Vertical picking method is a predominate method used to harvest cotton crop.However,a vertical picking method may cause spindle bending of the cotton picker if spindles collide with stones on the cotton field.Thus,how...Vertical picking method is a predominate method used to harvest cotton crop.However,a vertical picking method may cause spindle bending of the cotton picker if spindles collide with stones on the cotton field.Thus,how to realize a precise height control of the cotton picker is a crucial issue to be solved.The objective of this study is to design a height control system to avoid the collision.To design it,the mathematical models are established first.Then a multi-objective optimization model represented by structure parameters and control parameters is proposed to take the pressure of chamber without piston,response time and displacement error of the height control system as the opti-mization objectives.An integrated optimization approach that combines optimization via simulation,particle swarm optimization and simulated annealing is proposed to solve the model.Simulation and experimental test results show that the proposed integrated optimization approach can not only reduce the pressure of chamber without piston,but also decrease the response time and displacement error of the height control system.展开更多
While Upland cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.) represents 95% of the world production,its genetic improvement is hindered by the shortage of effective genomic tools and resources.The
An integrated cotton fiber quality index(ICFQI) model with cotton fiber qualities which can directly express cotton fiber integrated quality and spinning yarn quality was studied.The fiber length,strength,Micronaire(f...An integrated cotton fiber quality index(ICFQI) model with cotton fiber qualities which can directly express cotton fiber integrated quality and spinning yarn quality was studied.The fiber length,strength,Micronaire(fiber fineness and fiber maturity),uniformity of fiber length,and short fiber content are the pivotal indexes expressing ICFQI.All of the results above are the basic knowledge to build up the models of ICFQI.According to spinning consistency index(SCI),spinning strength and spinning yarn integrated quality,ICFQI was the best choice.As the methods of ICFQI had quite a lot of advantages like explicit mechanism,few independent variables.The integrated fiber quality index had a significant positive correlation with yarn strength and spinning consistency,significant negative correlation with yarn evenness and yarn thin places.In additional,the model of the relationship between ICFQI and SCI was established as:SCI= 0.2356·ICFQI+56.153.It was concluded that ICFQI value was the shared reference index for the testing of fiber inspection agency and the selection and distribution of raw cotton bales by textile mills.展开更多
Background The critical period of weed control(CPWC) refers to the period of time during the crop growth cycle when weeds must be controlled to prevent yield losses.Ultra-narrow row(UNR) is a method of planting of cot...Background The critical period of weed control(CPWC) refers to the period of time during the crop growth cycle when weeds must be controlled to prevent yield losses.Ultra-narrow row(UNR) is a method of planting of cotton in rows that are 25 cm or less apart.Amongst cultural techniques for weed control,the use of narrow row spacing is considered to be a most promising approach that can effectively suppress weed growth and provide greater yields in cotton.This cultivation system can shorten the length of the critical weed-crop interference duration and results in greater yield.The current research aimed to determination of critical time of weed control in cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.) under conventional and ultra-narrow row spacing conditions.Field experiments were arranged as factorial experiment in a randomized complete block design with three replications.Factors were cultivation system(conventional(50 cm row spacing) and ultra narrow row(25 cm row spacing and weed treatment including 30,45,60,and 75 days weeding after emergence during the growing season(weed free),and 30,45,60,and 75 without weeding(weed infested) in the growing season along with weedy and weed-free from sowing to harvesting.A four-parameter loglogistic model was fit to the two sets of relating relative crop yield to data obtained from increasing durations of weed interference and lengths of weed-free period.Results In both years and cultivation systems,the relative yield of cotton decreased with the increasing duration of weed-interference but increased with the increasing duration of weed-free period.Ultra-narrow row cultivation delayed the beginning of the CPWC in cotton.Under ultra-narrow row condition,the CPWC ranged from 21 to 99 days after germination in 2021 and 23 to 91 days in 2022 based on the 5% acceptable yield loss.Under conventional cultivation CPWC ranged from 17 to 102 days after emergence in 2021 and 18 to 95 days after emergence in 2022.Conclusions Under both conventional and Ultra-narrow row conditions,weed interference reduces seed yield.Under ultra-narrow row condition,weed interference until 21.1–23.5 days after cotton emergence and under conventional condition,weed interference until 16.9–18.5 days after cotton emergence had not significant reduction on cotton yield.展开更多
[Objective] The aim of this study was to explore the dominant fiber quality traits of test sites in cotton regional trials, by analyzing the regional characteristics of cotton fiber quality in Jiangsu province, in ord...[Objective] The aim of this study was to explore the dominant fiber quality traits of test sites in cotton regional trials, by analyzing the regional characteristics of cotton fiber quality in Jiangsu province, in order to provide the theory background for cotton fiber quality improvement. [Method] The dominant fiber quality traits of test locations were analyzed with eight main fiber quality indexes of hybrid cotton regional trials during 2009-2013 in Jiangsu province by use of the "ideal test site" view of GGE biplot. [Result] The test locations with the best integrative fiber quality were proved to be Yanliang, and followed by Dongxin and Guanyun; The better test locations in terms of the major fiber quality indexes, including fiber strength, fiber Length and micronaire value, were Guanyun, Xinyang and Yanliang; To sum up, the best test location with balanced fiber quality was Yanliang. The test locations with specialties in fiber quality index were listed as bellow: Dafeng, Xinghua and Dongtai performance better in fiber length; Qidong, Liuhe and Yanhai locations were of better fiber length uniformity; Sheyang and Dongxin were better in micronaire value;while Sheyang along was better in fiber elongation and reflectance. Moreover, the correlation between fiber yellowness and other traits was significant(P<0.01). [Conclusion] The regional characteristic of cotton fiber quality index in Jiangsu province was obvious and fiber yellowness was worthy an indicator trait to assist the comprehensive improvement of cotton fiber quality.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51905448)Chongqing Technology Innovation and Application Program of China(Grant No.cstc2018jszx-cyzdX0183)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.SWU119060).
