培矮64S育性表达的温敏感部位研究

培矮６４Ｓ在育性转换敏感期（Ⅳ～Ⅵ期）主茎幼穗长为０．７０～９．３４ｃｍ，顶叶叶枕距为－２０．０～－３．５ｃｍ，穗尖离地面距离为２．７７～１５．５６ｃｍ，穗尖离第一节距离为６．７０～１９．９２ｃｍ，分蘖上述四项指标值均小于主茎指标值。敏感期幼穗感受自然低气温（平均日均温２１．６℃），表现为可育，花粉可染率为２１．８％，套袋结实率为１１．３％；感受人工垣定玫高水温（２５℃），表现为不育，花份可染率为０．４％，套袋结实率为０，表明敏感期幼穗为其育性表达的温敏感部位。另外，在低气温条件下（平均日均温２１．６℃），敏感期淹深水极显著降低可育性表达，花粉可染率为２．７％（对照为２１．１％），套袋结实率为０．２％（对照为１０．４％）。     

叶枕距标记法研究低温对粳型光温敏核不育系育性转换的影响

用日均温20℃低温处理3个采用剑叶叶枕距标记幼穗发育时期的粳型光温敏核不育系G317S、G321S和G326S,研究低温对不同发育时期粳型光温敏核不育系育性的影响.结果表明:用20℃低温处理3d,3个粳型光温敏核不育系花粉不育度明显降低,平均自交结实率为66.41％;3个粳型光温敏核不育系育性敏感期所对应的剑叶叶枕距为-4 ～4 cm,而剑叶叶枕距＜-4 cm或＞4 cm时,各不育系育性稳定;剑叶叶枕距为-4～ -2 cm和2～4 cm时各不育系不同穗位颖花的花粉不育度比较接近,而剑叶叶枕距为-2～2 cm时,各不育系不同穗位颖花的花粉不育度表现为穗上部＜穗中部＜穗下部.     

短光敏核不育水稻D38S育性的感光性和感温性研究

以D38S为材料,对其育性转换与光周期、温度的关系进行了研究。结果表明:D38S育性主要受光照长度控制。表现为短日诱导花粉不育,长日诱导花粉可育,诱导不育的临界光照长度为13.25h。对光周期诱导敏感的时期为二次枝梗穗原基分化至花粉母细胞减数分裂期。在长日可育条件下,花粉母细胞减数分裂期的温度对花粉可育性有一定影响,在日均温20.9～30.0℃范围内,花粉可染率随温度上升而上升,当日均温超过31℃时,花粉的可染率随温度上升而下降。在人工12h短光照条件下,20,22,24,26和28℃5种温度处理的结实率都为0。     

低温条件下喷施乙烯利对温敏核不育水稻育性的影响

【目的】为解决我国南方温敏核不育水稻制种过程中遇低温易发生育性转换问题,对处于育性转换敏感期的温敏核不育水稻进行低温诱导并喷施不同浓度乙烯利,探讨其对温敏核不育水稻育性的影响。【方法】利用温敏核不育水稻株1S和准S为材料,在育性敏感时期对其进行连续7 d冷灌池低温(22.5℃)诱导并分别喷施乙烯合成促进物质乙烯利和抑制物质二氧化氯溶液,统计花粉可染率及套袋自交结实率,对乙烯合成关键酶进行实时荧光定量PCR分析。分离并分析了乙烯合成途径关键酶OsA CO5和Os ACS5的启动子。【结果】在22.5℃低温诱导条件下,株1S和准S连续7 d喷水处理后的可染花粉率分别是4.3%和8.9%,套袋结实率分别是1.6%和2.5%;与喷水对照相比,喷施1600 mg/L乙烯利,株1S和准S可染花粉率分别下降3.3和7.2个百分点,且都无结实;喷施1500 mg/L二氧化氯溶液的株1S和准S可染花粉率分别上升3.5和3.3个百分点,套袋结实率分别上升0.78和0.52个百分点。在低温诱导条件下(以喷水为对照),连续7 d喷施1600 mg/L乙烯利时,株1S和准S幼穗中OsA CO5和OsA CS5基因表达量显著升高,分别是对照(喷水)的1.19、1.24(株1S)和1.24、1.1(准S)倍;连续7 d喷施1500 mg/L二氧化氯溶液时,株1S和准S幼穗中Os ACO5基因表达量变化不显著,而株1S和准S中OsA CS5基因表达量显著降低,分别是对照(喷水)的93%和89%。与正常大田温度相比,在22.5℃低温诱导7 d时,喷水、喷施1600 mg/L乙烯利及1500 mg/L二氧化氯溶液处理分别会导致株1S和准S幼穗中OsA CO5和Os ACS5基因下调表达。此外,发现OsA CO5和OsA CS5的启动子除含TATA盒和CAAT盒等基本结构以外,还含有多个组织特异表达及乙烯调控顺式作用元件。【结论】低温诱导条件下,在温敏核不育水稻育性敏感期,喷施1600 mg/L乙烯利可抑制育性转换。     

