Identification of QTLs for Cooking and Eating Quality of Rice Grain

Rice is one of the major crops served as the staple food of more than 50% of the world’s population. Recently, more attention has been paid to rice quality, especially the cooking and eating quality than achieving the higher yield. The amylose content (AC), gelatinization temperature (GT) and gel consistency (GC) are the three major rice characteristics directly related to cooking and eating quality, responsible for the physical and chemical characteristics of the starch in the endosperm [1…     

芒果可可球二孢蒂腐病菌生物学培养特性

对芒果可可球二孢蒂腐病菌(Botryodiplodia theobromae Pat.)的生物学培养特性进行了研究.结果表明:菌丝生长最适温度30℃;孢子萌发最适温度30℃;菌丝生长最适pH值5～6,孢子萌发最适pH值7～10;菌丝生长的最佳碳源是棉子糖、葡萄糖,最佳氮源是牛肉浸膏、蛋白胨:光照及振荡培养对菌丝生长无显著影响;菌丝的致死温度为60℃,30 min或65℃,10 min,孢子的致死温度50℃,15min.     

利用单片段代换系群体定位玉米株型性状QTL

以优良玉米自交系许178背景的综3单片段代换系群体为基础材料,通过一年两点的田间试验,对株高、穗位高、总叶片数、穗上叶片数、叶面积等植株性状进行QTL分析。结果表明,利用显著性检验方法在两点共检测到5个株型相关性状的72个QTL,包括23个株高QTL、12个穗位高QTL、6个总叶片数QTL、15个穗上叶片数QTL、16个叶面积QTL,其中,有10个株高QTL、3个穗位高QTL、3个总叶片数QTL、2个穗上叶片数QTL和1个叶面积QTL在2个试验环境中同时检测到。     

东北春玉米区玉米栽培品种对大斑病抗性水平研究

通过人工接种,利用分离纯化的玉米大斑病强毒力菌株和混合菌株对2008～2009年从东北地区收集的269份玉米品种进行温室和大田玉米大斑病抗性水平鉴定。结果表明,温室鉴定条件下这些栽培品种对玉米大斑病抗性水平较低,田间人工接种和自然发病处理整体表现抗玉米大斑病水平较高。田间人工接种处理高感病品种(HS)占0.37%,感病(S)品种占4.83%,中抗(MR)品种占31.60%,抗病(R)品种占55.02%,高抗(HR)品种占7.80%;温室人工接种处理高感品种占64.31%,感病品种占21.56%,中抗品种占10.40%,抗病品种仅占3.72%;田间自然发病处理高感病品种为0,感病品种占1.11%,中抗品种占10.40%,抗病品种占22.68%,高抗品种占65.80%。     

行株距配置对超高产早晚稻产量的影响

 在30万蔸/hm2（早稻）和25万蔸/hm2（晚稻）密度下,以超高产早稻陆两优996、淦鑫203和超高产晚稻淦鑫688、天优华占为试验材料,研究了3个施氮水平下不同行株距配置对超高产早、晚稻产量的影响。不施氮时,供试的4个品种（组合）均在窄行距时产量最高;施氮条件下,淦鑫203在中行距时产量最高,陆两优996和天优华占在宽行距和窄行距时产量较高,而淦鑫688在窄行距时产量较高。不同行株距配置对陆两优996和天优华占产量的影响主要是通过影响有效穗数,对淦鑫203主要通过影响每穗粒数,而对淦鑫668则主要通过影响结实率来实现。品种间对行株距配置响应的差异与淦鑫203的每穗粒数较少、成穗率较低,而陆两优996和天优华占的每穗粒数较多、成穗率较高,淦鑫688的叶面积指数较高有关。早稻陆两优996的适宜行株距为33.0 cm×10.0 cm或20.6 cm×16.0 cm,淦鑫203为25.4 cm×13.0 cm;晚稻天优华占为40.0 cm×10.0 cm或20.0 cm×20.0 cm,淦鑫688为20.0 cm×20.0 cm。     

