Promotion of Seedling Growth of Seeds of Rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. Hitomebore) by Treatment with H2O2 before Sowing

Abstract

High germinability of seeds and establishment of young seedlings in rice (Oryza sativa L.) are necessary for direct seeding in paddy fields. We investigated whether germinability and seedling growth were promoted by treatment of rice seeds (cv. Hitomebore) with hydrogen peroxide solution (H₂O₂) during the imbibition for 24 h. H₂O₂ treatment with 50 mM H₂O₂ promoted seed germination, and seedling growth (shoot length, root length and shoot fresh weight) in agar culture under a low temperature condition (18°C day/14°C night). Seedling growth was promoted by H₂O₂ treatment not only under the low-temperature condition but also under a normal (23°C day/18°C night) temperature condition. Furthermore, H₂O₂ treatment promoted seedling growth under a flooding condition in a greenhouse. These results suggest that H₂O₂ treatment of rice seeds during the imbibition is advantageous for direct seeding. We discussed the relation between the promotion of the seed germinability and the seedling growth under a low-temperature condition, and the expression of some genes encoding ROS scavenger enzymes induced by H₂O₂ treatment.     

外源甜菜碱和脯氨酸对盐胁迫下大麦种子萌发及幼苗生长的影响

为探讨盐胁迫条件下外源甜菜碱（GB）和脯氨酸（Pro）对不同大麦品种种子萌发及幼苗的效应,以课题组前期筛选到的耐盐品种中川大麦和盐敏感品种ZY218为材料,在萌发期和苗期以200 mmol·L^-1NaCl为胁迫条件,分别施加浓度为0、0.5、1.0、5.0、10.0 mmol·L^-1的外源GB和浓度为0、5.0、15.0、30.0、45.0 mmol·L^-1的外源Pro进行处理,测定并分析了不同处理下大麦萌发及幼苗相关指标。结果表明,与不添加外源物质的对照相比,施加外源GB和Pro均可有效缓解盐胁迫对大麦种子萌发及地上部分生长的抑制作用;提高叶片过氧化物酶（POD）、超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）和过氧化氢酶（CAT）活性及叶绿素含量;外源Pro可以显著增加幼苗的总根长、总根体积和总根表面积,有效缓解盐胁迫对大麦幼苗根系生长的抑制作用,且对盐敏感品种效应更大。因此,施加外源GB或Pro可有效缓解盐胁迫对大麦种子萌发和幼苗生长的抑制作用。     

内源H2O2对水稻种子萌发的影响

通过用不同浓度的烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸磷酸（nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, NADPH）合成酶抑制剂碘二苯（diphenylene iodonium, DPI）及过氧化氢（hydrogen peroxide, H₂O₂）清除剂二甲基硫脲（dimethylthiourea, DMTU）分别培养水稻（Oryza sativa L.）种子,研究内源H₂O₂对种子萌发过程胚根、胚芽和胚根根尖活力等的影响。结果表明,DPI及DMTU培养的水稻种子其胚根生长和胚芽生长均受到抑制,尤其是DPI对胚根生长的抑制作用更为显著。DPI和DMTU对水稻种子萌发的影响均呈现出浓度效应,即浓度越高,抑制作用越强。其中,DPI对水稻种子萌发的抑制作用比DMTU的更为明显。此外,胚根根尖的超氧阴离子（superoxide anion, O ^2-）和H₂O₂含量随DMTU浓度增大而减少,根尖细胞受损也越严重。由此推测,内源H₂O₂可能参与调控水稻种子萌发过程。     

三种浸种剂对Na2SO4胁迫下小麦种子萌发期耐盐性的影响

为了解黄腐酸、褪黑素、水杨酸三种浸种剂对硫酸盐胁迫下小麦种子萌发期耐盐性的调节效应,分别采用不同浓度的黄腐酸(0.5、1.0和1.5 g·L^-1)、褪黑素(0.01、0.05和0.10 mmol·L^-1)、水杨酸(0.1、0.5和1.0 mmol·L^-1)对小麦进行浸种处理,随后与未处理的小麦种子一并采用100 mmol·L^-1 Na₂SO₄溶液培养,测定各处理下小麦种子萌发期的生长生理指标,并通过主成分分析综合评价其耐盐性。结果表明,0.5～1.5 g·L^-1的黄腐酸、0.01～0.10 mmol·L^-1褪黑素、0.1～0.5 mmol·L^-1水杨酸浸种均提升了小麦根系活力、体内抗氧化酶活性,降低了小麦体内超氧阴离子自由基■产生速率及丙二醛(MDA)含量,缓解了盐分对小麦种子萌发的胁迫程度,增强了小麦种子萌发期的耐盐性,促进了小麦的萌发生长。其中,1.5 g·L^-1的...     

