Ali Yazdanpanahi; Khaled Ahmadaali; Mohammad Jafari; Salman Zare
Volume 27, Issue 3 , October 2020, , Pages 421-432
Abstract
Nowadays, the addition of bio-charcoal to soils, as a way for carbon sequestration in the soil, reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air, improving soil fertility, and reducing wind erosion, has attracted much attention. The aim of this study was to investigate ...
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Nowadays, the addition of bio-charcoal to soils, as a way for carbon sequestration in the soil, reducing the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air, improving soil fertility, and reducing wind erosion, has attracted much attention. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of biochar application on yield and components of Haloxylon species in a randomized complete block design with soil additive factors including mycorrhizal fungi at two levels (consumption of 50 g of mycorrhiza and non-consumption of mycorrhiza), natural charcoal, and biochar produced from municipal waste compost at four levels (0, 50, 150 and 250 g / kg soil of dry soil), in the greenhouse of the Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran for nine months. The results showed that the addition of biochar had no significant effect on any of the morphological characteristics of Haloxylon persicum except root surface. The results also indicated that the average collar diameter, height, root area, fresh and dry weight of Haloxylon aerial parts in mycorrhiza-free treatments increased 31.9%, 35.7%, 15.5%, 56.9%, and 32.6%, respectively, and in mycorrhiza treatments, these characteristics increased by 4.7, 16.1, 11.1, 33.4, and 6.7%, respectively, as compared to the control treatment. Among the treatments studied, treatment nine (soil + 150 g natural charcoal + 250 g municipal waste compost) had the most positive effect on the morphological characteristics of Haloxylon.
Mohsen Fereydoni Nasri; Esmaeel Rahbar
Volume 11, Issue 1 , September 2019, , Pages 19-32
Mohammad Fayaz
Volume 10, Issue 3 , September 2019, , Pages 289-300
Abbas Zarezadeh; Esmaeel Rahbar; Mohammad Abolghasemi
Volume 11, Issue 2 , August 2019, , Pages 179-190
Mohammad Javad Ahmadian Yazdi; Esmaeel Rahbar
Volume 10, Issue 4 , August 2019, , Pages 459-478
Azin Jafarian; Mohammad Jafari; علی طویلی
Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2014, , Pages 51-61
Abstract
Ecological effects of Haloxylon plantation on natural vegetation and soil properties were investigated in this study. For this purpose, three regions with 1 to 5-year-old, 5 to 10-year-old and over 20-year-old Haloxylon (Haloxylon persicum) and a control area for each region were determined. Vegetation ...
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Ecological effects of Haloxylon plantation on natural vegetation and soil properties were investigated in this study. For this purpose, three regions with 1 to 5-year-old, 5 to 10-year-old and over 20-year-old Haloxylon (Haloxylon persicum) and a control area for each region were determined. Vegetation sampling was conducted along a 300-meter transect to record crown cover percentage, density, production, litter, gravel ،bare soil ،species diversity and dominant species. In addition, soil sampling was performed at depths of 0-30 and 30-90 cm to measure soil properties including EC, pH, percentage of organic carbon, soluble calcium, magnesium and sodium, and silt, clay and gravel percentage. The study was performed through random-systematic sampling. Data were analyzed using independent t-test in SPSS software. Results indicated that Haloxylon plantation led to increase in percentage of crown cover, litter, and standing crop production. It also caused improvement in species composition, condition and trend as compared to the control area. Plantation of Haloxylon with different ages affected and increased soil electrical conductivity.
Daruosh Ghorbanian; Sudabeh korouri; Parvin Salehi; Amar Rafiei Emam; Mohammad Mousavi
Volume 15, Issue 4 , January 2009, , Pages 525-539
Abstract
This project was done as a part of ecological and phonological studies of Haloxylon sp. This study was done in artificial habitat (Mohsenabad in Garmsar) and natural habitat (Chahjam in Shahrood) of Haloxylon sp. General information about condition of Haloxylon sp. habitats was gathered. Haloxylon ...
