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    Study of breeding of a new Dendrobium officinale variety Yanhu 1
    SONG Minquan, HU Weizhen, SHENG Xiaokuan, SONG Jie, SONG Xianshui, ZHOU Ting, YE Yuting, MAO Bizeng
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (12): 2939-2943.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250495
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    In order to select high-quality and high-yield new varieties of Dendrobium officinale suitable for promotion in Zhejiang Province, and promote the sustainable and healthy development of the Dendrobium officinale industry. We selected the high-quality wild Dendrobium officinale germplasm from the Yandang Mountain as experimental materials. After years of self pollination and breeding, the excellent strain Yanhu 1 was selected from its offspring seedlings. Continuous regional trials of agronomic traits, yield, and quality of varieties was conducted from 2021 to 2024. The results showed that there were significant (p<0.05) differences between Yanhu 1 the control variety and Xianhu 1 (Zhejiang Medicine No. 2008003) in both stem diameter and stem fresh weight. Among them, Yanhu 1 had an average stem diameter of 8.01 mm, which was significantly higher than the control variety Xianhu 1 by 37.39%. In terms of yield, compared with Xianhu 1, Yanhu 1 in 20 and 30 months of growth showed significant improvements in both stem and leaf fresh weight. In 30 months of growth, the average stem fresh weight reached 1 400 g·m-2, with a highly significant (p<0.01) difference. In a growth period of 20 and 30 months, the average total yield of Yanhu 1 was 875.5 and 2 796.3 g·m-2, which was equivalent to 583.96 kg and 1 865.13 kg (calculated as 667 m2), respectively, higher than the control variety Xianhu 1. In terms of quality, the various component detection indicators of Yanhu 1 complied with the provisions of the Pharmacopoeia (2020 Edition). When the growth period was 20 months and 30 months, the polysaccharide content of Yanhu 1 was 40.26% and 41.99%, respectively, which were higher than the provisions of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China: Part 1(2020 Edition), and increased by 10.08, 12.94 percentage points compared with Xianhu 1. The experimental results indicated that Yanhu 1 has better agronomic traits, higher yield, better quality, and higher medicinal value, which can be used as an excellent new variety of Dendrobium officinale for promotion and planting throughout the province.

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    Effect of different improvement measures on soil fertility and crop yield in reclaimed Lei bamboo forest
    BU Aiai, HU Juanxin, FANG Shuqin, XUE Zhaokun, YU Keru, FANG Xianzhi, MA Jiawei, LIU Dan, YE Zhengqian
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (12): 3066-3072.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240331
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    To investigate the effects of different improvement measures on soil fertility and crop yield in reclaimed Lei bamboo forest, a rotation experiment was conducted with three treatments: control (CK), conventional fertilization (CF), and comprehensive measures (CM). Results showed that soil physicochemical properties were influenced not only by the different treatments but also by the crop season and their interactions. By the harvest of the third crop season, no significant differences were observed among the treatments in terms of soil alkali-hydrolyzable nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, organic matter content and pH value. Both CF and CM treatments increased the relative abundance of Acidobacteria and Chloroflexi while reducing the relative abundance of Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes. Over the three crop seasons, both CF and CM treatments enhanced crop yield. This study provides effective strategies and a theoretical basis for improving reclaimed farmland.

