The Effects of Simulated Acid Rain on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Spring Wheat Leaves at the Jointing Stage

In order to investigate the effect of acid rain on photosynthetic characteristics of spring wheat,spring wheat at the jointing stage was sprayed with simulated acid rain at different pH levels of 1.5,2.5,3.5,4.5 and 5.6,and then,the photosynthetic parameters of spring wheat leaf was monitored.The results indicated that the pH value of simulated acid rain was positively and very significantly correlated with the net photosynthetic rate,stomata conductance,transpiration rate,water use efficiency and the chlorophyll relative content,whereas very significantly and negatively correlated with intercellular CO2 concentration.Due to acid rain,the net photosynthetic rate,stomata conductance,transpiration rate and the chlorophyll relative content decreased by 4.08%-67.04%,17.44%-58.44%,12.08%-48.08% and 12.16%-37.23% respectively,while intercellular CO2 concentration increased by 9.01%-14.29%.After simulated treatment with acid rain,the net photosynthetic rate had high significant positive correlation with stomata conductance,transpiration rate,water use efficiency,and the chlorophyll relative content,but high significant negative correlation with intercellular CO2 concentration.At the same time,transpiration rate was observed to be very significantly and positively correlated to stomata conductance and chlorophyll relative content,being significantly and positively correlated with water use efficiency,and very significantly and negatively correlated with intercellular CO2 concentration.In a word,the influence of simulated acid rain on photosynthetic characteristics of spring wheat leaf became more and more obvious with the increase of hydrogen ion concentration.

Effect of Simulated Acid Rain on Potential Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization in Forest Soils

Acid rain is a serious environmental problem worldwide. In this study, a pot experiment using forest soils planted with the seedlings of four woody species was performed with weekly treatments of pH 4.40, 4.00, 3.52, and 3.05 simulated acid rain (SAR) for 42 months compared to a control of pH 5.00 lake water. The cumulative amounts of C and N mineralization in the five treated soils were determined after incubation at 25 ℃ for 65 d to examine the effects of SAR treatments. For all five treatments, cumulative CO2-C production ranged from 20.24 to 27.81 mg kg-1 dry soil, net production of available N from 17.37 to 48.95 mg kg-1 dry soil, and net production of NO-3 -N from 9.09 to 46.23 mg kg-1 dry soil. SAR treatments generally enhanced the emission of CO2-C from the soils; however, SAR with pH 3.05 inhibited the emission. SAR treatments decreased the net production of available N and NO3-N. The cumulative CH4 and N2O productions from the soils increased with increasing amount of simulated acid rain. The cumulative CO2-C production and the net production of available N of the soil under Acmena acuminatissima were significantly higher (P ≤ 0.05) than those under Schima superba and Cryptocarya concinna. The mineralization of soil organic C was related to the contents of soil organic C and N, but was not related to soil pH. However, the overall effect of acid rain on the storage of soil organic matter and the cycling of important nutrients depended on the amount of acid deposition and the types of forests.

Effects of simulated acid rain on fertility of litchi

The regulatory role of calcium in fertility of pollen and pistil under simulated acid rain was investigated. The germination percentage of pollen treated with acid rain of pH 4.5 was 9.42% lower than that of control, and that of pH 3.5, pH 2.5 and pH 1.5 were 22.47%, 45.49% and 71.62%, respectively. Simultaneously, the injury character of pollen was obviously observed when flowers were treated with acid rain of pH 3.5. The difference in fruit setting rate between the female flower treated with acid rain of pH 4.0 and the control was significant at p 〈 0.05. Ca（NO3 ）5 of 0.2-0.4 mmol/L could promote pollen germination under the stress of acid rain. The beneficial function was reduced when calcium concentration surpassed 0.8 mmol/L. Spraying 2 mmol/L Ca（NO3 ）5 reduced the injury of acid rain to pistil and increased fruit-setting rate significantly. The physiological importance of calcium during pollen germination and pistil development was also discussed.

