scholarly journals Temporal variability in bioassays of ammonia exchange potential in relation to plant and soil nitrogen parameters in intensively managed grassland

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2749-2772 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Mattsson ◽  
B. Herrmann ◽  
M. David ◽  
B. Loubet ◽  
M. Riedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Plant Litter ◽  
Exchange Potential ◽  
Tall Grass ◽  
Total N ◽  
Nh3 Emission ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
Ammonia Exchange ◽  
Grass Sward

Abstract. The exchange of ammonia between crop canopies and the atmosphere depends on a range of plant parameters and climatic conditions but little is known about effects of management factors. We have here investigated the ammonia exchange potential of a grass sward dominated by Lolium perenne in response to cutting and fertilization. Tall grass showed a low potential for NH3 emission before cutting. During re-growth after cutting, leaf tissue concentrations of NO3−, NH4+, soluble N and total N increased along with apoplastic NH4+ concentrations. In contrast, apoplastic pH decreased resulting in largely unaltered NH3 emission potential. A high potential for NH3 emission was shown by the plant litter. Fertilization with 100 kg N ha−1 one week after cutting caused the apoplastic NH4+ concentration of the newly emerging leaves to increase dramatically. The apoplastic NH4+ concentration peaked the day after the fertiliser was applied and thereafter decreased over the following 10 days until reaching the same level as before fertilisation. A positive correlation was found between NH4+ concentrations in leaf apoplast, bulk tissue and litter throughout the experimental period. Leaf soluble N was negatively correlated with apoplastic NH4+ concentration whereas total N was weakly correlated with NH4+ concentrations in leaf tissue and soil.

scholarly journals Temporal variability in bioassays of the stomatal ammonia compensation point in relation to plant and soil nitrogen parameters in intensively managed grassland

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Mattsson ◽  
B. Herrmann ◽  
M. David ◽  
B. Loubet ◽  
M. Riedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Plant Litter ◽  
Compensation Point ◽  
Tall Grass ◽  
Total N ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
Grass Sward ◽  
Bulk Tissue

Abstract. The exchange of ammonia between crop canopies and the atmosphere depends on a range of plant parameters and climatic conditions. However, little is known about effects of management factors. We have here investigated the stomatal ammonia compensation point in response to cutting and fertilization of a grass sward dominated by Lolium perenne. Tall grass had a very low NH3 compensation point (around 1 nmol mol−1), reflecting the fact that leaf nitrogen (N) concentration was very low. During re-growth after cutting, leaf tissue concentrations of NO3−, NH4+, soluble N and total N increased along with apoplastic NH4+ concentrations. In contrast, apoplastic pH decreased resulting in largely unaltered NH3 compensation points. Nitrogen fertilization one week after cutting caused the apoplastic NH4+ concentration of the newly emerging leaves to increase dramatically. The NH3 compensation point peaked between 15 and 25 nmol mol−1 the day after the fertiliser was applied and thereafter decreased over the following 10 days until reaching the same level as before fertilisation. Ammonium concentrations in leaf apoplast, bulk tissue and litter were positively correlated (P=0.001) throughout the experimental period. Bulk tissue NH4+ concentrations, total plant N and soil NH4+ concentrations also showed a positive correlation. A very high potential for NH3 emission was shown by the plant litter.

scholarly journals Vertical structure and diurnal variability of ammonia exchange potential within an intensively managed grass canopy

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Herrmann ◽  
M. Mattsson ◽  
S. K. Jones ◽  
P. Cellier ◽  
C. Milford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Plant Litter ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Exchange Potential ◽  
Tall Grass ◽  
Pronounced Increase ◽  
Diurnal Variability ◽  
Nh3 Emission ◽  
Intensively Managed

