Many studies have well reported nutrient deficiency and soil degradation focusing on soil N in pure plantations. However, few papers focused on soil P deficiency during pure plantation afforestation. We examined the variations in P fractions and phosphatase (P-ase) activities in the rhizosphere and bulk soils in Larix olgensis plantations of 16, 23, 34, and 49 y. Correlation analysis was ap…
A biofuel cell, consisting of two 7-ím diameter, 2-cm long carbon fibers and operating at ambient temperature in a pH 5 aqueous solution is described. The areas of the anode and the cathode of the cell are 60 times smaller than those of the smallest reported (methanol oxidizing) fuel cell1 and 180 times smaller than those of the smallest area biofuel cell.2 The power density of the cell exceed…
BACKGROUND: Probiotics are widely used in the food industry and medicine fields in China, but few studies have been conducted to evaluate the actual microbial amounts and species in probiotic products, which may conflict with the labels and mislead consumers to choose inappropriate foods or medicines. RESULTS: Twenty commercial dairy products and eight commercial ‘healthcare’ samples were …