用近红外反射光谱技术测定精米粉样品表观直链淀粉含量的研究

 以约3 g精米粉为测试样品,研究了用近红外反射光谱（NIRS）技术测定稻米表观直链淀粉含量（AAC）的效果及影响校正的一些因素。对3种不同回归统计分析方法校正效果的差异比较表明,用修正的部分最小平方法（MPLS）、部分最小平方法（PLS）和主成分回归法（PCR）进行AAC校正时,校正标准误（SEC）、交叉检验标准误（SECV）和检验工作标准误［SEP（C）］均呈上升趋势,分别为0.83、1.75和1.09 (MPLS);1.73、1.98和1.74 (PLS)以及2.29、2.56和1.72 (PCR);相反,校正决定系数[WTBX]R[WTBZ]2和检验决定系数RSQ呈下降趋势,分别为0.983和0.91 (MLPS);0.927和0.84 (PLS)以及0.870和0.84 (PCR)。由此可见,用MPLS技术建立AAC回归方程效果最佳。而从两种校正群体选定方法对校正效果的结果看,用软件程序SELECT根据样品光谱特征选定的校正群体和用AAC测定值按比例选定的校正群体,在建立AAC回归方程时,前者的SEC、SECV和SEP（C）均比后者要小,而[WTBX]R[WTBZ]2和RSQ相仿,表明根据光谱特征选定校正群体效果略好。     

晋单号玉米品种选育回顾及种质利用分析

山西省20世纪共育成审定玉米品种40个,其中专用玉米2个,占总数的5%;科研单位选育品种35个,占总数的87.5%;在采用的62个自交系中,选系基础材料属于地方品种的有12个,占19.4%;来自综合种和群体材料的有14个,占22.6%;选自杂种的有27个,占43.5%。在62个双亲自交系中,本省自选系47个,占67.7%;外省选育系17个,占27.4%;国外引入系4个,占6.4%。     

水稻科学数据平台的创建及应用

国家水稻数据中心(http://www.ricedata.cn)是一个以水稻为研究对象,融贯多学科的综合性数据平台。它创建了中国水稻品种及其系谱数据库,构建大品种指纹数据集和优异种质数据集,开发“系谱树”和骨干亲本算法;创建了水稻功能基因数据库,以文献析出的方式整合国内外报道的水稻功能基因,开发基于浏览器的遗传图谱生成程序和基因结构图生成程序,构建重要功能基因的分子标记数据集和育种上有利基因的整合数据集;自主开发了用于知识管理的本体系统,开创性地将此系统应用于水稻功能基因数据库和参考文献数据库的管理。平台致力于在生物数据与育种需求之间架起一座桥梁,目前已得到广泛应用,在国内产生重要影响。     

基于单片段代换系玉米子粒性状的QTL定位

利用lx9801为遗传背景的昌7-2单片段代换系为基础材料,通过一年两点的田间试验,对粒重、粒长、粒宽和粒厚进行QTL分析。在两个试验点共检测到31个玉米子粒性状的QTL,包括12个粒重QTL、7个粒长QTL、8个粒宽QTL和4个粒厚QTL。其中,有2个粒重QTL、2个粒长QTL和1个粒厚QTL在两试验点同时检测到,可分别解释5.53%、9.09%、4.55%、4.18%和7.70%的表型变异。     

Chemical composition of indigenous wild herbs,spices, fruits,nuts and leafy vegetables used as food

