Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil
The objectives of the study were to determine the effects of silicon on photosynthetic characteristics of maize on alluvial soil, including total chlorophyll contents, photosynthetic rate Pn, stomatal conductance gs, transpiration rate (E), and intercellular CO2 concentration Ci using the method of...
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| description | The objectives of the study were to determine the effects of silicon on photosynthetic characteristics of maize on alluvial soil, including total chlorophyll contents, photosynthetic rate Pn, stomatal conductance gs, transpiration rate (E), and intercellular CO2 concentration Ci using the method of field experiment, in which there were five levels (0, 45, 90, 150, and 225 kg·ha−1) of silicon supplying. The results showed that certain doses of silicon fertilizers can be used successfully in increasing the values of total chlorophyll contents, Pn, and gs and decreasing the values of E and Ci of maize leaves, which meant that photosynthetic efficiency of maize was significantly increased in different growth stages by proper doses of Si application on alluvial soil, and the optimal dose of Si application was 150 kg·ha−1. Our results indicated that silicon in proper amounts can be beneficial in increasing the photosynthetic ability of maize, which would be helpful for the grain yield and growth of maize. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d5ef65e944f149a3937fee4144764a4d2025-08-20T02:19:40ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/718716718716Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial SoilZhiming Xie0Fengbin Song1Hongwen Xu2Hongbo Shao3Ri Song4Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130102, ChinaNortheast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130102, ChinaSchool of Urban and Environmental Science, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai’an 223300, ChinaKey Laboratory of Coastal Biology & Bioresources Utilization, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Yantai 264003, ChinaCollege of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, ChinaThe objectives of the study were to determine the effects of silicon on photosynthetic characteristics of maize on alluvial soil, including total chlorophyll contents, photosynthetic rate Pn, stomatal conductance gs, transpiration rate (E), and intercellular CO2 concentration Ci using the method of field experiment, in which there were five levels (0, 45, 90, 150, and 225 kg·ha−1) of silicon supplying. The results showed that certain doses of silicon fertilizers can be used successfully in increasing the values of total chlorophyll contents, Pn, and gs and decreasing the values of E and Ci of maize leaves, which meant that photosynthetic efficiency of maize was significantly increased in different growth stages by proper doses of Si application on alluvial soil, and the optimal dose of Si application was 150 kg·ha−1. Our results indicated that silicon in proper amounts can be beneficial in increasing the photosynthetic ability of maize, which would be helpful for the grain yield and growth of maize.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/718716 |
| spellingShingle | Zhiming Xie Fengbin Song Hongwen Xu Hongbo Shao Ri Song Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil The Scientific World Journal |
| title | Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil |
| title_full | Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil |
| title_short | Effects of Silicon on Photosynthetic Characteristics of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Alluvial Soil |
| title_sort | effects of silicon on photosynthetic characteristics of maize zea mays l on alluvial soil |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/718716 |
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