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Journal of Zhejiang University (Agriculture and Life Sciences)  2016, Vol. 42 Issue (1): 63-73    DOI: 10.3785/j.issn.1008-9209.2015.07.291
Agricultural sciences     
Effect of nitrogen application and planting density on grain yield and quality of japonica rice cultivar D46 in the planting area of Chengdu plain
LAN Yan, HUANG Peng, JIANG Guchihong, LEI Xiaobo, DING Chunbang, LI Tian
(1. Agricultural College, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130,   China; 2. College of Life Sciences,  Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014,  Sichuan, China; 3. College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya’an 625014,  Sichuan,  China)
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Abstract  Rice is one of the most important crops in the world, especially in Asia, where more than 90% of the world’s rice is grown and consumed. In recent years, with the increase of living quality, the requirement for rice improvement is not only limited to yield, but also to its quality. During rice development, genetic and environmental factors significantly affect both of the yield and quality. Among the environmental factors, fertilizer management and planting density are considered as the main factors affecting rice growth and development. Data from the previous studies on the impact of nitrogen application rate and planting density on rice yield and quality have been inconsistent due to the differences in regional ecological conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to continue exploring the influence of nitrogen application rate and planting density on rice yield and quality. Chengdu plain, the main rice cropping region in the southwest of China, has the unique light, heat and water resources. In order to promote the planting of a japonica rice variety (identified in our previous research) in this area, we investigated how nitrogen (N) application rate and planting density and their interactions affect grain yield and quality. Data from this study would provide information for japonica rice cultivation in the area for high yield and good quality. To investigate the effect of nitrogen application rate and planting density on rice grain yield and quality characteristics, we used japonica rice cultivar D46 as the test material in this study. Split plot experiments with N application rate (N 150, 225 and 300 kg/hm2) as main plot and planting density (20×104, 26.67×104 and 40×104 seedlings/hm2) as sub-plot were carried out. The experiment was conducted on sandy loam in 2013 at the experimental farm of Sichuan Agricultural University in Wenjiang, China. The results showed that both N application rate and planting density had significant effects on the yield of the japonica rice cultivar D46 (P<0.05). The combination of N application rate of 225 kg/hm2 and planting density of 26.67×104 seedlings/hm2 led to the highest yield (7.58×103 kg/hm2), and which was significantly higher than other treatments (P<0.05). Dry matter accumulation tended to increase with the increase of N application rate during the whole growth period, whereas, for planting density, it reached the maximum at 26.67×104 seedlings/hm2 rather than at 20×104 and 40×104 seedlings/hm2. Furthermore, N application rate and planting density were shown to have different degrees of influence on the rice quality. The processing quality, chalky rate and protein content increased as the N application increased from 150 to 225 kg/hm2 and then declined with any further increases in N supply. In contrast, increasing planting density was not conducive to improving rice quality. Based on the results, and considering the importance of improving both rice yield and quality, the optimal combination of N application rate and planting density for japonica rice cultivar D46 in the planting area of Chengdu plain is N 225 kg/hm2 and 26.67×104 seedlings/hm2, respectively.

Published: 20 January 2016
CLC:  S 511  
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LAN Yan, HUANG Peng, JIANG Guchihong, LEI Xiaobo, DING Chunbang, LI Tian. Effect of nitrogen application and planting density on grain yield and quality of japonica rice cultivar D46 in the planting area of Chengdu plain. Journal of Zhejiang University (Agriculture and Life Sciences), 2016, 42(1): 63-73.

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http://www.zjujournals.com/agr/10.3785/j.issn.1008-9209.2015.07.291     OR     http://www.zjujournals.com/agr/Y2016/V42/I1/63


成都平原稻作区施氮量和栽插密度对粳稻D46产量及品质的影响

为探明成都平原稻作区粳稻产量和品质与施氮量、栽插密度及其互作的关系,实现水稻高产优质生产.以粳稻D46为供试品种,采用二因素裂区试验设计,设置3个氮水平(N 150、225、300 kg/hm2)和3个栽插密度(20×104、26.67×104、40×104 穴/hm2),研究其对粳稻D46产量和品质的影响。结果表明,施氮量和栽插密度均显著影响粳稻D46产量及其构成因素(P<0.05)。在施氮量为225 kg/hm2和栽插密度为26.67×104穴/hm2时,水稻产量最高(7.58×103 kg/hm2),显著高于其他处理(P<0.05)。施氮量和栽插密度对稻米品质均有不同程度的影响,其中施氮量的影响最为显著。在施氮量<225 kg/hm2时,随着氮肥施用量的增加,稻米的加工品质提高,垩白率和蛋白质含量增加,垩白度和食味品质降低;而当施氮量>225 kg/hm2时稻米品质随氮肥用量的增加而降低。提高栽插密度不利于稻米品质形成。本试验研究认为,实现成都平原稻作区粳稻D46高产与优质的适宜施氮量为225 kg/hm2,栽插密度为26.67×104穴/hm2。
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