Farm-level land diversity of smallholders with limited input resources during urbanization in Taiwan

During urbanization in Taiwan, the input resources of farmland are always compressed by other land uses; the landscape diversity of small farms is emphasized in rural areas. To determine the extent to which diversity in farmland use corresponds with urbanization, a goal programming study was established. This was analysed by investigating several assumed options of diversification that are available to the smallholder. The results revealed that the existing pattern of land use among members of the Taoyuan Irrigation Association (TIA) is constrained mainly by the basic requirement for paddy fields. The value of the gross benefit of farmer could be reduced by 20 %, and that of landscape diversity could increase by 67 % in cases of which the paddy field is reduced for other land use through the optimal allocation of the studied land use was implemented. Sensitivity analysis indicated that the existing pattern of land use can survive the potential shortage of input resources to adapt urbanization through the diversified land use. Among the options for diversified land use, a varied landscape can be created that will both enrich the recreational space, and enhance the reasonable consumption of limited input resources in small farm.     

福建省设施蔬菜生产现状及其发展对策研究

近年来福建省设施蔬菜发展较快.通过总结福建省设施蔬菜生产现状、设施类型及应用性能,分析设施蔬菜产业发展过程中存在的问题,并提出对策,以期为设施蔬菜产业良性、高效发展提供参考.     

Comparing large containerized and bareroot conifer stock on sites of contrasting vegetation composition in a non-herbicide scenario

Planting stock selection is an integral part of plantation management, as forest nursery practices influence the physiological status of the seedlings and their capacity to cope with resource availability on different planting sites. We thus compared the 11th-year dimensions and survival of large white spruce (Picea glauca) and black spruce (P. mariana) seedlings produced as 2 + 2 bareroot or 2 + 0 container stock (cell volume of 350 cm³), used to reduce the need for competition control. Using complete split-block designs, we evaluated the seedling competitive potential and response to mechanical release on two sites of contrasting ecological fertility and vegetation dominance in Quebec, Canada. We found that large spruce seedlings can be successfully established on high-competition sites in a context where chemical herbicides cannot be used. These stock types had a limited impact on survival and growth, and both stock responded similarly to mechanical vegetation control. In this context, the choice of stock type should prioritize the highest quality large seedling based on operational considerations such as availability and ease of transportation. Mechanical site preparation was not necessary to promote seedling growth and survival on these sub-boreal sites.     

加工番茄果秧分离参数优化及验证

为满足自走式番茄收获机国产化研究不断推进的需要,采用CCD(central composite design)设计与响应曲面分析(response surface methodology,RSM)对果秧分离性能作优化研究。以收获生产率、摇摆器转速、输料链速度为自变量,果秧分离性能(果秧分离率和果实破损率)为响应指标,建立了二者间的多元数学回归模型,探究了因素间的影响规律及最佳水平组合。通过Design Expert 9.0软件对试验参数进行优化,确定了在满足果秧分离率、果实破损率符合番茄收获机作业质量标准(NYT1824-2009)条件下的最优分离参数组合。结果表明:果秧分离率影响因素显著程度顺序为:摇摆器转速收获生产率输料链速;果实破损率影响因素显著程度顺序为:摇摆器转速输料链速收获生产率;最优参数组合为收获生产率34.2t/h、摇摆器转速为409.3r/min、输料链速为0.71m/s;对应的果秧分离率、果实破损率预测值分别为96.27%、2.12%。经验证,应用响应曲面分析法所得到的果秧分离参数是可行的,该研究可为加工番茄果秧振动分离技术的进一步研究提供理论基础和科学依据,亦可为果品振动收获技术参数的优化提供参考。     

作业次序对深松旋耕联合作业机作业质量及功耗的影响

该文选用华北平原壤土区常用的深松旋耕联合作业机作为试验设备,分析深松、旋耕作业次序对其作业质量及功耗的影响。运用离散元仿真分析结果表明,旋耕深松作业次序比深松旋耕作业次序的工作紧凑、刀辊受力均匀。随着作业深度的增加,深松旋耕作业次序作用的深层土壤较多。建立以旋耕深度、深松深度为因素,以2种作业次序功耗为指标的回归方程综合分析得出,作业深度较浅时,深松旋耕作业次序功耗、地表平整度、植被覆盖率优于旋耕深松作业次序;作业深度较大时,旋耕深松作业次序功耗明显小于深松旋耕作业次序,且两者作业质量差异不显著。田间试验表明,离散元仿真建立的2种作业次序作业深度与作业功耗的回归方程及测量的地表平整度、土壤膨松度及植被埋覆率基本能真实反映田间作业情况。     

