scholarly journals Can Green Plants Mitigate Ammonia Concentration in Piglet Barns?

Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1150
Author(s):  
Simona Menardo ◽  
Werner Berg ◽  
Heiner Grüneberg ◽  
Martina Jakob
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Green Plants ◽  
Co2 Balance ◽  
Gas Measurements ◽  
Ventilation Rates ◽  
Autumn And Winter ◽  
Control Compartment

For animal welfare and for farmers’ health, the concentration of ammonia (NH3) in animal houses should be as low as possible. Plants can remove various atmospheric contaminants through the leaf stomata. This study examined the effect of ornamental plants installed inside a piglet barn on the NH3 concentration in the air. Gas measurements of the air in the ‘greened’ compartment (P) and a control compartment (CTR) took place over two measuring periods (summer–autumn and winter). Differences between the NH3 emissions were calculated based on the ventilation rates according to the CO2 balance. Fairly low mean NH3 concentrations between 2 and 4 ppm were measured. The NH3 emissions were about 20% lower (p < 0.01) in P than in CTR, in summer–autumn and in winter period.

COLUMNAR GROWTH HABIT APPLE RESISTANCE TO LAW TEMPERATURE AT AUTUMN AND WINTER PERIOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
A. S. Zemisov ◽  
N. N. Saveleva ◽  
A. N. Yushkov ◽  
V. V. Chivilev ◽  
N. V. Borzykh
Keyword(s):  
Growth Habit ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Columnar Growth ◽  
Autumn And Winter

The effects of changing NOM composition and characteristics on coagulation performance, optimisation and control

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.L. Sharp ◽  
S.A. Parsons ◽  
B. Jefferson
Keyword(s):  
Charge Density ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Cationic Polyelectrolyte ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Potential Range ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Coagulation Performance ◽  
Resin Adsorption ◽  
Autumn And Winter ◽  
And Control

A number of water utilities have been experiencing operational difficulties during specific times of the year, associated with elevated levels of organics due to heavy rainfall or snow melt. Water samples were collected from Albert treatment works (Halifax, UK) and the natural organic matter (NOM) was characterised using XAD resin adsorption techniques. The addition of a cationic polyelectrolyte was employed to determine the charge density of the fractions. Results show that NOM fraction make-up changes throughout the year, with the fulvic acid fraction (FAF) showing the greatest increase during the autumn and winter period. The charge density of the FAF fraction also increases. The coagulation conditions for traditional coagulants, such as iron, are more affected by increased levels of organics than the novel coagulant also investigated, and the zeta potential range for optimum removal is narrower. Therefore, the conditions required for zero charge during coagulation varies with both raw water source and the coagulant type.

Occurrence of Enchytraeid worms and some properties of their casts in an Australian soil under cropping

Soil Research ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 651 ◽  
Author(s):  
KY Chan ◽  
DP Heenan
Keyword(s):  
Size Range ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Bulk Soil ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Wagga Wagga ◽  
Red Earth ◽  
Autumn And Winter ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Australian Soil ◽  
And Chemical Properties

The population density of enchytraeid worms (Oligochaeta) was monitored on a red earth (Oxic Paleustalf) under cropping in Wagga Wagga, N.S.W. Physical and chemical properties of their casts were compared with those of the bulk soil and soil sampled adjacent to the permanent fenceline. In the autumn and winter period, the worm population was active close to the surface and the highest population (2037 per m(2)) was detected in the direct drilled/stubble burnt treatment. However, this was considerably lower than those reported elsewhere in temperate regions. Worm casts were composite in nature, predominately of 210-500 �m in diameter which were comprised of smaller spherical subunits (50-100 �m). The casts were found to be significantly more water stable and higher in total nitrogen than aggregates of the same size range separated from the bulk soil. Porosity of the casts was dominated by spaces between the subunits which were composed of very densely packed clay/silt size particles. Evidence from SEM (scanning electron microscope) suggests that the high stability was due to the presence of cements.

scholarly journals Dynamic monitoring and analysis of alien invasive land plants in autumn and winter in Qionghai Lake

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 04016
Author(s):  
Lin Bai ◽  
Kun Yao ◽  
Yiying Yang ◽  
Jiaying Li ◽  
Qun Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Plants ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Alien Plants ◽  
Dynamic Monitoring ◽  
Alternanthera Philoxeroides ◽  
Invasive Alien Plants ◽  
Eupatorium Adenophorum ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Autumn And Winter