Ecological studies on Echinochloa crus-galli and the implications for weed management in direct-seeded rice

Echinochloa crus-galli, a C₄ grass, is one of the world’s most serious weeds. Weed management decisions for this species can be derived from knowledge of its seed biology. Studies were conducted to determine the effects of light on germination; seed burial depth and rice residue on emergence and growth; and flooding time and depth on emergence, survival and growth of this species. Light stimulated seed germination but it was not an absolute requirement for germination. The proportion of seeds germinating was greatest for seeds placed on the soil surface (92%), and emergence declined with increasing burial depth in soil; no seedlings emerged from the depth of 8 cm. A burial depth of only 0.4 cm reduced seedling emergence by 50%. Seedling emergence and seedling biomass were reduced by the addition of high level (6 ton ha⁻¹) of rice residue to the soil surface. Early and deep flooding significantly suppressed growth of E. crus-galli seedlings. In flooded conditions, with increased water depth the weed allocated more biomass to shoots at the expense of roots. The information gained from this study could contribute to improve weed control approaches. Soil inversion by tillage to bury weed seeds below their maximum depth of emergence, use of crop residue as mulch and early flooding of the crop could serve as important tools for managing E. crus-galli and other weed species with similar germination requirements. These management options, however, would need to be compatible with other crop management requirements.     

不同浓度配比的PEG、二甲基亚砜和水杨酸引发对玉米种子抗寒性的影响

以玉米杂交种创奇518新种子为材料,以不同浓度配比的聚乙二醇（PEG）、二甲基亚砜和水杨酸组合作为引发剂,采用L₉（3⁴）正交试验设计,通过低温种植处理,研究提高玉米种子抗寒性的3种引发剂的最佳浓度配比。结果表明,不同配比引发处理的玉米种子发芽势、发芽率、苗鲜重、活力指数、过氧化物酶（POD）和过氧化氢酶（CAT）活性均表现出明显差异。以浓度为20%的PEG、浓度为0.5%的二甲基亚砜和浓度为0.007%的水杨酸组合处理种子的发芽率、活力指数最高,幼苗长势整齐一致,POD和CAT较对照有明显提高。     

6-BA浸种对HgCl2胁迫下小麦种子萌发和幼苗生长的影响

为探讨6-苄基腺嘌呤（6-BA）浸种对HgCl₂胁迫下小麦种子萌发及其幼苗生长的缓解作用,以3个小麦品种为材料,研究了不同浓度6-BA浸种对200 mg·L^-1HgCl₂胁迫下小麦种子发芽、幼苗生长、抗氧化酶活性、可溶性蛋白和丙二醛含量的影响。结果表明,200 mg·L^-1HgCl₂处理后,3个小麦品种种子的发芽势、发芽率、根长、芽长和鲜重降低,幼苗的抗氧化酶活性和可溶性蛋白含量降低,丙二醛含量增加。一定浓度6-BA浸种可以缓解HgCl₂胁迫对小麦种子萌发的抑制作用,但对小麦的根长、芽长和鲜重的影响因小麦品种而不同。HgCl₂胁迫下,3个小麦品种幼苗的SOD、POD活性和可溶性蛋白含量随着6-BA浓度的增加均基本呈先升高后降低的趋势,最佳6-BA浓度因品种而不同;3个小麦品种的MDA含量均呈先降低后升高的趋势,以6-BA浓度为15 mg·L^-1时MDA含量最低。说明一定浓度6-BA浸种能够缓解HgCl₂胁迫对小麦种子萌发和幼苗生长的毒害作用,但最佳6-BA浓度因小麦品种的不同而不同。     

低温胁迫下外源CaCl2对玉米种子萌发及幼苗生长的影响

以杂C-546为试材,采用10、20、40、80、160 mmol/L外源CaCl_2浸种和叶面喷施不同浓度处理种子,比较分析低温胁迫下玉米种子发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数和幼苗叶片相对电导率、可溶性蛋白、Pn、Fv/Fm、POD和SOD活性等生理生化指标的变化。结果表明,在低温抑制玉米幼苗生长条件下,一定浓度CaCl_2(10~80 mmol/L)处理可降低玉米幼苗生长伤害程度。80 mmol/L CaCl_2浸种处理对玉米低温胁迫的缓解效果最佳,与对照比较,发芽率提高8%,发芽势提高24.6%,发芽指数提高33.2,相对电导率降低51.8%,可溶性蛋白含量增加76.3%,SOD活性增加35.7%。适宜浓度的CaCl_2在低温条件下可促进玉米种子的萌发,降低低温对玉米幼苗造成的伤害。     