文摘Vertical picking method is a predominate method used to harvest cotton crop.However,a vertical picking method may cause spindle bending of the cotton picker if spindles collide with stones on the cotton field.Thus,how to realize a precise height control of the cotton picker is a crucial issue to be solved.The objective of this study is to design a height control system to avoid the collision.To design it,the mathematical models are established first.Then a multi-objective optimization model represented by structure parameters and control parameters is proposed to take the pressure of chamber without piston,response time and displacement error of the height control system as the opti-mization objectives.An integrated optimization approach that combines optimization via simulation,particle swarm optimization and simulated annealing is proposed to solve the model.Simulation and experimental test results show that the proposed integrated optimization approach can not only reduce the pressure of chamber without piston,but also decrease the response time and displacement error of the height control system.
文摘While Upland cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.) represents 95% of the world production,its genetic improvement is hindered by the shortage of effective genomic tools and resources.The
基金China/CSIRO Project on Predicting Yarn Quality from Cotton Fineness and Maturity Measurements(No. 400012)
文摘An integrated cotton fiber quality index(ICFQI) model with cotton fiber qualities which can directly express cotton fiber integrated quality and spinning yarn quality was studied.The fiber length,strength,Micronaire(fiber fineness and fiber maturity),uniformity of fiber length,and short fiber content are the pivotal indexes expressing ICFQI.All of the results above are the basic knowledge to build up the models of ICFQI.According to spinning consistency index(SCI),spinning strength and spinning yarn integrated quality,ICFQI was the best choice.As the methods of ICFQI had quite a lot of advantages like explicit mechanism,few independent variables.The integrated fiber quality index had a significant positive correlation with yarn strength and spinning consistency,significant negative correlation with yarn evenness and yarn thin places.In additional,the model of the relationship between ICFQI and SCI was established as:SCI= 0.2356·ICFQI+56.153.It was concluded that ICFQI value was the shared reference index for the testing of fiber inspection agency and the selection and distribution of raw cotton bales by textile mills.
文摘Background The critical period of weed control(CPWC) refers to the period of time during the crop growth cycle when weeds must be controlled to prevent yield losses.Ultra-narrow row(UNR) is a method of planting of cotton in rows that are 25 cm or less apart.Amongst cultural techniques for weed control,the use of narrow row spacing is considered to be a most promising approach that can effectively suppress weed growth and provide greater yields in cotton.This cultivation system can shorten the length of the critical weed-crop interference duration and results in greater yield.The current research aimed to determination of critical time of weed control in cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.) under conventional and ultra-narrow row spacing conditions.Field experiments were arranged as factorial experiment in a randomized complete block design with three replications.Factors were cultivation system(conventional(50 cm row spacing) and ultra narrow row(25 cm row spacing and weed treatment including 30,45,60,and 75 days weeding after emergence during the growing season(weed free),and 30,45,60,and 75 without weeding(weed infested) in the growing season along with weedy and weed-free from sowing to harvesting.A four-parameter loglogistic model was fit to the two sets of relating relative crop yield to data obtained from increasing durations of weed interference and lengths of weed-free period.Results In both years and cultivation systems,the relative yield of cotton decreased with the increasing duration of weed-interference but increased with the increasing duration of weed-free period.Ultra-narrow row cultivation delayed the beginning of the CPWC in cotton.Under ultra-narrow row condition,the CPWC ranged from 21 to 99 days after germination in 2021 and 23 to 91 days in 2022 based on the 5% acceptable yield loss.Under conventional cultivation CPWC ranged from 17 to 102 days after emergence in 2021 and 18 to 95 days after emergence in 2022.Conclusions Under both conventional and Ultra-narrow row conditions,weed interference reduces seed yield.Under ultra-narrow row condition,weed interference until 21.1–23.5 days after cotton emergence and under conventional condition,weed interference until 16.9–18.5 days after cotton emergence had not significant reduction on cotton yield.
基金Supported by Special Program to Cultivate New Species of National Genetically Modified Food(2012ZX08013016)
文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to explore the dominant fiber quality traits of test sites in cotton regional trials, by analyzing the regional characteristics of cotton fiber quality in Jiangsu province, in order to provide the theory background for cotton fiber quality improvement. [Method] The dominant fiber quality traits of test locations were analyzed with eight main fiber quality indexes of hybrid cotton regional trials during 2009-2013 in Jiangsu province by use of the "ideal test site" view of GGE biplot. [Result] The test locations with the best integrative fiber quality were proved to be Yanliang, and followed by Dongxin and Guanyun; The better test locations in terms of the major fiber quality indexes, including fiber strength, fiber Length and micronaire value, were Guanyun, Xinyang and Yanliang; To sum up, the best test location with balanced fiber quality was Yanliang. The test locations with specialties in fiber quality index were listed as bellow: Dafeng, Xinghua and Dongtai performance better in fiber length; Qidong, Liuhe and Yanhai locations were of better fiber length uniformity; Sheyang and Dongxin were better in micronaire value;while Sheyang along was better in fiber elongation and reflectance. Moreover, the correlation between fiber yellowness and other traits was significant(P<0.01). [Conclusion] The regional characteristic of cotton fiber quality index in Jiangsu province was obvious and fiber yellowness was worthy an indicator trait to assist the comprehensive improvement of cotton fiber quality.