7 results on '"Chunju Peng"'
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2. Age effects of Moso bamboo on leaf isoprene emission characteristics
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Yandong Song, Chunju Peng, Qinjiao Wu, Shijie Tao, Tingting Mei, Zhihong Sun, Zhaojiang Zuo, Chunyu Pan, Yufeng Zhou, and Guomo Zhou
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Moso bamboo ,isoprene ,photosynthesis ,light dependency ,temperature dependency ,G93 algorithm ,Plant culture ,SB1-1110 - Abstract
Isoprene is a highly reactive volatile organic compound that significantly affects atmospheric oxidant capacity, regional air quality, and climate change. Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), a species widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in China, is a strong isoprene emitter with great potential for carbon sequestration. Carbon sequestration is negatively correlated with culm age; however, the effect of this correlation on isoprene emissions remains unknown. In this study, we investigated the photosynthetic and isoprene emission characteristics of Moso bamboo at different culm ages. The results showed that the age effect on isoprene emission was different from that on photosynthesis; the net photosynthesis rate (Pn) was the highest in young, followed by mature, and then old bamboo, whereas the isoprene emission rate (Iso) was the highest in young, followed by old, and then mature bamboo. Moreover, the percentage of carbon loss as isoprene emission (C-loss) during photosynthesis of old bamboo was 35% higher than that of mature bamboo under standard conditions (leaf temperature: 30°C; light intensity: 1000 µmol m-2 s-1). Therefore, we strongly recommend considering the culm age when establishing an isoprene emission model of Moso bamboo. Additionally, because the Iso and C-loss of old bamboo were higher than those of mature bamboo, we suggest that attention should be paid to the management of bamboo age structure and timely felling of aged bamboo to reduce environmental risk. more...
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- 2023
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3. The Academic Motivation and Engagement of Students in English as a Foreign Language Classes: Does Teacher Praise Matter?
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Chunju Peng
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teacher praise ,academic motivation ,academic engagement ,EFL classes ,positive academic emotion ,Psychology ,BF1-990 - Abstract
Given the undeniable role of English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ academic motivation and engagement in L2 success, identifying the antecedents of these positive academic behaviors seems essential. Accordingly, many empirical studies have probed into the impact of students’ personal factors on their motivation and engagement. Yet, not much attention has been paid to the role of teachers’ communication behaviors, notably praise. Additionally, no review has been performed in this regard. The present review study intends to address these gaps by explaining teacher praise and its positive outcomes for EFL students’ motivation and engagement. In light of the empirical and theoretical evidence, the role of teacher praise in improving students’ academic motivation and engagement was proved. The paper concludes with some pedagogical implications. more...
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- 2021
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4. A Conceptual Review of Teacher Enthusiasm and Students' Success and Engagement in Chinese EFL Classes
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Chunju Peng
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Chinese EFL classes ,students' success ,engagement ,teacher enthusiasm ,learner-eccentric learning ,Psychology ,BF1-990 - Abstract
The swift growth and progress of colleges and universities across China noticed a request for teaching and learning English as Foreign Language (EFL), and regarding the quality of higher education, student engagement has been at the center of attention which has a remarkable role due to the arrival of positive psychology in language learning recently. To this end, on the one hand, nurturing student engagement in EFL classes corresponds to requests from the recent national university English curriculum selected in 2015 in China. On the other hand, a bulk of studies has acknowledged difficulties that hinder the construction of a learner-centric learning situation. Moreover, there is a dearth of inquires which have focused on teachers' role in general and affective aspects namely enthusiasm, in particular. According to the literature review, the definition of these constructs, namely teacher enthusiasm and students' success and engagement are presented. In a nutshell, the implications for teachers, university administrators, teacher-trainers, and future researchers are presented, and new directions for future research are allocated. more...
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- 2021
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5. Growing in Mixed Stands Increased Leaf Photosynthesis and Physiological Stress Resistance in Moso Bamboo and Mature Chinese Fir Plantations
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Chunju Peng, Yandong Song, Chong Li, Tingting Mei, Zhili Wu, Yongjun Shi, Yufeng Zhou, and Guomo Zhou
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leaf-level gas exchange ,stand carbon sequestration ,chlorophyll fluorescence ,antioxidant enzyme ,water use efficiency ,bamboo-fir mixture ,Plant culture ,SB1-1110 - Abstract
Mixed-stand plantations are not always as beneficial for timber production and carbon sequestration as monoculture plantations. Systematic analyses of mixed-stand forests as potential ideal plantations must consider the physiological-ecological performance of these plantations. This study aimed to determine whether mixed moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens (Pradelle) Mazel ex J. Houz.) and Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook.) stands exhibited better physiological-ecological performance than monoculture plantations of these species. We analyzed leaf photosynthesis, chlorophyll fluorescence, antioxidant enzyme activities, chlorophyll content and leaf chemistry in a moso bamboo stand, a Chinese fir stand and a mixed stand with both species. The results showed that both species in the mixed stand exhibited significantly higher leaf net photosynthesis rate (Amax), instantaneous carboxylation efficiency (CUE), chlorophyll content, maximum quantum yield of photosynthesis (Fv/Fm), photochemical quenching coefficient (qP), PSII quantum yield [Y(II)], leaf nitrogen content, and antioxidant enzyme activities than those in the monoculture plantations. However, the non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) in Chinese fir and 2-year-old moso bamboo was significantly lower in the mixed stand than in the monocultures. In addition, the water use efficiency (WUE) of Chinese fir was significantly higher in the mixed stand. The results suggest that the increase in leaf net photosynthetic capacity and the improved growth in the mixed stand could be attributed primarily to the (i) more competitive strategies for soil water use, (ii) stronger antioxidant systems, and (iii) higher leaf total nitrogen and chlorophyll contents in the plants. These findings suggest that mixed growth has beneficial effects on the leaf photosynthesis capacity and physiological resistance of moso bamboo and Chinese fir. more...