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    Effect of full steel pipe vertical trellis on the yield and fruit quality of Chinese bayberry
    LIANG Senmiao, YU Zheping, SONG Yang, ZHOU Shu, ZHANG Shuwen
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (12): 2952-2955.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240654
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    Using Ding'ao bayberry from Chashan, Wenzhou as the experimental material, this study explored the effects of different trellis on the yield and fruit quality of Chinese bayberry. The results showed that under stand-picking conditions, single plant yield of Chinese bayberry with full steel pipe vertical trellis was 43.44 kg, with a commercial fruit rate of 72.75%, which increased by 121.18% and 28.99 percentage points compared with the control. Both full steel pipe vertical trellis and bamboo flat trellis did not affect the appearance and quality of Chinese bayberry fruit, which were beneficial for reducing total acid content and increasing sugar-acid ratio. Chinese bayberry with full steel pipe vertical trellis was more delicious, with total flavonoid, total amino acid, and glucose contents of 1.19, 8.31, and 8.08 mg·g-1, which were 14.42%, 8.63%, and 15.26% higher than that of control. The total acid content was 9.78 g·kg-1, a decrease of 6.50% compared with the control. The sugar-acid ratio was 25.96. In summary, the use of full steel pipe vertical trellis has a significant effect on improving the yield, fruit quality, commercial fruit rate, and high-quality fruit rate of Ding'ao bayberry.

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    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2026, 67 (1): 0-0.  
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    Effects of biuret on growth and physiological index of horticultural crops at seedling stage
    SHEN Feng, ZHAO Baoquan, WANG Weiwei, FENG Ruchao, YOU Chun, LIU Zhe, ZHENG Jiaqiu, ZHANG Lina, WU Yongcheng, ZU Yanxia, MEI Yi
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2372-2375.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240393
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    This article explores the effects of different contents of biuret on the growth of watermelons, peppers, and radishes. The activities of catalase (CAT) and peroxidase (POD), as well as the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), were measured in watermelons, peppers, and radishes with different contents of biuret, providing a theoretical basis for guiding the safe production of horticultural crops such as watermelons, peppers, and radishes. The results showed that biuret treatment could affect the growth of horticultural crops, especially the leaves of horticultural crops appeared yellowing and curling under high biuret content. With the increase of biuret content, CAT activities in watermelons and peppers showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing, and POD activities in watermelons, peppers, and radishes also showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing. In addition, MDA content of peppers and radishes showed a trend of increasing with the increase of biuret content.

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    Analysis of avirulence genes in Magnaporthe oryzae in Zhejiang Province
    MAO Xueqin, QIU Haiping, CHAI Rongyao, HAO Zhongna, ZHANG Zhen, WANG Jiaoyu, SUN Guocang, WANG Yanli
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2426-2431.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240422
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    PCR detection was performed on 170 Magnaporthe oryza strains collected from various rice-growing regions in Zhejiang Province using specific primers for seven avirulence genes. The results revealed that six avirulence genes were detected in the tested strains, with varying occurrence frequencies across different regions. The most prevalent avirulence gene was Avr-pik, whose detection rate was 98.8%, while Avr1-co39 was undetected. Strains from the same region but infecting different host cultivars displayed distinct avirulence gene profiles. Similarly, isolates from different regions infecting the same host cultivar also exhibited differences in avirulence gene composition.

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    Effect of the addition amount of ginger powder on the aerobic composting of gibberellin fermentation residues
    ZHAO Tinglei, QIU Yongwei, ZHOU Ying, YAO Yanlai, HONG Chunlai, ZHU Weijing, HONG Leidong, ZHANG Tao, GUO Rui, ZHU Fengxiang
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (12): 3086-3092.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240909
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    Gibberellin fermentation residues (GFRs) are solid waste generated during the production of gibberellin. Effectively utilizing this waste has significant environmental benefits. In this paper, the GFRs were used as the raw material, and 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% of ginger powder were added as auxiliary materials respectively for aerobic composting to explore the optimal addition amount of ginger powder. The results indicated that when 30% ginger powder was added as an auxiliary material, the aerobic composting effect of the fermented residue was improved, with a prolonged high-temperature period that met the sanitization standard. Meanwhile, at the end of the composting process, the seed germination index under this treatment reached the highest value, exceeding 60%. Additionally, the total potassium content under this treatment increased by 2.97 percentage points, while the water-soluble carbon content during the high-temperature period decreased by 1.48 percentage points, both of which contributed to promoting the maturation of the compost. Therefore, adding 30% ginger powder as an auxiliary material was more suitable for aerobic composting of GFRs. Regarding the changes in gibberellin content and germination index, it is recommended to extend the composting period to ensure the complete degradation of gibberellin and compliance with the standard for germination index of NY 525—2021 Organic fertilizer.