低温条件下喷施乙烯利对温敏核不育水稻育性的影响

【目的】为解决我国南方温敏核不育水稻制种过程中遇低温易发生育性转换问题,对处于育性转换敏感期的温敏核不育水稻进行低温诱导并喷施不同浓度乙烯利,探讨其对温敏核不育水稻育性的影响。【方法】利用温敏核不育水稻株1S和准S为材料,在育性敏感时期对其进行连续7d冷灌池低温(22.5℃)诱导并分别喷施乙烯合成促进物质乙烯利和抑制物质二氧化氯溶液,统计花粉可染率及套袋自交结实率,对乙烯合成关键酶进行实时荧光定量PCR分析。分离并分析了乙烯合成途径关键酶OsACO5和OsACS5的启动子。【结果】在22.5℃低温诱导条件下,株1S和准S连续7 d喷水处理后的可染花粉率分别是4.3%和8.9%,套袋结实率分别是1.6%和2.5%;与喷水对照相比,喷施1600mg/L乙烯利,株1S和准S可染花粉率分别下降3.3和7.2个百分点,且都无结实;喷施1500mg/L二氧化氯溶液的株1S和准S可染花粉率分别上升3.5和3.3个百分点,套袋结实率分别上升0.78和0.52个百分点。在低温诱导条件下(以喷水为对照),连续7 d喷施1600mg/L乙烯利时,株1S和准S幼穗中OsACO5和OsACS5基因表达量显著升高,分别是对照(喷水)的1.19、1.24(株1S)和1.24、1.1(准S)倍;连续7 d喷施1500mg/L二氧化氯溶液时,株1S和准S幼穗中OsACO5基因表达量变化不显著,而株1S和准S中OsACS5基因表达量显著降低,分别是对照(喷水)的93%和89%。与正常大田温度相比,在22.5℃低温诱导7 d时,喷水、喷施1600mg/L乙烯利及1500mg/L二氧化氯溶液处理分别会导致株1S和准S幼穗中OsACO5和OsACS5基因下调表达。此外,发现OsACO5和OsACS5的启动子除含TATA盒和CAAT盒等基本结构以外,还含有多个组织特异表达及乙烯调控顺式作用元件。【结论】低温诱导条件下,在温敏核不育水稻育性敏感期,喷施1600mg/L乙烯利可抑制育性转换。     

用人工冷水池鉴定水稻光温敏核不育系雄性不育起点温度的研究

用人工冷水池与人工气候箱分别对8个水稻光温敏核不育系在它们育志换温敏感期进行5d日均温23.5℃（22－25℃）的冷水与6d日均温23．5℃（19．5－26．0℃）的冷气处理。结果表明：株S－1、陆18S、96－5－2S、139S及康201S在两种低温处理条件下均表现不育，自交结实率与花粉可染率均为0；培矮64S在人工冷气处理条件下也表现不育，自交结实率与花粉可染率为0，但在人工冷水处理条件下表现轻度可育，自交结实率为0．05％，花粉可染率为5．0％；810S与179S在两种低温处理条件下均表现可育，自交结实率为3．7％－18．5％，花粉可染率为4．3％－41．0％，但人工冷水处理条件下的自交结实率与花粉可染率明显高于人工冷气处理条件下的自交结实率与花粉可染率。说明用人工冷水池鉴定水稻光温敏核不育系雄性不育的起点温度是可行的，而且鉴定的灵敏度比人工气候箱更高。根据人工冷水池与人工气候箱鉴定的结果可知：株S－1、陆18S、96－5－2S、139S及康201S的雄性不育起点温度小于23．5℃，培矮64S的雄性不育起点温度在23．5℃左右，而810S与179S的雄性不育起点温度大于23．5℃。     

