Modelling Wheat Stomatal Resistance in Hourly Time Steps from Micrometeorological Variables and Soil Water Status

An accurate estimation of stomatal resistance (r_S) also under drought stress conditions is of pivotal importance for any process‐based prediction of transpiration and the energy budget of real crop canopies and quantification of drought stress. A new model for r_S was developed and parameterized for winter wheat using data from field experiments accounting for the influences of net radiation (R_Net), air temperature (T_Air) and vapour pressure deficit of the atmosphere (VPD) interacting with an average water potential in the rooted soil (ψ_RootedSoil). r_S is simulated with a limiting factor approach as maximum of the metabolic (related to photosynthesis) and hydraulic (related to drought stress) acting influences assuming that, if drought stress occurs, it will dominate stomatal control: r_S = max(r_S(T_Air), r_S(R_Net), r_S(VPD, ψ_RootedSoil)). This transitional approach is suited to reproduce measured daily time courses of r_S with a varying accuracy for the single measurement dates but performed satisfactorily for the whole data set (r² = 0.63, RMSE = 59 s m^?1, EF = 0.60). This new semi‐empiric approach calculates r_S directly from external environmental conditions. Therefore, it can be easily implemented in existing model frameworks as link between operational crop growth models that use the concept of radiation use efficiency instead of mechanistic photosynthesis modelling and soil–vegetation–atmosphere transport models.     

外源ABA对苹果砧木叶片解剖结构 及内源激素含量的影响

通过光镜和透射电镜分别观察外源脱落酸（ABA）处理下楸子（Malus prunifolia）、平邑甜茶（M. hupehensis）和新疆野苹果（M. sieversii）叶片解剖结构及叶绿体超微结构的变化，利用扫描电镜和酶联免疫法分别研究ABA处理对叶片气孔特征及其内源激素含量的影响。结果表明：与对照相比，ABA处理下楸子、平邑甜茶和新疆野苹果的叶厚分别减少了7.93%、0.25%和0.81%，栅栏组织厚度分别减少了31.43%、8.53%和4.99%（P＜0.05），海绵组织厚度分别增加了10.34%、6.14%和5.63%（P＜0.05），叶肉组织结构疏松度（SR）分别增加了19.59%、6.55%和6.50%。ABA处理下楸子和平邑甜茶的栅栏组织/海绵组织厚度比值（P/S）及叶肉组织结构紧密度（CTR）较对照显著减少（P＜0.05），其中，P/S值分别下降37.86%和13.82%，CTR分别下降25.46%和8.29%，而新疆野苹果的P/S值和CTR下降但不显著。此外，ABA处理下楸子和平邑甜茶的上表皮细胞厚度较对照分别增加了5.82%和6.43%，新疆野苹果的较对照减少了26.23%（P＜0.05）；楸子和新疆野苹果的下表皮细胞厚度较对照增加了12.09%和14.21%（P＜0.05），平邑甜茶的较对照减少了12.56%。平邑甜茶和新疆野苹果叶片上下角质层厚度较对照显著增加（P＜0.05），而楸子的变化不显著。在ABA诱导下，3种砧木的气孔密度、气孔大小（长度×宽度）及其开口度和开张比均不同程度地下降，其中，楸子的较对照分别下降了3.62%、7.12%×19.59%、67.60%和86.66%，平邑甜茶的分别下降了3.50%、4.99%×20.65%、32.42%和58.24%，新疆野苹果的分别下降了8.54%、0.92%×12.06%、20.37%和16.35%。ABA处理下3种砧木叶片细胞中叶绿体的数量变少，类囊体结构排列疏松，叶绿体上的淀粉粒趋于变小。外施ABA使3种砧木叶片内源ABA和玉米素核苷（ZR）的含量极显著增加（P＜0.01），其中楸子ABA和ZR含量比对照分别增加30.83%和13.31%，平邑甜茶的分别增加62.40%和45.28%，而新疆野苹果的分别增加了37.07%和17.06%。楸子和新疆野苹果叶片的吲哚乙酸（IAA）和赤霉素（GA）含量无显著变化，而平邑甜茶叶片的IAA及GA含量比对照分别增加了62.62%和20.62%（P＜0.01）。总之，在ABA处理下，3种苹果砧木的叶片组织解剖结构和气孔特征都发生旱生性结构变化，叶肉细胞中淀粉粒趋于变小，叶片内源ABA和ZR水平增加显著，而IAA和GA水平变化因基因型不同而存在差异。     