Abstract. Stomatal ammonia compensation points (χs) of grass species on a mixed fertilized grassland were determined by measurements of apoplastic [NH4+] and [H>+] in the field. Calculated χs values were compared with in-canopy atmospheric NH3 concentration (χa) measurements. Leaf apoplastic [NH4+] increased by a factor of two from the lowest level in the canopy to the top level. Bulk leaf [NH4+] and especially [NO3−] slightly increased at the bottom of the canopy and these concentrations were very high in senescent plant litter. Calculated χs values were below atmospheric χs at all canopy levels measured, indicating that the grassland was characterized by NH3 deposition before cutting. This was confirmed by the χa profile, showing the lowest χa close to the ground (15 cm above soil surface) and an increase in χa with canopy height. Neither χs nor χa could be measured close to the soil surface, however, the [NH4+] in the litter material indicated a high potential for NH3 emission. A diurnal course in apoplastic [NH4+] was seen in the regrowing grass growing after cutting, with highest concentration around noon. Both apoplastic and tissue [NH4+] increased in young grass compared to tall grass. Following cutting, in-canopy gradients of atmospheric χa showed NH3 emission but since calculated χs values of the cut grass were still lower than atmospheric NH3 concentrations, the emissions could not entirely be explained by stomatal NH3 loss. High tissue [NH4+] in the senescent plant material indicated that this fraction constituted an NH3 source. After fertilization, [NH4+] increased both in apoplast and leaf tissue with the most pronounced increase in the former compared to the latter. The diurnal pattern in apoplastic [NH4+] was even more pronounced after fertilization and calculated χs values were generally higher, but remained below atmospheric [NH3].

scholarly journals Vertical structure and diurnal variability of ammonia exchange potential within an intensively managed grass canopy

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2897-2921 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Herrmann ◽  
M. Mattsson ◽  
S. Jones ◽  
P. Cellier ◽  
C. Milford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Plant Litter ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Exchange Potential ◽  
Tall Grass ◽  
Pronounced Increase ◽  
Diurnal Variability ◽  
Nh3 Emission ◽  
Intensively Managed

Abstract. Stomatal ammonia compensation points (χs) of grass species on a mixed fertilized grassland were determined by measurements of apoplastic NH4+ and H+ in the field. Calculated χs-values were compared with in-canopy atmospheric NH3 concentrations (χa) measured by micrometeorological techniques. Leaf apoplastic NH4+ did not significantly differ between intact leaves from different heights above the ground. Bulk leaf NH4+ and especially NO3− slightly increased at the bottom of the canopy and these concentrations were very high in senescent plant litter. Calculated χs-values were below atmospheric χa at all canopy levels measured, indicating that the grassland was characterized by NH3 deposition before cutting. This was confirmed by the χa profile, showing the lowest χa close to the ground (15 cm above soil surface) and an increase in χa with canopy height, especially during the night. Neither χs nor χa could be measured close to the soil surface, the litter NH4+ material indicated a high potential for NH3 emission tough. A diurnal course in apoplastic NH4+ was seen in the regrowing grass growing after cutting, with highest concentration around noon. Both apoplastic and tissue NH4+ increased in young grass compared to tall grass. Following cutting, in-canopy gradients of atmospheric χa showed NH3 emission but since calculated χs-values of the cut grass were still lower than atmospheric NH3 concentrations, the emissions could not entirely be explained by stomatal NH3 loss. High tissue NH4+ in the senescent plant material indicated that this fraction constituted an NH3 source. After fertilization, NH4+ increased both in apoplast and leaf tissue with the most pronounced increase in former compared to the latter. The diurnal pattern in apoplastic NH4+ was even more pronounced after fertilization and calculated χs-values were generally higher, but remained below atmospheric NH3.

scholarly journals Seasonal variation in nitrogen pools and <sup>15</sup>N/<sup>13</sup>C natural abundances in different tissues of grassland plants

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1583-1595 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Wang ◽  
J. K. Schjoerring
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Exchange Potential ◽  
Total N ◽  
Δ13c Values ◽  
Green Leaves ◽  
Nh3 Emission ◽  
N Concentration ◽  
Grassland Plants ◽  
N Assimilation ◽  
Different Tissues

