Seasonal distribution of phytoplasmas in Australian grapevines

The distribution and persistence of phytoplasmas were determined in Australian grapevines. Phytoplasmas could be detected using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from shoots, cordons, trunks and roots throughout the year, and phytoplasmas appear to persistently infect Australian grapevines from year to year. Phytoplasmas were not always detected in samples from the same sampling area from one sampling period to the next. Phytoplasma detection by PCR was improved by sampling from shoots, cordons and trunks, especially during October (early spring). The diseases expressed by the 20 grapevines used in the distribution and persistence studies were monitored. Australian grapevine yellows disease (AGY) was expressed by 17/20 grapevines at some time during the study, whilst only 4/20 and 15/20 grapevines expressed restricted growth disease (RG) and late season leaf curl disease (LSLC), respectively. All grapevines with RG and LSLC also had AGY. The three diseases were persistently expressed in some grapevines and remission of disease was observed in others. The results of PCR detection in the same grapevines indicated that phytoplasmas were more frequently detected in AGY-affected grapevines that also expressed RG and LSLC compared with grapevines expressing AGY alone. Phytoplasmas were detected in symptomless plant material but less frequently compared with AGY-affected material.     

Production and characterization of a monoclonal antibody specific to the M serotype of plum pox potyvirus

A monoclonal antibody to an Albanian isolate of plum pox potyvirus (PPV) was obtained (MAbAL), that specifically recognized strain M of this virus. The specificity of MAbAL, assessed by comparative ELISA on 130 PPV isolates of different geographical origin, 22 of which were also tested by comparative IC-PCR, gave consistent and highly reproducible results. MAbAL seems to be elicited by a stable surface determinant that makes it particularly suitable for successful use under a wide range of conditions. MAbAL is an useful addition to the panel of PPV-specific MAbs available to date.     

云南引进帝国百脉根的研究

对引进帝国百脉根进行茎叶比、干鲜比、干草产量、营养成分和体外干物质消化率(IVDMD)的测定。结果表明，帝国百脉根含有丰富的营养，分枝期和盛花期粗蛋白含量分别高达28．0%和20．79%，粗纤维含量为13．0%和17．46%，Ca、P 丰富，比例恰当，体外干物质消化率较高而稳定，在分枝期和开花期分别为58．64%和57．25%。因此，帝国百脉根为饲用价值较高的优良豆科牧草，应予以进一步开发利用。     

Simple diagnosis using ethanol immersion of strawberry plants with latent infection by Colletotrichum acutatum, Dendrophoma obscurans, and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae

Simple diagnosis by ethanol immersion (SDEI) to detect Glomerella cingulata was used to detect three other fungi that also cause latent infection of strawberry plants. Signs on strawberry leaves with asymptomatic latent infection by Colletotrichum acutatum became visible using SDEI. Salmon-pink conidial masses were produced in the acervuli on the treated leaves 5 days after incubation at 28°C. In the case of Dendrophoma obscurans, pycnidia with amber conidial masses formed 5 days after incubation at 28°C. The pycnidia were observed mainly on the ribs, and conidial masses exuded from the ostiole. These macroscopic conidial masses were similar to those of G. cingulata and C. acutatum. When water was dripped onto a lesion caused by D. obscurans, the pycnidia exuded white filamentous conidial masses, making the distinction of D. obscurans from G. cingulata or C. acutatum. On petioles with latent infection by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae, white aerial hyphae grew out from the vascular tissues on the cut surface 3 days after incubation at 28°C and were easily observed by eye or with a loupe. Thus, SDEI was also useful for diagnosing latent infection of strawberry plants by C. acutatum, D. obscurans, and F. oxysporum f. sp. fragariae.     

传染性法氏囊病病毒(IBDV)快速检测与分型技术

根据已发表的传染性法氏囊病病毒 (IBDV)核苷酸序列 ,在病毒结构蛋白 VP2编码基因的高变区两端外侧的保守序列内设计合成了 2条寡核苷酸引物 ,对各种不同致病性的 12株参考毒株进行了 RT- PCR检测。结果 :12个参考毒株均能扩增出约 6 79bp的目的片段 ,而对照的 5种鸡源性病原体 NDV、IBV、CAIV、E.coli、PM均未扩增到相应片段 ;对疑似 IBD的 34份临床病料进行检测 ,并同时在其扩增的片段内设计另 1对引物进行 Nested- PCR检测 ,结果基础 RT- PCR检测到 11份阳性 ,Nested- PCR检测到 2 3份阳性 ,后者的检出率大大提高。结果表明 ,建立的 RT- PCR诊断技术具有特异、快捷、敏感的特点。取限制性内切酶 Sac 和 Ssp 以及设计的 2条 vv IBDV(超强毒株 )特异性引物 ,分别应用 v VP2片段 PCR扩增产物的限制性内切酶分析和型特异性引物的 PCR扩增 2种方法 ,对 7个 IBDV分离参考毒株和 2 4个临床样品进行致病性分型。结果 ,确定 2 1株属于 c IBDV(经典毒株 ) ,8株属于 vv IBDV,2株未能确定 ;2种分型方法的结果基本一致 ,均可用于 IBDV的快速分型 ,型特异性引物的 PCR扩增方法更为简便和快捷     

通过自制PCR试剂盒确诊雏鹅细小病毒感染

通过 PCR条件选择 ,组装了可用于确诊鹅细小病毒 (goose parvovirus,GPV)感染的试剂盒。首先根据 Gen Bank中已发表的鹅细小病毒不同株的核苷酸序列 ,设计并合成了 GPV特异性简并引物 ,利用该引物确定 PCR扩增条件 ,并鉴定了扩增产物的特异性。根据上述扩增条件 ,组装 GPV诊断试剂盒。试剂盒共有 3个反应管 ,贮于 - 2 0℃ ,应用时取 1号管 ,加入煮沸的肝脏悬液上清 ,2、3号管分别为阴性和阳性对照。按固定条件扩增 ,结果显示 ,待检病料的检出率在 96 %以上。该试剂盒操作简单 ,效果稳定 ,可用于 GPV感染的确诊     

RT-PCR技术检测猪瘟病毒的应用研究

本试验应用反转录-聚合酶链式反应(RT-PCR)对猪瘟进行诊断应用研究.应用RT-PCR对来自广西不同地区的135份疑似猪瘟病料进行检测,84份诊断为阳性,阳性率62.2%.从百色、柳州地区等采集的健康猪扁桃体和淋巴结共276份,经RT-PCR检测,37份为阳性,阳性率为13.4%.其中健康猪扁桃体带毒较高,246份扁桃体中有35份阳性,占14.2%.采自柳州健康猪的26份淋巴结材料全为阴性,只有邕宁县的1份健猪淋巴结阳性.结果表明,RT-PCR技术可应用于猪瘟的临床诊断.     

水貂大肠埃希氏菌病的诊治试验

通过对患病水貂进行病理剖检,细菌纯培养,病毒检测,生化鉴定,确定是水貂大肠埃希氏菌病。再应用多种抗生素作药敏试验,筛选出了高度敏感的抗菌药。并对山东省威海地区水貂大肠埃希氏菌病的发生规律进行了探讨。