大麦对大麦条纹病菌毒素胁迫的响应

为探究大麦条纹病菌毒素对大麦种子萌发、幼苗生长及防御酶活性的影响,用大麦条纹病菌毒素处理20个大麦品种的种子,测定120 h后毒素对种子的萌发抑制率和胚根、胚芽生长抑制率,并测定了强抗病性种子萌发48 h、72 h、120 h和168 h时的超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、过氧化物酶(POD)的活性及游离脯氨酸(Pro)、丙二醛(MDA)的含量。结果发现,按照萌发抑制率进行聚类分析,将20个大麦品种分为3类,即高抗型(占5%)、中抗型(占60%)和高感型(占35%),3个类型间的被测萌发指标的差异均达显著水平(P0.05)。随时间推移,经毒素液处理的强抗性品种甘啤2号幼苗中的SOD、CAT活性总体呈先降低后上升的趋势,以胁迫72 h时的SOD、CAT活性最低;POD活性及Pro含量均呈上升趋势;MDA含量呈先上升后下降的趋势,在72 h时最大;经毒素液处理的甘啤2号中SOD、POD、CAT活性、Pro和MDA含量均高于对照。综上所述,大麦条纹病菌毒素对大麦种子胚根、胚芽生长有一定的抑制作用;大麦植株通过体内防御酶活性的增强提高抗逆性;利用大麦条纹病菌毒素处理种子可以初步快速筛选出对其具有抗性的品种。本研究结果可为大麦条纹病菌抗性机制的研究和抗性品种的选育提供参考。     

亚精胺提高玉米幼苗抗寒性的研究

以玉米品种农大108为试验材料,当玉米幼苗2叶1心时,一部分在常温下(25℃/18℃)培养,另一部分在低温下(10℃/4℃)培养,以叶片喷施0.4 mmol/L亚精胺为处理组,喷施蒸馏水为对照组,研究亚精胺在玉米幼苗冷胁迫过程中的作用。结果表明,低温胁迫抑制了幼苗生长,加剧了叶片中超氧自由基和过氧化氢的产生,提高了膜脂过氧化水平,降低了叶绿素含量。叶片喷施亚精胺,显著缓解了冷胁迫导致的生长抑制、叶绿素含量下降、活性氧积累和膜脂过氧化,提高了幼苗可溶性糖和脯氨酸含量,使抗氧化酶活性显著提高。此外,亚精胺处理提高了冷胁迫条件下幼苗热激蛋白HSP70和HSP90的mRNA和蛋白表达水平。结果表明,外源亚精胺能提高玉米幼苗的抗寒性。     

A Varietal Difference in Coleoptile Growth is Correlated with Seedling Establishment of Direct Seeded Rice in Submerged Field under Low-Temperature Conditions

Abstract

To elucidate the physiological characteristics relating to better seedling establishment in submerged field under low-temperature conditions, we compared the time required to reach various growth stages after seed imbibition among rice {Oryza sativa L.) varieties differing in the performance of seedling establishment. Two experiments were conducted. In the field experiment, the percentage of seedlings with expanded second leaf at 30 days after sowing (PSSL) was measured and regarded as the index of establishment rate for each variety. In agar-bed experiment, the number of germinated seeds, the seedlings with the coleoptile elongated to the medium surface, and the seedlings with the 1st leaf apparent were counted daily under a 16°G condition. A sigmoid model was applied to the above values to evaluate the time requirements. There was a significant correlation between the duration from 50% germination to 50% emergence in the agar-bed experiment and PSSL in the field experiments. However, the duration from imbibition to 50% germination, and that from 50% emergence to 50% appearance of the first leaf were not significantly correlated with PSSL. We found that fast growth of the coleoptile is an important characteristic for the varieties that can provide stable and excellent seedling establishment at low temperature.     