Effects of simulated acid rain on seedling emergence and growth of five broad-leaved species

Seeds and seedlings of five broad-leaved species were separately exposed to simulated acid rain at pH values of 2.0, 3.5, 5.0, and 6.0, or to distilled water (the control). The results showed that seed germination was remarkably inhibited by pH 2.0 treatment for three species. Significant foliar damage, decline in chlorophyll contents, and retardation of the seedlings growth of all the species, were observed at pH 2.0 treatment. The pH 2.0 treatment seemed to be a threshold level for inhibition of seed germination and seedling growth for all the treated species, while seedling was stimulated at pH value between 3.5 and 5.0.

Corrosion and Runoff Behavior of Carbon Steel in Simulated Acid Rain

Under the condition of simulated rain precipitation in the laboratory, with EIS and SEM observation, the effects of pH value of simulated rain on corrosion and runoff behavior of carbon steel A3 were studied. The corrosion rate of A3 steel increased and runoff action of rain precipitation on A3 steel surface was intensified with decreasing pH value, of simulated rainwater. The runoff and corrosion traces were formed along the flowing direction of rainwater, which appeared more apparently with decreasing pH value.

Application of Ground Phosphate Rock to Dimmish the Effects of Simulated Acid Rain on Soil Properties

The effects of simulated acid rain retained in soil on the properties of acid soil and its diminishing by application of ground phosphate rock were investigated by using the sorption method. Results show as follows: (1) For yellow brown soil, the effect of simulated acid rain on the properties of soil with a pH value of 5.9 was relatively small, except a great quantity of acid rain deposited on it. (2) For red soil, the effect of simulated acid rain on the properties of soil was significant. With the increase of the amount of acid deposition, the pH value of soil was declined, but the contents of exchangeable H+, Al3+ and Mn2+ and the amount of SO42- retention were increased. (3) Many properties of acid soils could be improved by applying ground phosphate rock. For example, pH value of soils and the amounts of available P and exchangeable Ca2+ and Mg2+ were increased, and the amounts of exchangeable H+ and Al3+ and SO42- retained was reduced. The application of ground posphate rock could effctively dimmish the pollution of acid rain to soil.

Effects of simulated acid rain on root growth of Cunninghamia lanceolata and Schima superba saplings planted in acidified soil

Results from pot culture (with one-year old Cunninghamia lanceolata and Schima superba) are described. It was found that the biomass production and elongation of C. lanceolata was seriously inhibited at pH 2.0 rain, but for S. superba, was not affected markedly. When pH values of experimental rain were higher than 2.0, the root growth of both species was not adversely affected. Aluminium had already accumulated to some degrees in the roots of both trees, and started to affect the root growth of C. lanceolata at pH 2.0 rain. The soil chemistry was also examined. Increased acidity of experimental rain increased the leaching of Ca and Mg. The Al/Ca mol ratio increased from 0.3 to 0.9 in top soil, and in rhizosphere to 1.5 when the pH values of simulated acid rain were 4.5 to 2.0. In this experiment, NO3- fertilization effect was discovered.

Effects of Simulated Acid Rain on Main Nutritional Indicators of Three Leafy Vegetables

The purpose of this paper was to identify content changes in the main nutritional indicators of three common leafy vegetables, and to provide a theoretical basis for the protection of leafy vegetables from acid rain. The experiment investigated the effects of simulated acid rain on four main nutritional indicators, including soluble sugar, total free amino acid, soluble protein and vitamin C during the application of simulated acid rain(SAR) in pakchoi(Brassica rapa chinensis), rape(Brassica campestris L.) and lettuce(Lactuca sativa Linn. var. ramosa Hort). The vegetables were respectively exposed to SAR of pH=7.0, 5.6, 5.0, 4.0, 3.0 and a control level of pH=6.5. The concentrations of the four main nutritional indicators were determined at harvest. The results show that nutritional quality of the three leafy vegetable species decreased with the declining of pH values of SAR. The higher the acidity of SAR was, the more significant the inhibitions were. Nutritional quality of lettuce was the most affected by simulated acid rain, followed by pakchoi and rape. The change range of soluble protein content was higher than those of the other three indicators’ contents, which indicates that soluble protein is most sensitive to simulated acid rain.

