Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)

[Objective] Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is extensively cultivated in Northwestern China for various purposes ranging from forage to landscaping. This paper presents the results of an experimental study on optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass in manag...

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Main Authors: DUAN Kelong, NIU Zuirong, ZHANG Zhenrong, SONG Shuzhen, LI Miaoqi, GUO Sheng
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author DUAN Kelong
NIU Zuirong
ZHANG Zhenrong
SONG Shuzhen
LI Miaoqi
GUO Sheng
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NIU Zuirong
ZHANG Zhenrong
SONG Shuzhen
LI Miaoqi
GUO Sheng
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description [Objective] Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is extensively cultivated in Northwestern China for various purposes ranging from forage to landscaping. This paper presents the results of an experimental study on optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass in managed grasslands in Yongdeng County in Gansu province, China. [Method] The field experiment consisted of two irrigation treatments by keeping the soil water content above 75%-85% (W1) or 55%-65% (W2) of the field capacity. Each irrigation treatment had three nitrogen treatments by applying 210 (N1), 180 (N2) and 150 kg/hm2 (N3) of nitrogen. In each treatment, we measured the growth traits, yield, and water and nitrogen use of the ryegrass at different growth stages. The optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization was determined by the entropy-weight TOPSIS model. [Result] Both irrigation and nitrogen significantly influenced ryegrass growth and yield. Increasing irrigation amount or nitrogen application improved growth traits and yield. However, nitrogen partial factor productivity (PFPN) decreased with increase in nitrogen application, and increasing irrigation amount reduced irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE). Nitrogen application had a greater impact on growth and yield of the ryegrass than irrigation. The W1N1 combination resulted in the highest plant height, chlorophyll content, and yield, while W2N1 produced the largest stem diameter. The W1N3 combination had the highest PFPN, and IWUE was greatest in W2N2. Entropy-weight TOPSIS analysis showed that W2N2 was optimal for ryegrass growth and yield in the study area. [Conclusion] Maintaining soil moisture above 55%-65% of the field capacity combined with 180 kg/hm2 of nitrogen fertilization is the optimal strategy for improving the growth and yield of perennial ryegrass in Yongdeng County, Gansu Province, China.
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spelling doaj-art-d0a32f082c644b5cb7f064b0ccb4396a2025-01-16T07:30:53ZzhoScience PressGuan'gai paishui xuebao1672-33172025-01-01441344210.13522/j.cnki.ggps.20241691672-3317(2025)01-0034-09Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)DUAN Kelong0NIU Zuirong1ZHANG Zhenrong2SONG Shuzhen3LI Miaoqi4GUO Sheng5College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaCollege of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaWater Resources Utilization Center of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730300, ChinaInstitute of Animal & Pasture Science and Green Agriculture, Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, ChinaCollege of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China[Objective] Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is extensively cultivated in Northwestern China for various purposes ranging from forage to landscaping. This paper presents the results of an experimental study on optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass in managed grasslands in Yongdeng County in Gansu province, China. [Method] The field experiment consisted of two irrigation treatments by keeping the soil water content above 75%-85% (W1) or 55%-65% (W2) of the field capacity. Each irrigation treatment had three nitrogen treatments by applying 210 (N1), 180 (N2) and 150 kg/hm2 (N3) of nitrogen. In each treatment, we measured the growth traits, yield, and water and nitrogen use of the ryegrass at different growth stages. The optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization was determined by the entropy-weight TOPSIS model. [Result] Both irrigation and nitrogen significantly influenced ryegrass growth and yield. Increasing irrigation amount or nitrogen application improved growth traits and yield. However, nitrogen partial factor productivity (PFPN) decreased with increase in nitrogen application, and increasing irrigation amount reduced irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE). Nitrogen application had a greater impact on growth and yield of the ryegrass than irrigation. The W1N1 combination resulted in the highest plant height, chlorophyll content, and yield, while W2N1 produced the largest stem diameter. The W1N3 combination had the highest PFPN, and IWUE was greatest in W2N2. Entropy-weight TOPSIS analysis showed that W2N2 was optimal for ryegrass growth and yield in the study area. [Conclusion] Maintaining soil moisture above 55%-65% of the field capacity combined with 180 kg/hm2 of nitrogen fertilization is the optimal strategy for improving the growth and yield of perennial ryegrass in Yongdeng County, Gansu Province, China.https://www.ggpsxb.com/jgpxxben/ch/reader/view_abstract.aspx?file_no=20250105&flag=1lolium perennewater and nitrogen regulationgrowth characteristicsyieldwater and nitrogen utilization efficiencyentropy weight topsis
spellingShingle DUAN Kelong
NIU Zuirong
ZHANG Zhenrong
SONG Shuzhen
LI Miaoqi
GUO Sheng
Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
Guan'gai paishui xuebao
lolium perenne
water and nitrogen regulation
growth characteristics
yield
water and nitrogen utilization efficiency
entropy weight topsis
title Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
title_full Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
title_fullStr Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
title_full_unstemmed Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
title_short Optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
title_sort optimal irrigation and nitrogen fertilization for growth and yield of perennial ryegrass lolium perenne
topic lolium perenne
water and nitrogen regulation
growth characteristics
yield
water and nitrogen utilization efficiency
entropy weight topsis
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