Abstract. Seasonal changes in nitrogen (N) pools, carbon (C) content and natural abundance of 13C and 15N in different tissues of ryegrass plants were investigated in two intensively managed grassland fields in order to address their ammonia (NH3) exchange potential. Green leaves generally had the largest total N concentration followed by stems and inflorescences. Senescent leaves had the lowest N concentration, indicating N re-allocation. The seasonal pattern of the Γ value, i.e. the ratio between NH4+ and H+ concentrations, was similar for the various tissues of the ryegrass plants but the magnitude of Γ differed considerably among the different tissues. Green leaves and stems generally had substantially lower Γ values than senescent leaves and litter. Substantial peaks in Γ were observed during spring and summer in response to fertilization and grazing. These peaks were associated with high NH4+ rather than with low H+ concentrations. Peaks in Γ also appeared during the winter, coinciding with increasing δ15N values, indicating absorption of N derived from mineralization of soil organic matter. At the same time, δ13C values were declining, suggesting reduced photosynthesis and capacity for N assimilation. δ15N and δ13C values were more influenced by mean monthly temperature than by the accumulated monthly precipitation. In conclusion, ryegrass plants showed a clear seasonal pattern in N pools. Green leaves and stems of ryegrass plants generally seem to constitute a sink for NH3, while senescent leaves have a large potential for NH3 emission. However, management events such as fertilisation and grazing may create a high NH3 emission potential even in green plant parts. The obtained results provide input for future modelling of plant-atmosphere NH3 exchange.

scholarly journals Dynamics of ammonia exchange with cut grassland: strategy and implementation of the GRAMINAE Integrated Experiment

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Sutton ◽  
E. Nemitz ◽  
M. R. Theobald ◽  
C. Milford ◽  
J. R. Dorsey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grassland Management ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Tall Grass ◽  
Experimental Strategy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Air Chemistry ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
Ammonia Exchange

Abstract. A major international experiment on ammonia (NH3) biosphere-atmosphere exchange was conducted over intensively managed grassland at Braunschweig, Germany. The experimental strategy was developed to allow an integrated analysis of different features of NH3 exchange including: a) quantification of nearby emissions and advection effects, b) estimation of net NH3 fluxes with the canopy by a range of micrometeorological measurements, c) analysis of the sources and sinks of NH3 within the plant canopy, including soils and bioassay measurements, d) comparison of the effects of grassland management options on NH3 fluxes and e) assessment of the interactions of NH3 fluxes with aerosol exchange processes. Additional technical objectives included the inter-comparison of different estimates of sensible and latent heat fluxes, as well as continuous-gradient and Relaxed Eddy Accumulation (REA) systems for NH3 fluxes. The prior analysis established the spatial and temporal design of the experiment, allowing significant synergy between these objectives. The measurements were made at 7 measurement locations, thereby quantifying horizontal and vertical profiles, and covered three phases: a) tall grass canopy prior to cutting (7 days), b) short grass after cutting (7 days) and c) re-growing sward following fertilization with ammonium nitrate (10 days). The sequential management treatments allowed comparison of sources-sinks, advection and aerosol interactions under a wide range of NH3 fluxes. This paper describes the experimental strategy and reports the grassland management history, soils, environmental conditions and air chemistry during the experiment, finally summarizing how the results are coordinated in the accompanying series of papers.

Yield and Nutrient Uptake of Peppers (Capsicum annuum) Grown with Dairy Manure Compost and Fertigated Nitrogen

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 495c-495
Author(s):  
Nancy E. Roe
Keyword(s):  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Soil Improvement ◽  
Dairy Manure ◽  
Total N ◽  
Manure Compost ◽  
Loam Soil ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
N Rates

The use of compost as an organic source of nutrients and soil improvement may help to increase the sustainability of intensively managed vegetables. Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) transplants were planted into silver-colored polyethylene mulched beds in a sandy loam soil amended with 0 or 22.4 Mg·ha–1 dairy manure compost. Preplant P was added to all beds at 78 kg·ha–1. During the season, N (as NH4NO3) was added about every 10 days. Total N rates for the season were: 0, 32, 65, or 96 kg·ha–1. Percent of N in pepper leaf tissue increased from a low of 2.7% without N to3.8% at the high N rate. Leaf P concentrations were higher in 0 N plots than in other rates. Compost resulted in higher leaf concentrations of Ca. There was an interaction of compost and N rates for percent of culls. Compost increased percentage of culls with 0 or 32 kg·ha–1 N, but decreased or did not affect cull percentage at 65, or 96 kg·ha–1 N. Compost did not affect other yield parameters measured. Marketable yields increased from 11 Mg·ha–1 with 0 N to 18 Mg·ha–1 with high N, although the regression was not significant, due to extreme variability within the field.

