Influences of enhanced ultraviolet radiation (UV B,280-315nm) on accumulation and cycling of Mg and Zn of wheat field ecosystem were investigated under field conditions.UV B radiation increased concentrations of Mg and Zn in leaves and stems,and affected concentrations of Mg and Zn in roots and spikes at various developmental stages significantly.The responses of accumulation of Mg and Zn in leaves to UV B radiation were different among developmental stages.Accumulation of Zn in stems were higher than control under 2.54 and 4.25 kJ.m -2 UV B radiation,and lower than control under 5.31 kJ.m -2 UV B radiation.At various developmental stages,UV B radiation significantly reduced accumulation of Mg in stems,roots and spikes,and accumulation of Zn in roots and spikes.UV B radiation significantly decreased accumulation of Mg and Zn in whole plants at various developmental stages.The contribution of biomass to the accumulation of Mg and Zn might be more than that of the concentrations of Mg and Zn.UV B radiation reduced output of Mg and Zn of spring wheat colonies.This might indicate decreases in output input ratio and cycling function of Mg and Zn in wheat field ecosystem.Increases in concentrations of exchangeable Mg and available Zn in soil were the results of decreases in output of Mg and Zn of spring wheat colonies. It might lead to the occurrence of higher storage of Mg and Zn in soil.
