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Notes: Abstract Organic-N fertilizers in the form of flood-tolerant, leguminous, stem-nodulating Sesbania rostrata and Aeschynomene afraspera may be useful alternatives to resource-poor rice farmers if applied as green manure. Therefore, the accumulation of N by these green manure species and their effect on the performance and yield of wetland rice (IR 64) was examined at four different sites in Luzon, Philippines. Soils deficient in N, P, and K were selected and compared with the fertile Maahas clay of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) at Los Baños. The green manure plants were grown under flooded conditions for 49 days in the wet season of 1987, chopped, and then ploughed in before transplanting rice seedlings. In a second experiment, the effect of S. rostrata green manure was studied under rainfed conditions. All green manure treatments were compared to an urea treatment (60 kg N ha−1) and an untreated control. Both legumes developed well, even on the marginally productive soils. S. rostrata accumulated up to 190 kg N ha−1 and A. afraspera even accumulated 196 kg N ha−1 in the shoots. In all treatments, green manure increased grain yield significantly (P=0.05) over the untreated control, by 1.3–1.7 Mg ha−1. The yields were comparable to those obtained with 60 kg N ha−1 of urea fertilizer. S. rostrata caused the highest grain yield, of 6.5 Mg ha−1 on the Maahas clay soil of IRRI. The apparent release of exchangeable NH 4 + -N in the soils after green manuring and the rice grain yield response showed that both green manure species may provide sufficient available N throughout the development of IR 64 in the wet season. In the rainfed marginal soil site, green manure with S. rostrata produced even higher rice grain yields than urea. Green manure therefore seems particularly attractive for poor farmers on marginally productive soils, at least as a temporary strategy to improve yield and yield sustainability.

Notes: Summary The relative importance of ammonia volatilization and denitrification as loss processes following the application of urea to flooded rice by the traditional method was assessed at four sites with different characteristics in the Philippines. The effect of reducing ammonia loss on denitrification and total N loss was also studied. The total N loss was determined by a 15N-balance method and ammonia volatilization was assessed by a bulk aerodynamic method following the application of urea to small plots (4.8×5.2 m). As run-off was prevented and leaching losses were negligible, the denitrification loss was assessed as the difference between total N loss and ammonia loss. When urea was broadcast into the floodwater at transplanting, the ammonia loss varied from 10% to 56% of the applied N. Loss was smallest at Aguilar where wind speeds were low and the greatest at Mabitac where floodwater pH values and temperatures were high and the winds were strong. The ammonia loss was reduced at all sites by incorporating the urea into the soil by harrowing. However, the reduction achieved varied markedly between sites, with the largest reduction (from 56% to 7% loss of the applied N) being observed at Mabitac. The total N lost from the basal application into the floodwater ranged from 59% to 71% of the applied N. Incorporating the urea by harrowing reduced the total N loss at two sites, increased the total N loss at the third site, and had no effect at the fourth site. The denitrification losses ranged widely (from 3% to 50% of the applied N) when urea was broadcast into the floodwater at the four sites. The denitrification loss was low when the ammonia loss was high (Mabitac) and high when the ammonia loss was low (Aguilar). Reducing ammonia losses by incorporating the urea into the flooded soil resulted in increased denitrification losses at three of the sites and appeared to have no effect on denitrification at the fourth site. The results show that reducing the ammonia loss by incorporating urea into the soil does not necessarily result in reduced total N loss, and suggest that the efficiency of fertilizer N will be improved only when both N-loss processes are controlled simultaneously.

Notes: [Auszug] Fig. 1. a, Section of left kidney showing diffuse infiltration of interstitial tissue with inflammatory cells, destruction of renal tubules, casts in dilated and cystic tubules and shrunken glomeruli as a result of chronic pyelonephritis (x c. 70). b, Section of left kidney showing markedly dilated ...