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    Introduction performance of eleven fresh grape cultivars in Cixi City
    WANG Liru, FANG Congling, SHEN Qunchao, FAN Linjie, HU Zhiming, PAN Zaiping, ZHOU Shuyi
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2381-2387.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250152
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    In order to screen excellent fresh grape cultivars suitable for cultivation in Cixi City and optimize the planting structure of existing fresh grape cultivars in the local area, introduction experiments were conducted on 11 fresh grape cultivars including Shaoxing 1, Miguang, Zitian Seedless, Blackfinger, Hutai 8, Wagamichi, Xiongbao, Sweet Sapphire, Madonna Ruby, Xinyuan and Hongguowang, with Shine muscat as the control. Under the cultivation conditions of greenhouse facilities in Cixi City, the fruit traits of various varieties were measured and comprehensively evaluated from the aspects of adaptability, yield, fruit quality, and marketability. The results showed that the comprehensive traits of Miguang were good and could be used as the main grape cultivar in the local area. Five grape varieties, including Shaoxing 1, Zitian Seedless, Madonna Ruby, Wagamichi, and Sweet Sapphire, had good comprehensive traits and could be used as complementary cultivars in the local area. This study provides reference for adjusting the structure of grape cultivars in Cixi City.

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    Rootstock germplasm screening for watermelon and melon resistant to high and low temperature
    LI Jingtian, WU Zaogui, JIN Bingsheng, CHEN Xiaoyang, WANG Yang
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2388-2394.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240728
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    Extreme high and low temperature seriously restricts the development of watermelon and melon industry, and the use of resistant rootstock grafting is an effective way to cope with high and low temperature disasters and achieve stress resistance and stable yield. In this paper, the germplasm of rootstocks, which were widely used in the watermelon and melon industry in Zhejiang Province, were used as the experimental materials. Germination indexes, seedling quality and relative values of each rootstock germplasm were measured by setting low temperature treatment at 15 ℃ and high temperature at 35 ℃, while 25 ℃ was set as a control. The results showed that low temperature treatment at 15 ℃ reduced the germination index and seedling quality of each rootstock germplasm, but there were significant differences among different germplasms. The low temperature tolerant watermelon and melon rootstock germplasm were screened out as Sizhuang 9 and Sizhuang 8, respectively. High temperature treatment at 35 ℃ reduced the germination index and seedling quality of melon rootstock germplasm, but the relative germination potential, relative germination rate and relative germination index of Sizhuang 8 were high, showing high temperature tolerance, so Sizhuang 8 was also a high temperature tolerant melon rootstock germplasm. High temperature stress only had a great effect on the germination index of watermelon rootstock Lvzhuangshi, and high temperature tolerant watermelon rootstock germplasm was selected as Sizhuang 9 and Sizhuang 10 based on the actual germination index, seedling quality and relative values.

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    Introduction and cultivation experiment of Tainong 1 and Qinmi 9 passion fruits in Yongkang City, Zhejiang Province
    LI Jinchao, ZHU Qibiao
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2026, 67 (1): 82-85.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250447
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    Based on the introduction and cultivation experiments of Tainong 1 and Qinmi 9 passion fruit varieties in Yongkang City, Zhejiang Province, this paper conducted analyses on the growth characteristics, fruit yield, and nutritional components of the two passion fruit varieties to assess their potential for cultivation in the local area. The results of many years of introduction experiments showed that when planted in open-air fields, it was advisable to use the cuttings of Tainong 1, and when planted in greenhouse facilities, it was advisable to use the cuttings of Tainong 1 and Qinmi 9, which can achieve high yields. While the seedlings of Tainong 1 and Qinmi 9 had lower yields in open-air fields and greenhouse facilities. Overall, the two passion fruit varieties performed well in Yongkang City, Zhejiang Province, and their fruit quality showed no significant difference from the original place(Yulin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), bringing good economic and nutritional benefits. This research provided a scientific basis for the further promotion of Tainong 1 and Qinmi 9 passion fruit varieties in Yongkang City and its surrounding areas.