Physiological processes associated with salinity tolerance in an alfalfa half‐sib family

We previously reported an alfalfa half‐sib family, HS‐B, with improved salt tolerance, compared to parental plants, P‐B. In this study, we conducted additional experiments to address potential physiological mechanisms that may contribute to salt tolerance in HS‐B. Vegetatively propagated HS‐B and P‐B plants were treated with a nutrient solution (control) or a nutrient solution containing NaCl (EC = 12 dS/m). Shoots and roots were harvested at various time points after treatment for quantification of proline, soluble sugar, and H₂O₂ using spectrophotometers. Subcellular localization and quantification of Na in roots were conducted using a Na⁺‐specific dye under a confocal microscope. HS‐B produced 86 and 89% greater shoot and root dry biomass, respectively, compared to parental plants, P‐B, under salinity in the greenhouse. Under saline conditions the HS‐B shoots accumulated 115% and roots 55% more soluble sugars than P‐B counterparts. The non‐saline HS‐B shoots, however, showed 72% less soluble sugars than the non‐saline P‐B plants. Under saline conditions HS‐B accumulated 39% less proline in shoots, while roots accumulated 56% more proline, compared to their P‐B parents. HS‐B plants also showed a greater reduction of stomatal conductance under mild saline stress. HS‐B shoots and roots contained 3–4 times less reactive oxygen species (H₂O₂) after salt treatment compared to P‐B plants. Sodium localization and distribution analysis using Na⁺‐specific dye revealed HS‐B plants accumulated 88% and 48% less Na⁺ in stele and xylem vessels compared to P‐B. The study provides insights into the potential mechanisms that may contribute to salt tolerance in HS‐B: maintaining RWC by accumulating soluble sugars while reducing transpiration, maintaining healthy status by reducing oxidative stresses, and preventing salt toxicity by reducing accumulation of Na⁺ inside root cells and xylem.     

温室番茄叶片生理指标日变化特性及其与生态因子的关系

以温室春-夏季番茄为试验材料,采用小区试验方法,探讨了花果期和盛果期不同土壤水分条件下番茄叶片生理指标日变化特性、水分利用效率WUEL及生态因子间相关性。结果表明,番茄不同生育期生理指标日变化峰值时间不同;日均气孔导度、蒸腾速率随土壤水分的增加而变大,而日均光合速率最大值出现在70%土壤相对含水率的处理;两生育期蒸腾速率和光合速率受气孔调节的效应明显。在试验范围内,土壤水分越低,WUEL越高,番茄花果期WUEL较大。光合有效辐射是影响叶片光合速率重要生态因子。     

Study of stomatal parameters for selection of drought resistant varieties in Triticum durum DESF

An analysis was made of the stomatal apparatus of the leaves of five Italian durum wheat varieties, grown under different natural rainfall regimes.Rainfall had a significant influence on both development of the leaves and frequency and size of the stomata. Results were examined with respect to yield stability. Correlations between examined traits were calculated.     

温室作物叶-气系统水流阻力研究初探

温室作物叶-气系统水流阻力的确定对计算作物蒸腾量、制定温室作物灌溉制度以及调控温室小气候具有重要意义,但测量难度较大。该文通过对温室作物周围环境微气象条件的连续观测，计算分析了温室作物叶-气系统水流阻力各分项即叶片周围层流副层边界层阻力(r_b)、冠层上方湍流边界层阻力(r_g)、空气动力学阻力(r_e)和叶片气孔阻力(r_i)的变化规律。结果表明：温室内r_b比较稳定，平均约235 s/m，且与环境因素关系不甚密切；温室内黄瓜、西红柿类植物生殖生长期r_g<b，在计算r_e时，r_g的影响可忽略，取r_e≈r_b；利用基于能量平衡方程和空气动力学方程得出的叶-气温差计算公式计算得到r_i，符合其变化的一般规律；在此基础上计算了温室黄瓜的蒸腾速率，与实测值的一致性较好。     

