Temporal association of potato tuber development with susceptibility to common scab and Streptomyces scabiei‐induced responses in the potato periderm

Using hydroponics and novel non‐destructive pot culture systems which enable inoculation at specific tuber development stages, the dynamics of common scab infection patterns in potato were studied in order to provide more precise identification of tuber physiological factors associated with susceptibility. At the whole‐tuber level, infection percentages were greatest when Streptomyces scabiei inoculation occurred early; at 2 weeks after tuberization (WAT) 68% of tubers became infected, contrasting with late inoculation (8 WAT), when only 4% infection occurred. The first‐formed internodes were most susceptible to infection, whilst later‐forming and slower‐expanding internodes were less susceptible. Detailed tuber physiological examination of internode 2 showed that pathogen‐induced changes, including increased phellem (periderm) thickness, cell layers and phellem suberization (key physiological features believed critical to S. scabiei infection) were promoted through S. scabiei inoculation. Sequential harvesting showed enhanced phellem suberization (28% greater than the control) within 7 days of pathogen exposure, while phellem thickness and layer responses were also initiated early in the infection process (10–14 days after pathogen exposure) and these responses were independent of symptom expression. Differences in cultivar response were observed, with greater phellem suberization observed 10 days after tuberization (DAT) in the common‐scab‐tolerant cv. Russet Burbank than in the susceptible cv. Desiree. Likewise, Russet Burbank had thicker and more numerous cell layers in the phellem (up to eight cell layers) during early tuber growth (20–30 DAT) than Desiree (up to six cell layers).     

水培大蒜技术在水产养殖中应用可能性初步研究

旨在研究水培大蒜在水产养殖中应用的基础性问题。通过在红斑马鱼(Brachydanio rerio)养殖缸中浮床种养大蒜(Allium sativum L.)试验,研究水培大蒜对红斑马鱼自然死亡率的影响试验;通过在异育银鲫(Carassius auratus gibelio)养殖缸中浮床种植大蒜试验,研究水培大蒜对养殖水体水质的影响。结果表明:当大蒜种植量达到4.75 g/L时斑马鱼的自然死亡率显著增加,这可能与溶解氧的降低有关;大蒜种植使得水体总磷、总氮、氨氮、高锰酸盐指数和亚硝态氮水平均发生显著下降,其中对氨氮的影响最显著。水培大蒜可以改善养殖水体水质,但要注意控制种养密度,水培大蒜在水产养殖中的应用具有一定的前景。     

Aluminium tolerance in wheat: correlating hydroponic evaluations with field and soil performances*

The objective of this study was to correlate root length of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes grown in Al-containing, acidic hydroponic solutions, with root weights from acid-soil experiments and field scores from Brazilian acid-field trials. A total of 43 wheat genotypes, primarily from Brazil, were evaluated by growing seedlings for 4 days in hydroponic solutions containing 0.0–4.0 mg/l Al. The root growth rate of all the genotypes was reduced with the addition of Al to the solution and the Al-sensitive and Al-tolerant wheat genotypes were clearly identified. Genotypes with intermediate Al-tolerance levels showed variable root lengths in response to Al stress. Correlations between root length or a root tolerance index (RTI) in the Al solutions versus acid-soil experiments and acid-field trials were highly significant (r = 0.71–0.85, P < 0.01). The most significant correlation was observed among seedlings grown in 1 mg/1 Al. This study presents evidence that this short duration and simple screening technique provides a highly significant correlation with previous acid-soil Al-tolerance evaluations. Furthermore, the data obtained suggest that hydroponic screening of wheat seedlings for Al tolerance may be used in breeding programmes or in screening germplasm collections.     

Androgenetic response of heterozygous triticale populations using a greenhouse hydroponic system

Production of haploids, followed by chromosome doubling to produce doubled haploids (DH) represents the most rapid means of achieving complete inbreeding. In order to improve the androgenetic responses and maximize the production of green regenerants from selected plants of twenty-five triticale (× Triticosecale, Wittmack) populations (BC₁F₁, TC₁F₁, and F₂) we used a uniform and optimal growth environment for anther donor plants within a greenhouse hydroponic system. Non-orthogonal analysis of deviance showed highly significant differences (p < 0.001) among populations for both induction and regeneration. The overall induction response of the populations was very high with a mean of 50.4 embryoids per 100 anthers plated. Among all tested-populations, M86-6068/TW179//EP80 (TC₁F₁) was the most responsive for both induction and regeneration which could be associated to its Triticum timopheevii cytoplasm. On the other hand, although populations 80465/II83-194 both as BC₁F₁ and F₂ had a high level of induction response, only a few green plants were regenerated. These populations probably possess a partial Secale montanum genome, which could be contributing to the low regeneration ability. In conclusion, the need for optimization of donor plant growth conditions to effectively assess the androgenetic ability of individual populations/lines would be emphasized. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

The effect of colchicine on triticale anther-derived plants: Microspore pre-treatment and haploid-plant treatment using a hydroponic recovery system

