Hybrid Seed Production

[Objective] Changxuan 3S was thermo-sensitive genicmale sterile（TGMS）rice selected from irradiated seeds of Peiai 64S by 350 Gy^（60）Coγ-ray.The aim of the study was to confirm GA3 spraying dosage of Changxuan 3S with eui gene in its hybrid seed production.[Method] Changxuan 3S possessing eui gene and its parent Peiai 64S were chosen as materials.Comparison studies on sensitivity to GA3 in their hybrid seed production were carried out.[Result] The suitable stage for spraying GA3 in the hybrid seed production of Changxuan 3S was at 10% of panicles headed;The optimal dosage was 90 g/hm2 with 2 split sprayings,the first spraying of 45 g/hm2 at heading of 10% panicles and the second one of 45 g/hm2 on the following day.Under the condition of spraying GA3 at the rate of 90 g/hm2,the panicle neck exsertions of Changxuan 3S was ＋1.78 cm,and exserted stigma rate and seed setting rate of Changxuan 3S were 96.87% and 36.44%,being 21.46% and 16.33% more than those of Peiai 64S,respectively.The theoretical yield of ＂Changxuan 3S/9311＂ reached 2 931.90 kg/hm2,which was increased by 1 259.40 kg/hm2 comparing with ＂Peiai 64S/9311＂.[Conclusion] Compared with Peiai 64S,Changxuan 3S is more sensitive to GA3,which results in no or little using GA3 in seed production of Changxuan 3S.Moreover,Changxuan 3S showed higher yield potential than Peiai 64S.

Growth of CuI buffer layer prepared by spraying method

CuI thin films with nano-scale grains of about 35nm were deposited via spraying method with using acetonitrile as solvent. The influence of iodine doping concentration in acetonitrile solution on the structure, topographic and optical properties of CuI thin films was investigated. X-ray diffraction results showed that CuI iodine-doped films doped CuI：I2 were in γ-phase of zinc blende structure with （111） preferential plane. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the microstructure of CuI films depended on the relative amount of doping iodine in the solution. When the iodine doping amount in acetonitrile solution was 0.025 g, the film was uniform and compact, the optical transmittance was 75.4% in the part of visible region and the energy band gap was close to 2.96 eV.

SIMULATION OF FLUIDIZED BED WITH TOP LIQUID SPRAYING

Simulation of the drying process in a top spraying fluidized bed is conducted.A wetting coefficient describing the wetted part of the particle surface is introduced.Using experimental data and the data regression method,the modified function of the wetting coefficient is calculated.And this function is introduced to the mathematical model,which describes the heat and mass transfer process in a liquid sprayed gas fluidized bed.Through modeling,the gas humidity and temperature profiles as well as the particle temperature profile can be obtained.Compared with the experimental results,the wetting coefficient and the mathematical model are verified.

花卉大棚喷药机器人远程控制系统设计——基于互联网

针对花卉薄膜大棚传统人工施药效率低、喷洒不均匀且漂浮药物对人体健康造成伤害等问题,设计了一种可实现远程手机控制的悬挂式喷药机器人系统。首先,根据花卉的生长特点和大棚空间结构,在不改变现有大棚结构的前提下,通过增设导轨的方式引入喷药机器人,并依据花卉精准施药的基本要求,在SolidWorks中建模并优化喷药机器人的机械结构;其次,以MCU esp8266模块作为核心控制单元,对继电器、电机、电磁阀和药液泵等硬件进行控制,采用PWM方式调节继电器的导通时间,进而实现喷药机器人根据不同行进速度作业;最后,通过WiFi无线通信模块结合物联网平台设计远程控制APP端,实现喷药机器人启停和环境数据采集等功能。系统测试表明:在无遮挡和有遮挡物环境中,数据传输的成功率分别约为98%和93%,丢包率分别约为1.98%和7%,且喷药机器人在不同的速度下运行稳定。测试结果能够为喷药机器人在大棚内行走稳定性和对花卉自动施药提供技术参考。

