Significance of Enzyme Activities in Soil Nitrogen Mineralization

This study was undertaken to assess the relationship between nitrogen (N) mineralization in soils treated with eight lime application rates, with four field replications, and the activities of six amidohydrolases involved in N cycling and four glycosidases involved in carbon (C) cycling in soils. Nitrogen mineralization was studied at 20 or 30 °C for 20 weeks, and with the exception of N‐aceyl‐β‐D‐glucosaminidase (NAGase; EC 3.2.1.30) activity, which was assayed at both temperatures, the enzyme activities were assayed at 30 °C at their optimal pH values. Results showed that among the eight enzyme activities studied, NAGase activity was the most significantly correlated with the cumulative amounts of N mineralized in 32 soil samples at 20 °C (r = 0.87***) and at 30 °C (r = 0.95***). The cumulative amounts of N mineralized at 30 °C were also significantly correlated with arylamidase and L‐aspartase activities, with r values of 0.61*** and 0.52**, respectively. Because NAGase activity is involved in both N and C cycling, the cumulative amounts of N mineralized at 30 °C were also significantly correlated with the activities of β‐glucosidase (r = 0.80***) and β‐galactosidase (r = 0.58***). Activities of other N enzymes that were significantly correlated with the cumulative amounts of N mineralized at 30 °C in 20 weeks were those of L‐asparaginase (r = 0.61***), urease (r = 0.57***), amidase (r = 0.54**), and L‐glutaminase (r = 0.41*). It seems that the activity of NAGase can be used as an index of N mineralization in soils.     

富士苹果不同时期土施多效唑效果研究

富士幼树夏秋土施多效唑,通过对新梢的随机调查结果表明,在第二年春天均有抑制作用,而以九月底土施的抑制效果最强.     

Ability of chromosome 4H to compensate for 4D in response to drought stress in a newly developed and identified wheat–barley 4H(4D) disomic substitution line

A spontaneously developed wheat–barley 4H(4D) disomic substitution line was identified cytogenetically using genomic in situ hybridization (GISH), multicolour fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and microsatellite markers. The ability of the barley 4H chromosome to compensate for wheat 4D in response to mild drought stress was also investigated. In the barley cv. 'Betzes' and the 4H(4D) substitution line, mild osmotic stress induced intensive stomatal closure, resulting in reduced water loss through transpiration and unchanged relative water content in the leaves. As the CO₂ assimilation rate remained relatively high, the water use efficiency, which is an important factor associated with drought tolerance, increased extensively under mild osmotic stress in these lines. In the case of the parental wheat genotypes, however, mild drought stress induced less intense stomatal closure and a greater decrease in the CO₂ assimilation rate than in barley or in the substitution line, resulting in unaugmented or reduced water use efficiency. The results demonstrate that genes localised on the 4H chromosome of barley were able to increase the water use efficiency of the wheat substitution line, which is suitable for improving wheat drought tolerance through intergeneric crossing.     

检测绵羊源爱知病毒D型荧光RT-PCR方法的建立和应用

绵羊源爱知病毒D型(ovine Aichivirus D)是在国内绵羊中新发现的病毒,本研究根据绵羊源Aichivirus D 3D基因序列设计检测引物,通过反应体系和条件优化,成功建立了检测绵羊源Aichivirus D的TB Green染料法荧光RT-PCR方法,该方法特异性和稳定性良好,灵敏度高。对2020年4月―2021年5月采集自四川6个场253份绵羊粪便样本(健康羊的133份,腹泻羊的120份)进行检测,结果该病毒的平均检出率为8.7％,场阳性率为66.7％。其中,腹泻粪便样本中绵羊源Aichivirus D阳性率(17.5%)显著高于非腹泻粪便样本中绵羊源Aichivirus D阳性率(0.75%,P<0.001)。表明绵羊源Aichivirus D可能是引起以上地区绵羊腹泻的病原。从绵羊源Aichivirus D的阳性样本中成功克隆出大小为1 422 bp的13个完整的绵羊源Aichivirus D 3D基因,其核苷酸相似性为99.4％～100.0％。遗传演化分析发现这13株绵羊源Aichivirus D 3D基因与本实验室前期研究上传的绵羊源Aichivirus D 3D基因共同聚为单独的一个大支。本研究为绵羊源Aichivirus D的分子检测提供了一种新的方法和基础流行病学数据。     

Closing wedge ostectomy and medial distal tibia plate application for treatment of severe bilateral angular limb deformities in the hindlimbs of an 8-month-old foal

This case report describes the evaluation, surgical approach and outcome of an 8-month-old foal with severe angular limb deformities of both metatarsophalangeal joints (MTPJ). Radiography and computed tomography (CT) were used to diagnose a windswept deformity of the hindlimbs with associated bilateral physitis. The orthopaedic surgery was planned and rehearsed using three-dimensional (3D) bone models. A bilateral closing wedge ostectomy was performed on the distal MtIII, and 3.5 mm LCP^® medial distal tibia plates were used bilaterally for osteosynthesis. Even though convalescence was prolonged and complicated by partial unilateral implant failure and osteoarthritis (OA), reduction of the deformities was successful and resulted in a sound foal.     

