Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse

The combination of micro-nano bubble water (MNBW) with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is an effective and water-saving aerated irrigation technique. Biochar is a biomass resource with high porosity, alkalinity, and specific surface area. The effects of SDI with MNBW and biochar on crop photosynthe...

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Main Authors: Zan Ouyang, Jie Zhang, Xueli Liang, Hui Wang, Zhenfeng Yang, Rong Tang, Qihua Yu, Yong Zhang
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Hui Wang
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Rong Tang
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Yong Zhang
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description The combination of micro-nano bubble water (MNBW) with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is an effective and water-saving aerated irrigation technique. Biochar is a biomass resource with high porosity, alkalinity, and specific surface area. The effects of SDI with MNBW and biochar on crop photosynthetic characteristics, dry matter accumulation, and red soil (clay) aeration are not well understood. Three levels concentrations of dissolved oxygen (DO) in MNBW: O1 (4–5 mg/L), O2 (9–10 mg/L), and O3 (14–15 mg/L), as well as three levels amount of biochar application (BA): B1 (20 t/hm2), B2 (40 t/hm2), and B3 (60 t/hm2), and one control group (CK, O: 4–5 mg/L, B: 0 t/hm2) were the subjects of this study, followed by a two-factor randomized block design. The study examined the aeration practices of the red soil (clay) and the responses of greenhouse-grown cucumbers to SDI over the first and second growing seasons. The concentration of DO in MNBW and the amount of BA had a substantial impact on yield, dry matter accumulation, key quality indicators, photosynthetic characteristics, and soil aeration (P < 0.05). Compared to CK, in the two-season experiment, the average soil aeration porosity (SAP) increased by 0.53–44.00 %, the soil oxygen content (SO) increased by 0.47–31.80 %, the net photosynthetic rate (Pn) increased by 1.91–50.78 %, the dry matter accumulation increased by 10.53–69.19 %, the yield increased by 1.72–44.23 %, and the water use efficiency (WUE) improved by 0.42–76.57 %. Plant dry weight, cucumber yield, irrigation water use efficiency, vitamin C, and the sugar-acid ratio all have a substantial positive correlation (P < 0.05) with the photosynthetic rate. Soil aeration porosity, soil oxygen, photosynthetic rate, plant dry weight, and irrigation water use efficiency all have a substantial positive correlation with yield (P < 0.05). Micro-nano bubble water enhanced the oxygen content and soil aeration porosity, while biochar increased the porosity and lowered the bulk density of the soil. The ''oxidation-porous'' qualities of micro-nano bubble water and biochar combined to enhance clay soil aeration, promote cucumber development, accelerate photosynthetic rate and dry matter buildup, and enhance yield and quality.O3B3 (O3 14–15 mg/L, B3 60 t/hm2) was the optimal treatment when factors like yield and quality were taken into consideration. The research findings provide theoretical basis and feasible approaches for improving the aeration of clay and enhancing the quality and efficiency of greenhouse crops.
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spelling doaj-art-cef6654e26764c2b9a1d7c6945e7e68b2025-01-25T04:10:49ZengElsevierAgricultural Water Management1873-22832025-03-01308109295Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouseZan Ouyang0Jie Zhang1Xueli Liang2Hui Wang3Zhenfeng Yang4Rong Tang5Qihua Yu6Yong Zhang7College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Irrigation Area Precision Control Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research Center, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Correspondence to: No. 1 Nongda Road Furong District, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.Hunan Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Changsha 410007, ChinaHunan Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Changsha 410007, ChinaCollege of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Irrigation Area Precision Control Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research Center, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Correspondence to: No. 1 Nongda Road Furong District, Changsha, Hunan 410128, China.School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, ChinaCollege of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Irrigation Area Precision Control Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research Center, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, ChinaCollege of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Hunan Provincial Irrigation Area Precision Control Irrigation Engineering and Technology Research Center, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, ChinaHunan Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, Changsha 410007, ChinaThe combination of micro-nano bubble water (MNBW) with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is an effective and water-saving aerated irrigation technique. Biochar is a biomass resource with high porosity, alkalinity, and specific surface area. The effects of SDI with MNBW and biochar on crop photosynthetic characteristics, dry matter accumulation, and red soil (clay) aeration are not well understood. Three levels concentrations of dissolved oxygen (DO) in MNBW: O1 (4–5 mg/L), O2 (9–10 mg/L), and O3 (14–15 mg/L), as well as three levels amount of biochar application (BA): B1 (20 t/hm2), B2 (40 t/hm2), and B3 (60 t/hm2), and one control group (CK, O: 4–5 mg/L, B: 0 t/hm2) were the subjects of this study, followed by a two-factor randomized block design. The study examined the aeration practices of the red soil (clay) and the responses of greenhouse-grown cucumbers to SDI over the first and second growing seasons. The concentration of DO in MNBW and the amount of BA had a substantial impact on yield, dry matter accumulation, key quality indicators, photosynthetic characteristics, and soil aeration (P < 0.05). Compared to CK, in the two-season experiment, the average soil aeration porosity (SAP) increased by 0.53–44.00 %, the soil oxygen content (SO) increased by 0.47–31.80 %, the net photosynthetic rate (Pn) increased by 1.91–50.78 %, the dry matter accumulation increased by 10.53–69.19 %, the yield increased by 1.72–44.23 %, and the water use efficiency (WUE) improved by 0.42–76.57 %. Plant dry weight, cucumber yield, irrigation water use efficiency, vitamin C, and the sugar-acid ratio all have a substantial positive correlation (P < 0.05) with the photosynthetic rate. Soil aeration porosity, soil oxygen, photosynthetic rate, plant dry weight, and irrigation water use efficiency all have a substantial positive correlation with yield (P < 0.05). Micro-nano bubble water enhanced the oxygen content and soil aeration porosity, while biochar increased the porosity and lowered the bulk density of the soil. The ''oxidation-porous'' qualities of micro-nano bubble water and biochar combined to enhance clay soil aeration, promote cucumber development, accelerate photosynthetic rate and dry matter buildup, and enhance yield and quality.O3B3 (O3 14–15 mg/L, B3 60 t/hm2) was the optimal treatment when factors like yield and quality were taken into consideration. The research findings provide theoretical basis and feasible approaches for improving the aeration of clay and enhancing the quality and efficiency of greenhouse crops.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378377425000095Subsurface drip irrigationRed soilMicro-nano bubble waterBiocharDry matter accumulationYield and quality
spellingShingle Zan Ouyang
Jie Zhang
Xueli Liang
Hui Wang
Zhenfeng Yang
Rong Tang
Qihua Yu
Yong Zhang
Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse
Agricultural Water Management
Subsurface drip irrigation
Red soil
Micro-nano bubble water
Biochar
Dry matter accumulation
Yield and quality
title Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse
title_full Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse
title_fullStr Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse
title_full_unstemmed Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse
title_short Micro-nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse
title_sort micro nano aerated subsurface drip irrigation and biochar promote photosynthesis dry matter accumulation and yield of cucumbers in greenhouse
topic Subsurface drip irrigation
Red soil
Micro-nano bubble water
Biochar
Dry matter accumulation
Yield and quality
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378377425000095
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