氮肥对镉胁迫下结缕草光合和叶绿素荧光特性的影响

采用盆栽试验,研究了不同氮肥用量[0、200、300和400 mg/kg CO(NH2)2]对Cd胁迫(50 mg/kg)下结缕草光合及叶绿素荧光特性的影响。结果表明:不同浓度的氮肥均能使Cd胁迫下结缕草叶片叶绿素含量、净光合速率(Pn)、气孔导度(Gs)、胞间二氧化碳浓度(Ci)、蒸腾速率(Tr)、光化学猝灭系数(q P)、叶片PSⅡ最大光量子产量(Fv/Fm)及表观光电子传递效率(ETR)有所提高,而非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ)有所降低,说明氮肥对Cd污染具有一定的缓释作用。从结缕草叶片叶绿素(叶绿素a、叶绿素b、叶绿素a+b)含量、气孔导度、胞间二氧化碳浓度、叶片PSⅡ最大光量子产量及表观光电子传递效率指标来看,以氮肥浓度300 mg/kg缓解作用最大,200 mg/kg次之,400 mg/kg最弱;相对于叶片净光合速率、蒸腾速率、水分利用率(WUE)、非光化学猝灭系数来说,以氮肥浓度300 mg/kg缓解作用最为明显,400 mg/kg次之,200 mg/kg最弱;不同施肥浓度及镉胁迫对结缕草叶片光化学猝灭系数基本无影响(P0.05)。通过本研究得出:施用氮肥对Cd胁迫下结缕草具有一定的缓解作用,当氮肥浓度为300 mg/kg时缓解效果最为显著。     

外源一氧化氮对NaCl胁迫下番茄幼苗叶绿素荧光特性的影响

通过水培试验, 研究了外源NO供体硝普钠(SNP)处理对100 mmol·L-1 NaCl胁迫下番茄幼苗叶绿素荧光特性的影响.结果表明, 外源NO提高了盐胁迫下番茄幼苗叶片的最大荧光(Fm)、PSⅡ最大光化学效率(Fv/Fm)、PSⅡ潜在活性(Fv/Fo)、表观光合电子传递速率(ETR)、实际光化学效率(ΦPSⅡ)、光化学荧光猝灭系数(qP)和光化学速率(Prate), 降低了初始荧光(Fo)、非光化学荧光猝灭系数(qN)、天线热耗散速率(Drate)和PSⅡ激发能压力(1-qP), 同时降低了激发能在两个光系统间的分配不平衡性.表明外源NO通过减少过剩激发能的耗散, 提高光合电子传递效率, 可有效缓解盐胁迫对番茄PSⅡ系统的伤害, 进而在缓解盐胁迫中发挥重要作用.     

外源硫化氢对盐胁迫下加工番茄幼苗光合参数及叶绿素荧光特性的影响

为探究外源硫化氢(H_2S)对盐胁迫下加工番茄幼苗光合作用和光合荧光参数的影响,以耐盐性不同的2个加工番茄KT-7(耐盐性强)和KT-32(耐盐性弱)为材料,采用分光光度法、CIRAS-3型光合仪和Imaging-PAM调制荧光成像系统分别测定光合色素含量、光合参数和叶绿素荧光参数。结果表明,外源H_2S提高了盐胁迫下加工番茄幼苗的生长及叶绿素a、叶绿素b、胡萝卜素含量、净光合速率(P_n)、气孔导度(G_s)、叶片蒸腾速率(Tr)、PSⅡ最大光化学效率(F_v/F_m)和PSⅡ实际光化学效率(ΦPSⅡ);降低了胞间CO_2浓度(Ci)、PSⅡ调节性能量耗散的量子产额[Y(NPQ)]和非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ);而PSⅡ非调节性能量耗散的量子产额[Y(NO)]稳定在较低水平。此外,外源H_2S对KT-32的缓解效应强于KT-7。综上所述,外源H_2S通过提高加工番茄幼苗叶片的光合色素量和光合电子传递效率,有效地缓解盐胁迫对加工番茄叶片PSⅡ的伤害。本研究结果为探究外源H_2S增强加工番茄耐盐性研究提供了科学依据。     

