降雨量变化对科尔沁沙地东南部樟子松人工林主要生态过程的影响

水分条件是影响植物生长最主要的限制因子，降雨量变化作为全球变化的一个重要组成部分，其对干旱半干旱区陆地生态系统的影响甚至超过CO2浓度和温度的升高以及它们的共同作用对生态系统的影响。樟子松人工林是科尔沁沙地东南部主要的防风固沙林类型，研究未来降雨量变化对会对樟子松人工林产生怎样的影响，对樟子松人工林的可持续经营和科学管理有重要意义。本研究以樟子松人工林为研究对象，通过搭建遮雨棚，铺设灌溉设施，野外原状样地模拟三个降雨量梯度：降雨量减少30%、天然降雨量和降雨量增加30%，从樟子松人工林下土壤生态系统、樟子松针叶生理特性、樟子松的生长和林下植被结构与生产力三个角度研究降雨量变化对樟子松人工林主要生态过程的影响，主要结论如下： （1）以土壤矿质N含量为土壤N有效性的指标，2007年的数据表明降雨量减少时土壤N有效性显著升高，降雨量增加时土壤N有效性显著降低，出现了“水、N有效性的不同时性”，即土壤水分有效性高时N有效性低，而N有效性高时水分有效性低，这可能是该地区植物生长的主要限制因子，而不是简单的水分限制或者N素限制。 （2）降雨量降低时，樟子松针叶的丙二醛（MDA）含量显著升高，针叶N含量降低，樟子松光合速率下降，同时，樟子松针叶的叶绿素含量大部分月份不受降雨量减少的影响，而且针叶脯氨酸和可溶性蛋白含量升高，超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）活性的升高，表明了樟子松对水分胁迫的生理生态适应机制。 （3）降雨量减少时樟子松林下植被总盖度显著降低，优势种由黄蒿和狗尾草演变为绿珠藜和黄蒿；降雨量增加时樟子松林下植被总盖度显著升高，优势种演变为艾蒿。降雨量减少和增加时物种多样性都显著降低，导致了生物多样性丧失。 （4）降雨量减少时樟子松和其林下植被的生长由于水分胁迫都受到了抑制，樟子松的高生长和粗生长速率减缓，林下植被的ANPP和地下部分生物量降低，进而导致樟子松人工林的地上部分C储量降低；樟子松的成长速率减缓和林下植被地上地下生物量的降低意味着生态系统凋落物量和死亡根系的减少，这直接导致了土壤有机碳含量的降低，即土壤有机碳储量的降低；综合降雨量减少导致的樟子松人工林的地上部分C储量降低和土壤有机碳储量的降低，我们的结果表明降雨量减少导致樟子松人工林C储量降低，同样的道理，降雨量增加导致樟子松人工林C储量升高。 （5）降雨量减少时，保护凋落物可以增加地表覆被，抑制地面水分蒸发，地表凋落物还能起到蓄水保水的作用，提高土壤水分有效性；降雨量增加时保护凋落物可以增加土壤养分（尤其是N）的输入，提高土壤养分的有效性。

章古台沙地人工林树木养分再吸收与利用效率

以科尔沁沙地章古台地区人工林树种樟子松（Pinus svlvestris var���mongolica）、油松（Ptabulaeformis）、赤松（Pdensora）和彰武小钻杨（Populusxiaozhuanica）以及11、20、29、45四个年龄樟子松树木为材料，从植物N、P、K、Ca、Mg养分方面探讨了树木对贫痔生境的适应能力。结果表明：针叶树樟子松、赤松、油松叶片N、P、K含量的季节特征相似。叶片N含量各季节变化较小，而叶片P、K含量在2003年总体表现出逐渐增加的趋势。四个年龄樟子松叶片的养分含量季节特征相似。樟子松叶片的平均N和P含量显著（P＜0.05）高于赤松，油松最低，而三者N：P比和K含量无显著差别。彰武小钻杨叶片的N、P、K含量显著高于针叶树。樟子松叶片N、P、K的再吸收效率与能力及利用效率均低于油松和赤松，而Mg的再吸收效率与能力及利用效率均高于两种树种。反映了樟子松对N、P、K养分的保存·利用和减少损失量的能力均低于油松和赤松，而对Mg的保存和利用能力则强于两种树种。结合叶片凋落造成的年养分损失量大小差异，对N、P、K供应不足生境的适应能力大小为：油松＞赤松＞樟子松。针叶树N、P、K、ca、Mg的再吸收能力和利用效率都显著高于落叶树彰武小钻杨，反映出针叶树更能适应贫瘠环境的特点。随着樟子松年龄的增加，叶片的N、P、K、Mg再吸收效率和能力都表现出了下降的趋势，反映了樟子松对贫瘩生境的适应能力随着年龄的增加而下降。同时，随着年龄的增加樟子松叶片单位N、P、K、Mg养分的生产力水平下降，表现了在养分利用上的衰退特征。对树木叶片N:P比、养分再吸收效率与能力及利用效率进行分析和比较，表明研究区最限制树木生长的养分可能为N，P的限制作用还不突出。人为干扰造成大量N、P、K养分从森林生态系统中损失。树木叶片N的年再吸收量与总的N年损失量相当，反映了在剧烈人为干扰条件下，养分再吸收对于树木的生长和生存具有更加重要的作用。