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    Research progress on treatment technologies for suspended solids in aquaculture tail water
    XU Yuxin, WANG Yuan, WANG Xin, JIN Junwei, LI Hua
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2026, 67 (8): 2086-2090.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250391
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    Suspended particles are an important water quality parameter in aquaculture tail water,and their removal is of great significance for the aquaculture process and reducing pollution from effluent discharge. In response to the varying characteristics of suspended particles,this paper introduced commonly used treatment technologies and equipment,such as sedimentation,screen filtration,media filtration,foam fractionation,ozone oxidation,electrocoagulation,and biofiltration. Additionally,it provided an outlook on future control and treatment technological innovation for suspended particles in aquaculture,so as to offer valuable references and insights for industry professionals.

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    Integration and practice of pesticide reduction and pest control technologies in the prevention and control of diseases and pests in single-cropping late rice
    BAI Chao, NING Guoyun, LYU Jin, DAI Bingqi, ZHU Zengrong
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2444-2449.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240832
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    This article mainly introduced the application of the integrated technology for reducing pesticide use, controlling damage and enhancing efficiency based on green prevention and control of rice pests and diseases,which has been carried out in Changxing County since 2013, and summarized its demonstration experience and achievements. The specific summary was as follows. In the prevention and control of rice diseases and pests, the growth characteristics of rice, the damage features of diseases and pests, the control effect of natural enemies, and the mechanism of action of pesticides should be fully considered. Ecological management technologies mainly focused on the protection and utilization of natural enemies should be given priority to promote the biodiversity of the farmland environment. By combining and applying non-chemical control techniques such as fitness cultivation and physical and chemical induction and control, the stress resistance of rice can be enhanced and the base number of disease and pest occurrence can be reduced. In addition, the scientific application technology of using highly efficient, low-toxicity and low-residue pesticides for phased emergency prevention and control of diseases and pests can effectively improve the self-control ability of the rice field ecosystem, reduce the use of pesticides, control the damage caused by rice diseases and pests, improve the quality of rice, increase the efficiency of rice production, and promote the high-quality and efficient development of the rice industry.

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    Analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of improving the fertility of standard farmland in Tengqiao Town, Wenzhou City
    ZHANG Hui, LI Wenfeng, WANG Liang, CHEN Jingjing, GAO Qingying
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (12): 3073-3079.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240999
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    Tengqiao Town in Wenzhou City has improved the soil fertility of 68.13 hm2 of standard farmland over a period of 4 years. The area has increased soil organic matter, available potassium, and available phosphorus content by planting green manure and applying organic fertilizers, potassium chloride, calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizers, etc. The soil pH value has been improved by applying quicklime, and cation exchange capacity has been increased by applying zeolite powder. To achieve precise fertilization, the project area has been divided into 30 monitoring plots. Soil samples from each monitoring plot are collected every year after crop harvesting for testing and analysis. Targeted fertilization is carried out based on the dynamic changes in soil fertility in the project area. According to this method, the soil fertility of cultivated land in the project area shows an increasing trend year by year, with comprehensive soil fertility indices of 0.776, 0.766, 0.784, 0.806, 0.809, respectively, from 2016 to 2020.

