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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Li Rui, Chai Shou-xi, Chai Yu-wei, Li Ya-wei, Lei Chang, Cheng Hong-bo
Summary: The study shows that the improved straw mulching model can enhance soil water and fertilizer environment, leading to increased wheat yield and economic benefits. Straw mulching improves soil water storage and utilization efficiency, reduces evapotranspiration, and increases soil nutrient contents, thereby reducing the need for fertilization.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zemin Zhang, Zhanyu Zhang, Genxiang Feng, Peirong Lu, Mingyi Huang, Xinyu Zhao
Summary: Under saline water irrigation, using a straw-returning mode can promote winter wheat production. Returning straw to fields increases soil organic carbon content, decreases soil bulk density, increases soil moisture content, and lowers salt levels, resulting in significant yield increase for wheat. The combined application of straw mulching and biochar amendment achieves the best effect.
Article
Agronomy
Yuwei Chai, Qiang Chai, Rui Li, Yawei Li, Changgang Yang, Hongbo Cheng, Lei Chang, Shouxi Chai
Summary: Straw strip mulching technology shows significant improvement in wheat yield and soil moisture, especially in the early growth stages. Compared to other mulching practices, straw strip mulching is more economically and environmentally beneficial.
Article
Agronomy
Yuwei Chai, Qiang Chai, Rui Li, Yawei Li, Changgang Yang, Hongbo Cheng, Lei Chang, Shouxi Chai
Summary: Straw strip mulching (SM) is a new mulching technology that has shown significant advantages in maintaining soil moisture and temperature and improving production performance compared to other mulching practices. Both SM and full-cover plastic mulch (PM) significantly increased wheat yield, improved soil moisture and temperature conditions, and promoted vegetative growth.
Article
Agronomy
Xiaopei Tang, Haijun Liu, Li Yang, Lun Li, Jie Chang
Summary: Understanding the impact of sprinkler irrigation on microclimate, energy balance, and crop evapotranspiration is crucial for optimizing irrigation scheduling and enhancing crop growth. This study analyzed the variation patterns of microclimate, energy balance, and crop evapotranspiration during and after sprinkler irrigation events. The results showed that sprinkler irrigation can increase crop evapotranspiration by changing canopy reflectance and energy exchange. Additionally, there were corresponding changes in temperature and relative humidity after sprinkler irrigation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caixia Huang, Yanlin Wu, Yuansheng Ye, Yazhen Li, Juhua Ma, Jiantao Ma, Jixuan Yan, Lei Chang, Zeyi Wang, Yucai Wang, Hengjia Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different mulching materials on soil moisture, water consumption characteristics, yield, and water use efficiency of winter wheat farmland in semi-arid areas. The results showed that straw mulching reduced water consumption and increased yield and water use efficiency. In contrast, there was no significant difference in water consumption with plastic film mulching, but it increased yield and water use efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Huan Wang, Jun Fan, Wei Fu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of activated water irrigation on winter wheat growth, yield, and water use efficiency (WUE) in a pot experiment. The results showed that activated water irrigation improved the growth and photosynthetic characteristics of winter wheat. However, the yield and WUE varied with water type and irrigation amount.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Yang, Haijun Liu, Xiaopei Tang, Lun Li
Summary: Sunken solar greenhouses (SSG) are increasingly used for winter vegetable cultivation in the Northern China Plain. It has been found that increasing greenhouse transmissivity and maintaining an internal VPD of approximately 1 kPa can promote leaf photosynthesis and reduce transpiration. Using the tensiometer method to guide tomato irrigation can significantly improve irrigation efficiency.
Article
Agronomy
Sen Wang, Yuxi Niu, Li Shang, Zhenyan Li, Xiang Lin, Dong Wang
Summary: Late sowing of winter wheat in the double cropping system reduces yield, but supplemental irrigation at the jointing stage can effectively regulate wheat population. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sowing scheme and supplemental irrigation on wheat yield and water use efficiency. The results showed that supplemental irrigation at the jointing stage improved yield and water use efficiency of late sown wheat.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Fuying Liu, Mingliang Gao, Haoze Zhang, Huabin Yuan, Rui Zong, Zhendong Liu, Shiyu Wei, Quanqi Li
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of straw returning on soil water use and carbon sequestration in winter wheat cultivation. The results show that compared to straw mulching, straw burying improves soil water utilization and enhances carbon sequestration, leading to increased winter wheat yield.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoliang Qin, Tiantian Huang, Chen Lu, Pengfei Dang, Miaomiao Zhang, Xiao-kang Guan, Peng-fei Wen, Tong-Chao Wang, Yinglong Chen, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: The study found that straw mulching and straw incorporation can significantly increase maize yield, WUE, and NUE. Straw mulching showed a positive correlation with WUE, while straw incorporation had stronger positive correlations with WUE and NUE. Additionally, the effects of the two methods varied under different nitrogen application rates and straw returning amounts.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hongzheng Shen, Yunhe Gao, Kexin Sun, Yuhui Gu, Xiaoyi Ma
Summary: Rational irrigation and chemical nitrogen fertilizer can increase crop yield, water productivity, and nitrogen-use efficiency, but excessive amounts of water and nitrogen can have negative effects on the environment and soil. This study investigated the effects of irrigation and nitrogen reduction replacement on winter wheat growth, yield, and nitrogen and water use. The results showed that the combination of irrigation with reduced nitrogen levels increased leaf area index, chlorophyll content, and yield, while decreasing nitrate nitrogen in soil. This study provides valuable information for sustainable winter wheat production.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoli Shi, Wenjiao Shi, Na Dai, Minglei Wang
Summary: This study investigated the optimal irrigation amount for winter wheat in the North China Plain, considering the constraints of groundwater availability. Through simulation and research, the optimal irrigation amount for high yield, water saving, and the trade-off between high yield and water saving were determined. The results can provide a practical and scientific reference for grain production and groundwater use in the NCP.