Notes: The response of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars Kinandang Patong and UPLRi-7, and the C4 weeds Echinochloa colonum (L.) Link, Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn., and Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) W.D. Clayton to low light intensity of 150, 250, and 400 μmol m−2 s-1 photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) at different development stages was studied in a combined growth chamber and glasshouse experiment. The weed species had higher net CO2 exchange rates (CER) than rice at all light intensities and growth phases. The response of CER to light intensity was greatest at the early vegetative stage and became less pronounced at later stages in all species. Low light intensity reduced CER and growth rates at an early vegetative phase, particularly in rice, while Rottboellia maintained the highest CER. Differences in low-light-induced growth reduction between the species became less marked with plant age. Although prolonged exposure to low light intensity increased CER for all species, it was least for Eleusine, indicating acclimation of the photosynthetic system. All three weed species had a lower leaf conductance, low transpiration rate, and higher water use efficiency than rice. Both rice and weeds recovered from low-light treatment, particularly if the latter was imposed early. Continuous exposure to 150 (μmol m−2 s−1 PAR strongly inhibited growth of Eleusine and Echinochloa, had an intermediate effect on rice, and affected Rottboellia least. It is concluded that Rottboellia has superior growth and assimilation compared to rice under both low and high intensity light, whereas Echinochloa and, to an even greater extent, Eleusine, are more susceptible to shading. Possible physiological causes of these differences are discussed. Réponse physiologique du riz et des adventices à une faible intensité lumineuse à différents stades de croissance La réponse du riz hautes terres (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars Kinandang Patong et UPLRi-7, et des adventices C4 (Echinochloa colonum (L.) Link, Elsine indica (L.) Gaertn, et Rottboelliacochinchinensis (Lour.) W.D. Clayton, a de faibles intensité lumineuses de radiation photo-synthétiquement active (PAR) de 150, 250 et 400 (μmol m−2 s−1à différents stades de croissance a étéétudié dans une expérimentation combinée en chambre climatique et en serre. Les espéces adventices avaient des taux nets d'échange en CO2 (CER) plus élevés que le riz a toutes les intensités lumineuses et phases de croissance. La réponse du CER à 1'intensité lumineuse était la plus élevée aux stades végé-tatifs précoces et devenait moins é1evée aux stades plus tardifs pour toutes les espéces. La faible intensité lumineuse a réduit le CER et les taux de croissance à un stade végétatif précoce, particuliérement chez le riz, tandis que Rottboellia maintenait le CER élevé. Les diffe'rences dans la réduction de croissance induite par faible lumiére entre les espéces devenaient moins marquées avec 1'âge des plantes. Bien qu'une exposition à une faible intensité lumineuse ait augmenté le CER pour toutes les espèces, cela était moindre pour Eleusine, démontrant une acclimatation du systéme photosynthétique. Les 3 espèces d'adventices avaient une conductance foliaire plus faible, un taux de transpiration plus faible et une efficacité de l'utilisation d'eau plus élevé que le riz. Le riz et les adventices se remettaient du traitement de faible lumière surtout s'il était imposé tôt. Une exposition continue à 150 μmol m−2 s−1 a fortement inhibé la croissance d'Eleusine et d'Echinochloa, a moyennement affecté le riz de façon et de moinde façon, le Rottboeillia. II est conclu que Rottboellia a une croissance et une assimilation supérieures au riz à la fois sous faible et sous forte in tensité lumineuse, tandis qu'Echinochloa et même encore plus Eleusine sont plus sensibles à l'ombrage. Les causes physiologiques possibles de ces différences sont discutées. Die physiologische Reaktion von Reis und Unkräutem in verschiedenen Entwicklungsstadien auf geringe Lichtintensität Die Reaktion von Bergreissorten (Oryza sativa L. ‘Kinandang Patong’ und ‘UPLRi-7’) und der C4-Unkräuter Echinochloa colonum (L.) Link, Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. und Rottboellia cochinchinensis (Lour.) W.D. Clayton in verscbiedenen Entwicklungsstadien auf geringe Lichtintensität von 150, 250 und 400 μmol m−2 s−1 wurde in Pflanzenwuchskammer- und Gewächshausversuchen untersucht. Die Unkrautarten hatten bei alien Lichtintensitäten und in alien Entwicklungsstadien höhere Netto-CO2-Austauschraten (CER) als der Reis. Die CER-Reaktion auf die Lichtintensität war in den frühen Entwicklungsstadien am größten und danach bei allen Arten immer weniger deutlich. Niedrige Lichtintensität verringerte die CER und die Wachstumsraten in frühen Entwicklungsphasen, besonders bei Reis, während Rottboellia die höchste CER beibehielt. Unterschiede in der durch geringes Licht hervorgerufenen Wachstumsreduktion unter den Arten wurden mit zunehmendem Alter weniger deutlich. Obwohl durch eine längere Exposition bei geringer Lichtintensität die CER bei alien Arten zunahm, war dies bei Eleusine am geringsten, worin sich die Akklimation des Photosynthesesystems zeigte. Alle 3 Unkrautarten hatten ein geringeres Blattleitungsvermögen, geringere Transpirationsraten und eine höhere Assimilationsleistung als Reis. Sowohl Reis als auch die Unkräuter erholten sich von der Dunkellichtzeit, besonders wenn sie ihm früh ausgesetzt worden waren. Ständige Exposition auf eine Lichtintensität von 150 μmo m−2 s−1 unterdrückte das Wachstum von Eleusine und Echinochloa erheblich, den Reis weniger und Rottboellia am wenigsten. Daraus wurde geschlossen, daßRottboellia sowohl bei niedriger als auch hoher Lichtintensität im Vergleich zum Reis über stärkeren Wucbs und bessere Assimilation verfügt, während Echinochloa und, mehr noch, Eleusine gegen Beschattung empfindlicher sind. Die möglichen physiologischen Gründe für dieseUnterschiede wurden diskutiert.