Kinematics of whip spider pedipalps: a 3D comparative morpho-functional approach

Amblypygi are tropical and subtropical ambush predators that use elongated, raptorial pedipalps for different activities. Although pedipalp use in predation and courtship has been explored in videography in vivo analyses, kinematic ex vivo examination of these appendages has not been conducted. Here, we rectify this lack of data by using micro-CT scans to 3D-kinematically model the appendage morphology and the range of motion (ROM) of the joints for Damon medius and Heterophrynus elaphus. We illustrate the successful application of this technique to terrestrial euarthropods in determining the maximum ROM values for each pedipalp joint. We also note that, in life, these values would be lower due to motion restricting structures like tendons, arthrodial membranes, and muscles. We further compare our maximum values obtained here with data from video-based motion analyses. The ROM of each joint shows the greatest flexibility in the femur-tibia joint (140–150°), the lowest in the basitarsus-claw joint (35–40°). ROM in the tibia-basitarsus joint is markedly distinct (D. medius: 44°; H. elaphus: 105°). This disparity reflects how H. elaphus uses the joint in the capture basket, while D. medius uses the femur-tibia joint to form the capture basket. We further illustrate notable vertical motion of the H. elaphus pedipalp compared to D. medius. This difference reflects the retro-ventral trochanter apophysis of H. elaphus. Our study opens the possibility to further whip spider kinematic understanding. Examination of other taxa using this approach will result in a more comprehensive understanding of the ecological significance and ethological implications of this unique arachnid group.     

婴幼儿配方奶粉在不同贮藏条件下维生素D3稳定性的研究

本文跟踪研究了婴幼儿配方奶粉（简称“婴配粉”）中脂溶性维生素D₃在贮藏过程中稳定性的变化。试验方法：将3 种婴配粉经氢氧化钾乙醇溶液皂化、提取、净化、浓缩后,用正相高效液相色谱柱制备,反相C18高效液相色谱柱分离,经紫外检测器检测,外标法定量检测。试验结果：婴配粉称样量为10.0 g,定容体积为2 mL时,方法检出限为0.303 μg/100 g,方法定量限为0.909 μg/100 g。在此范围内线性回归方程Y=3.3608X+0.0388,此时R²=0.9991。结论婴配粉中维生素D₃的含量在常温和阴凉干燥环境下受到的影响较小;在低温和高温条件下随贮藏时间延长,脂溶性维生素D₃因温度分解含量减少。     

猪圆环病毒Ⅱ型体外诱导3D4/2细胞炎症模型的建立

【目的】通过对猪圆环病毒Ⅱ型（PCV2）体外感染3D4/2细胞浓度、时间与细胞炎症水平进行探讨,建立PCV2体外感染3D4/2细胞炎症反应模型,以期为后期药物调控PCV2诱发3D4/2细胞炎症反应的研究奠定基础。【方法】将3D4/2细胞分为对照组及10⁰、10^-1、10^-2和10^-3 PCV2感染组,每组3个重复。对照组用DMEM培养,各PCV2感染组用不同稀释倍数PCV2液培养,2 h后均更换为含5%胎牛血清（FBS）的DMEM维持液进行培养,培养4、8、12和24 h后分别收集细胞及细胞上清液。采用Griess法检测一氧化氮（NO）水平,DCFH-DA荧光探针法检测活性氧（ROS）水平,酶标法检测还原型谷胱甘肽（GSH）水平,分光光度法检测黄嘌呤氧化酶（XOD）和髓过氧化物酶（MPO）活性,ELISA法测定白细胞介素-1β（IL-1β）、IL-6、肿瘤坏死因子-α（TNF-α）、IL-10、γ干扰素（IFN-γ）、IL-8、单核细胞趋化蛋白1（MCP-1）以及环氧合酶1（COX-1）和COX-2的分泌水平。【结果】10⁰至10^-3 PCV2作用4、8、12和24 h均能够成功感染3D4/2细胞。与对照组相比,10⁰ PCV2在感染3D4/2细胞4、8、12、24 h后ROS水平均极显著升高（P<0.01）,10^-1至10^-3 PCV2感染3D4/2细胞8、12、24 h后ROS水平显著或极显著升高（P<0.05;P<0.01）;10⁰至10^-3 PCV2感染3D4/2细胞8、12、24 h后,细胞内NO浓度及MPO活性显著提高（P<0.05）,细胞上清液中的IL-1β、IL-6、TNF-α、IL-10、IFN-γ、IL-8和MCP-1水平及COX-1活性均显著或极显著升高（P<0.05;P<0.01）,其中10⁰ PCV2感染3D4/2细胞后,各炎症因子水平上升最显著,且随着时间的延长,NO浓度逐渐升高,XOD活性逐渐降低。【结论】PCV2可诱导3D4/2细胞炎症反应,且10⁰ PCV2体外感染3D4/2细胞4~12 h是建立炎症模型的最佳条件。     

三维机械CAD系统中的参数化特征库技术

介绍了在三维机械CAD系统Solid Edge中，建立常用零件参数化特征库的技术以及参数化特征的使用方法，着重探讨了将驱动尺寸与变量表结合起来提高常用零件建模效率的技术。     

国内树木三维可视化技术研究进展

由于树木形态的复杂性对模拟技术和系统开销的要求较高,树木生长的生理确定性和长势不确定性等特点,使树木三维可视化的研究至今仍未得到一个完备的具有林业研究意义的三维计算机树木模型.本文在广泛研究国内树木三维可视化软件开发的基础上,从分形理论、图像解析和GIS技术三个方面对现有研究进行分类阐述,简要叙述了现有研究的主要技术思路与最新研究成果,并指出了现有研究中存在的主要不足.