Article
Agronomy
Heng Fang, Fulai Liu, Xiaobo Gu, Pengpeng Chen, Yupeng Li, Yuannong Li
Summary: Ridge-furrow with plastic film mulching and nitrogen fertilization can improve soil conditions and plant growth, increase winter wheat yield, and need to balance carbon assimilating and carbon reservoir for improved water use efficiency.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yongliang You, Ping Song, Xianlong Yang, Yapeng Zheng, Li Dong, Jing Chen
Summary: This study conducted a 4-year field experiment to determine an optimal irrigation schedule for typical winter wheat production system in the North China Plain, recommending irrigation at specific growth stages to increase yield and maintain sustainable soil water use.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan Qiong Pan, Shahbaz Atta Tung, Li Yang, Yong Wang, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: By incorporating crop straw back into the soil, it can improve the nutrient utilization efficiency of crops, reduce environmental pollution, increase yield, and enhance dry matter accumulation.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Ihsan Muhammad, Li Yang, Shakeel Ahmad, Muhammad Zeeshan, Saqib Farooq, Izhar Ali, Ahmad Khan, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of irrigation and nitrogen management on soil bacterial communities in maize crops in subtropical regions of China. The results showed that low irrigation with N300 treatment improved soil enzyme activity, soil nutrient content, and bacterial diversity, and played an important role in maintaining soil fertility and microbial community balance.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Yu Xin Chi, Fei Gao, Ihsan Muhammad, Jing Hua Huang, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: Water and nitrogen application have significant impacts on maize growth in subtropical regions. Appropriate irrigation and N250 treatment can improve maize production.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shakeel Ahmad, Guo-Yun Wang, Ihsan Muhammad, Yu-Xin Chi, Muhammad Zeeshan, Jamal Nasar, Xun-Bo Zhou
Summary: The application of melatonin with nitrogen significantly improves maize seedling growth under drought stress conditions by reducing reactive oxygen species accumulation and increasing antioxidant and nitrogen metabolism enzyme activities.
Article
Agronomy
Yu Xin Chi, Shakeel Ahmad, Ke Jun Yang, Jian Fu, Li Yang, Xun Bo Zhou, Hong De Zhu
Summary: This study aimed to explore the effects of rehydration treatments on the growth and yield of maize under water and nitrogen stress. The results showed that the application of nitrogen fertilizer significantly improved leaf moisture status and affected plant hormones, photosynthetic pigments, and chlorophyll fluorescence. Additionally, with longer rehydration time, these indicators showed an increasing trend. Therefore, rehydration treatments can significantly enhance the growth and yield of maize in the cold semi-arid region.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Fei Gao, Gui Yang Wang, Ihsan Muhammad, Shahbaz Atta Tung, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of supplementary irrigation and N fertilization on leaf area index, relative chlorophyll content, maximum photosynthetic capacity, photochemical quenching coefficient, and yield of maize. The results showed that supplementary irrigation and appropriate N fertilization significantly increased chlorophyll content, photosynthetic capacity, and yield of maize.
