Currently, transforming the mode of forest management and developing multiple forest management practices are actively encouraged in China. As one forest management type, ginseng cultivation under larch plantations ha...Currently, transforming the mode of forest management and developing multiple forest management practices are actively encouraged in China. As one forest management type, ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has been developed significantly in the east of Liaoning Province. However, research on the influence of the ecological environment for this mode of production is still deficient. Based on this, our study compares the plant diversity and soil properties in the ginseng cultivation under larch plantations(LG) with larch plantations(LP) and natural secondary forests(SF). First, we randomly selected three plots for each of the three stand types which have similar stand characteristics; then, we carried out a plant diversity survey and soil sampling in each of the nine plots. The results show that no significant difference was found in plant diversity between LG and LP, but theevenness of herbs was significantly lower in LG than LP. No obvious changes in soil physical properties were found in LG, but a significant decrease in most of the soil nutrient content was presented in LG. Furthermore, we found a correlation between plant diversity(H') and soil properties in the three kinds of stand types, especially between herbaceous plant diversity and soil properties. We conclude that ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has no obvious effect on plant diversity, except the herbaceous evenness. Soil fertility can be depleted significantly in LG, but physical structures are not affected. Moreover, maintaining the diversity of herbaceous plants and controlling the density of ginseng cultivation in LG by farmers are important for the ecological environment. Based on this study and its good comprehensive benefits and with the support of policy, we think this forest management type should be promoted moderately in the region.展开更多
Content of macro- and microelements in plant and soil was studied after biochar, compost, digestate, lignite, and lignohumate application. Pot experiments were carried out in Phytotron CLF Plant Master （Wertingen, Ge...Content of macro- and microelements in plant and soil was studied after biochar, compost, digestate, lignite, and lignohumate application. Pot experiments were carried out in Phytotron CLF Plant Master （Wertingen, Germany）. As tested plant lettuce （Lactucasativa） was used. Elemental composition was determined by AAS and XRF spectroscopy. Macronutrients content （Ca, Mg, K, and P） was determined by Mehlich III. Total content of carbon and nitrogen were determined by LECO TruSpec CN analyser. Results showed that different exogenous organic amendments statistically significantly influenced macro and micronutrients content in soil and plant. Satisfactory C/N ratio for soil microorganisms was measured only after compost and digestate application. As concerns hazardous elements, no legislation limits were overstepped after application of the tested organic amendments. Bioavailability and their uptake by plants followed the order： Cd 〉 Mn 〉 Zn 〉 Fe.展开更多
Global changes such as atmospheric CO_(2)enrichment often facilitate exotic plant invasions and alter soil arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi(AMF)community.However,it is still unclear whether the effects of CO_(2)enrichment...Global changes such as atmospheric CO_(2)enrichment often facilitate exotic plant invasions and alter soil arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi(AMF)community.However,it is still unclear whether the effects of CO_(2)enrichment on exotic plant invasions are associated with its effects on root-AMF symbiosis of invasive and native plants.To address this issue,the annual invasive plant Xanthium strumarium and two phylogenetically related annual natives were compared under ambient and elevated CO_(2)concentrations for three consecutive years.Atmospheric CO_(2)enrichment increased AMF colonization rates for the species only in few cases,and the invader did not benefit more from CO_(2)enrichment in terms of AMF colonization.Under ambient CO_(2)concentration,however,the invader had a higher AMF colonization rate than the natives in the first year of the study,which disappeared in the second and third year of the study due to the increase of AMF colonization rates in the natives but not in the invader.The influences of species,CO_(2)concentrations and planting year on AMF colonization were associated with their effects on both soil nutrient and AMF community,and the former may be more important as it also influenced the latter.Our results indicate that the invader could more quickly form symbiosis with soil AMF,contributing to adaptation and occupation of new habitats,and that it is necessary to consider the roles of AMF and the effects of time when determining the effects of global changes such as atmospheric CO_(2)enrichment on exotic plant invasions.展开更多
基金financially supported by the research on soft science of forestry(2014-R05)consulting project of the Chinese Academy of Engineering(2013-XZ-22)
文摘Currently, transforming the mode of forest management and developing multiple forest management practices are actively encouraged in China. As one forest management type, ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has been developed significantly in the east of Liaoning Province. However, research on the influence of the ecological environment for this mode of production is still deficient. Based on this, our study compares the plant diversity and soil properties in the ginseng cultivation under larch plantations(LG) with larch plantations(LP) and natural secondary forests(SF). First, we randomly selected three plots for each of the three stand types which have similar stand characteristics; then, we carried out a plant diversity survey and soil sampling in each of the nine plots. The results show that no significant difference was found in plant diversity between LG and LP, but theevenness of herbs was significantly lower in LG than LP. No obvious changes in soil physical properties were found in LG, but a significant decrease in most of the soil nutrient content was presented in LG. Furthermore, we found a correlation between plant diversity(H') and soil properties in the three kinds of stand types, especially between herbaceous plant diversity and soil properties. We conclude that ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has no obvious effect on plant diversity, except the herbaceous evenness. Soil fertility can be depleted significantly in LG, but physical structures are not affected. Moreover, maintaining the diversity of herbaceous plants and controlling the density of ginseng cultivation in LG by farmers are important for the ecological environment. Based on this study and its good comprehensive benefits and with the support of policy, we think this forest management type should be promoted moderately in the region.
文摘Content of macro- and microelements in plant and soil was studied after biochar, compost, digestate, lignite, and lignohumate application. Pot experiments were carried out in Phytotron CLF Plant Master （Wertingen, Germany）. As tested plant lettuce （Lactucasativa） was used. Elemental composition was determined by AAS and XRF spectroscopy. Macronutrients content （Ca, Mg, K, and P） was determined by Mehlich III. Total content of carbon and nitrogen were determined by LECO TruSpec CN analyser. Results showed that different exogenous organic amendments statistically significantly influenced macro and micronutrients content in soil and plant. Satisfactory C/N ratio for soil microorganisms was measured only after compost and digestate application. As concerns hazardous elements, no legislation limits were overstepped after application of the tested organic amendments. Bioavailability and their uptake by plants followed the order： Cd 〉 Mn 〉 Zn 〉 Fe.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31971557,31670545 and 31470575)the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFC1200101).
文摘Global changes such as atmospheric CO_(2)enrichment often facilitate exotic plant invasions and alter soil arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi(AMF)community.However,it is still unclear whether the effects of CO_(2)enrichment on exotic plant invasions are associated with its effects on root-AMF symbiosis of invasive and native plants.To address this issue,the annual invasive plant Xanthium strumarium and two phylogenetically related annual natives were compared under ambient and elevated CO_(2)concentrations for three consecutive years.Atmospheric CO_(2)enrichment increased AMF colonization rates for the species only in few cases,and the invader did not benefit more from CO_(2)enrichment in terms of AMF colonization.Under ambient CO_(2)concentration,however,the invader had a higher AMF colonization rate than the natives in the first year of the study,which disappeared in the second and third year of the study due to the increase of AMF colonization rates in the natives but not in the invader.The influences of species,CO_(2)concentrations and planting year on AMF colonization were associated with their effects on both soil nutrient and AMF community,and the former may be more important as it also influenced the latter.Our results indicate that the invader could more quickly form symbiosis with soil AMF,contributing to adaptation and occupation of new habitats,and that it is necessary to consider the roles of AMF and the effects of time when determining the effects of global changes such as atmospheric CO_(2)enrichment on exotic plant invasions.
