Evaluation of the level of threat and protective classification of the vegetation of Makehe Forest in Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve, west China

After investigating and studying the vegetation, we have established that Makehe Forest, in Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve, Qinghai Province, is host to a total of 364 different species, representing 173 “genera” in 55 different vegetative families. We propose five quantifiable indices for evaluating the level of threat to these plants: 1) the distribution frequency of the “line transect”; 2) the distribution frequency of sample plots; 3) the distribution density inside sample plots; 4) the existing abundance in the forest region; and 5) plant fidelity. The results show that there are two endangered species, six vulnerable species, 12 nearly threatened species and 344 safe species. The study tried to evaluate the urgency for conserving these plants, according to coefficients of closeness to disappearance, of genetic loss and of usefulness. Results also showed that the number of species of primary concern is two; of secondary concern, nine; of the third level, 23; and of least concern, 330 species. __________ Translated from Journal of Beijing Forestry University, 2006, 28(3): 20–25 [译自: 北京林业大学学报]     

Comparison of image and rapid field assessments of riparian zone condition in Australian tropical savannas

Suitable methods for measuring and monitoring the condition of riparian environments are being investigated by government agencies responsible for maintaining these environments in Australia. The objective of this work was to compare two riparian condition assessment approaches, the Tropical Rapid Appraisal of Riparian Condition (TRARC) method developed for rapid on-ground assessment of the environmental condition of savanna riparian zones and an image based riparian condition monitoring scheme. Measurements derived from these two approaches were compared and correlated. The sample representativeness of the TRARC method was evaluated and the cost-effectiveness and suitability for multi-temporal analysis of the two approaches were assessed. Two high spatial resolution multi-spectral QuickBird satellite images captured in 2004 and 2005 and coincident field data covering sections of the Daly River in the Northern Territory, Australia were used in this work. Both field and image data were processed to map indicators of riparian zone condition including percentage canopy cover, organic litter on the ground, canopy continuity, tree clearing, bank stability, and flood damage. Spectral vegetation indices, image segmentation, and supervised classification were used to produce riparian health indicator maps. QuickBird image data were used to examine if the spatial distribution of TRARC transects provided a representative sample of ground based estimates of riparian health indicators. Covering approximately 3% of the study area, the sample mean of the TRARC estimates of individual indicators of riparian zone condition were in most cases within 20% of the global mean derived from the whole imaged riparian area. The cost-effectiveness of the image based approach was compared to that of the ground based TRARC method. Results showed that the TRARC method was more cost-effective at spatial scales from 1 km to 200 km of river in relatively homogeneous riparian zones along rivers with only one channel, while image based assessment becomes more feasible at regional scales (200–2000 km of river). A change detection analysis demonstrated that image data can provide detailed information on gradual change, while the TRARC method is less suited for multi-temporal analysis due to the ranked data format, which inhibits precise detection of change. However, results from both methods were considered to complement each other for single date assessment of riparian zones if used at appropriate spatial scales.     

城市夜间形象初探

从城市规划和建筑学的角度研究城市夜间形象;结合形态美学、行为心理学、环境心理学等学科进行研究,将安全感、视觉舒适性、视觉趣味、活动激发性以及可识别性作为夜间形象评价指标并分别进行具体地分析。     

浑善达克沙地荒漠化指标评价的研究

土地荒漠化评价是荒漠化研究中的重要问题。本文以浑善达克沙地为研究对象，采用实地调查和室内分析的研究方法，提出了该地区土地荒漠化评价体系确定的原则，并通过分析和筛选，选择出能够显著评价该地区土地荒漠化状况的3个指标，从而建立了浑善达克沙地土地荒漠化的评价指标体系。针对该地区土地景观生态系统的复杂性和模糊性，运用模糊综合评判的方法对所获得的数据进行了定量分析，从而验证了该评价指标体系与实际调查情况基本相符。     

我国自然保护区有效管理考核评估制度及其运作的探讨

通过对建立自然保护区有效管理考核评估制度的必要性、实践意义和可行性分析,阐述了自然保护区有效管理考核评估制度的基本框架,探讨了该制度实际运作的具体方式,以期促进自然保护区形成以考核与评估为核心的激励机制,切实提高有效管理水平。     

