Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young Grapevines

We determine the best planting density of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. when intercropping with young grapevines to decrease cadmium (Cd) uptake by young grapevines. The effects of different planting densities (plant spacing × row spacing, in centimeters, and designated as 40 × 80, 40 × 40, 2...

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Main Authors: Yuanxiang Yang, Qinfeng Zheng, Jin Wang, Xiulan Lv, Dong Liang, Renyan Liao, Lijin Lin
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author Yuanxiang Yang
Qinfeng Zheng
Jin Wang
Xiulan Lv
Dong Liang
Renyan Liao
Lijin Lin
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Qinfeng Zheng
Jin Wang
Xiulan Lv
Dong Liang
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Lijin Lin
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description We determine the best planting density of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. when intercropping with young grapevines to decrease cadmium (Cd) uptake by young grapevines. The effects of different planting densities (plant spacing × row spacing, in centimeters, and designated as 40 × 80, 40 × 40, 20 × 40 and 20 × 20, respectively) of <i>S. nigrum</i> on the growth and Cd uptake of young grapevines were studied. The 40 × 80 and 40 × 40 treatments increased the biomass, photosynthetic pigment content and photosynthesis of young grapevines, while the 20 × 40 and 20 × 20 treatments decreased these traits compared with the monoculture. With increasing intercropping density, the antioxidant enzyme activity of both plant species increased. Intercropping with <i>S. nigrum</i> decreased the Cd content in young grapevines, and the 40 × 80, 40 × 40, 20 × 40 and 20 × 20 treatments decreased the shoot Cd content in young grapevines by 20.89%, 26.11%, 38.12% and 45.95%, respectively, compared with the monoculture. Additionally, increasing the intercropping density increased the Cd content and extraction of <i>S. nigrum</i>. Thus, intercropping young grapevine with <i>S. nigrum</i> can decrease Cd uptake in young grapevines while remediating soil Cd-contamination, and the most optimal treatment is 20 × 20 in this experiment.
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spelling doaj-art-6626ef5da65c4d7a8d92ef249f5924c42025-08-20T02:55:38ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952024-12-011412305610.3390/agronomy14123056Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young GrapevinesYuanxiang Yang0Qinfeng Zheng1Jin Wang2Xiulan Lv3Dong Liang4Renyan Liao5Lijin Lin6College of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yaan Polytechnic College, Yaan 625000, ChinaCollege of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaWe determine the best planting density of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. when intercropping with young grapevines to decrease cadmium (Cd) uptake by young grapevines. The effects of different planting densities (plant spacing × row spacing, in centimeters, and designated as 40 × 80, 40 × 40, 20 × 40 and 20 × 20, respectively) of <i>S. nigrum</i> on the growth and Cd uptake of young grapevines were studied. The 40 × 80 and 40 × 40 treatments increased the biomass, photosynthetic pigment content and photosynthesis of young grapevines, while the 20 × 40 and 20 × 20 treatments decreased these traits compared with the monoculture. With increasing intercropping density, the antioxidant enzyme activity of both plant species increased. Intercropping with <i>S. nigrum</i> decreased the Cd content in young grapevines, and the 40 × 80, 40 × 40, 20 × 40 and 20 × 20 treatments decreased the shoot Cd content in young grapevines by 20.89%, 26.11%, 38.12% and 45.95%, respectively, compared with the monoculture. Additionally, increasing the intercropping density increased the Cd content and extraction of <i>S. nigrum</i>. Thus, intercropping young grapevine with <i>S. nigrum</i> can decrease Cd uptake in young grapevines while remediating soil Cd-contamination, and the most optimal treatment is 20 × 20 in this experiment.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/12/3056heavy metalhyperaccumulatorintercroppingvine
spellingShingle Yuanxiang Yang
Qinfeng Zheng
Jin Wang
Xiulan Lv
Dong Liang
Renyan Liao
Lijin Lin
Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young Grapevines
Agronomy
heavy metal
hyperaccumulator
intercropping
vine
title Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young Grapevines
title_full Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young Grapevines
title_fullStr Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young Grapevines
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young Grapevines
title_short Effects of Different Planting Densities of <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. on the Growth and Cadmium Uptake of Young Grapevines
title_sort effects of different planting densities of i solanum nigrum i l on the growth and cadmium uptake of young grapevines
topic heavy metal
hyperaccumulator
intercropping
vine
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/12/3056
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