Effect of root zone temperature on growth of cucumber and nutrient utilization in soils
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    A pot experiment was carried out to study effects of soil temperature and soil salinity on soil physico-chemical properties and enzyme activity in the soil as well as dry matter accumulation, nutrient uptake and distribution of cucumber. The experiment was designed to have 3 levels of soil temperature (10℃ as control, 18℃ and 26℃) and 3 levels of salinity (1# > 2# > 3#). Results showed that compared with control, 18℃ and 26℃ wiped out the obstacle of low soil temperature for growth of the plant in winter, promoted normal growth of cucumber seedlings and provided the plants with guarantee to blossom and yield. With soil temperature rising from 18℃ to 26℃, cucumber fruit dry weight increased by 41.84%, 15.49%, and 3.59% in soil 1#, soil 2# and soil 3#, respectively, demonstrating that the effect of higher soil temperature was more significant in soils high in salt content. Higher soil temperature increased total nutrient (N, P and K) uptake of the plant, promoted transfer of nutrients from roots to shoots and reduce the contents of readily available nutrients (alkalysitc N, readily available P and readily available K) in the soil. Higher soil temperature significantly increased urease activity, but did not have much effect on the activities of phosphatase and catalase. Therefore, raising soil temperature in winter can increase cucumber yield, promote soil nutrient transformation and improve soil nutrient utilization efficiency.

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Yan Qiuyan, Duan Zengqiang, Li Xun, Dong Jinlong, Wang Aihua, Xing Peng, Dong Fei. Effect of root zone temperature on growth of cucumber and nutrient utilization in soils[J]. Acta Pedologica Sinica,2013,50(4):752-760.

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  • Received:June 28,2012
  • Revised:October 30,2012
  • Adopted:October 31,2012
  • Online: April 22,2013
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