Soil respiration in tropical seasonal rain forest in Xishuangbanna, SW China

With the static opaque chamber and gas chromatography technique, from January 2003 to January 2004 soil respiration was investigated in a tropical seasonal rain forest in Xishuangbanna, SW China. In this study three treatments were applied, each with three replicates: A (bare soil), B (soil+litter), and C (soil+litter+seedling). The results showed that soil respiration varied seasonally, low from December 2003 to February 2004, and high from June to July 2004. The annual average values of CO2 efflux from soil respiration differed among the treatments at 1% level, with the rank of C (14642 mgCO2· m-2. h-1)＞B (12807 mgCO2· m-2. h-1)＞A (9532 mgCO2· m-2. h-1). Diurnal variation in soil respiration was not apparent due to little diurnal temperate change in Xishuangbanna. There was a parabola relationship between soil respiration and soil moisture at 1% level. Soil respiration rates were higher when soil moisture ranged from 35% to 45%. There was an exponential relationship between soil respiration and soil temperature (at a depth of 5cm in mineral soil) at 1% level. The calculated Q1o values in this study,ranging from 2.03 to 2.36, were very near to those of tropical soil reported. The CO2 efflux in 2003was 5.34 kgCO2· m-2. a-1 from soil plus litter plus seedling, of them 3.48 kgCO2· m-2. a-1 from soil (accounting for 62.5%), 1.19 kgCO2· m-2. a-1 from litter (22.3%) and 0.67 kgCO2·m-2. a-1 from seedling (12.5%).     

Structure and evolution of Middle Permian palaeoseamounts in Bayan Har and its adjacent area

Science China Earth Sciences - Middle Permian palaeo-seamounts in the area of Bayan Har are generally composed of volcanic basement and carbonate cap. Basaltic lava, volcanic breecia and polymictic...     

沙坡头没蒿和柠条叶片δ13C 和 N 含量的季节变化特征

通过对腾格里沙漠东南缘沙坡头人工固沙区油蒿和柠条叶片稳定碳同位素分辨率（△）和N 含量的测定，研究了不同种植方式下油蒿和柠条叶片△ 和 N 含量的季节变化及其关系。结果表明：在不同种植方式下，两种植物的△ 与 N 含量在不同月份之间均存在显著差异。油蒿叶片 △ 极显著高于柠条的：在不同种植方式下，油蒿单种下 △ 显著高于混种，柠条则反之。 油蒿叶片 N 含量极显著低于柠条的：不同种植方式下柠条叶片 N 含量无显著差异，而单种油蒿叶片 N 含量则显著低于混种。在 △ 与 N 含量的关系中，柠条叶片 △ 与 N 在两种生境、单种和混种下均极显著正相关，雨明柠条叶片 N 含量可以作为其 △ 与 N 含量的季节变化及其关系在不同微生境有所差异。     

Effect of the Initial Vortex Structure on Intensity Change During Eyewall Replacement Cycle of Tropical Cyclones: A Numerical Study

This study investigates the effect of the initial tropical cyclone (TC) vortex structure on the intensity change during the eyewall replacement cycle (ERC) of TCs based on two idealized simulations using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Results show that an initially smaller TC with weaker outer winds experienced a much more drastic intensity change during the ERC than an initially larger TC with stronger outer winds. It is found that an initially larger TC vortex with stronger outer winds favored the development of more active spiral rainbands outside the outer eyewall, which slowed down the contraction and intensification of the outer eyewall and thus prolonged the duration of the concentric eyewall and slow intensity evolution. In contrast, the initially smaller TC with weaker outer winds corresponded to higher inertial stability in the inner core and weaker inertial stability but stronger filamentation outside the outer eyewall. These led to stronger boundary layer inflow, stronger updraft and convection in the outer eyewall, and suppressed convective activity outside the outer eyewall. These resulted in the rapid weakening during the formation of the outer eyewall, followed by a rapid re-intensification of the TC during the ERC. Our study demonstrates that accurate in- itialization of the TC structure in numerical models is crucial for predicting changes in TC intensity during the ERC. Additionally, monitoring the activity of spiral rainbands outside the outer eyewall can help to improve short-term intensity forecasts for TCs experiencing ERCs.     

Characterization and Application of S-Band Polarimetric Radar and X-Band Phased Array Radar for a Tornadic Storm Event on June 16,2022

The X-band phased array radar offers faster scanning speed and higher spatial resolution compared to the S-band radar, making it capable of enhancing tornado monitoring and early warning capabilities. This study analyzed the char- acteristics and nowcasting signals of a tornado case that occurred on June 16, 2022 in the Guangzhou region. Our findings indicate that the violent contraction of rotation radius and the dramatic increase in rotation speed were important signal characteristics associated with tornado formation. The X-band phased array radar, with its high temporal and spatial resolution, provided an opportunity to capture early warning signals from polarimetric characteristics. The X-band phased array radar demonstrated noteworthy ability to identify apparent tornado vortex signature (TVS) features in a 10-minute lead time, surpassing the capabilities of the CINRAD/SA radar. Additionally, due to its higher scanning frequency, the X- band phased-array radar was capable of consistently identifying TVS with shorter intervals, enabling a more precise tracking of the tornado’s path. The application of professional radars, in this case, provides valuable insights for the monitoring of evolutions of severe local storms and even tornadoes and the issuance of early warning signals.     