高温胁迫对大白菜叶绿素荧光特性的影响

在光照培养箱中,耐热性不同的大白菜幼苗在18℃/22℃、29℃/36℃和29℃/40℃(夜/昼)下分别处理8d,研究大白菜幼苗叶片的叶绿素荧光特性。结果表明,在高温胁迫处理下,不同程度的提高了大白菜幼苗叶片的Fo(初始荧光)和qN(非光化学猝灭系数),使Fm(最大荧光)、Fv/Fo(PSⅡ的潜在活性)、Fv/Fm(最大光化学量子产量)、qP(光化学猝灭系数)、ETR(表观光合电子传递速率)、Yield(PSⅡ实际光化学量子产量)和ΦPSⅡ(实际光化学效率)总体上呈现先下降、后又上升的趋势,相同温度不同品种间的变化相似,其中耐热品种热抗7号与对照相比表现稳定,在高温下表现出的耐热性较强。     

高温强光下Ca2+对西葫芦幼苗膜质过氧化、抗氧化酶系统及热耗散的影响

为探明不同浓度外源Ca2+对高温强光胁迫下西葫芦植株幼苗的影响,本试验选用西葫芦(Cucurbitapepo L.)品种"阿兰一代"为试验材料,通过外源喷施不同浓度CaCl2溶液,研究了Ca2+对高温强光胁迫下西葫芦幼苗叶绿素荧光特性、膜质过氧化及抗氧化酶系统的影响。结果表明,较低浓度Ca2+处理(5~20 mmol.L 1)可有效提高高温强光下西葫芦幼苗超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)、抗坏血酸过氧化物酶(APX)、谷胱甘肽还原酶(GR)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性,降低丙二醛(MDA)、过氧化氢(H2O2)、超氧阴离子自由基(O2&)含量和膜透性,还原型谷胱甘肽(GSH)含量升高;同时西葫芦叶片PSII的最大光化学效率(Fv/Fm)、PSⅡ实际光化学效率(ΦPSⅡ)和光化学猝灭系数(qP)较高,而非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ)较低。说明5~20 mmol.L 1Ca2+处理对高温强光胁迫具有明显的缓解作用,同时其热耗散较小。当Ca2+处理浓度超过40 mmol.L 1时对高温强光胁迫缓解效应不明显。     

强光胁迫下外源NO对霍山石斛叶绿素荧光的影响

以兼性景天酸代谢CAM植物霍山石斛为材料,研究了强光胁迫条件下,外源一氧化氮(NO)对霍山石斛叶绿素荧光参数的影响。结果表明:在强光胁迫下,0.1mmol/L硝普钠(SNP,NO供体)处理显著缓解强光对霍山石斛光合系统Ⅱ(PSⅡ)的抑制,霍山石斛PSⅡ荧光参数潜在光化学效率(Fv/Fm)、实际光化学效率(ΦPSⅡ)、光化学猝灭系数qL、非光化学猝灭系数NPQ和ΦNPQ下降缓慢,且非光化学猝灭系数ΦNO值较低,PSⅡ反应中心恢复较快,说明该处理缓解了光抑制的发生,保护了光合机构免受强光胁迫的伤害,而经0.5mmol/L SNP处理后,霍山石斛的Fv/Fm、ΦpsⅡ、qL、NPQ和ΦNPQ下降程度增加,ΦNO也较高,恢复较慢,表明该处理加剧了PSⅡ反应中心光抑制的发生。可见,高浓度(0.5mmol/L)SNP处理可加剧光抑制的发生,而低浓度(0.1mmol/L)SNP处理可缓解强光对石斛的胁迫作用。     