Thirty wild fruits, nuts, herbs, spices and leafy vegetables were characterized and their chemical composition determined. Some of them were not only used for food, but for medicine in minor aliments by the natives. Results of the proximate analysis showed that on dry weight basis, the crude protein content ranged from 4.6 to 22.1 percent for spices and herbs, 3.2 to 43.1 percent for fruits and nuts, and 15.9 to 35.7 percent for leafy vegetables. The fat (ether extract) ranged from 7.5 to 36.0 percent for spices and herbs, 1.8 to 72.6 percent for fruits and nuts and 10.6 to 22.6 percent for leafy vegetables. Total carbohydrate content ranged from 34.6 to 71.9 percent for spices and herbs, 11.3 to 76.1 percent for fruits and nuts, and 24.6 to 51.4 percent for leafy vegetables. The wild fruits, nuts and leafy vegetables are high in ascorbic acid (Vitamin C.) Ascorbic acid content ranged from 18 mg/100 g dry sample to 113 mg/100 g sample for fruits and nuts, and 23 mg/100 g to 232 mg/100 g sample for leafy vegetables. The levels for peroxide value and free fatty acids (as percent oleic acid) of the spices are generally low indicating good storage stability of these plant materials. The flavour imparting essential oils (as percent oleoresin) content of the spices/herbs were fairly high and ranged from 0.1 to 5.2 percent.     

Protein and lysine digestibility and protein quality of cooked Filipino rice diets and milled rice in growing rats

The protein quality of typical rice-based menu of Filipino preschool child and adult and cooked milled rice was assessed for true digestibility (TD), biological value (BV) and net protein utilization (NPU) in growing rats. Lysine and energy digestibilities were also determined. For the preschool child diet, TD was 88.8%, BV 90.0%, and NPU 79.9%. For the adult diet, TD was 87.3%, BV 86.6%, and NPU 75.5%, whereas cooked rice had 90.0% TD, 82.5% BV and 74.3% NPU. Lysine digestibility was 95.4% for preschool child diet, 95.7% for adult diet, and 100.0% for rice. Digestible energy was 91.3% for preschool child diet, 93.0% for adult diet, and 95.3% in rice. Amino acid scores were 100.0% for preschooler diet, 92.1% for adult diet, and 62.2% for rice. Protein quality based on amino acid score corrected for TD was 88.8% for preschool child diet. 80.4% for adult diet, and 56.0% for rice. If based on lysine digestibility instead of TD, protein quality would be 7.1% higher.     

Oligosaccharins of Black Gram (<Emphasis Type="Bold">Vigna mungo</Emphasis> L.) as Affected by Processing Methods

The oligosaccharide content was determined in 12 different cultivars of black gram. The effect of various treatments such as soaking, cooking, and enzyme treatment on the raffinose family oligosaccharides of dry seeds and flour was studied. Ajugose, a higher oligosaccharide (DP 6) found in trace quantities in seeds, was shown in black gram by HPLC. The percent reduction of raffinose, stachyose, verbascose, and ajugose after soaking for 16 hr was 41.66%, 47.61%, 28.48%, and 26.82%, respectively in Local-I variety and 43.75%, 20.58%, 23.60%, and 15.88%, respectively in Local-II variety. Cooking for 60 min resulted in decrease of 100% for raffinose, 76.19% for stachyose, 36.39% for verbascose, and 60.97% for ajugose in Local-I variety and 100% for raffinose, 55.88% for stachyose, 48.52% for verbascose, and 56.07% for ajugose in Local-II variety. Thin layer chromatographic analysis of 3 hr enzyme-treated samples revealed almost complete hydrolysis of raffinose family of oligosaccharides. Among the different methods employed, enzyme treatment was found to be the most effective for removing α-galactosides in black gram.     

The environmental yardstick for pesticides: a practical indicator used in the Netherlands

The environmental yardstick for pesticides has been developed as a tool for farmers to select pesticides with the least environmental impact and to quantify the impact of their use at the crop/farm level, regional level and national level. For each pesticide the yardstick assigns environmental impact points for the risk to water organisms, the risk of groundwater contamination and the risk to soil organisms. It is presently used in the Netherlands as a management tool for farmers and technical consultants, as a tool for monitoring the environmental performance of farmers, as a tool for setting standards for ecolabels and as a policy evaluation tool.     