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This project was done as a part of ecological and phonological studies of Haloxylon sp. This study was done in artificial habitat (Mohsenabad in Garmsar) and natural habitat (Chahjam in Shahrood) of Haloxylon sp. General information about condition of Haloxylon sp. habitats was gathered. Haloxylon stands were examined from different points including viability of seeds, dry matter in green, yellow and green- yellow stands. Phonological studies were done. In addition, soil physical and chemical properties were determined. Results indicated the direct and significant effect of precipitation and temperature on growth of Haloxylon sp. The other important factors were insufficient amount of major elements, unsuitable texture, the low distance between stands that caused strong competition between trees to get nutrients. The presence of rare green stands indicated their genetical resistance. It seems that the origin of these stands are form central desert region of Iran.
Frydoon Ferydoony-Nasry; Ismaeil Rahbar; Orujali karimi
Volume 13, Issue 4 , February 2007, , Pages 385-393
Abstract
Based on a general model, estimated number of population density for ten years old Haloxylon plantation in Gonabad was 150 trees per hectar; therefore, six density treatments were selected around the estimated density; two density treatments over estimated number, two under it, and existing density as ...
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Based on a general model, estimated number of population density for ten years old Haloxylon plantation in Gonabad was 150 trees per hectar; therefore, six density treatments were selected around the estimated density; two density treatments over estimated number, two under it, and existing density as the control treatment. The treatments consisted of T1=120, T2=135, T3=150, T4=165, T5=180, and the existing density (control) T6=250 trees per hectar. The treatment have been compared in a Randomized Complete Block Design, with four replications, since the spring 1996. After thinning, height (H) and crown diameter (CD) of the remained trees were measured. This measurement was repeated during the growth period in ten years. A size index (SI) model of the form H ×CD2 was founded to distinguish the best among the 6 treatments. The growth percentage of H, CD, and SI, between first and the last measurement were calculated. The analysis of variance of the growth percents showed that there is significant difference between treatments. The highest growth belonged to T1 and lowest belonged to T6 (control). This result show that optimized population density for ten years old Haloxylon stands in Gonabad is 20 (and or 10)% less than the estimated number based on the general model.
Mohammad javad Ahmadian yazdi; Esmaeil Rahbar; Orujali Karimi
Volume 14, Issue 3 , January 2007, , Pages 313-322
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A general model was developed to explain the interrelationships between soil saturation percentage, mean annual precipitation, and population density on growth and vigority of planted Haloxylon trees. Based on the model, estimated number of population density for 7 years old Haloxylon plantation in Sabzevar ...
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A general model was developed to explain the interrelationships between soil saturation percentage, mean annual precipitation, and population density on growth and vigority of planted Haloxylon trees. Based on the model, estimated number of population density for 7 years old Haloxylon plantation in Sabzevar was 309 trees per hectar; therefore, six density treatments were selected around the estimated density; two density treatments over estimated number, two under it, and existing density as the control treatment. The treatments consisted of T1=247, T2=278, T3=309, T4=340, T5=371, and existing density(control) T6=500 trees per hectar. The treatments have been compared in a Randomized Complete Block Design, with four replications, since winter of 1994. After thinning practices, height(H) and crown diameters(CD) of the remained trees were measured. This measurement was repeated during the growth period in ten years. Since the CD increment between the first and the 10th measurement was 3 times more than H increment; therefore, a size index(SI) model of the form H×(CD)2, which was constructed by trial and error, was found to distinguish the best among the 6 treatments. The growth percentage of H, CD, and SI between first and the last measurement were calculated. The analysis of variance of the growth percents showed that there is significant differences between treatments for H, CD, and SI. The highest growth belonged to T2 and lowest belonged to T6(control). The results show that optimized population density of seven years old Haloxylon stands in Sabzevar is 10% less than the estimated number based on the general model.