From shallow to deep waters: habitats used by larval lampreys (genus Petromyzon and Lampetra) over a western European basin

Abstract –  Habitat requirements of lamprey ammocoetes (Petromyzon marinus and Lampetra genus) were investigated, for the first time, from shallow to deep waters, at different spatial scales across the Gironde‐Dordogne continuum, thanks to a water suction dredge. Fish‐habitat relationships were assessed through two complementary statistical analyses: habitat‐use curves and habitat suitability models using the Boosted Regression Trees (BRT) technique. Analyses were performed on a small‐size data set that was characterised by the low prevalence of lamprey. The sea lamprey larvae occurred in deeper areas than their Lampetra genus counterparts. ‘Pools’ of 2 m’ depth and more were optimal habitats for the former species. Among the environmental variables retained to model lamprey occurrences, the mesohabitat (a categorical variable) was demonstrated to be highly influential, in terms of fine grain‐size substratum and vegetation cover. These preliminary results suggest that monitoring using the water suction dredge method may contribute to sea lamprey conservation.     

Needle Collection Time for Nutrient Evaluation in Christmas Tree Production

Christmas tree needle sampling to evaluate nutrient need is an established practice. Data to support the recommended fall sampling time in Oregon and Washington were not found. In addition, the recommendation for needle sampling of Fraser fir in North Carolina was made without data from winter months. The goal for this article is to affirm or modify recommended needle sampling time. Needles of Douglas fir, Turkish fir, Nordmann fir, Noble fir, Grand fir, and Fraser fir Christmas trees were collected monthly for a year, dried, and analyzed for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), and boron (B). No single period was found for any species when needle nutrient concentration was stable for all elements determined. Needle collection time was chosen by integrating cultural practices, likelihood of nutrient deficiency, and needle nutrient concentration changes for species grown in an area. Needle collection is recommended during February in western Oregon and Washington. The current sampling time, fall, is logical for Fraser fir Christmas tree production in North Carolina.     

花卉常规杂交育种的研究进展

本对花卉育种的历史和花卉常规常规杂交育研究进展及各种杂交技术方法进行综述。花卉常规杂交育种的应用领域人：（1）培育花色、花型和香味等观赏性状更加新颖的品种；（2）改变花期；（3）提高花卉适应性和抵抗病虫害能力。并对花卉常规杂交育种未来的研究方向作了展望。     

RAPD及其在果树上的应用

就RAPD的特点、操作及其在果树品种鉴定、遗传多样性检测、系谱解析和遗传图谱构建等方面的应用和进展进行了简要的阐述。     

天津市设施果树发展对策探讨

介绍了天津市果树设施栽培的现状及存在问题,分析了发展设施果树的必要性,并提出了今后天津市果树设施栽培的发展方向。     

乡土观赏竹在重庆北碚城市景区中的应用

重庆北碚乡土竹类植物共有11属51种,其中35种已在园林中得到应用。该文分析了各竹种的观赏特性及应用前景,对竹子在北碚区城市景区中的应用进行了探讨,为市区丰富园林绿化树种,增添园林景观,为类似城市旅游景区提供一定的参考。     

劈破法扦插育苗试验研究

将仿照古代的劈破法与现今常用的马耳型剪法扦插育苗进行对比,证明劈破法扦插育苗有提高扦插成活率和促进多生根以及加快主梢高生长的效果,值得推广应用。     

论中国盆景中配件的应用与欣赏

该文引用借鉴中国画论和园林的相关理论原理 ,总结归纳了中国盆景的配件技艺 ,论述其应用与欣赏 .提出了盆景配件应用的原则和方法     

杨凌地区柳树行道树蛀干害虫危害及防治

本文通过对杨凌示范区城市园林绿化树种蛀干害虫危害现状及防治措施的调查,揭示当前关中地区城市园林蛀干害虫发生特点及主要应对策略,为城市园林中控制蛀干害虫扩散、危害提供决策依据。     

海南野生观赏植物资源及其在园林中的应用

介绍了海南适宜在园林中应用的野生观赏植物资源,探讨了影响海南野生观赏植物在园林中推广的因素及栽培应用的意义,提出了野生观赏植物在园林中栽培应用的策略。