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    Breeding and cultivation of the autumn soybean cultivar Zheqiu 6
    YANG Qinghua, YUAN Fengjie, JIN Hangxia, YU Xiaomin, LI Xiaoying, FU Xujun
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2026, 67 (1): 43-46.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240942
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    Zheqiu 6, a new autumn soybean cultivar, was developed by Institute of Crops and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, using conventional hybridization breeding methods. It was approved by the Zhejiang Provincial Committee for the Approval of Major Crop Varieties in 2023, with the approval number Zheshendou 2023005. This cultivar is characterized by high yield, strong resistance, and superior quality. Zheqiu 6 features elliptical seeds with yellow seed coats and brown hilums, and exhibits a determinate growth habit. Its average growth period is 100.7 d, with a plant height of 93.8 cm, 17.6 main stem nodes, 2.6 effective branches per plant, 51.6 effective pods per plant, 1.9 seeds per pod, and a 100-seed weight of 27.0 g. The grain contains 42.3% protein and 20.7% oil. For disease resistance, artificial inoculation tests showed that Zheqiu 6 was highly resistant to both SC15 and SC18 strains of soybean mosaic virus in 2021, and resistant to both strains in 2022; for anthracnose, it showed resistance in 2021 and moderate resistance in 2022. Regarding yield performance, Zheqiu 6 achieved an average yield of 191.2 kg per 667 m2 in the 2021-2022 Zhejiang Provincial Regional Trials for autumn soybean, and 177.5 kg per 667 m2 in the 2022 Zhejiang Provincial Production Trials for autumn soybean.

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    Disease surveillance and control suggestions for cultivating Larimichthys crocea in Zhejiang Province from 2018 to 2023
    HE Runzhen, LIANG Qianrong, TIAN Quanquan, ZHOU Fan, DING Xueyan, ZHU Ningyu
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2473-2477.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240978
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    Larimichthys crocea is mainly distributed in the waters from the southern part of the Yellow Sea to the waters east of Leizhou Peninsula in the South China Sea which is an important economic fish species for marine aquaculture in China and one of the top ten main promoted aquaculture species in Zhejiang Province during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. Strengthening systematic monitoring of diseases and grasping the occurrence patterns of diseases are of great significance for disease prevention and control and improving the survival rate of Larimichthys crocea. Therefore, we organized and analyzed the incidence types and patterns of disease in the aquaculture of Larimichthys crocea in Zhejiang Province based on the disease monitoring data from 2018 to 2023 and gave the corresponding prevention and control suggestions.

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    Study on the preparation and process optimization of fermented feed from Huangjiu lees
    YAO Xiaohong, HU Jiabi, ZHAO Zhiwei, SUN Hong, ZHOU Hanghai, WANG Xin, WU Yifei, XU Huangen, TANG Jiangwu
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2511-2516.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250331
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    This study aims to optimize the fermentation process for preparing fermented feed from Huangjiu lees. Through single-factor experiments, using small peptides and lactic acid as primary fermentation products, the optimal feed-to-water ratio, microbial inoculum volume, microbial inoculum ratio, and fermentation time were determined. A three-factor three-level orthogonal experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of feed-to-water ratio, microbial inoculum volume, and fermentation time on small peptide and lactic acid contents in fermented products. The results of single-factor analysis showed that adding 5% molasses significantly enhanced small peptide contents, with optimal parameters being feed-to-water ratio of 1∶0.4, microbial inoculum volume of 1.0%, microbial inoculum ratio of 1∶1∶1, and fermentation time for 6 d. The orthogonal experiment demonstrated that the highest small peptide content of 119.11 mg·g-1 and lactic acid content of 0.53 g·kg-1 were achieved under feed-to-water ratio of 1∶0.4, microbial inoculum volume of 1.5%, and fermentation time for 5 d. The optimized fermentation process was determined as 80% Huangjiu lees, 20% wheat bran, 5% molasses, feed-to-water ratio of 1∶0.4, microbial inoculum volume of 1.5%, microbial inoculum ratio of 1∶1∶1, and fermentation time for 5 d.