scholarly journals Seasonal variation in nitrogen pools and <sup>15</sup>N/<sup>13</sup>C natural abundances in different tissues of grassland plants

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 12317-12351
Author(s):  
L. Wang ◽  
J. K. Schjoerring
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Exchange Potential ◽  
Total N ◽  
Δ13c Values ◽  
Green Leaves ◽  
Nh3 Emission ◽  
N Concentration ◽  
Grassland Plants ◽  
N Assimilation ◽  
Different Tissues

Abstract. Seasonal changes in nitrogen (N) pools, carbon (C) content and natural abundance of 13C and 15N in different tissues of ryegrass plants were investigated in two intensively managed grassland fields in order to address their ammonia (NH3) exchange potential. Green leaves generally had the largest total N concentration followed by stems and inflorescences. Senescent leaves had the lowest N concentration, indicating N re-allocation. The seasonal pattern of the Γ value, i.e. the ratio between NH4+ and H+ concentrations, was similar for the various tissues of the ryegrass plants but the magnitude of Γ differed considerably among the different tissues. Green leaves and stems generally had substantially lower Γ values than senescent leaves and litter. Substantial peaks in Γ were observed during spring and summer in response to fertilization and grazing. These peaks were associated with high NH4+ rather than with low H+ concentrations. Peaks in Γ also appeared during the winter, coinciding with increasing δ15N values, indicating absorption of N derived from mineralization of soil organic matter. At the same time, δ13C values were declining, suggesting reduced photosynthesis and capacity for N assimilation. δ15N and δ13C values were more influenced by mean monthly temperature than by the accumulated monthly precipitation. In conclusion, ryegrass plants showed a clear seasonal pattern in N pools. Green leaves and stems of ryegrass plants generally seem to constitute a sink for NH3, while senescent leaves have a large potential for NH3 emission. However, management events such as fertilisation and grazing may create a high NH3 emission potential even in green plant parts. The obtained results provide input for future modelling of plant-atmosphere NH3 exchange.

scholarly journals Dynamics of ammonia exchange with cut grassland: strategy and implementation of the GRAMINAE Integrated Experiment

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 3347-3407 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Sutton ◽  
E. Nemitz ◽  
M. R. Theobald ◽  
C. Milford ◽  
J. R. Dorsey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grassland Management ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Integrated Analysis ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Tall Grass ◽  
Experimental Strategy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Air Chemistry ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
Ammonia Exchange

Abstract. A major international experiment on ammonia (NH3) biosphere-atmosphere exchange was conducted over intensively managed grassland at Braunschweig, Germany. The experimental strategy was developed to allow an integrated analysis of different features of NH3 exchange including: a) quantification of nearby emissions and advection effects, b) estimation of net NH3 fluxes with the canopy by a range of micrometeorological measurements, c) analysis of the sources and sinks of NH3 within the plant canopy, including soils and bioassay measurements, d) comparison of the effects of grassland management options on NH3 fluxes and e) assessment of the interactions of NH3 fluxes with aerosol exchange processes. Additional technical objectives included the inter-comparison of different estimates of sensible and latent heat fluxes, as well as continuous-gradient and Relaxed Eddy Accumulation (REA) systems for NH3 fluxes. The prior analysis established the spatial and temporal design of the experiment, allowing significant synergy between these objectives. The measurements were made at 7 measurement locations, thereby quantifying horizontal and vertical profiles, and covered three phases: a) tall grass canopy prior to cutting (7 days), b) short grass after cutting (7 days) and c) re-growing sward following fertilization with ammonium nitrate (10 days). The sequential management treatments allowed comparison of sources-sinks, advection and aerosol interactions under a wide range of NH3 fluxes. This paper describes the experimental strategy and reports the grassland management history, soils, environmental conditions and air chemistry during the experiment, finally summarizing how the results are coordinated in the accompanying series of papers.