葛洲坝至胭脂坝长江干流段江豚活动规律

长江江豚是我国一级保护野生动物,也是长江生态系统的指示性物种,其种群数量恢复情况及活动规律一直备受关注。本文选择长江宜昌段江豚活动频繁的葛洲坝下游至胭脂坝江段为研究区域,于2021年6月-2022年5月采用定点目测、水上流动监测与无人机监测相结合的方法分区监测长江江豚的游泳行为,分析长江江豚的活动规律,构建了长江江豚出水头次的零膨胀泊松回归模型,识别影响长江江豚出水头次的关键因素,建立长江江豚出水头次与各因素间的相关关系。结果表明:(1)葛洲坝至胭脂坝长江干流段监测到最大江豚出水头次为19头次,长江江豚集群规模以2~3头最为常见,占比达58.1%;长江江豚主要表现出4种行为特征,各行为占比从大到小依次为:玩耍＞休息＞摄食＞抚幼。(2)长江江豚在葛洲坝下游近坝区(A区,葛洲坝至至喜长江大桥)出水头次最多,且在秋冬季节累计出水头次多于春夏季节,冬季累计出水头次最高,达252头次。(3)长江江豚出水头次与电站下泄流量呈显著负相关;浊度增大,长江江豚出水的概率减小。本文研究结果对长江江豚生态保护策略及长江十年禁渔效果评估具有重要参考价值。     

Correspondence Between Astronomical Periods and Sedimentary Cycles

The term of geological cycle was used firstly inHutton's" The Earth Theory" in 1788 (Williams,1980). The geological cycles including tectonic cycles and sedimentary cycles have been describedwidely since than. Some researchers have perceivedthat the geolo…     

茯苓酸调节AMPK/GSK-3β/Nrf2信号通路对子宫内膜异位症大鼠内膜基质细胞铁死亡的影响

目的：探索茯苓酸调节腺苷酸活化蛋白激酶（AMPK）/糖原合成酶激酶3β（GSK-3β）/核因子E2相关因子2（Nrf2）信号通路对子宫内膜异位症（EM）大鼠基质细胞铁死亡的影响。方法：将51只SD大鼠于腹腔内异位移植子宫内膜组织构建EM大鼠模型,并将其随机分为模型组、茯苓酸低剂量（3.5 mg/kg）组、茯苓酸高剂量（7.0 mg/kg）组、茯苓酸高剂量（7.0 mg/kg）+盐酸多索啡（0.2 mg/kg）组,每组各12只,另取12只SD大鼠只开腹不移植,设为假手术组,药物分组处理后测定各组大鼠异位子宫内膜体积、异位子宫内膜组织铁死亡指标［谷胱甘肽（GSH）、丙二醛（MDA）水平、铁含量］、血清及异位子宫内膜组织炎症因子［肿瘤坏死因子α（TNF-α）、白细胞介素-6（IL-6）］水平、异位子宫内膜组织铁死亡相关蛋白［长链脂酰辅酶A合成酶4（ACSL4）、环加氧酶2（PTGS2）］与AMPK/GSK-3β/Nrf2通路相关蛋白表达。原代培养EM大鼠子宫内膜基质细胞,并将其随机分为对照组、茯苓酸低浓度（40 mg/L）组、茯苓酸高浓度（80 mg/L）组、茯苓酸高浓度（80 mg/L）+盐酸多索啡（10 μmol/L）组,以药物分组处理后,以CCK-8法、流式细胞术分别测定各组细胞增殖及凋亡;以试剂盒检测各组细胞铁死亡指标GSH及MDA水平、铁含量;以免疫印迹实验检测各组细胞铁死亡相关蛋白及AMPK/GSK-3β/Nrf2通路相关蛋白表达。结果：与假手术组相比,模型组大鼠异位子宫内膜体积、MDA水平及铁含量、血清及异位子宫内膜组织TNF-α及IL-6水平、ACSL4及PTGS2蛋白表达升高（P<0.05）,GSH水平、p-AMPK/AMPK、p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β及Nrf2蛋白表达降低（P<0.05）;与模型组相比,茯苓酸低、高剂量组大鼠异位子宫内膜体积、MDA水平及铁含量、血清及异位子宫内膜组织TNF-α及IL-6水平、ACSL4及PTGS2蛋白表达降低（P<0.05）,GSH水平、p-AMPK/AMPK、p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β及Nrf2蛋白表达升高（P<0.05）,且高剂量茯苓酸作用更强;盐酸多索啡可减弱高剂量茯苓酸对EM模型大鼠的作用。与对照组相比,茯苓酸低、高浓度组大鼠子宫内膜基质细胞活力、MDA水平及铁含量、ACSL4及PTGS2蛋白表达降低（P<0.05）,凋亡率、GSH水平、p-AMPK/AMPK、p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β及Nrf2蛋白表达升高（P<0.05）,且高浓度茯苓酸作用更强;盐酸多索啡可减弱高剂量茯苓酸对EM大鼠内膜基质细胞的作用。结论：茯苓酸可减轻EM大鼠炎症及铁死亡,抑制其子宫内膜基质细胞增殖及异位内膜生长,其作用机制可能是通过激活AMPK/GSK-3β/Nrf2信号通路来实现的。     

长江口泥沙的来源分析与数量计算的研究

本文根据地学原理，建立了长江口泥沙的来源分析与数量计算的模式。定量分析了长江口泥沙来源，计算了泥沙的数量。通过验证表明沙量的计算值与验证值两者十分吻合。