Stage of development affects penetration of calcium chloride into apple fruits

Using young fruits or fruit segments, rates of penetration of ⁴⁵CaCl₂ across apple fruit cuticles (Malus x domestica) were studied during fruit development in two consecutive years (’?Golden Delicious’ in 2000, ’?Cox Orange Pippin’ and ’?Boskoop’ in 2001). The aqueous donor solutions contained 5 g l^—1 CaCl₂ and 0.2 g l^—1 Glucopon 215 CSUP as wetter. A droplet (5 μl) was applied to each fruit disc and allowed to dry within 1 h. Amounts penetrated were estimated immediately after droplet drying (0 h) and after 6 and 24 h penetration, respectively. Temperature during penetration was 20 ?C and 100 % humidity was maintained throughout the experiment, once the droplet had dried. Rates of penetration were greatly affected by the stage of fruit development. With all varieties tested, highest rates were measured during the early stages of fruit development (before June drop) when approx. 100 % of the CaCl₂ applied penetrated within 24 h. After June drop, when trichomes had vanished and most stomata developed into lenticels, penetration rates decreased rapidly and large variability among the samples developed. This pattern was similar with all three varieties. The involvement of trichomes, stomata, and lenticels as preferential sites of penetration of calcium chloride across the apple fruit cuticles is discussed. Using a model calculation, it is argued that ten or more spray applications are needed to significantly increase calcium contents of apples. This has two causes: Only a small fraction of the spray liquid is intercepted by the fruits, and penetration can be rather slow.     

土壤水分对柿树光合光响应特性的影响

采用CIRAS-2便携式光合仪测定不同土壤水分条件下2年生柿树叶片净光合速率、蒸腾速率、水分利用效率、气孔导度等光合生理参数的光响应过程,探讨柿树光合光响应特性对土壤水分的响应规律。结果表明：土壤水分对柿树的光合生理参数影响显著,随着土壤水分的降低,净光合速率、表观量子效率先升后降,光补偿点先降后升,光饱和点呈下降趋势;维持柿树高光合作用和高水分利用效率的适宜土壤相对含水量为48.8%～76.7%,适宜的光照强度为800～2 000μmol/（m2·s）;柿树对强光利用能力较强,而对弱光的利用效率较低;在土壤相对含水量为48.8%时,柿树光合作用主要受气孔限制,而土壤相对含水量降低到25.5%时,柿树光合作用转变为非气孔限制,通过对气孔、非气孔因素的判定,可知柿树是一种抗旱性非常强的植物。研究结果可为柿树的节水高产栽培提供理论依据。     

3种黄连叶片表皮特征研究

通过对三角叶黄连、峨嵋黄连、味连等3种黄连的叶片气孔长度、气孔指数、气孔密度及气孔周围细胞数等表皮特征进行了比较研究,结果表明3种黄连叶片上下表皮细胞形状均为不规则型,叶片上表皮细胞垂周壁以波纹型为主;叶片下表皮细胞垂周壁有深波纹型、波纹型和浅波纹型,其中三角叶黄连以深波纹型为主。3种黄连叶片气孔分布在下表皮,属于无规则型。SSR测验气孔长度、气孔指数、气孔密度及气孔周围细胞数等均表现种内差异性比种间差异性大。     

光照和施肥对青钱柳幼苗叶片性状与解剖结构的影响

以青钱柳1年生幼苗为对象,研究光照和施肥对其复叶性状、气孔特征和叶片解剖结构的影响。结果表明,光照及光照和施肥2因子的交互作用对叶片性状和解剖结构各指标有显著或极显著影响,施肥仅对叶片厚度有显著影响;全光照下青钱柳叶面积最小,叶片较厚,栅栏组织和海绵组织排列紧密,叶片气孔小而密;光照强度减弱使叶片面积增加,叶片变薄,比叶质量下降,气孔密度减小,气孔变长变宽;全光照下,复叶面积、复叶干质量和比叶质量随施肥量增加而增加,叶片厚度也有一定的增加。中等光照下施肥20 g/株处理的复叶面积和复叶干质量最大,说明中等光照且适量施肥是青钱柳幼苗生长的最佳条件。