科尔沁沙地不同土地利用类型土壤入渗特征比较研究

[目的] 探究科尔沁沙地不同土地利用类型土壤入渗特征的差异,为干旱—半干旱区包气带水分与物质运移等相关研究提供科学参考。[方法] 利用双环入渗仪野外实测和室内土壤物理性质分析相结合的方法,研究了科尔沁沙地具有代表性的8种土地利用类型(樟子松林地、小叶锦鸡儿林地、白柠条林地、撂荒草地、草甸草地、疏林草地、玉米农田以及裸沙地)土壤入渗特征及其影响因素,同时采用Kastiakov模型、Horton模型、Philip模型和G-P综合模型对其水分入渗过程进行了拟合,比较其拟合优度。[结果] ①不同土地利用类型土壤入渗特征存在显著差异,初始入渗率变化范围为1.595～12.020 mm/min,由大到小依次为：裸沙地>白柠条林地>玉米农田>樟子松林地>小叶锦鸡儿林地>草甸草地>撂荒草地>疏林草地;15 min入渗率变化范围为0.617～3.690 mm/min,由大到小依次为：裸沙地>白柠条林地>樟子松林地>小叶锦鸡儿林地>玉米农田>撂荒草地>草甸草地>疏林草地;土壤稳定入渗率变化范围为0.576～3.495 mm/min,由大到小依次为：裸沙地>白柠条林地>玉米农田>小叶锦鸡儿林地>樟子松林地>撂荒草地>草甸草地>疏林草地; ②不同土地利用类型入渗率与土壤容重、细砂含量呈极显著负相关,与中砂含量呈极显著正相关;稳定入渗率与非毛管孔隙度呈显著正相关; ③各模型对科尔沁沙地土壤入渗过程的拟合优度依次为：Horton模型>G-P综合模型>Kastiakov模型>Philip模型,其中Horton模型决定系数最高且相对误差最小,能更准确地模拟科尔沁沙地土壤入渗的实际情况。[结论] 科尔沁沙地不同土地利用类型土壤入渗特征存在差异,土壤性质对其入渗特征影响显著;Horton模型在科尔沁沙地拟合度较高,可应用此模型来估算水分入渗过程。     

Effects of dietary supplemental methionine source and betaine replacement on the growth performance and activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain enzymes in normal and heat‐stressed broiler chickens

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplemental methionine (Met) source and betaine (Bet) replacement for Met on performance and activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain enzymes (MRCEs) in normal and heat‐stressed broiler chickens. Total of 1,200‐day‐old Ross 308 chicks were allocated to two houses, each consisted of 12 treatments, five replicates of 10 birds each with 2 × 2×3 × 2 (temperature × Met source × Met level × Bet, respectively) split‐plot factorial arrangement. Met level in the basal diets was 70% requirements (Req) that was increased to the requirement or 130% by supplemental dl ‐ or l ‐Met. Bet was or was not substituted at the rate of 30% supplemental dl ‐ or l ‐Met. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) in chicks fed 70% l ‐Met was lower than those fed 70% dl ‐Met diet during 1–10 days (p = 0.04). Broilers fed diets containing requirement or 130% Met, regardless of its source, showed higher weight gain (WG) than those received 70% Met diet during 11–42 days (p < 0.001). Feed intake (FI) of broilers fed 130% Met diet was decreased compared to other two groups during 11–42 days (p < 0.05). One hundred thirty percent Met requirement diet resulted in lower FCR comparing to other two groups during 11–42 days (p < 0.001). Heat‐stressed birds grew less than those under normal condition (p < 0.05). Broilers fed Req Met diet under normal temperature exhibited higher activities of complexes (Cox) I and III (p < 0.05). Cox I activity in heat‐stressed birds fed Bet + diet was similar to those fed Bet‐diet under normal temperature (p = 0.046). It is concluded that performance and the activities of Cox I and III were increased as the level of Met increased. Bet replacement for 30% supplemental Met resulted in similar consequences comparing to non‐Bet replacement diets on performance, but increased the activity of Cox III. l ‐Met was effective than dl ‐Met at the cellular level. High ambient temperature depressed performance and MRCE activity.     