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    Research on monitoring and countermeasures of machine harvesting loss reduction of rice in Hangzhou
    LI Wenli, WU Meng, SHI Xiaoyan, XI Jinglong, HAN Su, SUO Lili
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2329-2333.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250274
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    Reducing the loss in the machine harvesting link of rice is an important measure to increase grain production. This study set up survey points in 10 counties (cities and districts) in Hangzhou to monitor the loss rate of machine harvesting, and grasp the impact of machine harvesting conditions on the loss rate of rice as a whole. The results showed that the average loss rate of machine harvesting was 1.79%, and the loss rates between counties (cities and districts) were slightly larger. This study is helpful for finding out the situation of machine harvesting loss rate of rice in Hangzhou. By formulating targeted technical regulations for machine harvesting loss reduction and strengthening training of machine operator, the loss rate of machine harvesting can be gradually reduced, ensuring an increase in local grain production.

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    Effects of reduced chemical fertilization on the cauliflower growth and soil properties
    FAN Kedi, WANG Xuefeng, MA Liya, HU Zefan, YE Xuezhu, YE Tingyun, CHEN De
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2368-2371.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250292
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    Cultivating watermelon-cauliflower on ridge fields is an effective measure for improving coastal saline soils, yet excessive fertilizer application remains an issue. This study, based on cauliflower cultivation in ridge fields within the coastal saline soil area of Ruian City, compared the effects of conventional fertilization with three reduced chemical fertilization treatments on cauliflower yield, nutrient uptake, and soil properties. The results indicated that a 20% reduction in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers did not significantly decrease cauliflower yield or the content of N, P, and K. While no significant differences in soil pH value or major nutrient content were observed among fertilization treatments. The treatment with significantly (P<0.05) increased soil organic matter content while reducing total salt content and electric conductivity. In coastal saline soil areas, cauliflower cultivation can achieve a 20% reduction in fertilizer usage compared with slow-release fertilzer conventional fertilization without compromising yield or nutrient absorption. The application of slow-release fertilizers also shows potential for improving soil quality and reducing salinity, providing a basis for regional fertilizer reduction and efficiency enhancement.

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    Study on control effects of different compound herbicides against annual weeds in wheat fields
    MAO Jisheng, ZHAO Loujun, ZHANG Xiao, YAO Zhangliang, LU Qiang, XU Weidong
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2436-2439.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240485
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    This study aims to explore the effect of different compound herbicides in controlling annual weeds in wheat fields, providing reference for local weed control in wheat fields. Field experiments were conducted using three different concentrations of herbicides to investigate their safety for wheat and weed control effects. The results showed that the plant control effects of tested herbicides achieved 74.3%-90.2% against gramineous weeds and achieved 72.4%-96.0% against broadleaf weeds after 35 days. The plant control effect was 75.8%-89.1% and the fresh weight control effect was 80.9%-91.2% against gramineous weeds after 80 days of treatment. The plant control effect was 69.2%-92.0% and the fresh weight control effect was 74.3%-92.4% against broadleaf weeds after 80 days of treatment. Totally among the tested herbicides, 50% tribenuron-isopropyl showed the best control effect at a dosage of 2 400 g·hm-2 against annual weeds (gramineous and broadleaf weeds) in the area, which was safe for wheat and showed the highest wheat yield.

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    Comparison test of fresh-eating maize varieties in Southern Jiangxi
    XIAO Peng, FAN Chenggen, LIU Weidong, LIAN Yao, SHEN Changyou, OUYANG Weiwei, XU Xiaojuan, TENG Liyao, TANG Ziqing, HUANG Qunzhao, YANG Fuquan, CHEN Ronghua, ZHANG Zuqing
    Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences    2025, 66 (10): 2347-2351.   DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240446
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    To screen new fresh-eating maize varieties with good economic benefits suitable for cultivation in Southern Jiangxi, 15 fresh-eating maize varieties were collected for a comparative variety test. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on their growth period, agronomic traits, yield, disease resistance, and insect resistance. The results showed that Mintian 986, Guitian 571, Guitiannuo 631, and Fengmeijia 66 demonstrated outstanding performance in Southern Jiangxi. They exhibited suitable growth period, good marketability, relatively high yield, and strong disease and insect resistance. These varieties can be prioritized for promotion in Southern Jiangxi to facilitate the large-scale and specialized development of the fresh-eating maize industry.

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