籼型三系不育系育性与温、光的关系初探

通过分期播种试验,对生产上应用的水稻三系不育系天丰A、龙特浦A、Ⅱ-32A、金32A的花粉败育类型与始穗前15 d温、光条件的关系进行了探讨.结果表明,供试三系不育系的花粉败育程度在不同的温度下表现不同,天丰A的花粉可染率和自交结实率及Ⅱ-32A的花粉可染率均与始穗前15 d的日平均气温呈显著正相关,龙特浦A的花粉可染率和自交结实率均与始穗前15 d的日平均气温呈显著负相关,不育系育性与光长相关不显著.据初步观察,温度对不育系育性的影响时期为幼穗雌雄蕊分化期至减数分裂期.     

水稻光温敏核不育系培矮64S低温下育性表达规律研究

藉人工气候室的人控光温条件 ,对两系杂交水稻不育系培矮 64S在 2 2 .0～ 2 3 .0℃的低温下的育性表达规律进行了连续 2年的跟踪研究。主要结果如下 :1) 2 3 .0℃的低温仅能导致培矮 64S花粉不育度的明显降低 ,而 2 2 .5℃和 2 2 .0℃的低温则不仅能导致花粉不育度的下降 ,而且还能诱导一定程度的自交结实 ;2 )培矮 64S的育性温度敏感终止期为幼穗分化第 6期 (花粉母细胞减数分裂期 ) ,育性温度最敏感期为幼穗分化第 4～ 5期 (雌雄蕊形成期至花粉母细胞形成期 ) ;3 )培矮 64S具有光敏性 ,其临界光长处于 13 5 0～ 13 .3 8h之间 ,光敏温度范围为 2 3～ 2 8℃ ;4 )对于农艺性状已经稳定的高世代培矮 64S而言 ,其控制育性表达的遗传基础尚不纯 ,表现在来源相同的不同株系间或同一株系内不同单株间在低温下育性表达存在显著的差异 ,且低温强度加大 ,这种差异就更为明显     

水稻光(温)敏不育系育性表达对温度的反应差异研究

在控温及自然条件下,比较研究了２２个光（温）敏不育系育性表达对温度的反应差异,结果表明,用２２～２４Ｃ＋１４ｈ光照在育性表达敏感期连续处理７～１０ｄ,部分不育系败育彻底,花粉可染率与自交结实率均为０;部分材料花粉可染率为０．１％～４．２％,但自交结实率为０;还有一部分材料不但花粉可育（可染率０．５％～８０．７％）,而且自交结实（结实率０．１％～５４．８％）．不育系ｇ０５２１Ｓ育性转换方向与其它不育系相反,即高温可育,低温不育。     

水稻光敏核不育系GB028S光温反应研究

水稻光敏核不育系GB0 2 8S的育性表达受光长及温度影响 ,其温度敏感期在出穗前 1 5d左右 ,即在花粉母细胞形成致减数分裂期 ;不育起点温度为 2 2℃ ,可育临界高温大于 2 9℃。日均温度在 2 2～ 3 0℃之间 ,其育性主要受光长控制 ,可育临界光长为 1 3 5h ,光长转换期为 1 3 5～ 1 4 0h。GB0 2 8S在光长 1 2 0～ 1 4 0h条件下 ,结实率随温度升高而降低。在光长大于 1 4 5h ,温度高于2 2℃的条件下 ,花粉败育率和自交不实率均达到 99 9%以上 ,在辽宁的稳定不育期为 2 5～ 3 5d。     

Mineral composition of some traditional Mexican teas

Teas of plant origin traditionally consumed by the Mountain Pima of Chihuahua, Mexico, were analyzed for mineral nutritional content. Fe, Cu, Zn, Ca, and Mg composition was determined for native teas made from shoots ofTagetes lucida, T. filifolia, Elytraria imbricata, andHolodiscus dumosus, and from root xylem ofCeanothus depressus andPhaseolus ritensis. Native uses of these teas are also described.     