Notes: Chemical and non-chemical or cultural approaches for the control of Scirpus maritimus L. (bulrush) and of annual weeds in lowland rice were examined in the field. Herbicides such as bentazon [3-isopropyl-1H-H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide] and 2,4-D [2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid] effectively controlled S. maritimus but not the annual grasses [Echinochloa glabrescens Munro ex Hook. f. and Echinochloa crus-galli ssp. hispidula [(Retz.) Honda] when applied at the six- to eight-leaf stage 20–28 days after transplanting or seeding rice). S. maritimus was not adequately controlled when the herbicides were applied pre- or early post-emergence. A granular formulation of bensulfuron-methyl [(methy1–2-[[(4,6-dimethoxypirimidin-2-yl)aminosulfonylmethyl]benzoate)] applied 6 or 8 days after transplanting or seeding (two- to four-leaf stage of the weed) effectively controlled S. maritimus and the annuals E. glabrescens, E. crus-galli ssp. hispidula, and Monochoria vaginalis, Presl. (Burm. f.) S. maritimus stand was drastically reduced by shifting land preparation back and forth from wet to dry. Neither tillage intensity nor use of intermediate-statured modern rice cultivars affected the weed stand. La lutte chimique et culturelle contre le scirpe (Scirpus maritimus L.) et les mauvaises herbes annuelles en culture de riz (Oryza sativa L.)Des possibilitiés chimiques et culturelles dans la lutte contre Scirpus maritimus L. (le scirpe) et les mauvaises herbes annuelles en culture de riz ont fait l'objet d'une étude sur le terrain. Appliqués au stade 6- à 8-feuilles des graminées annuelles, Echinochloa glabrescens Munro ex Hook. f. et Echinochloa crus-galli ssp. hispidula [(Retz) Honda] (20 à 28 jours après le repiquage ou le semis du riz), les herbicides, tel le bentazone [isopropyl-3 1H 3H-benzothiadazine-2,1,3 one-4 dioxyde-2,2] et le 2,4-D [acide 2,4-dichlorophénoxyacétique] ont permis une lutte efficace contre S. maritimus mais pas contre les graminées. La maîtrise de S. maritimusétait insuffisante quand les traitements herbicides ont été appliqués en prélevée ou en postlevée précoce. Une forme granulée de bensulfuron-methyl, appliquée 6 ou 8 jours après le repiquage ou le semis (stade deux- à quatre-feuilles de l'adventice) a permis une lutte efficace contre S. maritimus ainsi que les adventices annuelles E. glabrescens, E. crus-galli ssp. hispidula et Monochoria vaginalis (Burm. f.) Presl. Une réduction dramatique dans le peuplement de S. maritimus a suivi l'emploi alterné de techniques humides el sèches dans la préparation du sol. Ni l'intensité du labourage ni l'emploi de variétés de riz modernes de hauteur moyenne n'ont eu d'influence sur l'enherbement. Bekämpfung der Strand-Simse (Scirpus maritimus L.) und einjähriger Unkräuter in Nass-Reis (Oryza saliva L.) mit chemischen und KulturmethodenMit Herbiziden wie Bentazon und 2,4-D konnte Scirpus maritimus, nicht aber die einjährigen Gräser Echinochloa glabrescens Munro ex Hook, und Echinochloa crus-galli ssp. hispidula (Retz.) Honda bekämpft werden, wenn sie im 6- bis 8-Blatl-Stadium (20 bis 28 Tage nach dem Pflanzen oder der Saat des Reises) behandelt wurde. Die Bekämpfung war aber unzureichend, wenn die Herbizide vor oder kurz nach der Keimung ausgebracht wurden. Mit bensulfuron-methyl Granutat 6 oder 8 Tage nach dem Pflanzen oder der Saat (2- bis 4-Blatt-Stadium der Unkräuter) konnten Scirpus maritimus und Echinochloa glabrescens sowie E. crus-galli ssp. hispidula und Monochoria raginalis (Burm. f.) Presl. Bekämpft werden. Die Verschiebung der Bodenbearbeitung von nass nach troeken verringerte die Verunkrautung mit Scirpus maritimus erheblieh. Der Unkrautbestand wurde weder durch verschiedene Intensität der Bodenbearbeitung noch durch die neuen mittellangen Reissorten herabgesetzt.