Contingent valuation approach in measuring the multifunctionality of agriculture and rural areas in Japan

The purpose of this study was to measure the economic value of the multifunctionality of agriculture and rural areas based on a more realistic assumption than that adopted in previous studies. Willingness to pay (WTP) for implementing a policy that would maintain a level of multifunctionality corresponding to a 20% decrease in the farmland area in Japan was measured by the double-bounded dichotomous choice contingent valuation method (CVM). According to a country-wide survey, the overall median WTP was 4,144 yen per household annually. The multifunctionality of agriculture and rural areas was classified into eight functions. The WTP for each of these functions was calculated taking into account the ratings assigned to the functions by the respondents. The WTP was 649 yen for flood prevention, 505 yen for recharging groundwater, 642 yen for water environment conservation, 445 yen for soil erosion prevention, 579 yen for organic resource utilization, 394 yen for the development of favorable landscapes, 290 yen for recreation and relaxation, and 641 yen for wildlife protection.     

Breeding value of 2n pollen diploid from hybrids and Phureja in 4x-2x crosses in potatoes

Breeding value of 2n pollen from Phureja — haploid Group Tuberosum diploid hybrids (DHs) and Phureja was compared in crosses with tetraploid cultivars. Mean total yield for Phureja — derived (PT) hybrids significantly exceeded that for DH — derived (DHT) hybrids, and did not differ from that for cultivar parents. PT hybrids had the largest range for total yield, with 13% of the population between 4200 and 5750 gm/plant (0.8 and 4.6% for DHT hybrids and cultivars, respectively). Moreover, the tail of the frequency distribution of total yield for PT hybrids extended 920 gm/plant above that for cultivars. Mean marketable yield for PT hybrids significantly exceeded that for DHT hybrids, but was significantly below that for cultivars. However, the tail of the distribution of marketable yields for PT hybrids exceeded that of the cultivars by 820 gm/plant. Significant general combining ability among 2x and 4x parents for total and marketable yield indicates that the potential of specific crosses can be predicted by average performance of parents in test-crosses. Predictability of parental breeding value and exceptional yield potential of hybrids make 4x-2x breeding an attractive alternative to conventional approaches.     

3个不同香蕉抗病品种（系）的农艺性状及产量初步比较

香蕉枯萎病是引起香蕉产业全球毁灭性的病害,目前尚未有有效、彻底的根治方法,培育抗病品种是防治枯萎病的重要措施之一。本研究对3个香蕉抗病新品种（系）进行比较试验,调查了其生物学特性、农艺性状、产量及发病率。结果表明,‘南天黄’和‘桂抗2号’之间差异不显著,与‘中蕉9号’差异显著。‘南天黄’的生育期最短为383 d、‘桂抗2号’为393 d、‘中蕉9号’生育期最长,达447 d;‘南天黄’和‘桂抗2号’的农艺性状差异不显著,株型较矮,平均假茎高度分别为285 cm和298 cm,‘中蕉9号’假茎高平均为340 cm;‘南天黄’和‘桂抗2号’的果指数为21个左右,果型类似‘巴西蕉’且大小适中,‘中蕉9号’果指数为16个,果型直、大;‘中蕉9号’产量最高,平均单穗重24.9 kg,‘南天黄’株单穗重接近‘桂抗2号’,分别为23.5 kg和23.2 kg;试验中,‘南天黄’没有发病,发病率为0,‘桂抗2号’发病率为0.6%,‘中蕉9号’发病率为4.7%。综上所述,‘南天黄’和‘桂抗2号’更适合作为抗病品种（系）,可进一步展开大面积示范工作。     