Article
Agronomy
Yuxin Hu, Muhammad Zeeshan, Guiyang Wang, Yanqiong Pan, Yongxin Liu, Xunbo Zhou
Summary: Inappropriate management of irrigation and nitrogen fertilization can lead to underground water pollution, soil degradation, and increased crop production costs, particularly in humid areas of China. A two-year field experiment was conducted to determine the optimal irrigation amount and nitrogen fertilization rate for higher crop production, enzymatic activities, and nitrogen content. The results showed that supplementary irrigation, nitrogen fertilization, and their interaction significantly affected the measured parameters. The best choice was applying 250 kg nitrogen per hectare with supplementary irrigation, which improved nitrogen use efficiency, grain yield, and provided the maximum economic benefit for maize crop.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Zeeshan, Yu Xin Hu, Xiao Hong Guo, Chen Yu Sun, Abdul Salam, Shakeel Ahmad, Ihsan Muhammad, Jamal Nasar, Mohammad Shah Jahan, Shah Fahad, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: In this study, physiological changes and genome-wide alteration in gene expression were investigated in soybean roots exposed to AsIII alone and supplemented with selenium nanoparticles. The results showed that SeNPs can relieve AsIII toxicity to soybean roots by reducing AsIII uptake and regulating the internal tolerance mechanism of the plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ihsan Muhammad, Li Yang, Shakeel Ahmad, Saqib Farooq, Ahmad Khan, Nisar Muhammad, Saif Ullah, Muhammad Adnan, Shamsher Ali, Qing Ping Liang, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of melatonin-priming on antioxidant defense mechanisms in maize seedlings under drought stress. Results showed that melatonin-priming significantly improved seed germination, plant growth, leaf chlorophyll content, and stomatal traits while reducing leaf damage. These findings suggest that melatonin-priming enhances drought tolerance in maize seedlings by alleviating the negative effects of reactive oxygen species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jamal Nasar, Chang Jiang Zhao, Rayyan Khan, Hina Gul, Harun Gitari, Zeqiang Shao, Ghulam Abbas, Imran Haider, Zafar Iqbal, Waqas Ahmed, Raheela Rehman, Qing Ping Liang, Xun Bo Zhou, Juan Yang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of maize-soybean intercropping on nitrogen uptake, yield, utilization efficiency, and nitrogen assimilatory enzymes of maize crops under different nitrogen fertilization conditions. The results showed that intercropping at the optimal nitrogen rate significantly increased maize grain yield, residue yield, and 100-grain weight in both years. Intercropping also improved nitrogen content and uptake, as well as the activities of nitrogen assimilatory enzymes. These findings highlight the potential of intercropping for enhancing nitrogen status and use efficiency in maize crops, supporting sustainable agricultural production.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Guo Yun Wang, Shakeel Ahmad, Yong Wang, Bing Wei Wang, Jing Hua Huang, Mohammad Shah Jahan, Xun Bo Zhou, Cheng Qiao Shi
Summary: Multivariate analysis was used to uncover the physiological mechanisms and tolerances of maize germplasm in response to drought and flooding stresses. Drought and flooding are two major environmental factors limiting global maize production. This study aimed to investigate the physiological mechanisms and accurate evaluation indicators of maize germplasm under these stresses. Pot experiments and field validation experiments were conducted on 60 varieties under well-watered, drought, and flooding conditions. The results showed that most varieties exhibited stronger tolerance to drought due to higher antioxidant enzyme activities and osmotic adjustment substances, while flooding stress increased levels of reactive oxygen species and soluble sugars. Accurate indicators for evaluating maize tolerance to drought and flooding stresses were identified, and multivariate analysis successfully screened three varieties for further breeding. This study provides valuable insights into the physiological mechanisms and evaluation methods of maize germplasm under drought and flooding stresses.
Article
Agronomy
Fei Gao, Rayyan Khan, Li Yang, Yu Xin Chi, Yong Wang, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: Crop straw is an important byproduct of agricultural production, but its careless disposal can harm the environment and waste valuable resources. In China, returning straw to the soil is a crucial management technique that not only utilizes agricultural waste but also enhances soil quality and grain yield.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ihsan Muhammad, Jun Wang, Upendra M. Sainju, Ahmad Khan, Li Yang, Shakeel Ahmand, Yining Zhang, Shah Fahad, Xun Bo Zhou, Weijun Shen
Summary: This study found that tillage and fertilization can significantly improve wheat crop productivity, quality, and net income for farmers. Reduced tillage and a mixture of farmyard manure and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer were shown to have the most positive effects on wheat yield, protein content, and net return.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhi Qin Zhang, Yu Xin Hu, Shahbaz Atta Tung, Li Yang, Yong Wang, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: Water deficiency and nitrogen shortage are key factors limiting agricultural development. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of water-nitrogen interactions on carbon and nitrogen accumulation and related metabolic enzyme activities in autumn maize. The results showed that supplemental irrigation and nitrogen addition significantly affected the carbon and nitrogen accumulation in maize plants, as well as the activities of metabolic enzymes. The highest plant carbon and nitrogen accumulation and enzyme activities were obtained with supplemental irrigation and nitrogen application of 250 kg ha(-1).
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammad Shah Jahan, Chang Jiang Zhao, Li Bo Shi, Xiu Ren Liang, Dilfuza Jabborova, Jamal Nasar, Xun Bo Zhou
Summary: Drought is a significant threat to crop production and finding solutions to improve plants' resilience to drought is essential. This study investigates the effect of melatonin on drought tolerance in soybean and its potential mechanisms. The results demonstrate that melatonin supplementation mitigates growth retardation, increases water absorption ability, improves photosynthetic efficiency, and enhances antioxidant activities in soybean plants.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)