Notes: The germination and growth of three strains of gooseweed (Sphenoclea zeylanica Gaertn.) that showed susceptibility, moderate susceptibility, and tolerance for foliar-applied 2,4-D isobutyl ester were studied in the laboratory and greenhouse. The plants were isolated from samples collected from major rice (Oryza sativa L.) growing areas in the Philippines. The seeds of all three strains possessed dormancy; light stimulated germination but did not completely overcome dormancy. Without N application, stem elongation and leaf production did not differ among the strains. With 60 kg N ha−1, the susceptible and moderately susceptible strains responded better than the tolerant strain, the difference being apparent at 6 weeks after emergence. Measurements of the leaf cuticle showed significant differences among the strains starting at the 8- to the 10-leaf stage, a trend that paralleled their response to 2,4-D. Adding a surfactant to the spray formulation nullified the differential responses. Implications for managing the weed and correlations with current field observations are discussed.

Notes: The effects of concentrated sulphuric acid, dry heat, hot water and NaOCl treatments on the germinability of dormant large and small aerial Commelina benghalensis L. seeds were evaluated. Concentrated sulphuric acid and NaOCl treatments were more effective than the dry heat and hot water treatments in breaking the dormancy of C. benghalensis aerial seeds. Treatments increased germination of both seed types due to its effect on the seed coat integrity. A scanning electron microscope revealed that changes as a result of scarification occurred in the hilum region of the seed and in the seed coat surface. The large aerial seeds were affected by all treatments more than the small aerial seeds. Difference in germinability between the two seed types was related to the difference in their seed vigour.

Notes: Four field experiments were conducted at The International Rice Research Institute during the 1975 and 1976 crop seasons to develop minimum and zero tillage techniques for transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.). High rates of glyphosate followed by a lower rate of paraquat effectively controlled Paspalum distichum L., but not Fimbristylis littoralis L. The tenminimum tillage treatments based on different combinations and sequences of pre-plant herbicide application, tillage and flooding, gave a similar grain yield to conventional tillage, and significantly higher grain yield than zero tillage treatments. Conventional, minimum and zero tillage were compared over four successive crops. After two crops with zero tillage, the plots were dominated by the perennials, P. distichum and Scirpus maritimus L., but with minimum or conventional tillage, weed control and grain yield were satisfactory. Efficiency of nitrogen fertilizer usage by the crop was the same with minimum as with conventional tillage but higher than with zero tillage and was increased by placement at 10 cm depth. The studies indicate that minimum tillage systems are a dependable alternative to conventional tillage for lowland rice production.