In cereals, chromosome doubling of microspore-derived haploid plants is a critical step in producing doubled haploid plants. This investigation was undertaken to study the effect of incorporation of colchicine in the induction medium for anther culture, and the effect of colchicine on anther culture-derived plants of triticale grown under controlled greenhouse conditions. In the latter case, chromosome doubling of adult sterile plants derived from anther culture of fourteen triticale populations was attempted, where androgenetic plants with non-dehiscent anthers were cloned and subjected to the colchicine treatment, and then grown with the aid of hydroponics. The hydroponic system provided optimal conditions for recovery of the affected haploids from the toxic effects of colchicine treatment and all colchicine-treated plants survived. A topcross-F₁ (TC₁F₁) population with timopheevii cytoplasm produced the highest percentage of plants with seed-set either due to chromosome doubling by colchicine (98%) or spontaneous doubling of chromosome number (15%). Colchicine-treated anthers performed inferior than control in both induction and regeneration phases. One of the key observation of this study was the reversal from reproductive stage back to the vegetative stage which in turn enabled further cloning of haploid plants under hydroponic conditions once they were identified as sterile. The one hundred percent survival rate of in vitro-derived plants, 100% survival rate of colchicine treated haploid plants and the high chromosome doubling success rate (X = 82.3) observed in this study imply that a temperature-controlled greenhouse with an hydroponic system provides an efficient environment for inducing chromosome doubling of haploid plants in cereals. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Effects of Cadmium and Lead on Plant Growth and Content of Heavy Metals in Arugula Cultivated in Nutritive Solution

A greenhouse assay using an arugula (Eruca sativa L.) hydroponics system was carried out to evaluate the following effects of increasing amounts of cadmium and lead in nutritive solution: (a) production; (b) translocation of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) throughout the plants; (c) possible interactions of Cd and Pb with other mineral elements, transition metals, essential to plants; (d) tolerance limits to Cd and Pb with regard to production; and (e) chelating interaction of Cd and Pb with root substances. The absorption of Cd and Pb increased with increasing dosages in solution. Roots accumulated larger amounts of metals than shoots. Plants develop better with less than 0.025 mg L^?1 of Cd, with a damaging Cd concentration of 1 mg L^?1. The tolerable Pb concentration was up to 10 mg L^?1. Cadmium and Pb translocate poorly in plants and their deleterious effect is due to the deposit of very stable chelates in roots.     

Contributing traits for nitrogen use efficiency in selected wheat genotypes and corollary between screening methodologies

ABSTRACT

Nitrogen uptake being part of nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is largely decided by root traits. Root traits variability has hardly been explored by breeders mainly because of difficulties in scoring. The hydroponic system requiring lesser space for precise phenotyping of large numbers of genotypes independently of the growing season can be a suitable alternative. However, the effectiveness of hydroponic screening methods needs to be verified under the soil condition of the field or pot. In the present study, root traits and NUE were investigated in 19 genotypes under two conditions (hydroponic and pipe filled with soil). Both environments revealed large variability for root traits and NUE under high and low N conditions establishing the absence of any direct selection for these traits in the past. Under both sets of experimentation, NUpE was largely responsible for improved nitrogen efficiency mainly because of higher root biomass. The significant association between the two screening methods i.e. hydroponic and pot filled with soil under both low and high N condition support large scale screening for root traits under hydroponic condition.     

铁营养对水培芥菜和生菜生长及根系一些酶类特性的影响

本研究通过调节水培营养液中铁深度分别为０，２．８，５．６，８．４，１１．２和１４．０ｍｇＦｅ／Ｌ的６个水平种植生菜和芥菜，比较这两种蔬菜在不同的铁浓度下生长及其对植物铁含量以及根系过氧化氢酶和过氧化物酶活性的影响。结果表明，生菜和芥菜分别在２．８和５．６ｍｇＦｅ／Ｌ时产量最高。在此最适水平以下，随铁深度的增高，产量随铁浓度的增高，产量随着提高；但铁深度超过辽个水平，生菜表现出毒症状，产量降低，芥菜     

番茄茎秆浸提液对番茄生长和风味品质的影响

为探究番茄茎秆资源化应用技术及效果,本研究利用番茄茎杆有氧发酵浸提液(EX1)和番茄茎杆厌氧发酵浸提液(EX2)水培番茄,以山崎营养液处理为对照(CK),对番茄植株的生长形态、果实营养品质和挥发性物质等相关指标进行分析。结果表明:1)EX1和EX2处理的株高、茎粗、叶面积和生物量等指标低于CK处理,但番茄果实可溶性固形物、糖酸比、可溶性蛋白和维生素C等指标均优于CK处理,并以EX2处理表现最佳;2)EX1、EX2和CK处理检测到挥发性物质数量依次是39、34和27种;3)EX1、EX2和CK处理的挥发性物质总含量依次是1 403.35、1 931.10和1 368.40μg/kg;4)EX1、EX2和CK处理的番茄特征挥发性物质总量依次是953.82、1 256.60和1 055.06μg/kg。说明单纯使用番茄茎杆浸提液水培番茄,虽然在生长上稍显弱势,但可显著改善果实营养和风味品质。本研究一定程度上使番茄茎秆得到了有效利用,也为其他蔬菜茎秆资源化技术提供理论参考,具有较为广阔的前景。     

香蕉枯萎病苗期抗性鉴定的水培接种法研究

[目的]探索利用水培法接种进行香蕉枯萎病苗期抗性鉴定的可行性,为香蕉苗期接种技术的改良及香蕉枯萎病抗性种质材料快速筛选提供科学依据.[方法]利用水培接种的方法对比巴西、农科1号、抗枯5号3个不同抗性香蕉品种的枯萎病发病率及平均病情指数间的差异,并与3个香蕉品种的田间病害评价结果进行比较,同时利用K2平板计数法研究香蕉枯萎病菌4号生理小种(Foc4)在水培营养液中的生长动态.[结果]3个已知抗性的香蕉品种通过水培接种法鉴定的结果与抗感品种本身的抗病性程度相吻合,抗感品种的发病率和病情指数差异明显,在接种后第9d即能明显区分.香蕉枯萎病菌在水培营养液中浓度基本恒定,保持在105～106 CFU/mL,水培环境能为病原菌侵染寄主提供稳定的营养条件.[结论]水培接种方法能够快速、准确地区分香蕉品种对枯萎病的抗性,在香蕉抗性种质材料的快速鉴定及筛选中推广应用潜力大.