半干旱地区固沙林土壤氮素转化及其有效性研究

土壤氮素（N）转化是生态系统关键的生态学过程之一；而土壤N有效性是沙地生态系统生产力和稳定性的关键限制性因子。以科尔沁沙地东南缘樟子松（pinus sylvestris var���mongolica）、赤松（P.densiflora）和小叶杨（populus simonii）固沙林以及草地为研究对象，采用野外试验和室内实验相结合的方法，全面系统地开展了凋落物分解、土壤N矿化、淋溶等过程及土壤N有效性的研究，旨在揭示半干旱区固沙林土壤N转化及其有效性的特征和机制，为沙地植被恢复、重建、管理和评价提供科学依据。主要结论如下：（1）采用网袋法进行凋落物的分解试验，结果表明不同类型凋落物乘量衰减、元索释放、质员变化均存在明显差异，分解第1年供N能力表现为小叶杨＞草＞樟子松＞赤松；（2）采用PVC顶盖理管法和离子交换树脂袋法分别研究了林地和草地土壤N矿化过程，结果表明土壤N矿化速率表现为小叶杨川章子松七赤松＞草地，N相对有效性表现为赤松＞樟子松＞草地全小叶杨；（3）草地和小叶杨林地土壤N潜在性淋济较高，而樟子松林地较轻；（4）土壤容重、pH值、养分、温度、水分、土壤微生物、土壤动物、林下植被等环境和生物因子反映区域土壤N转化及共有效性的一般特征，而强烈的人类干扰是引起生态系统问差异的关键因索：造林有利于提高沙地土壤N积累和有效性，但樟子松造林30年后才有明显效果：放牧地土壤N硝化速率及其有效性明显高于禁牧地，但质量下降，即NH4+-N/NO3--N失衡，不利于植物吸收、微生物调控和环境保护；（5）赤松、樟子松和小叶杨均为研究区固沙造林的可选树种，合理和科学管理有利于维护生态系统N平衡，实现．可持续经营。

长期高浓度CO_2处理对长白赤松土壤硝化酶、反硝化酶和固氮酶活性的影响(英文)

在吉林省长白山地区模拟检测了大气CO2浓度升高对土壤氮循环关键过程的影响。试验采用完全随机区组设计的开顶箱系统模拟环境CO2和高浓度CO2,起始于1999年春。选取长白山特有树种长白松(Pinus sylvestris var.sylvestri-formu),种子播种于1999年5月份,萌芽后开始CO2熏蒸处理。CO2熏蒸处理始于每年4月末止于10月末。分别在2006年6月、8月和2007年6月采集土壤样品,并检测土壤硝化酶(NEA)、反硝化酶(DEA)和固氮酶活性。结果表明,高浓度C02使土壤硝化酶(NEA)活性显著提高,提高幅度2006年6月为30.3%,2006年8月为30.9%,2007年6月为11.3%;土壤反硝化酶活性(DEA)在2006年6月份(P<0.012)和2006年8月份(P<0.005)被C02浓度升高显著抑制;在整个研究过程中没有发现C02浓度升高对固氮酶活性产生显著影响。因此,本研究认为C02浓度升高显著影响了土壤硝化酶(NEA)和反硝化酶活性(DEA)。图3表1参44。