产地及品种对西藏青稞营养品质的影响

为了明确产地和品种对西藏青稞营养品质的影响,对采自西藏6个地(市)、26个县的7个普通青稞品种和3个有色青稞品种(257份样品)的5个品质指标和8种矿质元素含量进行了分析。结果表明,(1)产地生态条件是影响青稞品质和矿质元素含量的首要因素,产地对普通青稞的10个被测指标有显著影响;品种对普通青稞的5种被测指标有显著影响;产地和品种的交互作用显著影响5个被测矿质元素含量;产地显著影响有色青稞的黄酮、粗蛋白和磷含量。(2)青稞不同品质指标和矿质元素含量变异程度不同,变异系数最高为52.3%。供试青稞粗淀粉含量为46.64%~53.76%,粗蛋白含量为6.51%~14.21%,粗纤维含量为1.66%~3.4%,β-葡聚糖含量为3.63%~5.13%,黄酮含量为0.18%~0.40%;钾含量为4 224.8~7 646.5mg·kg~(-1),磷含量为2 243.1~6 288.7mg·kg~(-1),镁含量为731.6~1 572.0mg·kg~(-1),钙含量为246.4~789.0mg·kg~(-1),铁含量为27.59~173.99mg·kg~(-1),锌含量为17.56~85.22mg·kg~(-1),锰含量为10.42~22.23mg·kg~(-1),铜含量为2.12~11.84mg·kg~(-1)。(3)有色青稞的粗淀粉和黄酮含量显著高于普通青稞,而粗蛋白和粗纤维含量显著低于普通青稞,β-葡聚糖含量二者间无显著差异。     

种植种茎的芽眼朝向对华南8号木薯产量性状的影响

以华南8号木薯为材料,通过试验比较了在水平种植时,种茎芽眼的4个朝向（芽向）在木薯产量性状上的效应。结果表明,芽向对木薯产量性状有较大影响,鲜薯、薯干和淀粉的产量排序依次为向南＞向西＞向北＞向东（CK）,最高产的芽眼向南处理比最低产的芽眼向东处理（CK）,提高鲜薯产量38.8％、薯干产量36.3％和淀粉产量34.8％;次高产的种茎芽眼向西处理比芽眼向东处理（CK）提高鲜薯产量24.9％、薯干产量24.5％和淀粉产量24.6％。我国在种植木薯时,建议采用种茎芽眼朝南、朝西或朝西南的水平摆种方式。     

An estimating on of the economical value of Arsanjan Bonab Forest Park, Iran

Using of amusement places always has been important for humankind. Therefore, assessment of value for this promenaded and usage of nature is necessary for future programming in management of natural resources. For this reason, this research will discuss an assessment of the promenaded value of Bonab Forest Park and determines a visitor's Willingness To Pay (WTP) for promenaded benefits obtained. In this study, two techniques are used for Contingent Valuation (CV) $ Travel Cost (TC) method by Dichotomous Choice (DC). For determination of visitor's willingness to pay simple average method was employed. Results indicate that 94.3% of visitors are willing to pay for promenaded values at the Bonab Forest Park. The mean value for willingness to pay for the value of the park is 0.38 $ for each person per month. Annual value for promenade in this park was calculated 3439.3 $ per hector. Other important results in this research show that forest park has promenaded value significantly and on the other hand, we can increase the usage, protection and numbers of tourists.     

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) of element contents in grain with a special focus on zinc and iron in a world collection of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) were carried out to map Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) associated with element contents in the grain using 336 spring barley. Of the elements analyzed, Fe content ranged from 21.9 to 91.0 mg kg⁻¹, Zn from 10.4 to 54.5 mg kg⁻¹, Ba from 0.2 to 8.9, Ca from 186.4 to 977.5, Cu from 1.5 to 9.8, K from 353.2 to 7721.5, Mg from 1049.8 to 2024.2, Mn from 8.1 to 22.9, Na from 55.9 to 627.9, P from 2272.9 to 5428.8, S from 880.7 to 1898.0, Si from 19.1 to 663.2, and Sr from 0.35 to 2.62 mg kg⁻¹. GWAS were carried out using 6519 SNP markers and multiple elements in MLM:PCA + K model in TASSEL software. Population analyses showed two sub-populations, primarily based on row types. GWAS for row types showed association with INTERMEDIUM-C, a modifier gene for lateral spikelet fertility in the 4H chromosome, validating current GWAS approach. GWAS also showed that 2 QTL for Ba, 2 for Ca, 4 for Cu, 11 for Fe, 2 for K, 3 for Mg, 6 for Mn, 4 for Na, 3 for S, 5 for Si, and 3 for Zn were mapped in barley chromosomes. The QTL identified in the current study are valuable for breeding nutrient dense barley cultivars in the future, especially Zn and Fe.