Corrosion behavior of AZ31 magnesium alloy in simulated acid rain solution

The corrosion mechanism of AZ31 magnesium alloy used as automobile components and the influence of the concentration of Cl- ion in simulated acid rain(SAR)were studied by electrochemical tests and SEM.The results show that pitting corrosion happens around the AlMn phases locating at the grain boundary.The corrosion of AZ31 magnesium alloy in SAR is controlled by the rate of anodic dissolution and hydrogen evolution,and the corrosion rate of AZ31 increases with increasing concentration of Cl- ion.However,the Cl- ion in SAR is not the main influencing factor inducing the pitting corrosion.

STUDIES ON SOLUBILIZATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF SPECIES OF Cu，Pb．Zn AND Cr IN SIMULANT ACID RAIN

The effect of acid rain on spectes of Cu Pb. Zn and Cr has been studied by Tessler net method In simulart acld rain the content of Cu and Cr increased with decreasing pll. whereas solubiliztion content of Pb and Zn has a peak value at pll= 3.5.4.5respectively which come from the exchangeable and carbonate-bound fractions in the first place. In addition, the content of varions species of Cu. Pb. Zn and Cr change greal in simalant acid rain. Copper transforms from superior fform (bound to organic matter ) to exchangeable, bound to carbonates and bound to Fe-Mc orldes while fead zine and chromiam transform from bound to Fe-Mn oxides to exchangeable and bound to carbocatesWith the development of industry. more Sox and more SOx and NOx are discharged into the air and the rainfall becomes caid this makes particulate metals more active and toxic.

Initial corrosion behavior of AZ91 magnesium alloy in simulating acid rain under wet-dry cyclic condition

Corrosion behavior of AZ91 magnesium alloy in simulating acid rain under wet-dry cyclic condition was investigated.The results show that corrosion potential shifts positively and the corrosion current density decreases at low wet-dry cyclic time.Further increase of the cyclic time results in the negative movement of corrosion potential and the increase of current density.SEM observation indicates that corrosion occurs only inαphase,βphase is inert in corrosive medium,and the corrosion of AZ91 magnesium appears in uniform characteristic.XPS analysis suggests that the corrosion product is mainly composed of oxide and hydroxide of magnesium and aluminum,and a small amount of sulfate is also contained in the film.

Responses of antioxidant enzyme and photosynthesis in rape seedling to the combined stresses of acid rain and ultraviolet-B radiation

Effects of the simulated acid rain（AR） and ultraviolet-B（UV-B, 280-320 nm） radiation with a single or two ways simultaneously （AR ＋ UV-B） on the antioxidant enzyme and photosynthesis of the rape seedlings were investigated by the hydroponic culture. The results of static experiment indicated that the tolerance of rape seedling to single stress（AR or UV-B） is stronger than that to dual stresses（AR ＋ UV-B）. Furthermore, the dual stresses had additive effect on catalase activity, and a synergistic effect on MDA content, net photosynthesis rate, water use efficiency as well as intercellular CO2 concentration. Meanwhile, it has an independent effect on chlorophyll content, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate as well as membrane permeability. During 64 h restoration course, the dynamic change in the curves of physiological and biochemical indices were not identical, and none of them show a simple linear variation. According to the static and dynamic experiments, it was found that a responsive sequence of catalase activity, membrane permeability, MDA content and photosynthetic characteristics to the above-mentioned stresses was as follows： AR ＋ UV-B 〉 UV-B 〉 AR.