科尔沁沙地两种典型乔灌木耗水特点

以科尔沁沙地典型固沙植物小叶锦鸡儿(Caragana microphylla Lam.5年生)和樟子松(Pinus sylvestris var.mongolica Litrin,7年生)为研究对象,栽植于可渗漏式生长箱,应用TDR水分仪测定生长季节土壤水分变化,依据土壤水分平衡理论推算单位面积植被区的蒸散量。经2a研究,在相同栽植密度下(1m×1m),樟子松植被区土壤贮水量高于小叶锦鸡儿植被区;在不同栽植密度下,小叶锦鸡儿土壤贮水量以1m×2m密度区高于1m×1m密度区。生长季节单位面积土壤蒸散量以小叶锦鸡儿(1m×1m)最高,小叶锦鸡儿(1m×2m)其次,樟子松(1m×1m)最低。单丛/株蒸散量以小叶锦鸡儿(1m×2m)最高,小叶锦鸡儿(1m×1m)其次,樟子松(1m×1m)最低。在试验所涉及的特定年龄阶段,小叶锦鸡儿植被区蒸散耗水量高于樟子松区,土壤水分含量低于樟子松区。生产实践中应根据植物耗水特点选择适宜的固沙物种和栽植方式,以保证人工固沙植被区土壤水分的收支平衡。

小兴安岭针叶树种在不同尺度上对环境因子的敏感性分析

小兴安岭地区是我国重要的林区之一,预测该地区针叶树种的分布,在不同尺度上查找针叶树种分布最敏感的环境因子,是不同层次的林业部门制定森林恢复和植树造林方针的重要科学依据。该文以坡度、坡向、综合地形指数、海拔、坡位指数、年平均温度和年平均降水量作为环境因子,利用Logistic回归模型对红松(Pinus koraien-sis)、兴安落叶松(Larix gmelinii)、冷杉(Abies nephrolepis)、红皮云杉(Picea koraiensis)、鱼鳞云杉(P.jezoensis)和樟子松(Pinus sylvestris var.mongolica)的分布进行了预测。并且采用相对运行特征(Relative operating characteristic,ROC),对模型进行了精度评价。其取值范围为0～1,如果ROC小于0.7,认为模型具有低精度;如果大于0.7且小于0.9,则模型具有较好的模拟精度;如果大于0.9,认为模型具有很高的预测精度。对每个树种的模型验证表明只有冷杉的ROC大于80%,红松、兴安落叶松和云杉的ROC在70%～80%之间,而樟子松的为67.9%。之后,把预测模型应用到丰林保护区,揭示局域尺度上树种分布最敏感的环境因子。经过树种分布预测图与环境因子之间的相关分析发现,在区域尺度(整个研究区)上,红松、冷杉、云杉和樟子松对年降水量最为敏感,而兴安落叶松对坡度最敏感。在局域尺度(丰林保护区)上,红松分布对坡度最敏感,冷杉和云杉对海拔最敏感,兴安落叶松对坡位最敏感。在不同尺度上,树种最敏感的环境因子的转移,引起了在不同尺度上树种分布类型的变化。红松在区域尺度上聚集分布(ROC=78.6%),而在局域尺度上其聚集程度有所减弱(ROC=74.4%),红松的分布范围增加。在区域尺度上,云杉和冷杉聚集分布,但在局域尺度上,它们的分布接近随机分布类型(ROC<60%),它们在丰林保护区内分布面积较大。与以上3个树种相反,兴安落叶松的ROC从71.7%增加到了82.0%,在区域尺度上聚集分布的兴安落叶松,在局域尺度上更加聚集,其分布范围局限于某个特定环境(谷底)。总的来说,在区域尺度上,多数树种分布对气候因子最为敏感,在局域尺度上,对地理因子最为敏感。不同树种对不同环境因子的敏感性,揭示了树种空间分布格局和分异规律。

Physical Vapor Deposited Thin Films of Lignins Extracted from Sugar Cane Bagasse: Morphology, Electrical Properties, and Sensing Applications