基于CFD的玉米田间吊喷装置仿真设计与试验

为了改善玉米作物生长至中后期时中下层叶片雾滴沉积效果差,不同冠层雾滴分布不均导致植株叶片整体雾滴覆盖率低,喷施农药方式不佳造成药害和环境污染的问题,设计了一种玉米田间吊喷装置。利用数学理论几何关系结合Fluent软件确定了关键参数,即吊杆长度为1950 mm、侧下喷头距吊杆底端高度为50 mm、侧上喷头距植株顶端高度为50 mm、侧下喷头与水平方向上夹角为38.8°、侧上喷头与水平方向上夹角为43.7°。利用Design-Expert软件以吊杆侧上喷口处压强、吊杆侧下喷口处压强、机具行进速度为试验因素,以叶片平均雾滴覆盖率Y为试验指标设计三因素三水平正交试验,经方差分析后得到影响雾滴覆盖率大小因素主次顺序:行进速度>侧下压强>侧上压强。经田间试验后得到最终组合参数为机具行进速度0.8 m/s,侧上压强0.7 MPa,侧下压强0.5 MPa,雾滴覆盖率为26.54%,上、中、下层叶片雾滴覆盖率分别为28.32%、23.54%、27.75%,模型仿真与田间试验相对误差为5.05%。研究结果可为玉米植保机械的研发提供参考。

基于点云语义分割的猕猴桃冠层叶密度测量方法

提出了一种基于LiDAR的猕猴桃果园叶密度测量方法,旨在为猕猴桃果园冠层喷药提供更精确的指导。首先,使用激光雷达扫描10个密度不同的猕猴桃冠层建立点云数据集,利用RandLA-Net神经网络模型并通过6折交叉验证的方法对猕猴桃冠层的树叶、树枝和T型架点云进行语义分割;然后,计算仅包含树叶信息的冠层点云表面积,通过与人工落叶后的实测冠层叶属性(叶面积、叶片数)进行回归分析比较,得到冠层叶点云表面积与真实冠层叶属性的关系;最后,将3 m×3 m的猕猴桃冠层区域划分为400个225 cm^(2)的小网格区域,用以生成冠层叶密度图。结果表明:RandLA-Net网络模型能够有效地对猕猴桃冠层的树枝、树叶与T型架点云进行分割,模型平均总体精度OA达到92%以上,平均交并比mIoU为81.4%,冠层实测叶面积与冠层叶点云表面积的回归分析中获得了较高的相关性R=0.78,回归方程为y=1.491x+8315。对于每个猕猴桃冠层点云数据,通过Alpha-shape算法计算网格区域的冠层体积和预测网格真实叶面积的方法生成冠层叶密度图。所开发的基于点云语义分割的猕猴桃冠层叶密度测量方法,各项指标均符合预期要求,可以为果园冠层喷药提供更精准的指导。

Mitigative Effects of Foliage Spraying and Root Irrigation of ALA on Banana Plantlets Exposed to Cold Stress

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effect of ALA applied by foliage spraying and root irrigation on banana plantlets exposed to cold stress. [Method] After applied by foliage spraying and root irrigation with 5-aminolevulinic acid （ALA） at four different concentrations, ＂Brazil banana＂ plantlets were placed in artificial climate boxes at 7 ℃ to imitate low-temperature stress. [Result] The results showed that ALA application by both foliage spraying and root application can significantly increase SOD and POD activities, and reduce O2- generation rate, MDA content and relative conductivity in leaves of banana plantlets, as well as raising proline content, soluble protein content and relative water content, and maintaining the stability of chlorophyll. Foliage application of ALA within concentration range of 0.505.00 mg/L had best effect, which increased the chlorophyll content and reduced the relative conductivity and MDA content significantly compared to root irrigation at the same concentration, and raised SOD and POD activities by 64.5% and 12.3% respectively at 5 mg/L compared to their counterparts by root irrigation. [Conclusion] Foliage spraying of ALA can better mitigate the injuries to banana plantlets caused by low-temperature stress.