Seed germination and seedling emergence of four tree species of southern China in response to acid rain

Acid rain has become a major concern due to increasing atmospheric pollution,particularly in China.We investigated whether acid rain inhibits the germination of seeds and subsequent emergence of seedling of four tree species from southern China:Cunninghamia lanceolata,Fokienia hodginisi,Pinus massoniana and Phoebe zhennan by simulating acid rain with pH of 2.5,3.5,4.5 and 5.5.We hypothesized that the inhibitory effect of acid rain on germination of seeds and emergence of seedling varies between species and the degree of acidity.A solution of 1 N H2SO4 and 1 N HNO 3 in the ratio of 10–1 was prepared and diluted to four pH levels,and seeds were supplied with solutions of these pH values and distilled water as control and tested for germination in a controlled growth chamber.The results revealed that simulated acid rain of pH 2.5 adversely affected the germination capacity of F.hodginisi and P.zhennan;while all acid solutions significantly increased germination of P.Massoniana;but had no effect on germination of C.Lanceolata seeds.Strong acid solution(pH of 2.5)adversely affected elongation of radicle and hypocotyl as well as fresh and dry weights of radicle and hypocotyl of tender seedlings.The result demonstrated that seedling emergence is more sensitive than seed germination to simulated acid rain,and germination of conifer species are less sensitive than broad leaved species to simulated acid rain.As a whole,acid rain of pH of 3.5 is the threshold level and acid rain below this value will have a detrimental effect on seed germination and seedling emergence.

Microscopic Observation of Acid Rain Induced <i>Bacopa monnieri</i>L.

Acid rain (AR) has been reported to induce stress in plants affecting its productivity, growth, flowering and physiology. The molecular changes induced in plants due to the effect of acid rain or acid induced orientation or chloroplast streaming remains largely unknown. Therefore, in the current study we report for the first time the static and permanent changes in the cell of the medicinal plant Bacopa monnieri L. due to sulphur-simulated acid rain (S-SiAR). AR induced effects witnessed by the reduction of the size of starch granules and chloroplast, amount of the granules per unit area, dissolving cell walls, breaking the normal fiber, salt-induced strain in the various components of the cell. Effect of starch granule and chloroplast due to S-SiAR was analyzed using light, confocal and scanning electron microscopic techniques. The elements viz. potassium and magnesium present in the chloroplasts reveal acidic pH due to effect of S-SiAR observed by the ionization of Mg and K (to Mg2+ and K+), in which K+ induced by the effects of S-SiAR revealed a net negative Nernst potential of about -87.55 mV. Calcium is mainly present on the cell walls and responsible for binding of starch granules become ionized to Ca2+ on interacting with AR indicated by the altered Nernst potential of +137.04 mV. A net potential difference may cause the above streaming of chloroplast towards the large starch granules. From this study, we report AR-induced physiological changes in medicinal plant Bacopa monnieri L. for the first time.

酸雨及其紫外线对SARS疫情的影响分析

本文通过对 2 0 0 3年春季SARS流行期间 ,北京、广州、太原、长沙等地酸雨和紫外线辐射等特征分析 ,结果指出 :降水偏少、时段分布不均匀、降水中 pH值偏高、气候干燥、空气中气溶胶微粒含量过高 ,是滋生和传播各种病毒的主要原因 ,也是SARS和呼吸道疾病病毒传播的一条主要途径。

Application of the Nutrient Cycling Model NuCM to a Forest Monitoring Site Exposed to Acidic Precipitation in China

The nutrient cycling model NuCM is one of the most detailed models for simulating processes that influence nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. A field study was conducted at Tieshanping, a Masson pine (Pinus massoniana Lamb.) forest site, in Chongqing, China, to monitor the impacts of acidic precipitation on nutrient cycling. NuCM simulations were compared with observed data from the study site. The model produced an approximate fit with the observed data. It simulated the mean annual soil solution concentrations in the two simulation years, whereas it sometimes failed to reproduce seasonal variation. Even though some of the parameters required by model running were measured in the field, some others were still highly uncertain and the uncertainties were analyzed. Some of the uncertain parameters necessary for model running should be measured and calibrated to produce a better fit between modeled results and field data.

