Changes in the glutathione thiol-disulfide status in wheat grain by foliar sulphur fertilization: consequences for the rheological properties of dough

Storage proteins and glutathione in wheat play an important role in gluten network formation and can be modified by supplementation of nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) in wheat plants. The glutathione thiol-disulfide status and its relationship to the molecular weight distribution wheat polymeric protein and dough rheological properties have been examined after different foliar S fertilizations (S derived from micronized elemental S and NS, a mixture of N urea and elemental S) applied at the post-anthesis stage. Changes in levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione disulfide (GSSG), polymeric protein-glutathione mixed disulfide (PPSSG) were analysed by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography, during grain development using the wheat cultivars, Soissons and Trémie. During the grain desiccation phase, S supplementation (i) increased the GSSG/GSH ratio by 23–25% (ii) induced PPSSG accumulation, and (iii) decreased the formation of SDS-unextractable polymeric protein (UPP) and its molecular mass distribution. However, simultaneous N and S supplementation results in: (i) a decrease in PPSSG formation by 20–30% and (ii) an increase of UPP by 7–18% by enhancing both the branching of the aggregated proteins and their molecular weight. The mixograph parameters show that all forms of endogenous glutathione are linked to dough weakening and are negatively correlated with dough mixing tolerance, dough strength and consistency, while UPP is positively correlated with dough strength and consistency. These findings indicate that S nutrition influences dynamics of the glutathione forms in the grain and results in modification the degree of polymerization of storage protein. Thus both the changes in the form of glutathione and protein polymerization influence the rheological properties of dough.     

Does sand content in spawning substrate result in early larval emergence? Evidence from a lithophilic cyprinid fish

The spawning success of lithophilic salmonids is strongly influenced by the fine sediment content (“fines”) of spawning substrates, yet knowledge on the impacts of fines on the spawning of non‐salmonid lithophiles remains limited, despite their ecological and socio‐economic importance in European rivers. Consequently, the aim here was to use an ex‐situ experiment to investigate the impact of sand content on egg survival and timing of larval emergence of the surface‐spawning cyprinid European barbel Barbus barbus. Thirty incubator boxes within a recirculating system were filled with one of five experimental sediment mixtures (0%–40% sand by mass) that each contained 300 fertilised eggs at a depth of 50 mm. Emerged, free‐swimming larvae were captured and counted daily to assess grain‐size effects on larval survival and emergence. Specifically, total proportion of emerged larvae, cumulative daily proportion of emerged larvae and time required to reach 50% emergence were measured during the study. Whilst the proportion of sand in the sediments did not have a significant impact on egg‐to‐emergence survival (mean survival per treatment 75%–79%), it significantly affected the timing of larval emergence to the water column; early emergence was detected in treatments with elevated sand content (on average, 50% emergence after 12–13 days versus 19 days in the control). Similar to findings from salmonid studies, these results suggest high sand content in spawning gravels can influence timing of larval emergence and potentially cyprinid lithophilic fish survival.     

2009年我国春茶产销形势分析

2008年，我国茶叶虽然遭受了年初罕见的冰雪气候，但是在全行业共同努力下，茶叶生产得到迅速恢复，全年茶叶生产继续保持强劲的增长势头，根据国家发布的最新统计公告，2008年我国茶叶产量达到124万t，比上年增长6．4％，再创历史新高。产量增加的主要原因是最近几年新增茶园较多，以及冻害后各地重视茶园的肥培管理，抵消了冻害的影响。     

长江野生鲤鱼与萨瓦河鲤鱼群体结构比较

以分布于萨瓦河克罗地亚流域的野生鲤鱼(C.c.carpio)和中国长江野鲤(C.c.haematopterus)为研究对象,以线粒体DNA细胞色素b基因为分子标记,比较两个群体的遗传变异,并进行了聚类分析。从多态位点比例、转换和颠换比例、以及单倍型多样性等多个多样性指数来看,克罗地亚西鲤群体较长江野生鲤鱼的遗传多样性要高。长江野生鲤鱼和克罗地亚鲤鱼群体并没有完全歧化为两个单系;但仍可以识别两大类群:类群一由长江鲤鱼群体组成,类群二除了2号单倍型外,都由克罗地亚鲤鱼群体组成。     