黄瓜地上部水浸液对番茄的化感抑制效应

采用培养试验研究了黄瓜地上部水浸液对番茄的化感作用及其生理生化机理,并用试管法对其水浸液的主要化学成分进行定性分析.结果表明,黄瓜地上部水浸液含有生物碱、酚类、有机酸、皂甙、甾体、多糖、蛋白质和油脂,不含鞣质.黄瓜地上部水浸液处理显著抑制番茄种子萌发过程中的呼吸速率和α-淀粉酶活性,使种子萌发率和萌发指数降低,其抑制作用随处理浓度提高而增强.在番茄幼苗生长过程中浇灌黄瓜地上部水浸液提高了番茄叶片中超氧阴离子(O2)、H2O2和丙二醛(MDA)的含量及质膜透性;降低了过氧化氢酶(CAT)和过氧化物酶(POD)活性,还原型谷胱甘肽(GSH)和抗坏血酸(ASA)含量提高,而超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和抗坏血酸过氧化物酶(APX)活性随处理浓度增加先升后降;叶绿素含量、净光合速率(Pn)、气孔导度(Gs)和蒸腾速率(Tr)降低,胞间CO2浓度(Ci升高,幼苗干重下降.叶绿素荧光动力学资料显示,番茄叶片的初始荧光(Fo)随着处理浓度提高而增大,最大荧光(Fm)、PSⅡ潜在光化学效率(Fv/Fo)、PSⅡ原初光能转换效率(Fv/Fm)、PSⅡ光合电子传递量子效率(ΦPSⅡ)、光化学猝灭系数(qP)、表观光合电子传递速率(ETR)和光化学速率(PCR)下降,非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ)先升后降,表明叶片光合机构受到伤害.     

水分胁迫对茶树叶片叶绿素荧光特性的影响

以"铁观音"和"福鼎大白茶"两个茶树品种为试验材料,研究水分胁迫对茶树叶片叶绿素荧光特性的影响.结果表明:水分胁迫下,茶树叶片的基础荧光(Fo)显著升高,最大荧光(Fm)、可变荧光(Fv)、PSⅡ原初光能转化效率(Fv/Fm)、PSⅡ的潜在活性(Fv/Fo)显著下降,表明水分胁迫使茶树叶片PSⅡ反应中心受到伤害;水分胁迫还可降低茶树的光化学反应速率(Prate),缩短荧光上升时间(T1/2),抑制PSⅡ反应中心电子的传递(ETR降低),导致天线色素热耗散速率(Drate)、非光化学猝灭(qN)和光合功能相对限制值(LPFD)升高,光化学猝灭(qP)和PSⅡ实际光化学效率(Yield)显著下降.比较水分胁迫下"铁观音"和"福鼎大白茶"叶片叶绿素荧光变化发现,"铁观音"PSⅡ反应中心的胁迫耐性较强,叶片光化学效率较高.     

2,4-表油菜素内酯对亚适温弱光下黄瓜幼苗光合特性和抗氧化系统的影响

为了探讨外源2,4-表油菜素内酯(EBR)对亚适温弱光(18/12℃,光照80μmol·m~(-2)·s~(-1))下黄瓜幼苗生长的调节作用,以优博1-5为试材,以常温喷施清水为对照,采用叶面喷施EBR的方法,研究其对叶绿素含量、光合气体交换参数、叶绿素荧光参数、碳同化关键酶活性和抗氧化酶活性的影响。结果表明,亚适温弱光下黄瓜幼苗的净光合速率(Pn)和叶绿素相对含量(SPAD值)分别比对照显著降低53.61%和21.73%,丙二醛(MDA)含量增加78.90%,进而导致干物质积累减少。亚适温弱光下喷施0.1μmol·L~(-1)EBR后,比叶重、Pn、SPAD值、光系统Ⅱ最大光化学效率(Fv/Fm)、光系统Ⅱ实际光化学效率(ΦPSⅡ)和光化学猝灭系数(q P)显著增加,非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ)减小,同时核酮糖-1,5-二磷酸羧化/加氧酶(Rubisco)、景天庚酮糖-1,7-二磷酸酯酶(SBPase)、转酮醇酶(TK)和果糖-1,6-二磷酸醛缩酶(FBA)活性明显升高,抗氧化酶(SOD、POD、CAT)活性显著增加,膜脂过氧化程度减轻。由此可见,外源EBR可以通过提高叶绿素含量、光化学效率和碳同化关键酶活性改善亚适温弱光下黄瓜幼苗的光合性能,并通过提高抗氧化酶活性以降低膜脂过氧化伤害,从而有效缓解亚适温弱光对黄瓜幼苗的伤害。本研究结果为阐明EBR缓解黄瓜幼苗亚适温弱光胁迫的调控机制提供了一定理论依据。     