基于LoRa的果园管道自动顺序喷雾系统研究

我国南方果园多处于山地,大型喷雾器械无法进入,为实现山地果园自动顺序喷药,设计了一种基于LoRa无线通信技术的管道自动顺序喷雾系统。系统以Stm32单片机为核心,在管网上部署了6个电磁阀控制节点,采用LoRa无线收发模块进行节点之间的通信,设计程序控制6个电磁阀依次按顺序打开,并可以通过手机APP远程开启系统。试验结果表明:当节点之间距离为250 m时,数据接收率为95%;系统通信距离远,数据接收率高,具有较高的可靠性,适合于山地果园中使用。

Development of a PWM Precision Spraying Controller for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

This paper presents a new Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) precisionsprayer for agriculture using a TL494 fixed-frequency pulse width modulator together with a data acquisition board and developedsoftware. An UAV can be remotely controlled or flown autonomously by pre-programmed flight plans. The PWMcontroller was implemented through the guidance system on the UAV with control commands sent between the UAV helicopterand the ground control station via a wireless telemetry system. The PWM controller was tested and validated using LabVIEW8.2. Several analyses were performed in a laboratory to test different control signals. The results show that the PWM controllerhas promise as a higher precision technique for spray applications, which will improve efficiency of pesticide application,especially in crop production areas.

Microstructure and corrosion resistance of Fe/Mo composite amorphous coatings prepared by air plasma spraying

Fe/Mo composite coatings were prepared by air plasma spraying （APS） using Fe-based and Mo-based amorphous and nanocrys- talline mixed powders. Microstructural studies show that the composite coatings present a layered structure with low porosity due to adding the self-bonded Mo-based alloy. Corrosion behaviors of the composite coatings, the Fe-based coatings and the Mo-based coatings were in- vestigated by electrochemical measurements and salt spray tests. Electrochemical results show that the composite coatings exhibit a lower polarization current density and higher corrosion potentials than the Fe-based coating when tested in 3.5wt% NaC1 solutions, indicating supe- rior corrosion resistance compared with the Fe-based coating. Also with the increase in addition of the Mo-based alloy, a raised corrosion re- sistance, inferred by an increase in corrosion potential and a decrease in polarization current density, can be found. The results of salt spray tests again show that the corrosion resistance is enhanced by adding the Mo-based alloy, which helps to reduce the porosity of the composite coatings and enhance the stability of the passive films.

STUDY OF HOT CORROSION RESISTANCE MECHANISMS OF ARC SPRAYING COATINGS

According to the working condition of boiler tubes of power station, hot corrosion tests were carried out at two temperatures (650℃ and 800℃) to simulate the environment of coal fired boiler. The hot corrosion resistance and mechanism of three arc spraying coatings (SL30, 45CT and FeCrAl) have been studied. The result showed that coating SL30 and 45CT have a better protection ability against hot corrosion. It indicated that a protective Cr 2O 3 scale formed on the surface of coating SL30 and coating 45CT.

Effect of Thermal Treatment on the Grain Growth of Nanostructured YSZ Thermal Barrier Coating Prepared by Air Plasma Spraying

A nanostructured thermal barrier coating is prepared by air plasma spraying using the 8wt% Y_2O_3 partially stabilized zirconia nano-powder with an average grain size of 40 nm. The microstructure and phase composition of feedstock nano-powder and coating are investigated using SEM, TEM and XRD. It is found that the as-sprayed zirconia coating has an average grain size of 67 nm and mainly consistes of metastable tetragonal phase, together with some monoclinic phase and tetragonal phase. Thermal treatment results show that the grains of the nanostructured coating grow slightly below 900℃, whereas over 1000℃ the gains grow rapidly and monoclinic phase noticeably appeares.

