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Evaluation of Different Shallow Groundwater Tables and Alfalfa Cultivars for Forage Yield and Nutritional Value in Coastal Saline Soil of North China

Life, 2022
Freshwater shortage and soil salinization are the major constraints for alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) growth in coastal salt–alkali soil of North China. In this study, we analyzed the effects of shallow groundwater tables and alfalfa cultivars on forage ...
Shichao Wang, Kai Guo, Asif Ameen, Dong Fang, Xiaolin Li, Xiaojing Liu, Lipu Han   +6 more
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Saline-sodic soil treated with gypsum, organic sources and leaching for successive cultivation of sunflower and rice

, 2019
Correction of saline and sodic soils aims to reduce salts dissolved in the solution and exchangeable sodium, respectively, to allow the growth and production of crops. In this context, an experiment was carried out between August/2011 and September/2012,
Lourival F. Cavalcante (5553449), Geovani S. de Lima (4660642), Everaldo M. Gomes (8046566), Francisco T. C. Bezerra (5694980), Petrônio D. dos Santos (8046563), Hans R. Gheyi (4626268)   +5 more
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Effects of salt water irrigation at the ripening stage on yield and quality of grown-in-substrate mini-watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) within an arched shed

Agricultural Water Management
Water scarcity stands as one of the pivotal factors impeding agricultural development. To investigate the impacts of salt water irrigation on crop yield and quality in greenhouse substrate cultivation in regions characterized by freshwater shortages yet ...
Di Feng, Yu Cui, Guangmu Tang, Gang Cao, Jiao Chen, Yanhong Ding, Jinxin Wang, Chunhui Ge, Wanli Xu   +8 more
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Slow-release fertilizers mitigate brackish water stress in rice: Boosting yield and nitrogen use efficiency in saline soils

Agricultural Water Management
Rice cultivation with brackish water irrigation represents an effective practice to ameliorate coastal saline soils, while the application of slow and controlled release fertilizers (SCRFs) further mitigates its adverse effects on nitrogen (N) use ...
Yue Dong, Yiting Hu, Xiuchao Song, Shiwei Guo, Yan Ma, Pengfu Hou, Hong Wang, Jidong Wang   +7 more
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Dynamics of Spring Regrowth and Comparative Production Performance of 50 Autumn-Sown Alfalfa Cultivars in the Coastal Saline Soil of North China

Life, 2021
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) production is affected by many factors, including management practices, soil conditions, and the environmental elements of the target area.
Shichao Wang, Dong Fang, Asif Ameen, Xiaolin Li, Kai Guo, Xiaojing Liu, Lipu Han   +6 more
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Influence of Nitrogen Sources and Bio-fertilizer on Soil Nutrients, Yield and Quality of Cowpea under Saline Soil Conditions

, 2019
Two field experiments were conducted at El-Rod village at Sahl El-Houssinia, El-Sharkia governorate, (32°15\u27 00" N 30°50\u27 00" E), Egypt. The study investigated evaluations of different nitrogen fertilizers sources (calcium nitrate, ammonium ...
A. Ahmed, Marwa,, El-Agyzy, Fatma H. A., A. Shaban, Khaled,   +2 more
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A Root Density Tradeoff in an Okra-Assisted Subsurface Pipe Drainage System for Amelioration of Saline Soil

Agronomy, 2022
Subsurface pipe drainage technology can effectively improve coastal saline land in Northern China. We explored an okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)-assisted subsurface pipe drainage system to improve the water and salt discharge performance and benefits ...
Dong Fang, Kai Guo, Asif Ameen, Shichao Wang, Jin Xie, Jintong Liu, Lipu Han   +6 more
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Saline soil desalination by honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb.) depends on salt resistance mechanismKun

, 2016
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb.) is a traditional medicinal plant in China. This study aimed to investigate the relation between salt tolerance mechanism in honeysuckle and phytodesalination of saline soil through field trial.
xbchen@yic.ac.cn, Shan, JJ, Yan, K, Xu, HL, Chen, XB (reprint author), Chinese Acad Sci, Yantai Inst Coastal Zone Res, Key Lab Coastal Environm Proc & Ecol Remediat, Yantai, Peoples R China. kyan@yic.ac.cn, Chen, XB, Zhao, SJ   +6 more
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Identification and Characterization of Copper-Responsive miRNAs and Their Target Genes in Jerusalem Artichoke

Plants
microRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators of gene expression in plants, significantly contributing to various biological processes and stress responses.
Xi Chen, Tianyun Shao, Wenhan Dong, Jiayan Lin, Lixiang Dai, Yilong Ma, Zhaosheng Zhou, Xiaohua Long   +7 more
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Effects of long-term straw application and groundwater management on acidification of paddy soils in subtropical China: Insight from a 35-year field experiment

Agricultural Water Management
As an important renewable agricultural by-product, straw application has been recommended worldwide as an effective and economical agricultural management practice. However, there remain potential risks associated with straw application, especially straw-
Yue Dong, Shuai Liu, Yiting Hu, Jan Mulder, Samuel Adingo, Yafeng Nie, Lichu Yin, Yan Ma, Xinhua Peng   +8 more
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