Qionghai Lake is the second largest freshwater lake in Sichuan Province. Invasive plants have damaged the ecological balance of Qionghai Lake. Regular investigation and monitoring of invasive alien plants in Qionghai Lake in autumn and winter. Study structural changes and trend changes. Mapping dynamic monitoring of the distribution of invasive plants. Upon investigation, a wide range of invasive plants with a large rits are Eupatorium Adenophorum, Lantana camara, Bidens alba(L.) DC, Alternanthera philoxeroides, Pharbitis purpurea(L.) Voisgt and Oxalis corniculata L. The introduction of the Tagetes erecta L as Ornamental plants, the proliferation occurred because of mismanagement. The number of Mirabilis jalapa L. is very small. Analysis of the way of invasive alien plants into the Qionghai Sea and the measures of prevention and control.

scholarly journals Ammonia Emission Characteristics of a Mechanically Ventilated Swine Finishing Facility in Korea

Atmosphere ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1088
Author(s):  
Gwanggon Jo ◽  
Taehwan Ha ◽  
Yu Jang ◽  
Okhwa Hwang ◽  
Siyoung Seo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Tunnel ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Ventilation Rate ◽  
Ammonia Emission ◽  
Emission Characteristics ◽  
Ammonia Emissions ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated ◽  
Weak Negative Correlation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Ventilation Rates

In this study, we aimed to determine the ammonia emission characteristics through analysis of ammonia concentration, ventilation rate, temperature, and relative humidity pattern in a mechanically ventilated swine finishing facility in Korea. Three pig rooms with similar environmental conditions were selected for repeated experimentation (Rooms A–C). Ammonia concentrations were measured using a photoacoustic gas monitor, and ventilation volume was estimated by applying the least error statistical model to supplement the missing data after measurement at several operation rates using a wind tunnel-based method. The mean ammonia concentrations were 4.19 ppm, and the ventilation rates were 24.9 m3 h−1 pig−1. Ammonia emissions were calculated within the range of 0.40–5.01, 0.25–4.16, and 0.37–5.68 g d−1 pig−1 for Room A, Room B, and Room C, respectively. Ammonia concentration and ventilation rate showed a weak negative correlation (r = −0.13). Ammonia emissions were more markedly affected by ammonia concentration (r = 0.88) than ventilation rate (r = 0.31). This indicates that ammonia concentration reduction can be effective in reducing ammonia emissions. The mean daily ammonia emissions, which increased exponentially over the finishing periods, were calculated as 1.78, 1.57, and 1.70 g d−1 pig−1 for Room A, Room B, and Room C, respectively (average 1.68 g d−1 pig−1).

scholarly journals Positive feedback of elevated CO<sub>2</sub> on soil respiration in late autumn and winter

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 8749-8787 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Keidel ◽  
C. Kammann ◽  
L. Grünhage ◽  
G. Moser ◽  
C. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Soil Respiration ◽  
Elevated Co2 ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Co2 Enrichment ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
Winter Period ◽  
Elevated Atmospheric Co2 ◽  
Late Autumn ◽  
Below Ground ◽  
Autumn And Winter

Abstract. Soil respiration of terrestrial ecosystems, a major component in the global carbon cycle is affected by elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations. However, seasonal differences of feedback effects of elevated CO2 have rarely been studied. At the Giessen Free-Air CO2 Enrichment (GiFACE) site, the effects of +20% above ambient CO2 concentration (corresponds to conditions reached 2035–2045) have been investigated since 1998 in a temperate grassland ecosystem. We defined five distinct annual periods, with respect to management practices and phenological cycles. For a period of three years (2008–2010), weekly measurements of soil respiration were carried out with a survey chamber on vegetation-free subplots. The results revealed a pronounced and repeated increase of soil respiration during late autumn and winter dormancy. Increased CO2 losses during the autumn period (September–October) were 15.7% higher and during the winter period (November–March) were 17.4% higher compared to respiration from control plots. However, during spring time and summer, which are characterized by strong above- and below-ground plant growth, no significant change in soil respiration was observed at the FACE site under elevated CO2. This suggests (i) that soil respiration measurements, carried out only during the vegetative growth period under elevated CO2 may underestimate the true soil-respiratory CO2 loss (i.e. overestimate the C sequestered) and (ii) that additional C assimilated by plants during the growing period and transferred below-ground will quickly be lost via enhanced heterotrophic respiration outside the main vegetation period.

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