Studies on natural repellents against potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella Zeller) in country stores

Summary The effects of the leaves of five plant species, one from each of the generaAmbrosia, Anemone, Eupatorium, Eucalyptus andLantana, on potato tuber moth were investigated under indigenous storage conditions at the Central Potato Research Station, Shillong (1800 m above sea level). Their action was compared with that of a biological insecticide (spores ofBacillus thuringiensis), a chemical insecticide (carbaryl), and an untreated control. The data collected after six months storage on tuber damage, sprout damage and the rotting indicated that the leaves ofLantana aculeata provided most protection to the tubers, reducing damage from over 70% in the check to below 5%, and sprout damage from over 45% to below 3%. Next best wasEucalyptus globulus followed byB. thuringiensis. They may be used on tubers stored for table use or for seed as they had no adverse effect on germination or on the yield of a subsequent crop.     

Comparative Assessment of the Efficacy of Various Nitrogen Fertilizers

Summary

The efficiency of N fertilizers is usually poor; often less than 50% of the applied N is taken up by the crop. This review focuses on various N fertilizers with respect to the significance of different N loss pathways, namely (i) ammonia volatilization, (ii) dinitrogen and nitrogen oxide emissions, and (iii) nitrate leaching. Further, the significance of biological N immobilization, ammonium fixation and, finally, the impact of nitrate vs. ammonium uptake on crop yield are also discussed. The reviewed literature shows that N fertilizers may differ markedly in their susceptibility to losses. There is, however, considerable scope to improve N efficiency of each N source by proper N management practices.     

Redox Status and Neuro Inflammation Indexes in Cerebellum and Motor Cortex of Wistar Rats Supplemented with Natural Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Astaxanthin: Fish Oil,Krill Oil,and Algal Biomass

Health authorities worldwide have consistently recommended the regular consumption of marine fishes and seafood to preserve memory, sustain cognitive functions, and prevent neurodegenerative processes in humans. Shrimp, crabs, lobster, and salmon are of particular interest in the human diet due to their substantial provision of omega-3 fatty acids (n-3/PUFAs) and the antioxidant carotenoid astaxanthin (ASTA). However, the optimal ratio between these nutraceuticals in natural sources is apparently the key factor for maximum protection against most neuro-motor disorders. Therefore, we aimed here to investigate the effects of a long-term supplementation with (n-3)/PUFAs-rich fish oil, ASTA-rich algal biomass, the combination of them, or krill oil (a natural combination of both nutrients) on baseline redox balance and neuro-inflammation indexes in cerebellum and motor cortex of Wistar rats. Significant changes in redox metabolism were only observed upon ASTA supplementation, which reinforce its antioxidant properties with a putative mitochondrial-centered action in rat brain. Krill oil imposed mild astrocyte activation in motor cortex of Wistar rats, although no redox or inflammatory index was concomitantly altered. In summary, there is no experimental evidence that krill oil, fish oil, oralgal biomass (minor variation), drastically change the baseline oxidative conditions or the neuro-inflammatory scenario in neuromotor-associated rat brain regions.     

Potential of dry fractionation of wheat bran for the development of food ingredients,part II: Electrostatic separation of particles

Wheat bran is a composite material made of several layers, such as pericarp, testa and aleurone. It could be fractionated into purified fractions, which might either be used as food ingredients, or serve as a starting material for extraction of bioactive compounds. The aim of this work was to evaluate the potential of using electrostatic separation as a way to obtain purified fractions from wheat bran. Ultrafine-ground bran obtained either by cryogenic grinding or by grinding at ambient temperature was used as starting material. The ultrafine bran was then charged by tribo-electrification and introduced in a chamber containing two high voltage electrodes, where bran particles were separated depending on their acquired charge, allowing positively and negatively charged fractions to be collected separately. The particle size distribution, microstructure and biochemical composition of the obtained fractions were studied. The charge of the particles was influenced by their biochemical composition: particles rich in highly branched and cross-linked arabinoxylans (pericarp) were separated from particles rich in β-glucan, ferulic acid and para-coumaric acid (aleurone cell walls). The testa and the intracellular compounds from aleurone were not highly charged, neither positively nor negatively. The most positively charged fraction represented 34% of the initial bran, and contained 62% of the ferulic acid present in the initial bran. The yield of the separation process was good (5.4% loss), and could be further increased.     