Deposition behavior of multi-particle impact in cold spraying process

In the practical cold-spraying process, a number of particles impact onto a substrate and then form a coating. To study the deformation behavior and multi-particle interactions, single-particle, two-particle, and three-particle impacts were simulated using the ANSYS/LS-DYNA version 970. A copper coating was prepared and scanning electron microscopy （SEM） was employed to analyze the microstructures of the powders and the coating. Numerical results reveal that the critical deposition velocity is 600 m/s for a copper particle/copper substrate. The particles deform more fully due to multi-particle interactions, such as tamping, interlocking, and extrusion effects. The compression ratio increases from 40% to 70% as a result of the tamping effect. This is beneficial for achieving the cold-sprayed coating. The multi-particle morphology and compression ratio in the experiment are consistent with those of simulation results. Based on these results, the coating of high performance can be prepared through selecting appropriate parameters and suitable pre-treatment processes.

Removal of adhesive dusts from flue gas using corona discharges with spraying water

Effective removal of adhesive and fine dusts from flue gas is very difficult. A new method of electrostatic precipitation of the corona discharges with spraying water(CDSW) was introduced. A new electrode configuration and the circulation spraying of water were employed in the method. The efficient electrostatic precipitation for adhesive and fine dusts can be accomplished without any drain water during a long operating period. The fundamental structure, discharge characteristics, mechanism of spraying and precipitation principle of the electrostatic precipitation using CDSW were described and analyzed. The V I characteristics, spraying state, supplying water quantity, influence of temperature and clean of the electrodes were researched in series experiments. The treating effects of circulating spraying using the corona plasma at the same time of electrostatic precipitation were investigated. The fundamental theories and experimental data were proposed, in order to effectively remove the adhesive dusts from flue gas using CDSW in practice.

铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙涂层改性钛合金的促成骨和抗菌效应

背景:钛合金作为骨科植入物时缺乏生物活性,可导致种植体松动和假体周围感染,因此,研究一种兼顾促成骨和抗感染复合功能的钛合金表面改性方法具有重要意义。目的:研究铜、锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金的理化性质,评估其促成骨和抗菌方面的潜能。方法:采用球磨、造粒方法制备含有氧化铜、氧化锶及硅酸钙的复合粉末,采用大气等离子喷涂技术在钛合金(Ti6Al4V)表面制备铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层,对复合涂层进行表征。将钛合金浸提液、硅酸钙涂层改性钛合金浸提液、铜掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金浸提液、铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金浸提液分别与MC3T3-E1细胞共培养,检测材料的生物安全性与促成骨性能。将金黄色葡萄球菌(或大肠埃希菌)分别与钛合金、硅酸钙涂层改性钛合金、铜掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金、铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金共培养,扫描电镜、平板计数法检测材料的体外抗菌性能。结果与结论:(1)扫描电子显微镜下可见铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层粗糙表面存在大量的纳米结构,该复合涂层成功喷涂在钛合金表面,在体外可缓释Sr^(2+)和Cu^(2+),并且Sr^(2+)的释放浓度大于Cu^(2+);(2)CCK-8和细胞活死染色结果显示,铜掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金具有一定的细胞毒性,硅酸钙涂层与铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金具有良好的生物相容性;碱性磷酸酶与茜素红染色结果显示,相较于钛合金、硅酸钙涂层改性钛合金,铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金表现出更优的促成骨性能;(3)扫描电镜观察、细菌涂布和细菌计数法结果表明,相较于钛合金、硅酸钙涂层改性钛合金,铜掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层与铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛合金能有效抑制金黄色葡萄球菌和大肠埃希菌的生长,表现出抗菌潜能;(4)结果表明,铜锶二元掺杂硅酸钙复合涂层改性钛片具备良好的生物相容性、促成骨性能与抗菌性能。