外源NO对Ca(NO_3)_2胁迫下番茄幼苗PSII功能及光能分配利用的影响

为探讨外源NO缓解番茄幼苗次生盐渍伤害的光合生理机制,以秦丰保冠番茄幼苗为试材,在水培条件下,利用叶绿素荧光动力学技术研究喷施NO供体硝普钠(SNP)对80 mmol·L-1Ca(NO_3)_2胁迫下番茄幼苗PSII光化学效率、激发能分配和天线色素吸收光能利用的影响。结果表明,喷施SNP有效缓解了Ca(NO_3)_2胁迫对PSII的损伤,使第15天番茄幼苗叶片的PSII最大光化学效率(F_v/F_m)、天线转化效率(F_v'/F_m')、实际光化学效率(ΦPSII)、光化学荧光猝灭系数(q P)及吸收光能用于进行光化学反应(P)和非光化学耗散(Ex)的份额分别较胁迫处理显著提高了4.93%、39.31%、92.84%、39.00%、92.83%和10.33%;初始荧光(Fo)、非光化学荧光猝灭系数(NPQ)、双光系统间激发能分配不平衡偏离系数(β/α-1)和天线热耗散的份额(D)分别较胁迫处理显著降低了7.20%、13.22%、43.09%和24.70%。综上,外源NO能通过改善PSII光化学活性和增强PSII反应中心的非光化学耗散减轻Ca(NO_3)_2胁迫造成的光抑制,进而提高番茄幼苗的耐盐能力。本研究结果为利用外源NO缓解蔬菜设施生产的次生盐渍障碍提供了理论和技术依据。     

Agricultural potential of Mediterranean grain and forage legumes: Key differences between and within Vicia species in terms of phenology, yield, and agronomy give insight into plant adaptation to semi-arid environments

In order to identify key adaptive traits which affect productivity in Mediterranean grain and forage legumes and simultaneously determine the agricultural potential of a wide range of Vicia species, germplasm collected from the wild throughout the eastern Mediterranean was grown under semi-arid conditions in Tel Hadya, Syria (313 mm growing season rainfall). These included species currently in use in Mediterranean agriculture, such as V. sativa L., as well as those more widely used in the past-such as V. ervilia L., but also a broad selection from Section Narbonensis (B. Fedtsch. ex Radzhi) Maxted, including V. narbonensis L, V. johannis Tamamsch., V. hyaeniscyamus Mout., V. serratifolia Jacq., and V. kalakhensis Khattab et al. V. faba, a near relative of the taxa in Section Narbonensis, was included as a domesticated control. Where applicable, a representative range of subspecies was used. Accessions were chosen from a wide range of habitats in terms of latitude (31.02–40.72 decimal^o), longitude (27.1–43.17 decimal^o), altitude (20–1510 m), rainfall (180–1700 mm/yr) and soil depth (5–50 cm) in order to maximise diversity within species. Agricultural potential was determined by measuring seed, hay and biological yield, as well as agronomic traits such as harvest index, standing crop height, and seed size. The comparative influence of phenology and key agronomic traits such as plant habit and seed size on productivity varied tremendously between species, depending on their reproductive strategies. In V. sativa and V. ervilia, the smaller seed species which rely on long vegetative phases and growing seasons to accumulate sufficient biomass to set seed, and in which there was comparatively little agronomic variation, phenology had a large impact on yield. In early emerging taxa such as V. ervilia and V. s. subsp. sativa, with built-in long vegetative phases and growing seasons, seed yield was negatively correlated with flower ing (r = –0.86 to –0.88), whereas the opposite was the case for later emerging taxa such as V. s. subsp. nigra (L.) Ehrh. (r = 0.95). Within V. narbonensis and relatives, the larger seeded Vicia species which rely on more conservative reproductive strategies where high seedling vigour associated with large seeds enables the species to enter reproductive phases relatively early, phenology had a much smaller impact on yield than did variation of key traits such as seed weight, plant habit and pod shattering. Among the undomesticated germplasm harvest indices ranged from 0.09–0.31, hay yields from 0.1–3.4 t/ha, seed yield from 0–2.0 t/ha, and dry matter at maturity from 1.6–6.5 t/ha. Sub-specific taxonomy was crucial in determining agronomic potential. V. narbonensis var. aegyptiaca Kornhuber ex Asch. et Schweinf. showed the most potential, combining an upright habit, large seeds (212 mg) and tendency to retain intact pods after maturity, with the highest yield, harvest index and crop height of all the wild Vicia species. V. sativa subsp. sativa, V. ervilia and V. narbonensis var. narbonensis were less productive, but still showed agricultural potential. The smaller seeded V. narbonensis, var. affinis, var. jordanica H. Schäf. and var. salmonea (Mout.) H. Schäf., and their close relatives V. johannis, V. hyaeniscyamus, V. serratifolia and V. kalakhensis have little to offer Mediterranean agriculture on the basis of poor agronomy.     