Improvement of seedling establishment under flood condition by seed coating with molybdenum compounds for wheat and barley

Wheat and barley are often cultivated also in paddy fields in winter in Japan. The drainage of paddy fields is often poor. The seedling establishment of wheat and barley is more prone to become poor if it rains heavily after sowing. The flooding damage on seedling establishment is thought to be caused by many factors. The generation of sulfide ions in flooded and reduced soil is thought to be one factor of the flooding damage. In this study, the effect of seed coating with molybdenum compounds, which suppress the generation of sulfide ions, on the flooding damage of wheat and barley seedling establishment. Two poorly soluble molybdenum compounds were coated on wheat or barley seeds at different amounts. Coated seeds were sown in soil and soon flooded for 2 d at 20 °C. When seeds were not coated with molybdenum compounds, rates of seedling establishment were no more than 32%. However, when any molybdenum compounds of .05–.5 mol-Mo kg^?1 were coated, seedling establishment was significantly improved and rates of seedling establishment were no less than 54%. However, when sown seed were not flooded, the establishment rates of the seeds, which were coated with a molybdenum compound of no less than .1 or .2 mol-Mo kg-1, were significantly decreased. Accordingly, coating of molybdenum compounds could improve the seedling establishment of coated seeds under flooded condition, but might impair the seedling establishment of coated seeds under unflooded condition.     

青蒿素对小麦种子萌发及幼苗生长的影响

为了解青蒿素对小麦种子萌发和幼苗生长的影响,运用室内培养皿法,分析了不同浓度的青蒿素溶液浸种后小麦种子发芽率及幼苗高度、根长、整株鲜重、根和茎鲜重及干重、根系活力等指标的变化。结果表明,青蒿素对小麦种子萌发及幼苗生长有抑制作用,且浓度越高,抑制作用越显著。与无菌水对照相比,青蒿素浸种处理显著降低了小麦的种子发芽率、苗高、根长、根鲜重和茎的鲜、干重,增加了根干重和根冠比。小麦的根系活力和可溶性蛋白含量随青蒿素浓度的增加而递减,可溶性糖含量则随之递增,叶绿素含量则呈先升高后降低的趋势,以20mg·L-1处理含量最高。此外,青蒿素浸种处理对小麦幼苗各项指标的影响与15mg·L-1多效唑相似。     

植物生长调节剂对毛萼紫薇种子萌发及幼苗生长的影响

自然条件下毛萼紫薇Lagerstroemia balansae结实率很高,但自然萌发率和成苗率极低。适合的植物生长调节剂处理种子,能够有效打破种子休眠、有效促进幼苗生长。本研究采用TTC染色法测定毛萼紫薇种子的生活力,比较5种植物生长调节剂GA3、TDZ、IAA、6-BA和NAA处理下毛萼紫薇种子的发芽率、发芽势及对幼苗生长的影响。结果表明:(1)毛萼紫薇种子生活力较低;(2)200 mg/L GA3处理的种子发芽势,发芽率较高,幼苗长势良好;其次是0.02 mg/L的TDZ处理,再次是200 mg/L IAA的处理;(3)1~20 mg/L的6-BA和NAA处理对毛萼紫薇种子的萌发无促进作用。上述结果表明:GA3、TDZ、IAA能有效促进毛萼紫薇种子的萌发及幼苗生长。     

Ludwigia hyssopifolia emergence and growth as affected by light, burial depth and water management

Experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of light, seed burial depth, and flooding on germination, emergence and growth of Ludwigia hyssopifolia. Germination was strongly stimulated by light, suggesting that seeds of this species are positively photoblastic. Seeds sown on the soil surface gave the greatest percentage of seedling emergence in plastic trays, and no seedlings emerged from seeds buried in soil at depths of ≥1 cm. Intermittent or shallow flooding suppressed emergence and growth of L. hyssopifolia. Flooding to a depth of 2 cm for 4 days out of 7 days reduced seedling emergence by more than 71% and seedling dry matter by 97% compared to where the soil had not been flooded. Flooding up to a depth of 10 cm however, when delayed to 21 days after sowing, did not significantly suppress growth of this species. This study illustrates the role of seed burial by tillage and flooding as two important tools for the management of L. hyssopifolia.     

Seed characterization and direct sowing of native grass species as a management tool

There is insufficient information about germination, seed biology and seedling establishment of native grass species of the cerrado (Brazilian savannah) to recommend their use in restoration of disturbed areas. We evaluated the production, percentage of fertile seeds, germination, seedling growth and establishment in the field of eighteen native grass species and one exotic invasive species (Melinis minutiflora) and also the effects of different storage periods on germination. The percentage of fertile seeds varied from 6·0 to 94·2% among native species. Ten species produced a minimum of 800 fertile seeds per gram. Germination rate was in the range of 11·0 to 98·8%. Storage for 1 year reduced the germination rate in one species, did not affect germination of three species and increased germination (by 2–10 times) in 14 species. After 2 years of storage, six species showed reductions in germination. Three different patterns of resource allocation were observed and might provide mechanisms for increasing seedling establishment under different environmental conditions. In the field, only two species flowered in the first year after sowing and an additional eight in the second year of observation. Melinis minutiflora is an aggressive species with more than three times the fertile seed production of native species (2820 seeds per gram), high germination rate (55%) and a high number of germinable seeds (1551 per gram). Despite the wide variation in seed characteristics and the delay in flowering, it is concluded that most native grass species can be used in projects aiming at the restoration and management of degraded areas.     