缙云山4种植物幼苗氮磷含量及生态化学计量特征对模拟酸雨的响应

为研究酸雨对植物幼苗氮(N)、磷(P)含量及生态化学计量特征,探讨植物养分及其化学计量之间的关系及对酸雨的响应。以1年生杉木、马尾松、香樟和毛竹幼苗为研究对象,于2021年5月在重庆缙云山,设置pH值7.0(对照)、4.5、3.5和2.5共4个处理,分别记为CK、pH4.5、pH3.5和pH2.5,进行为期4个月的原位模拟酸雨喷洒试验,分析不同植物幼苗N、P含量及其化学计量比。结果表明:不同浓度酸雨下,杉木、马尾松、香樟和毛竹4种植物叶的N、P含量大于根和茎;不同树种和不同器官的N含量对酸雨淋溶的响应不同,杉木和香樟幼苗的根和叶N含量对酸雨处理响应敏感系数高于茎。在pH3.5和pH4.5时,杉木和马尾松为N限制,毛竹在pH3.5时为N限制,而香樟在pH3.5和pH4.5时为P限制,不同酸雨浓度对植物各器官N:P计量特征存在不同影响,影响植物幼苗N、P含量平衡;杉木、马尾松、香樟和毛竹根N、P含量之间呈正相关,N、P含量表现出一定的比例组成和协调关系。不同植物对于酸雨处理的响应不同,植物营养元素含量及其在各个器官间的分配与植物自身形态结构特点和外界环境变化特征有关。

酸雨侵蚀环境中约束砌体结构时变地震易损性分析

多龄期砌体结构在酸雨侵蚀作用下的耐久性问题日益凸显,但目前国内外还没有形成完整的结构层次耐久性时变模型。为研究材料性能演化与砌体性能演化的关系,对不同配合比砂浆、砖块和砌体分别进行加速侵蚀试验,建立了考虑酸雨侵蚀循环次数的砌体构件抗压强度模型,再根据自然环境下砌体样本数据,建立酸雨侵蚀作用下在役砌体结构力学性能退化程度与服役年限的数学关系,并使用典型结构法对某二层约束砌体结构进行地震易损性分析,分别讨论了不同参数对酸雨侵蚀作用下约束砌体结构易损性曲线和破坏概率的影响规律。结果表明,在其他因素不变的条件下,当地震动强度较高时,酸雨侵蚀作用下约束砌体结构严重破坏和倒塌的发生概率随服役年限的增大而逐渐增加。

云南某钢渣磁选尾矿堆场重金属在模拟降雨下溶出特性

以云南某历史遗留钢渣磁选尾砂堆场为研究对象,对钢渣尾矿进行属性分析,采用4种不同酸度的淋溶液,进行为期42 d的动态淋溶试验,分析Fe、Zn、Cd 3种金属的淋溶释放规律,同时建立释放模型。结果表明:尾砂淋出液的pH值呈现淋溶初期pH较高,到达最大峰值后快速下降,后期保持稳定的趋势;在同等pH值条件下,粒径越小,各金属出现浓度峰值的时间较早;Fe离子浓度的溶出顺序为:酸性溶液>中性溶液>弱酸性溶液。金属Zn的溶出情况不同,Zn的溶出在淋溶初期,淋溶浓度较高,在9 d左右达到最低值,并于21~27 d内再次出现浓度峰值,且当溶液中OH-浓度增加时,溶出浓度略有升高。Cd的溶出呈现动态变化趋势,表现出间歇性快速释放的过程。二次回归方程以及DoseResp方程都能够较好地描述3种金属淋出的动力学过程。对于Fe而言,DoseResp方程比二次回归方程的相关系数R 2拟合程度更高。

酸雨对鼎湖山土壤的累积效应及荷木的反应

运用盆栽实验研究了酸雨对鼎湖山季风常绿阔叶林土壤危害的累积效应和优势树种荷木的一些生理反应.结果表明,在酸雨直接淋洗土壤的条件下,与对照相比,土壤酸度,土壤淋洗液酸度增加;土壤交换性K+、Na+上升,Ca2+、Mg2+和有效Mn、Zn下降;土壤淋洗液中K、Na含量下降,Ca、Mg、Cu、Fe、Mn和Al在pH3.05的酸雨处理下含量显著上升;但生长于模拟酸雨土壤中的荷木在土壤化学性质发生变化后仍能健康生长.