Changes in trace element speciation in kola north surface waters during snow melt

The powerful mass-flow of melt water during the brief period of spring thaw provides a surge of pollutants and causes extremely toxic short term conditions. Together with the increase in total metal concentrations during this period, a redistribution in metal speciation occurs that increases the proportion of more toxic forms. Concentrations of ion-exchangeable fractions of nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), aluminium (Al), and manganese (Mn) show strong negative correlations with pH. The sum of complex metal species shows a strong positive correlation with total organic carbon (TOC). A data analysis model based on relationships observed between key parameters and metal behaviour together with gidrological data allowed an assessmrnt of the metal impact on waterbodies from accumulated airborne pollution (Ni, Cu) as well as from accelerated leaching from watersheds (Al, Mn).     

On the Taxonomy of the Members of ‘Saccharum Complex’

The difficulty and problems encountered in the study of cultivated plants, in general and sugarcane, in particular has been indicated. In order to understand these problems, a brief review on the taxonomy of Saccharum and closely related taxa, namely, Erianthus, Sclerostachya, Narenga and Miscanthus (generally known as ‘Saccharum complex’) has been given. A short account on the important morphological features that are specific to sugarcane has also been stated as classification is commonly based on such morphological characters. A note has been added on the chromosome number, origin, and distribution of the species of ‘Saccharum complex’ members. Taxonomic keys have been devised for identification of the genera of Saccharinae and for the species of Saccharum and Erianthus occurring in India. A new combination, Sclerostachya fallax (Balansa) Amalraj et Balasundaram, has also been proposed.     

The effects of feeding by Oniscus asellus on leaf litter sulfur constituents

Summary Feeding by the isopod, Oniscus asellus, produced changes in the sulfur constituents of leaf litter substrates (Acer negundo, A. saccharum, Fagus grandifolia, Picea rubens, and Tsuga canadensis). Isopod consumption of leaf litter generally accelerated the mineralization of carbon-bonded S and increased the formation of ester sulfate in all substrates. After the isopod egestion of A. negundo leaves, fecal decomposition over 6 weeks increased total S concentration from 68 to 120 mol S/g due to the catabolism of organic carbon. During the same period sulfate decreased from 34 to 20 mol S/g and carbon-bonded S increased from 34 to 100 mol S/g. Thus the total S pool in aged feces became enriched with organic S (83% of total S). Macroinvertebrate consumption accelerated the transformation of S constituents and the carbon-bonded S concentration approached that of the Oa organic horizon of a northern hardwood forest.Dedicated to the late Prof. Dr. M.S. Ghilarov     

Polymorphism of high molecular weight glutenin subunits in three species of Aegilops

A collection of 136 accessions of Aegilops umbellulata (39), Ae. comosa (75) and Ae. markgrafii (22) was analysed for high-molecular-weight (HMW) glutenin subunits composition. The homogeneity of the accessions was studied and 55.1% of the collection was homogeneous for HMW glutenin subunits (29 Ae. umbellulata, 33 Ae. comosa and 14 Ae. markgrafii). The HMW glutenin subunits of Ae. umbellulata are encoded by the Glu-U1 locus; in Ae. comosa results showed that this proteins are encoded at the 1M chromosome, and the locus was named Glu-M1. In Ae. markgrafii it was assumed that HMW glutenin subunits were encoded by an homoeologous locus and it was named Glu-C1. All the accessions of Ae. umbellulata and Ae. markgrafii expressed both, x-type and y-type subunits. Among the Ae. comosa accessions, only one expressed an x-type subunit alone. All the accessions of Ae. umbellulata and some of Ae. comosa had x-type glutenins of higher molecular weights than those commonly present in bread wheat. A total of 8 alleles were detected at the Glu-U1 locus, 11 at the Glu-M1 and 4 at the Glu-C1. The new HMW glutenin variation found in this work suggests their possible utilisation in breeding for wheat quality.     