The concern related to the environmental degradation and to the exhaustion of natural resources has induced the research on biodegradable materials obtained from renewable sources, which involves fundamental properties and general application. In this context, we have fabricated thin films of lignins, which were extracted from sugar cane bagasse via modified organosolv process using ethanol as organic solvent. The films were made using the vacuum thermal evaporation technique (PVD, physical vapor deposition) grown up to 120 nm. The main objective was to explore basic properties such as electrical and surface morphology and the sensing performance of these lignins as transducers. The PVD film growth was monitored via ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) absorption spectroscopy and quartz crystal microbalance, revealing a linear relationship between absorbance and film thickness. The 120 nm lignin PVD film morphology presented small aggregates spread all over the film surface on the nanometer scale (atomic force microscopy, AFM) and homogeneous on the micrometer scale (optical microscopy). The PVD films were deposited onto Au interdigitated electrode (IDE) for both electrical characterization and sensing experiments. In the case of electrical characterization, current versus voltage (I vs V) dc measurements were carried out for the Au IDE coated with 120 nm lignin PVD film, leading to a conductivity of 3.6 x 10(-10) S/m. Using impedance spectroscopy, also for the Au IDE coated with the 120 nm lignin PVD film, dielectric constant of 8.0, tan delta of 3.9 x 10(-3)) and conductivity of 1.75 x 10(-9) S/m were calculated at 1 kHz. As a proof-of-principle, the application of these lignins as transducers in sensing devices was monitored by both impedance spectroscopy (capacitance vs frequency) and I versus time dc measurements toward aniline vapor (saturated atmosphere). The electrical responses showed that the sensing units are sensible to aniline vapor with the process being reversible. AFM images conducted directly onto the sensing units (Au IDE coated with 120 nm lignin PVD film) before and after the sensing experiments showed a decrease in the PVD film roughness from 5.8 to 3.2 nm after exposing to aniline.

Avaliação da distribuição da densidade em MDF a partir da técnica da onda de ultra-som

The goal of this research was to determine the density distribution in medium density fiberboard (MDF), manufactured with polyurethane derived from castor oil using, ultrasonic wave technique. The equipment used in this test is Steinkamp BP7 with plan and exponential transducers, both with 45 kHz frequencies, located in several zones on the plate in order to determine wave ultrasonic velocity. The Pinus caribaea and Eucalyptus grandis fiberboard were manufactured in the quality control and products development laboratory of Duratex with 500 mm long, 500 mm large, 8 and 15 mm of thickness. Three MDF for each fiber specimen and thickness were fabricated, totalizing twelve plates tested. The MDF were produced with 5% polyurethane addition, in temperature of 160°C, tension press of 53 bars and addition of moisture content of 12%. For determination of fiberboard density, samples were extracted from the same zones where the wave ultrasonic velocity was determined. In this case, DAX-Ray equipment was used. Statistical analysis shows good agreement with wave ultrasonic velocity and the density profile, validating the application of non-destructive technique in order to determine the density profile of MDF's.

Compactação de um cambissolo háplico causada pela extração florestal com trator Skidder

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Fire Frequency and the Vegetative Mosaic of a Spruce-Fir Forest in Northern Utah

Fire scar and vegetative analysis were used to construct a fire history for the Engelmann spruce/subalpine fir (Picea engelmannii/Abies lasiocarpa) vegetation type of the Utah State University (USU) T. W Daniel Experimental Forest. Three distinct periods of fire frequency were established-presettlement (1700-1855), settlement (1856-1909), and suppression (1910-1990). Mean fire interval (MFI) decreased during the settlement period and greatly increased during the suppression era. The difference was attributed to the influx of ignition sources during the settlement of nearby Cache Valley, located 40 km to the west. Logging and livestock grazing appear to have led to the reduced MFI, which in turn worked as a factor to create the vegetative mosaic now observed on the study area. The increase in MFI during the suppression era permitted the advancement of shade-tolerant species in the understory of the shade-intolerant lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia) and quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides). Continued suppression of disturbance from wildfire will allow the lodgepole pine cover type, which experienced the lowest MFI during the settlement period, to be further invaded by shade-tolerant species, decreasing spatial stand diversity and increasing the risk of more intense fires.