Recent Advances in Molecular Biological Applications in Sri Lankan Tea （Camellia sinensis） Industry： An Overview on the Achievements During Last Ten Years

For tea,which is predominantly out-breeding woody perennial,genetic improvement through conventional approaches is relatively ineffective,slow and costly.As a potential tool to enhance the process,Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka （TRISL） has integrated molecular biology to supplement the conventional program and is in progress.To date,a considerable progress has been achieved in the key areas such as genetic characterization and estimation of genetic diversity,isolation and characterization of EST and genomic SSRs,construction of SSR primers,construction of genetic maps and marker assisted selection and application of genomic approaches to understand the role of secondary metabolites disease resistance in tea and in this paper,a summarized version of above studies is presented.     

Volatile Compounds in Two Camellia chrysantha （Hu） Tuyama Species

In the study,the volatile compounds in two Camellia chrysantha （Hu） Tuyama species were extracted and analysed by simultaneous steam distillation and extraction （SDE） and gas chromatography mass spectrometry （GC-MS）,respectively.The relative contents of the chemical constituents in the volatile components were quantified by peak area normalization and NIST database.A total of 60 volatile components were identified,45 for Camellia nitidissima and 26 for Camellia euphlebia.Aldehydes and acids were the most dominant volatiles in Camellia nitidissima,but for Camellia euphlebia there were hydrocarbons and ketones.Hexanoic acid,4-（2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl）-3-buten-2-one,cis-2-decenal,4-[2,2,6-trimethyl-7-oxabicyclo [4.1.0] hept-1-yl]-3-buten-2-one,phenylacetaldehyde,eicosane,alpha-ionone,geranylacetone 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol,7,9-di-tert-butyl-1-oxaspiro[4,5] deca-6,9-diene-2,8-dioi and tetradecanal were both in two Camellia chrysantha （Hu）Tuyama species.     

Tea Art Education for Elementary School Students in Hangzhou City of Zhejiang Province in China——A Case of Caihe Second Elementary School

Caihe Second Elementary School,a public school in Hangzhou city of Zhejiang province in China,has shown excellent performance at practicing tea art education for students as a part of after-school activities it encourages.In this paper,the author figured out significance of tea art in Chinese society by discussing ＂why elementary students learn Chinese tea art＂ through observation on tea art education at Caihe Second Elementary School and interview with persons involved.     

Discussion and Evaluation of How ＂Tea Culture＂ is Defined

The essence of tea culture stems from the meeting of tea＇s inherent morality,its roots in nature,and human cultural activity.Because it is intertwined with traditional philosophy,Chinese tea culture is well-established and flourishing.The definitions and delineations of tea culture are varied,but any definition should reflect tea culture＇s relativity in space and time and human-centered nature,especially the spiritual needs of humans.     

儿茶素在食用植物油中的抗氧化应用效果

采用一种食用有机溶剂溶解儿茶素,而后添加到新鲜的植物油中,比较儿茶素与几种常用的合成抗氧化剂在植物油中的抗氧化效果,并用ＮＤ－１００１ＤＰ测色色差计测定儿茶素的氧化产物对油脂色泽及清亮度的影响。结果显示,儿茶素的抗氧化效力强于ＢＨＴ、ＴＢＨＱ和维生素Ｅ等合成抗氧化剂。不过,儿茶素氧化后对油脂的色泽及清亮度有一定影响,但可通过添加某些有机酸（如柠檬酸等）增效剂加以改善。文中还对儿茶素在植物油中的抗氧化机理和中介物质进行了讨论。     

茶与DNA相互作用及维生素C和咖啡因对它的影响

利用荧光探针溴化乙啶研究了茶( 包括绿茶、红茶、乌龙茶和花茶) 与DNA 的相互作用及维生素C、咖啡因对其影响。结果表明: 各种茶类的茶液对EB DNA 荧光强度均有压低作用;不同茶类影响状况不同, 压低作用同这些茶类所含的茶多酚量密切相关, 但红茶的作用强于绿茶; 茶叶中的其它成分对荧光强度会有一定的影响。维生素C与茶多酚(TP) 在压低EB DNA荧光强度的效果上存在协同增效作用。茶叶中另一成分咖啡因可增强TP对EB DNA 荧光强度的压低作用, 而其本身对荧光强度没有影响。