复合药剂浸种对裸燕麦种子发芽的影响

为解决干旱胁迫下裸燕麦播种出苗较差的问题,利用生化黄腐酸(BFA)、氯化钙、赤霉素三种药剂的复合配置对裸燕麦种子进行浸种处理,探讨不同复合药剂处理对裸燕麦发芽势、发芽率、物质转换率、种子萌发抗旱指数、种子活力抗旱指数的影响。结果表明,赤霉素(0.0125g·L-1)+生化黄腐酸(0.1g·L-1)以及氯化钙(1g·L-1)+赤霉素(0.0125g·L-1)的复合溶液处理均可有效提高裸燕麦种子的发芽率、发芽势、物质转换率、种子萌发抗旱指数和种子活力抗旱指数;而氯化钙(1g·L-1)+生化黄腐酸(0.1g·L-1)的复合溶液处理对裸燕麦种子发芽率虽有所提高,但降低了发芽势和物质转化率。从综合效果来看,赤霉素(0.0125g·L-1)+生化黄腐酸(0.1g·L-1)的复合溶液效果最佳。另外,浸种一次与浸种三次对种子萌发的影响差别不大。     

Comparative evaluation of seed coat dormancy breaking treatments in Stylosanthes seabrana

The efficiency of microwave treatment in breaking the hard seed coat dormancy in Stylosanthes seabrana was compared with three other conventional methods including mechanical scarification, hot water treatment (100°C for 1 min) and acid scarification (5 min). The microwave treatment was as efficient in breaking hard seed coat dormancy as the hot water treatment. The ranking of treatments followed the order microwave ≥ hot water ≥ acid > mechanical scarification > control. The electrical conductivity of microwave‐treated seeds, although less than that of hot water, was greater than untreated control seeds, indicating increased permeability of the seed coat for water uptake. Seedling vigour, based on seedling length, was also similar for these treatments. Respiration was found to be higher in microwave‐treated seeds. Although levels of food reserves were not measured, future studies could hypothesize that increased imbibition of water in microwave‐treated seeds could cause a faster breakdown of food‐reserve material that is supplied to the germinating seed, resulting in increased evolution of CO₂ through respiration. Scanning electron micrographs indicated the appearance of cracks and blisters on the seed surface of microwave‐treated seeds. These are most likely the sites of water entry during imbibition.     

Comparative efficacy of surface drying and re-drying seed priming in rice: changes in emergence, seedling growth and associated metabolic events

In seed priming, seeds are soaked in a solution of low water potential and dried back to their original weight. This study was conducted to evaluate the comparative performance of different seed priming treatments and to investigate whether re-drying is essential or not? Seeds of fine grain aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivar Super-Basmati were subjected to hardening, osmohardening with CaCl₂ and KCl (ψ _s ?1.25 MPa) each for 24 h (one cycle), and hydropriming and ascorbate priming (10 mg L^?1) for 48 h. Seeds were primed in two sets. In one set after each treatment, seeds were given three surface washings with distilled water and dried back near to original moisture contents with forced air. In the other case, after surface washings with distilled water, seeds were surface dried using blotting paper and sown immediately. All the priming treatments improved the emergence, seedling growth and reserve metabolism. Use of surface drying was more effective for rice seed invigoration, as evident from earlier and synchronized seedling emergence. Moreover, shoot and root length, seedling dry weight, root score, α-amylase activity, soluble sugars and dehydrogenase activity were also improved, although germination percentage and leaf score were similar from both strategies. Results suggested that surface drying, rather than re-drying close to original weight, was more effective, while among the treatments, osmohardening with CaCl₂ was the most effective. Increasing rice production with judicious use of water is need of the day, and aerobic rice cultivation is an attractive alternative for this purpose. However, poor and erratic stand establishment is one of the major hindrances in its wide scale adoption. In this regard, seed priming techniques are pragmatic approaches to achieve proper stand establishment in the new rice culture. They help in improving seedling density per unit area under optimal and adverse soil conditions and may be opted to improve the performance of aerobic rice.