Effects of chlorocholine chloride and prohexadione-Ca on rhizome growth and lateral bud production in Iris germanica L.

Iris germanica L. is a popular perennial flower worldwide, but its use is limited in China due to an inadequate availability of propagules. To accelerate rhizome growth and lateral bud production using plant growth retardants (PGRs), chlorocholine chloride (CCC; at 1,500 or 3,000 mg l^?1) or prohexadione-Ca (at 700 or 1,500 mg l^?1) were applied to uniform plants of I. germanica. Time-course measurements of changes in morphogenesis, carbohydrate metabolism, total soluble protein (TSP) concentrations, and endogenous phytohormone concentrations in rhizomes were conducted to test the efficacy of CCC or prohexadione-Ca for increasing rhizome growth and lateral bud production. The results showed that both PGRs increased the fresh weights of rhizomes at 2, 4, and 6 weeks after treatment (WAT). Overall, 700 mg l^?1 prohexadione-Ca was most effective at promoting the formation of lateral buds which increased by 183.5% at 12 WAT relative to untreated control plants. Concentrations of sucrose and starch in PGR-treated rhizomes increased at 2, 4, and 6 WAT, while a decline was observed by 12 WAT. TSP concentrations increased during rhizome enlargement, then decreased during lateral bud germination after prohexadione-Ca treatment. In general, concentrations of endogenous phytohormones, such as gibberellins, indole-3-acetic acid, jasmonic acid, and zeatin riboside, decreased significantly in rhizomes at 4 WAT, then increased at 12 WAT. Our study indicated that prohexadione-Ca promoted rhizome growth and the accumulation of sucrose and starch before summer dormancy, then significantly accelerated the production of lateral buds.     

荔枝体细胞胚胎发生早期的3种内源激素含量变化

采用高效液相色谱法（HPLC）测定了荔枝下番枝品种体细胞胚胎发生早期的内源激素含量的变化.结果表明：内源生长素IAA含量先降低,达到一个最低值,此时是荔枝体胚发生早期原胚Ⅰ阶段,随后就会逐渐上升,直到球形胚阶段时,达到一个最高值;从胚性愈伤组织到胚性愈伤组织II阶段,其内源脱落酸（ABA）含量总的变化趋势先升高,紧接着下降到一个低谷,此时是紧密结构阶段,随后在发育到球形胚阶段的过程中又逐渐升高;内源细胞分裂素（CTK）含量变化趋势呈“M”形.ABA与IAA和ABA与CTK的质量比增大,将有利于荔枝体细胞球形胚的形成.     

Physiological mechanism underlying spikelet degeneration in rice

The phenomenon of degenerated spikelets is very common in cereals, and considered as a serious physiological defect and a main constraint to grain production. Understanding the physiological mechanism in which spikelet degeneration occurs would have great significance in enhancing yield potential in grain crops. Taking rice as an example, the paper reviewed the physiological mechanism underlying spikelet degeneration, with focus on the roles of phytohormones in regulating the process. There are several hypotheses for the spikelet degeneration, such as resource limitation, self-organization, and primigenic dominance. However, convincing evidences are not enough to support the assumptions. Phytohormones including auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, abscisic acid, and ethylene are involved in regulating spikelet degeneration in cereals. The new phytohormones of brassinosteroids and polyamines have been observed to suppress spikelet degeneration in rice. The interactions among or between plant hormones may play a more important role in regulating spikelet degeneration. However, the information on such interactions is very limited. Some agronomic practices, especially proper water and nitrogen management, could reduce spikelet degeneration but the mechanism underlying remains unclear. Further research is needed to understand the cross-talk among/between phytohormones on spikelet degeneration, to reveal the physiological and molecular mechanism in which phytohormones and their interactions regulate the degeneration of spikelets, to exploit approaches to decrease spikelet degeneration and to elucidate their mechanism.     

水稻矮缩病毒对3种内源激素含量及代谢相关基因转录水平的影响

本文以抗病品种宜香2292(Oryzas ativa L. ssp. indica cv. Yixiang 2292)为材料,采用高效液相色谱技术(HPLC)和Real-time PCR技术研究了水稻矮缩病毒(Rice dwarfvirus,RDV)胁迫下水稻内源赤霉素(GA3)、生长素(IAA)和脱落酸(ABA)的动态变化。结果表明,受RDV侵染后,病株体内GA3含量显著低于健株,在显症后的第1d和第10d最为明显,分别较健株低6.28和5.92倍;IAA含量呈现波动变化,但病株体内的IAA含量始终较健株低,在显症后的10d最为明显,比健株低3.58倍;与GA3和IAA相反,病株体内ABA的含量始终高于健株,显症后的第1d和第13d最为明显,分别较健株高2.29和2.84倍。Real-time PCR定量检测了植物内源激素相关基因mRNA的表达,结果显示,GA3代谢相关的氧化还原酶基因表现为下调,而IAA和ABA代谢相关的Cullin-1和P-glycoprotein1基因表现出不同程度的上调。以上结果表明:水稻矮缩病的症状表现可能与病株体内的植物内源激素失调有关。     

植物体细胞胚发生与内源激素的关系研究进展

概述了不同外植体和体胚发生特定部位的内源激素水平、胚性和非胚性愈伤组织的内源激素差异、体胚发生过程中内源激素的变化、内源激素间的平衡等与体胚发生能力的关系以及多胺在植物体胚发生中的作用，并对目前研究中存在的问题进行了讨论。     