Aquatic dissipation of the herbicide triclopyr in Lake Minnetonka,Minnesota

A study of the aquatic fate of the triethylamine salt of triclopyr (3,5,6‐trichloro‐2‐pyridinyloxyacetic acid) was conducted in three bays of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Triclopyr is under review by the US Environmental Protection Agency as a selective aquatic herbicide. The primary purpose of this study was to determine dissipation rates of the parent active ingredient, triclopyr, and its major metabolites, 3,5,6‐trichloropyridinol (TCP) and 3,5,6‐trichloro‐2‐methoxypyridine (TMP) in selected matrices including water, sediment, plants, finfish and shellfish. Two 6.5‐ha plots dominated by the weedy species Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum L) were treated with triclopyr‐triethylammonum at a rate of 2.5 mg AE liter⁻¹ (2.5 ppm) on 21–23 June 1994. A third 6.5‐ha plot was established as an untreated reference. Water and sediment samples were collected from within the plots and at selected locations up to 1600 m outside of the plots through six weeks post‐treatment for chemical residue analysis. In addition, residue samples were collected from the target and non‐target plants and other non‐target matrices, including game and rough fish, clams and crayfish. All test animals were sequestered in cages located in the center of each plot and samples were collected through four weeks post‐treatment. Half‐lives for dissipation of triclopyr and TCP in water ranged from 3.7 to 4.7 days and from 4.2 to 7.9 days, respectively, with trace amounts of TMP found. Peak triclopyr sediment values ranged from 257 to 335 ng gram⁻¹, with a mean half‐life of 5.4 days, while peak TCP sediment levels ranged from 27 to 65 ng gram⁻¹ (mean half−life = 11.0 days). Trace levels of TMP were detected at one treatment site at one sampling event. Triclopyr and TCP accumulated and cleared from animal tissues proportionately to concentrations in the water (triclopyr dissipation half‐lives <11 days, TCP < 14 days). TMP levels were two to three times higher than those of the other compounds, particularly in visceral tissue. In all cases, residues of these compounds were higher in the inedible portions of the animals, and were usually higher in bottom‐feeding fish species. © 2000 Society of Chemical Industry     

Non-lethal strategies to reduce browse damage in eucalypt plantations

Browsing by mammalian herbivores is a major problem in plantation forestry worldwide. This has traditionally been controlled through a reduction in herbivore numbers achieved by lethal means, namely shooting and poisoning. In recent years, however, there has been increasing social and political pressure to reduce reliance on such lethal controls, and consequently research into non-lethal controls is becoming increasingly important. In order for non-lethal methods to be efficiently incorporated into management, however, we must first identify those that are most effective under operational conditions. Different methods are rarely tested concurrently, and many have only been proven effective with captive animals or in small scale field trials. This study therefore sought to consolidate past research by combining non-lethal methods, which were known to significantly reduce browsing damage, into a single trial to enable their relative effectiveness to be compared under operational conditions.     

Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Practices to Reduce N<Subscript>2</Subscript>O Emissions from Irrigated Processing Potato in Manitoba

Nitrogen fertilizer practices affect nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from agricultural soils. The “4R” nutrient stewardship framework of using N fertilizer at the right rate, right source, right placement and right time can reduce N₂O emissions while maintaining or improving yield of field crops, but understanding of how the various factors affect N₂O emissions from irrigated processing potato is lacking. We examined the effects of selected 4R practices on emissions, using results from two irrigated processing potato studies each conducted in 2011 and 2012 in Manitoba, Canada. Experiment 1 examined combinations of source (urea, ESN), placement (pre-plant incorporation [PPI], banding), and rate (100 and 200 kg N ha^-1) on a clay loam soil. Experiment 2 examined timing and source treatment combinations (urea PPI, ESN PPI, urea split, urea split/fertigation) on a loamy fine sandy soil. For Experiment 1, use of ESN at 200 kg ha^-1 did not reduce area-, yield- and applied fertilizer N- based N₂O emissions compared to urea at 200 kg ha^-1, irrespective of placement. Emissions from pre-plant banding ESN at 200 kg ha^?1, however, were 32% lower than from PPI ESN. For Experiment 2, compared to single pre-plant urea application, fertigation simulated by in-season application of urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) gave lower area-, yield- and applied fertilizer N- based emissions. Split urea ( \( \raisebox{1ex}{$2$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$3$}\right. \) pre-plant, \( \raisebox{1ex}{$1$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$3$}\right. \) hilling) also reduced area- and yield- based N₂O emissions compared to single pre-plant urea application. Emissions were generally lower at the site with loamy fine sandy soil than the site with clay loam soil. These results demonstrate that combinations of “4R” practices rather than source alone are best to achieve reductions in N₂O emissions from irrigated potato production.     

容县乌榄叶挥发油化学成分及抗氧化活性分析

【目的】分析广西容县乌榄叶挥发油的化学成分及其抗氧化活性,为乌榄叶的药用开发提供参考。【方法】采用水蒸气蒸馏法提取广西容县乌榄叶中的挥发油,利用气相色谱—质谱联用法(GC-MS)分析其化学成分,通过峰面积归一法计算各成分的相对含量,并用DPPH·法对其抗氧化活性进行测定。【结果】容县乌榄叶挥发油共分离出55种成分,鉴定了53种,占挥发油总量的98.130%,其中单萜类化合物和倍半萜类化合物比例高,分别为20和18种;挥发油主要成分有雅槛兰-1(10),11-二烯(11.652%)、α-芹子烯(10.291%)、γ-依兰油烯(9.719%)、α-蒎烯(9.208%)和1,6-二甲基-4-异丙基-1,2,3,4,4a,7-六氢化萘(7.523%);乌榄叶挥发油质量浓度为1.2 g/L时,其对DPPH·的清除率为63%。【结论】容县乌榄叶挥发油化学成分种类较多,以单萜类化合物为主,且具有一定的抗氧化活性,可作为天然香料、抗氧化剂资源进一步研究。