Emprego de ferramentas numéricas na avaliação do módulo de elasticidade em vigas roliças de madeira

Vigas são elementos estruturais encontrados na maioria das construções civis. Dentre os materiais de engenharia, destaca-se a madeira, por ter resistência mecânica satisfatória aliada a baixa densidade. A madeira roliça apresenta-se como boa solução na confecção de vigas, uma vez que não precisa ser processada, como é o caso da madeira serrada. O projeto de elementos estruturais de madeira requer o conhecimento de suas propriedades físicas e mecânicas, obtidas segundo as premissas de documentos normativos. Em se tratando da madeira roliça, os documentos normativos nacionais que tratam da determinação das propriedades de resistência e rigidez estão vigentes há mais de vinte anos sem revisão técnica. De forma geral, tanto as normas nacionais como as internacionais idealizam geometria troncocônica para as peças roliças de madeira, implicando equações simplificadas incapazes de prever a influência das irregularidades da forma na determinação do módulo de elasticidade longitudinal. Este trabalho objetiva avaliar a influência das irregularidades da geometria em peças roliças de madeira Corymbia citriodora e Pinus caribaea no cálculo do módulo de elasticidade longitudinal. Para tanto, utilizou-se do ensaio de flexão estática a três pontos, considerando também um modelo matemático simplificado, assumindo seção circular constante para a forma do elemento. As irregularidades das peças são consideradas nos modelos numéricos, constituídos de elementos finitos de barra e tridimensionais. Os resultados encontrados revelam equivalência estatística entre os módulos de elasticidade para ambas as formas de cálculo, indicando ser plausível a consideração de seção circular constante para as peças de madeira aqui avaliadas.

Developing Ecological Criteria for Prescribed Fire in South Florida Pine Rockland Ecosystems

The pine rocklands of South Florida, characterized by a rich herbaceous flora with many narrowly endemic taxa beneath an overstory of south Florida slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. densa), are found in three areas: the Miami Rock Ridge of southeastern peninsular Florida, the Lower Florida Keys, and slightly elevated portions of the southern Big Cypress National Preserve. Fire is an important element in these ecosystems, since in its absence the pine canopy is likely to be replaced by dense hardwoods, resulting in loss of the characteristic pineland herb flora. Prescribed fire has been used in Florida Keys pine forests since the creation of the National Key Deer Refuge (NKDR), with the primary aim of reducing fuels. Because fire can also be an effective tool in shaping ecological communities, we conducted a 4-year research study which explored a range of fire management options in NKDR. The intent of the study was to provide the Fish and Wildlife Service and other land managers with information regarding when and where to burn in order to perpetuate these unique forests.

Resampling of Permanent Pine Rockland Vegetation Plots on Big Pine Key

The pine rocklands of South Florida are characterized by an herbaceous flora with many narrowly endemic taxa, a diverse shrub layer containing several palms and numerous tropical hardwoods, and an overstory of south Florida slash pine (Pinus elliottii var. densa). Fire has been considered as an important environmental factor for these ecosystems, since in the absence of fire these pine forests are replaced by dense hardwood communities, resulting in loss of the characteristic pineland herb flora. Hence, in the Florida Keys pine forests, prescribed fire has been used since the creation of the National Key Deer Refuge. However, such prescribed burns were conducted in the Refuge mainly for fuel reduction, without much consideration of ecological factors. The USGS and Florida International University conducted a research study for four years, from 1998 to 2001, the objective of which was to document the response of pine rockland vegetation to a range of fire management options and to provide Fish and Wildlife Service and other land managers with information useful in deciding when and where to burn to perpetuate these unique pine forests. This study is described in detail in Snyder et al. (2005).

The relationship between vegetation and modern pollen assemblages on Mount Paggeo (NE Greece)

In this study, we investigated the relationship between vegetation and modern-pollen rain along the elevational gradient of Mount Paggeo. We apply multivariate data analysis to assess the relationship between vegetation and modern-pollen rain and quantify the representativeness of forest zones. This study represents the first statistical analysis of pollen-vegetation relationship along an elevational gradient in Greece. Hence, this paper improves confidence in interpretation of palynological records from north-eastern Greece and may refine past climate reconstructions for a more accurate comparison of data and modelling. Numerical classification and ordination were performed on pollen data to assess differences among plant communities that beech (Fagus sylvatica) dominates or co-dominates. The results show a strong relationship between altitude, arboreal cover, human impact and variations in pollen and nonpollen palynomorph taxa percentages.