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- 2021
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6. Nitrogen Deposition Enhances Photosynthesis in Moso Bamboo but Increases Susceptibility to Other Stress Factors
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Rui Zhang, Jiasheng Wu, Quan Li, Heikki Hänninen, Chunju Peng, Hang Yao, Xinzhang Song, and Yeqing Ying
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vascular plants ,forest trees ,invisible injury ,bioindicators ,photochemistry ,risk assessment ,Plant culture ,SB1-1110 - Abstract
Atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition can increase the susceptibility of vascular plants to other stresses, but the physiological basis of such a response remains poorly understood. This study was designed to clarify the physiological mechanisms and to evaluate bioindicators of N deposition impact on vascular plants. We evaluate multiple physiological responses to ~4 years of simulated additional N deposition (30–90 kg N ha−1 year−1) on three age-classes (1a, 3a, and 5a) of Moso bamboo. A saturating response to the additional N deposition was found both in foliar N concentration and in Pn. However, 3- and 5-year-old bamboo seemed to be less tolerant to extremely high N deposition than 1-year-old bamboo since they were saturated at a lower N addition. Furthermore, C/N/P stoichiometric ratios were very sensitive to N deposition in all three-age classes of bamboo, but the responses to N deposition in the various age-classes were diverse. We also found that the highest additional N deposition suppressed stomatal conductance and transpiration rate, suggesting an induced water stress. The stress induced by the high N load was also seen in photochemistry, where it reduced potential and actual photosynthetic use of light energy, diminished photo-protection capacity, and increased risk of the photo-damage. High additional N deposition contributed to a decrease in the foliar soluble protein contents and to an increase in the peroxidase activity (POD). Our study suggested, for the first time, that although the photosynthetic rate was enhanced by the increased N deposition in Moso bamboo, long-term high N load causes negative effects, such as damage to photosystem II. In Moso bamboo photochemical parameters are more sensitive to N deposition than photosynthetic rate or foliar N concentration. Furthermore, plant age should be taken into account when assessing plants' susceptibility to changes in global change drivers, such as N deposition. These findings facilitate the revealing of the risks potentially caused to vascular plants by increased N deposition before any visible symptoms of injury are seen. more...
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- 2017
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7. Biochar amendment changes the effects of nitrogen deposition on soil enzyme activities in a Moso bamboo plantation
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Guomo Zhou, Quan Li, Xuzhong Song, Zhiting Zhang, Chunju Peng, Zhizhuang Wu, and Xinzhang Song
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Bamboo ,biology ,Chemistry ,Amendment ,chemistry.chemical_element ,Forestry ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,010501 environmental sciences ,biology.organism_classification ,complex mixtures ,01 natural sciences ,Nitrogen ,Enzyme assay ,Phyllostachys edulis ,Environmental chemistry ,Biochar ,040103 agronomy & agriculture ,biology.protein ,0401 agriculture, forestry, and fisheries ,Soil enzyme ,Deposition (chemistry) ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences - Abstract
Soil enzymes are the metabolic motors for soil organisms. However, how soil enzymes respond to biochar amendment in plantations under increasing chronic atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition is poorly understood. In this study, we analyzed the effects of N deposition (30, 60, and 90 kg N ha−1 yr−1 for treatments N30, N60 and N90, respectively) and biochar amendment (20 and 40 t ha−1 for treatments BC20 and BC40, respectively) on six soil enzyme activities (β-fructofuranosidase, cellulase, nitrate reductase, nitrite reductase, urease, and acid phosphatase) in a Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houz) plantation. We found that N deposition significantly decreased the β-fructofuranosidase activity in the N30 and N90 treatments (P P P β-fructofuranosidase activity from N to carbon (C). The adsorption capability of biochar to soil N nutrient elements could decrease urease activity to limit the utilization of N; meanwhile, biochar addition could aggravate phosphorus (P) limitation to repress acid phosphatase activity. However, biochar addition could increase soil pH to promote urease activity. These findings provide new insights into the effects of biochar amendment on soil enzyme activities in plantations that suffer from the effects of N deposition. more...
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- 2019
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