scholarly journals Contribution of different grass species to plant-atmosphere ammonia exchange in intensively managed grassland

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 2583-2605 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Mattsson ◽  
B. Herrmann ◽  
S. Jones ◽  
A. Neftel ◽  
M. A. Sutton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Dactylis Glomerata ◽  
Phleum Pratense ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Festuca Pratensis ◽  
Apoplastic Ph ◽  
Nitrogen Pools ◽  
Intensively Managed ◽  
Ammonia Exchange ◽  
Grass Sward

Abstract. Species diversity in grasslands usually declines with increasing input of nitrogen from fertilizers or atmospheric nitrogen deposition. Conversely, species diversity may also impact the build-up of soil nitrogen pools. Limited information is available on how plant-atmosphere ammonia exchange is related to species diversity in grasslands. We have here investigated grass species abundance and different foliar nitrogen pools in 4-year-old intensively managed grassland. Apoplastic pH and NH4+ concentrations of the 8 most abundant species were used to calculate stomatal NH3 compensation points. Apoplastic NH4+ concentrations differed considerably among the species, ranging from 13 to 117 μM, with highest values in Festuca pratensis. Also apoplastic pH values varied, from pH 6.0 in Phleum pratense to 6.9 in Dactylis glomerata. The observed differences in apoplastic NH4+ and pH resulted in a large span of predicted values for the stomatal NH3 compensation point which ranged from 0.20 to 6.57 nmol mol−1. Three species (Lolium perenne, Festuca pratensis and Dactylis glomerata) had sufficiently high NH3 compensation points and abundance to contribute to the NH3 emission of the whole field. At the same time, other grass species such as Phleum pratense and Lolium multiflorum had NH3 compensation points below the atmospheric NH3 concentration and could thus contribute to NH3 uptake from the atmosphere. Evaluated across species, leaf bulk-tissue NH4+ concentrations correlated well (r2=0.902) with stomatal NH3 compensation points calculated on the basis of the apoplastic bioassay. This suggests that leaf tissue NH4+ concentrations combined with data for the frequency distribution of the corresponding species can be used for predicting the NH3 exchange potential of a mixed grass sward.

scholarly journals Simulating soil organic C dynamics in managed grasslands under humid temperate climatic conditions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Jebari ◽  
Jorge Álvaro-Fuentes ◽  
Guillermo Pardo ◽  
María Almagro ◽  
Agustin del Prado
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Plant Residue ◽  
Plant Residues ◽  
Organic C ◽  
Natural Grasslands ◽  
Rothc Model ◽  
Below Ground ◽  
Intensively Managed

Abstract. Temperate grasslands are of paramount importance in terms of soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics. Globally, research on SOC dynamics has largely focused on forests, croplands and natural grasslands, while intensively managed grasslands has received much less attention. In this regard, we aimed to improve the prediction of SOC dynamics in managed grasslands under humid temperate regions. In order to do so, we modified and recalibrated the SOC model RothC, originally developed to model the turnover of SOC in arable topsoils, which requires limited amount of readily available input data. The modifications proposed for the RothC are: (1) water content up to saturation conditions in the soil water function of RothC to fit the humid temperate climatic conditions, (2) entry pools that account for particularity of exogenous organic matter (EOM) applied (e.g., ruminant excreta), (3) annual variation in the carbon inputs derived from plant residues considering both above- and below-ground plant residue and rhizodeposits components as well as their quality, and (4) the livestock treading effect (i.e., poaching damage) as a common problem in humid areas with higher annual precipitation. In the paper, we describe the basis of these modifications, carry out a simple sensitivity analysis and validate predictions against data from existing field experiments from four sites in Europe. Model performance showed that modified RothC reasonably captures well the different modifications. However, the model seems to be more sensitive to soil moisture and plant residues modifications than to the other modifications. The applied changes in RothC model could be appropriate to simulate both farm and regional SOC dynamics from managed grassland-based systems under humid temperate conditions.

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