农业开发项目中植物激素类农用化学品环境影响评价技术研究

随着农业开发项目的加强，植物激素类农用化学品将会广泛的应用于农业生产中，而植物激素类农用化学品使用不当会导致作物减产减收、品质下降、污染等负面效应，严重影响农业生产。本文研究建立一套完整的环境影响评价技术体系，包括评价工作程序、评价内容、评价因子、评价指标、评价标准、评价技术方法和环境影响对策等方面。旨在为农业开发项目中植物激素类农用化学品环境影响评价提供必要的技术支持。     

CHANGES IN ENDOGENOUS HORMONAL STATUS IN CORN (ZEA MAYS) HYBRIDS UNDER DROUGHT STRESS

Corn has several mechanisms that allow it to perceive the incoming water deficit and rapidly regulate its growth and physiology to cope with this stress. Among these regulated physiological responses, phytohormones, such as abscisic acid (ABA), gibberellin (GA₃), indole acetic acid (IAA), and zeatin (ZT) have important roles. To evaluate changes in hormonal status of corn hybrids under different drought stress levels, a greenhouse study was conducted at the College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Iran, during summer 2010. Treatments consisted of drought stress in five levels: 100% field capacity (F.C.) as control, 80, 60, 40, and 20% F.C. and three corn hybrids, including single cross 704 (SC704), Maxima, and double cross 370 (DC370). Results showed that drought stress significantly affected phytohormones concentration, ABA concentration was increased and GA₃, IAA and ZT concentrations were decreased. Indeed, there was an initial increase (about 13.5% more than control) in IAA concentration. In severe drought condition, ABA concentration was eventually decreased (37.8% less than the first drought level, i.e., 80% F.C.). The ratios of GA₃, IAA and ZT to ABA concentration were also decreased. Among hybrids, SC704 showed the highest phytohormone concentrations and DC370 had the highest ratios of GA₃, IAA, and ZT to ABA concentrations. Overall, the results of this study suggest that although mild drought stress was associated with greater ABA concentration, it had negative impact on GA₃, IAA, and ZT concentrations. Furthermore, SC704 hybrid appeared to be more resistant to drought stress than the other hybrids.     

巴西橡胶树胶乳中4种植物生长物质的测定

采用酶联免疫检测技术和气相色谱法测定了巴西橡胶树胶乳中生长素(IAA)、细胞分裂素(iPAs)、脱落酸(ABA)和乙烯(ET)等4种植物生长物质的含量。结果表明:利用酶联免疫检测技术可检测到巴西橡胶树胶乳中含有较多的IAA,iPAs,ABA。采用气相色谱法(TraceGC气相色谱仪和GC-9V气相色谱仪)可检测到用乙烯利刺激割胶的成年割胶树胶乳中的ET,但在未开割幼树胶乳中未能检测到内源ET。在巴西橡胶同一茎段一定长度范围内,不同的采胶位置IAA,、ABA含量的差异不显著,表明它们量的分布没有位置效应。      

Detection of seven phytohormones in peanut tissues by ultra-highperformance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry

Development of highly sensitive and reliable method for detection of phytohormones is of great significance to study plant hormones and agricultural production.In this study,an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry method was established for separation and quantification of trans-zeatin,trans-zeatin riboside,gibberellin A_3,indol-3-acetic acid,salicylic acid,abscisic acid,and jasmonic acid(JA) without any label.The sepa ration was performed on an Agilent Explus Plus C18 column by using methanol and water as mobile phases with gradient elution.The target compounds were confirmed and quantified by mass spectrum via positive electrospray ionization for trans-zeatin,transzeatin riboside,indole-3-acetic acid,and via negative electrospray ionization for gibberellin3,salicylic acid,abscisic acid,and JA.The limits of detection ranged from 0.0127 ng L~(-1) for gibberellin A_3(GA_3) to 33.26 ng L~(-1) for JA and were lower than the currently reported values in literature.The proposed method was applied for qualitative and quantitative analyses of phytohormones in peanut gynophores and pods.The recoveries of the spiked phytohormones ranged from 80.20 to102.56%.The contents of seven endogenous hormones varied specifically in different development stages of peanuts.This study provides a highly sensitive and selective detection method for hormones and elucidates the growth and development of the gynophore and peanut fruit,which are controlled by seven endogenous hormones.     

Relationship between rooting ability and endogenous phytohormone changes in successive continuous generation cuttings of Buxus sinica var. parvifolia, an endangered woody species in China

The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of successive continuous generation (SCG) cuttings of Buxus sinica var. parvifolia on the rejuvenation of ortets at the hormone level, detect levels of indoleacetic acid (IAA), abscisic acid (ABA), isopentenyladenosine (iPA), zeatin riboside (ZR) and gibberellin4 (GA4) during the rooting process of different generations by means of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technology and statistically analyze the rooting characteristics of cuttings. The results show that, the root systems of subsequent generations (generation 1998, 2000) developed satisfactorily, only a few initial gen-eration (generation 1990, 1994) cuttings rooted and the root growth was inhibited. Around the period of callus formation and root projection through the epidermis, there was a marked, regular variation in the levels of IAA, ABA and GA4 between the initial gen-erations and subsequent generations.