In vitro antimicrobial activity of different accessions ofSolanum commersonii Dun. from Uruguay

Summary The in vitro antimicrobial activity of extracts from accessions ofSolanum commersonii Dun. collected in the south of Uruguay was investigated against five microorganisms including the pathogenRalstonia solanacearum. A total of 30 extracts corresponding to organic and aqueous extracts were studied. Interestingly, most of the positive results for growth inhibition were againstR. solanacearum. The extracts were also analyzed for the presence of glycoalkaloids and lectins. Six of the ten aqueous extracts showed lectin presence and a wide variation in the type and amounts of glycoalkaloids, was found. Results indicate that there is no clear relationship between the antimicrobial activity against the five microorganisms screened and the presence or amounts of lectins and glycoalkaloids, traditionally regarded as possible antimicrobial metabolites in theSolanum genus, which indicates the presence of as yet unidentified antimicrobial compounds.     

Novel food and non-food uses for sorghum and millets

Sorghum and millets have considerable potential in foods and beverages. As they are gluten-free they are suitable for coeliacs. Sorghum is also a potentially important source of nutraceuticals such antioxidant phenolics and cholesterol-lowering waxes. Cakes, cookies, pasta, a parboiled rice-like product and snack foods have been successfully produced from sorghum and, in some cases, millets. Wheat-free sorghum or millet bread remains the main challenge. Additives such as native and pre-gelatinised starches, hydrocolloids, fat, egg and rye pentosans improve bread quality. However, specific volumes are lower than those for wheat bread or gluten-free breads based on pure starches, and in many cases, breads tend to stale faster. Lager and stout beers with sorghum are brewed commercially. Sorghum's high-starch gelatinisation temperature and low beta-amylase activity remain problems with regard to complete substitution of barley malt with sorghum malt . The role of the sorghum endosperm matrix protein and cell wall components in limiting extract is a research focus. Brewing with millets is still at an experimental stage. Sorghum could be important for bioethanol and other bio-industrial products. Bioethanol research has focused on improving the economics of the process through cultivar selection, method development for low-quality grain and pre-processing to recover valuable by-products. Potential by-products such as the kafirin prolamin proteins and the pericarp wax have potential as bioplastic films and coatings for foods, primarily due to their hydrophobicity.     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">Pulque</Emphasis>, An Alcoholic Drink from Rural Mexico,Contains Phytase. Its <Emphasis Type="Italic">in vitro</Emphasis> Effects on Corn Tortilla

Pulque is made by fermenting the agave sap or aguamiel of Agave atrovirens with a whole array of microorganisms present in the environment including several lactic acid bacteria and yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Ascorbic acid was determined in pulque and aguamiel, respectively. Phytase activity in lees, liquid and freeze-dried pulque was assayed by measuring the appearance of phosphate from phytate by a colorimetric method likewise phosphate from phytate present in fresh corn tortilla was measured after in vitro incubation with pulque. Iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and selenium contents were measured in pulque and corn tortilla as well as in nixtamalized corn flour (NCF), the latter is used to make instant tortilla, since corn provides most of the energy as well as most of the phytate in the Mexican rural diet. Pulque showed phytase activity but much less ascorbic acid and iron than previously reported; additionally, phytase in pulque hydrolyzed most of phytate’s corn tortilla. Lees, which is mostly made of pulque’s microbiota, significantly accumulated iron and zinc but no selenium. NCF was fortified with iron by the manufacturers but poorly blended. There were significant differences on selenium content between tortillas samples, apparently some soils in central Mexico are selenium deficient. Moderate pulque intake appears to increase the bioavailability of iron and zinc bound by phytate in corn.