Genetic diversity of rhizobia associated with indigenous legumes in different regions of Flanders (Belgium)

We investigated the diversity of rhizobia isolated from different indigenous legumes in Flanders (Belgium). A total of 3810 bacterial strains were analysed originating from 43 plant species. Based on rep-PCR clustering, 16S rRNA gene and recA gene sequence analysis, these isolates belonged to Bradyrhizobium, Ensifer (Sinorhizobium), Mesorhizobium and Rhizobium. Of the genera encountered, Rhizobium was the most abundant (62%) and especially the species Rhizobiumleguminosarum, followed by Ensifer (19%), Bradyrhizobium (14%) and finally Mesorhizobium (5%). For two rep-clusters only low similarity values with other genera were found for both the 16S rRNA and recA genes, suggesting that these may represent a new genus with close relationship to Rhodopseudomonas and Bradyrhizobium. Primers for the symbiotic genes nodC and nifH were optimized and a phylogenetic sequence analysis revealed the presence of different symbiovars including genistearum, glycinearum, loti, meliloti, officinalis, trifolii and viciae. Moreover, three new nodC types were assigned to strains originating from Ononis, Robinia and Wisteria, respectively. Discriminant and MANOVA analysis confirmed the correlation of symbiosis genes with certain bacterial genera and less with the host plant. Multiple symbiovars can be present within the same host plant, suggesting the promiscuity of these plants. Moreover, the ecoregion did not contribute to the separation of the bacterial endosymbionts. Our results reveal a large diversity of rhizobia associated with indigenous legumes in Flanders. Most of the legumes harboured more than one rhizobial endosymbiont in their root nodules indicating the importance of including sufficient isolates per plant in diversity studies.     

The major features of an infestation by the invasive weed legume gorse (Ulex europaeus) on volcanic soils in Hawaii

Gorse (Ulex europaeus) infestation occupies over 4,000 ha of agriculture and conservation lands on the southeastern slope of Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii. The aim of this investigation is to identify ecological features associated with this weed invasion by comparing the gorse-infested areas to the surrounding uninfested areas of this landscape. The soils within the gorse infestation are more acidic, resulting in higher levels of KCl-extractable Al and lower levels of Mehlich III-extractable Ca, Mg, Mn, and Zn. Yet, gorse accumulates higher concentrations of Ca, Zn and, Cu than the kikuyu grass (Pennesitum clandestinum), which is ubiquitous throughout the site. The Ca:Al and Mg:Al molar charge ratios of the soils are lowest within the epicenter of the gorse infestation, while the molar ratios are highest in the gorse apical stem tissues. All gorse plants are nodulated and have higher nitrogen contents than the surrounding kikuyu grass. Furthermore, the δ¹⁵N of the gorse stem tissues approaches 0‰, suggesting that nitrogen is being symbiotically fixed from the atmosphere. Characterization of the Bradyrhizobium isolated from gorse nodules shows similarities and distinctions to Bradyrhizobium isolated from the endemic legume koa (Acacia koa) within the same location. Population densities of the indigenous Bradyrhizobium are higher within the gorse rhizosphere than the kikuyu grass. Soil acidification, nutrient depletion, and symbiotic nitrogen fixation distinguish gorse-infested areas from the surrounding uninfested areas. These observations suggest that gorse has a competitive advantage over kikuyu grass under conditions of soil nutrient deficiency.     

Genetic Diversity within and Between Populations of Lathyrus genus (Fabaceae) Revealed by ISSR Markers

In order to evaluate the genetic diversity in Lathyrus genus, the Inter Simple Sequence Repeats method (ISSR) was exploited in five populations. These consisted of two cultivated species belonging to section Lathyrus (L. sativus L. and L. cicera L.) and a wild one belonging to the section Clymenum (L. ochrus DC.). Two 3′anchored ISSR primers and two unanchored ones, generated a total of 60 useful polymorphic DNA bands. Our data provide evidence of high molecular polymorphism at the intra- and the inter-specific levels showing that both wild and cultivated forms constitute an important pool of diversity. Moreover, among the generated DNA bands, a 500 bp band, totally absent in the banding patterns of the section Clymenum, appears to be a molecular marker of section Lathyrus. Results provided for lineage and suggest recent origin of these species that might have evolved from a common ancestor producing both L. ochrus species and the two other species L. sativus and L. cicera. These relationships support previous studies based on morphological variation and molecular analysis.