鞭角华扁叶蜂滞育幼虫空间密度估计的研究

利用生物地理统计学的原理和方法研究鞭角华扁叶蜂滞育幼虫的虫口密度与其所处的空间位置之间的关系，创建了鞭角华扁叶蜂滞育幼虫虫口密度的半方差函数模型.在此基础上，用不同空间位置上的已知种群密度观测值估计其他空间位置上的未知种群密度，取得了令人满意的估计效果。     

转cry1Ab/vip3H基因水稻对非靶标害虫褐飞虱连续多代生长发育与繁殖的影响

实验室条件下,转cry1Ab/vip3H基因水稻G6H1对褐飞虱Nilaparvata lugens生长发育与繁殖的继代效应评价结果表明,不论是在苗期或是成株期,在各水稻品种上连续饲喂褐飞虱4代后,该虫各代的生长发育和繁殖参数都没有受到水稻品种的显著影响,即不论是在第1代、第2代还是第4代,取食G6H1与取食其非转基因亲本Xiushui 110相比,褐飞虱若虫的发育时间、成虫寿命和产卵量都没有显著差异。同时,2008年和2009年的田间调查结果表明,G6H1和Xiushui 110稻田间褐飞虱的若虫、成虫和成若虫总密度均无显著差异。     

Monitoring the gravitational reflex of the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor: A novel bioassay for assessing toxic effects of acaricides

We investigated the effect of several acaricides on Varroa destructor by monitoring the rhythmic expansion of the sternum, followed by a strong flexion of the legs, initiated when the mite was placed in a dorsal side-down position, as an indication of a mite’s vitality. The pulses generated by the force of the rhythmic expansions had an average duration of 3.11 s, force (amplitude) of 73 μN, and frequency of 0.228 Hz. These parameters remained constant for the first 10 h of recording, whilst significant changes occurred after 15 h. The rhythmic sternal expansion is an indication of a Varroa mite’s gravitational reflex, or attempt to return to an upright position; this reflex is observed in all invertebrates and vertebrates. The sternal expansion can be recorded for over 20 h, or for as long as the Varroa mite remains alive, and the expansion stops as soon as the mite is placed in a normal, upright position. Proper function of the chain of proprioceptors, interneurons, motorneurons, neuromuscular junctions, and muscles of Varroa is required for the initiation and maintenance of such a behavioural motor pattern. Any deleterious effect of synthetic chemicals or natural compounds (acaricides) may have a direct effect on one or more of these links, thereby disturbing or even inhibiting the reflex. Topical application of 1.81 × 10⁻³ mg/mite of amitraz completely inhibited the gravitational reflex within 60–70 min for all mites tested. The volatile acaricides formic acid (13.83 mg), thymol crystals (250 mg), and Apiguard® (1000 mg) eliminated the reflex within 10–35 min. This bioassay, based on the gravitational reflex, could be a useful tool for accurate assessment of the acaricidal action of numerous compounds under laboratory conditions, saving money and time necessary to conduct field trials.     

抗甲霜灵辣椒疫霉菌株的生物学特性

为了明确抗甲霜灵辣椒疫霉菌株的适生性,以田间自然产生及室内诱变获得的抗甲霜灵辣椒疫霉菌株为材料,测定了抗甲霜灵辣椒疫霉菌株的主要生物学性状。各菌株的游动孢子囊产生量为9.6×103～13.0×103个/mL,孢子囊释放率为61.3%～68.4%,游动孢子萌发率为35.3%～42.1%,适温条件下的菌丝平均生长速率约为10.28～11.55 mm/天;各菌株在含100μg/mL孔雀石绿的CA培养基上均不能生长,淀粉水解指数为0.18～0.95;接种辣椒、番茄、南瓜、西葫芦和茄子等果实所致病斑平均直径分别为34.11、18.47、30.19、37.78和32.73 mm。经方差分析,抗甲霜灵辣椒疫霉菌株的生物学性状与敏感菌株无显著差异,表明甲霜灵并未改变其生物学性状,辣椒疫霉对甲霜灵具有较高的抗性风险。     

宁夏黄河灌区农业非点源污染损失估算

以宁夏黄河灌区为研究区,在充分利用JOHNES输出系数法计算灌区非点源污染负荷的基础上,应用环境经济学中的恢复防护费用法对灌区农业非点源污染产生的负荷转化为经济损失进行估算.结果表明:宁夏黄河灌区禽畜养殖产生的污染负荷最高,占灌区污染负荷的41.27%,其中全氮排放占整个区域污染负荷的37.25%,全磷排放占整个区域污...