Gender differences in the rat corpus callosum: An ultrastructure study

Sexual dimorphism exists at all levels of the nervous system, from genetic, anatomical and system levels. The sexual dimorphism in the axonal content of the corpus callosum (CC) has always been controversial; hence, the aim of this study was to analyse the differences in total, myelinated and unmyelinated axons density of various regions of the CC between male and female rats. To assess that, six pairs of adult male and female rats were perfused and the CC was removed and sectioned. Four sections from different subregions of the corpus callosum that represent the genu, anterior body, posterior body, and splenium, were stained, and electron microscopic images were captured using stereological guidelines. Later, the axons density for each subregion was calculated and compared between males and females. The findings of the present study indicated region‐specific differences in the myelinated, unmyelinated or the ratio of myelinated/total axons in the CC between male and female rats.     

Trait‐related variation in the reproductive characteristics of female pikeperch (Sander lucioperca)

Maternal characteristics typically affect the recruitment of an exploited fish population. The size and age at maturity, as well as the effects of maternal traits on relative fecundity and egg dry weight, were studied in six exploited pikeperch populations in Finnish lakes. The among‐lake variation in the maternal characteristics was substantial. The estimated total length at maturity (L₁₀, L₅₀, L₉₀) varied between 318–444, 403–423 and 444–527 mm, respectively, largely depending on the average growth rate and body condition of pikeperch. The estimated L₅₀ was generally close to the recently imposed national minimum size limit (42 cm). The estimated age at maturity (A₅₀) ranged from 4.2 to 6.9 year. Both relative fecundity and egg dry weight significantly increased with female size and age, indicating size‐ and age‐dependent maternal effects on egg characteristics and quantity, and emphasising the importance of large individuals for reproduction. The observed among‐population differences in the size‐dependent maternal influences highlight the need for stock‐specific management of pikeperch fisheries. The conservation of large females should be promoted to increase recruitment and reduce its variability.     

Bioadhesive Controlled Metronidazole Release Matrix Based on Chitosan and Xanthan Gum

Metronidazole, a common antibacterial drug, was incorporated into a hydrophilic polymer matrix composed of chitosan xanthan gum mixture. Hydrogel formation of this binary chitosan-xanthan gum combination was tested for its ability to control the release of metronidazole as a drug model. This preparation (MZ-CR) was characterized by in vitro, ex vivo bioadhesion and in vivo bioavailability study. For comparison purposes a commercial extended release formulation of metronidazole (CMZ) was used as a reference. The in vitro drug-release profiles of metronidazole preparation and CMZ were similar in 0.1 M HCl and phosphate buffer pH 6.8. Moreover, metronidazole preparation and CMZ showed a similar detachment force to sheep stomach mucosa, while the bioadhesion of the metronidazole preparation was higher three times than CMZ to sheep duodenum. The results of in vivo study indicated that the absorption of metronidazole from the preparation was faster than that of CMZ. Also, MZ-CR leads to higher metronidazole C_max and AUC relative to that of the CMZ. This increase in bioavailability might be explained by the bioadhesion of the preparation at the upper part of the small intestine that could result in an increase in the overall intestinal transit time. As a conclusion, formulating chitosan-xanthan gum mixture as a hydrophilic polymer matrix resulted in a superior pharmacokinetic parameters translated by better rate and extent of absorption of metronidazole.     

赤峰市森林城市建设理念

文章从赤峰市自然环境特点和历史文化背景,结合城市发展的需求,提出了"龙乡山水林城,塞外宜居赤峰"的森林城市建设理念。通过创建森林城市,努力使赤峰成为"森林进城、车行林中、人走树下、出门见绿、林水相依"的自然山水城市。       

Sunflower oil supplementation alters meat quality but not performance of growing partridges (Alectoris chukar)

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of sunflower oil supplementation (0%, 3%, 6% and 9%) to partridge chicks (Alectoris chukar) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility and carcass characteristics. Feed consumption and live weight gain were responsive to dietary sunflower oil inclusion during the starter period, but not during the grower period. Increasing sunflower oil level linearly increased crude protein and fat digestibilities. Except for abdominal fat, weights of inedible parts and edible organs remained unchanged by the diets. The treatments linearly decreased weight and efficiency of carcass and weights of wings and breast and did not alter weights of thighs and neck. Breast meat saturated fatty acids decreased linearly by 17.9% and unsaturated fatty acids increased linearly by 10.6%, as sunflower oil level increased in the diets. Monounsaturated fatty acids decreased linearly by 27.3%, whereas polyunsaturated fatty acids increased linearly by 51%. Overall, n‐3 (0.78% vs. 0.59%) and n‐6 (42.6% vs. 29.8%) were greater in breast meat in treatment groups than in control group. In conclusion, sunflower addition into diets has minimal effects on performance of growing partridges, but significantly alters meat fatty acid composition.