Degradation Study of Carnosic Acid, Carnosol, Rosmarinic Acid, and Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Assessed Using HPLC

Rosemary, whose major caffeoyl-derived and diterpenoid ingredients are rosmarinic acid, carnosol, and carnosic acid, is an important source of natural antioxidants and is being recognized increasingly as a useful preservative, protectant, and even as a potential medicinal agent. Understanding the stability of these components and their mode of interaction in mixtures is important if they are to be utilized to greatest effect. A study of the degradation of rosmarinic acid, carnosol, carnosic acid, and a mixture of the three was conducted in ethanolic solutions at different temperatures and light exposure. As expected, degradation increased with temperature. Some unique degradation products were formed with exposure to light. Several degradation products were reported for the first time. The degradation products were identified by HPLC/MS/MS, UV, and NMR. The degradation of rosemary extract in fish oil also was investigated, and much slower rates of degradation were observed for carnosic acid. In the mixture of the three antioxidants, carnosic acid serves to maintain levels of carnosol, though it does so at least in part at the cost of its own degradation.     

Degradation and metabolism of a fungicide, 2,4,5,6-tetra-chloroisophthalonitrile (TPN) in soil

Summary Degradation of a fungicide, 2,4,5,6-tetrachloroisophthalonitrile (TPN) in soil was studied under laboratory conditions. TPN degraded more rapidly under 60% WHC conditions than at 20%, 40% and 100% WHC, while its degradation was rapid at temperatures of 25°C-30°C, evidently due to the microbial degradation. TPN degraded mainly through dechlorination and partly a substitution reaction. The degradation products identified by gas chromatographic analyses were: 2,4,5-trichloroisophthalonitrile (abbreviated as 2,4,5-Cl₃-IPN), 2,4,6-Cl₃-IPN, 2,4-Cl₂-lPN, 2,5-Cl₂-IPN, 4-Cl-IPN, 5-Cl-IPN, IPN, 2,5,6-Cl₃4-(OH)-IPN and 2,5,6-Cl₃-4-(OCH₃)-IPN. Peaks with longer retention times than that of TPN were not identified. Tentative degradation pathways were proposed on the basis of the identified degradation products. About 90% of the bacterial strains isolated from the soil to which TPN had been added degraded TPN, suggesting enrichment of the soil with TPN-degrading bacteria.Japanese International Cooperation Agency     

Hydrolysis of terbufos using simulated environmental conditions: rates, mechanisms, and product analysis.

This study focuses on the hydrolysis of terbufos, an organophosphorus pesticide. Combining GC-MS and wet chemistry methods, di-tert-butyl disulfide and formaldehyde were identified and quantified as major degradation products. Diethyl dithiophosphate was also indirectly identified as a degradation product under alkaline conditions. Hydrolysis rate constants of terbufos under homogeneous conditions were comparable to those of phorate and show relative insensitivity to pH under slightly acidic to neutral pH conditions, as the observed rate constants varied only in the range of (4.5-5.0) x 10(-6) s(-1) between pH 5.7 and 9.4; neutral hydrolysis is thus the most dominant hydrolysis pathway of terbufos in ambient waters. The mechanisms for terbufos hydrolysis and the formation of the major products and their temporal profiles are discussed. To assess the environmental impact of degradation products of this widely used pesticide, Microtox was used to analyze the toxicity of terbufos and two of its degradation products: diethyl dithiophosphate and di-tert-butyl disulfide; the EC(50) of terbufos was found to be >17 microM, whereas the EC(50) of di-tert-butyl disulfide was 1.3 microM.     

Activity of meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed meal glucolimnanthin degradation products against soilborne pathogens

Meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba L.) is a herbaceous winter-spring annual grown as a commercial oilseed crop. The meal remaining after oil extraction from the seed contains up to 4% of the glucosinolate glucolimnanthin. Degradation of glucolimnanthin yields toxic breakdown products, and therefore the meal may have potential in the management of soilborne pathogens. To maximize the pest-suppressive potential of meadowfoam seed meal, it would be beneficial to know the toxicity of individual glucolimnanthin degradation products against specific soilborne pathogens. Meloidogyne hapla second-stage juveniles (J2) and Pythium irregulare and Verticillium dahliae mycelial cultures were exposed to glucolimnanthin as well as its degradation products. Glucolimnanthin and its degradation product, 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)acetamide, were not toxic to any of the soilborne pathogens at concentrations up to 1.0 mg/mL. Two other degradation products, 2-(3-methoxymethyl)ethanethioamide and 3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile, were toxic to M. hapla and P. irregulare but not V. dahliae. The predominant enzyme degradation product, 3-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate, was the most toxic compound against all of the soilborne pathogens, with M. hapla being the most sensitive with EC(50) values (0.0025 ± 0.0001 to 0.0027 ± 0.0001 mg/mL) 20-40 times lower than estimated EC(50) mortality values generated for P. irregulare and V. dahliae (0.05 and 0.1 mg/mL, respectively). The potential exists to manipulate meadowfoam seed meal to promote the production of specific degradation products. The conversion of glucolimnanthin into its corresponding isothiocyanate should optimize the biopesticidal properties of meadowfoam seed meal against M. hapla, P. irregulare, and V. dahliae.     

Photolysis experiments on phosmet, an organophosphorus insecticide

The organophosphorus insecticide phosmet is used in plant protection as well as against parasites on animals. Phosmet showed numerous photoinduced reaction pathways, which first were studied in the presence of model environments for animal fur lipids (e.g., wool wax). The model solvents for saturated and unsaturated lipids were cyclohexane and cyclohexene, whereas methanol and 2-propanol were used as models for primary and secondary alcohol moieties of lipids. The measured degradation rates over an irradiation period of 7 h in all solvents used were very similar (49-55%). The obtained photoproducts generally included phthalimide, N-hydroxymethylphthalimide, and N-methoxymethylphthalimide. Furthermore, depending on the solvent used, additional degradation products were detectable as N-isopropoxy- and N-methylphthalimide in the presence of 2-propanol and cyclohexene, respectively. However, in the presence of cyclohexene, despite the similar turnover, distinctly lower concentrations of photoproducts were found, indicating further still unknown degradation pathways. Irradiations in methanol with increasing percentages of water led to higher degradation rates; however, the products were found to be the same. Irradiation experiments with pure phosmet on silica TLC plates and glass surfaces resulted in degradation rates of 19 and 32%, respectively, after 6 h. The results obtained clearly demonstrate for the first time that the photoinduced degradation of phosmet is strongly dependent on the chemical environment, affecting less the turnover than the photoproducts formed. The results additionally demonstrate the need to investigate the degradation behavior of phosmet on wool and in the presence of wool wax.     

Separation and analysis of pilocarpine, isopilocarpine, and pilocarpic acid by reverse phase liquid chromatography: collaborative study

A method for separating and determining pilocarpine and 2 degradation products was developed and subjected to collaborative study. Pilocarpine, isopilocarpine, and pilocarpic acid were isolated on a reverse phase liquid chromatographic phenyl bonded column and detected by UV spectrophotometry at 220 nm. Nine collaborators received commercial samples labeled to contain 2, 1, and 0.5% pilocarpine and a 2% practice sample. The collaborative results for pilocarpine were excellent; coefficients of variation ranged from 3.20 to 4.10%. The method was adopted official first action for determination of the active component, pilocarpine, in the presence of isopilocarpine and pilocarpic acid. Although quantitative results for the degradation products were not as good, the method is suitable as a limits test for these substances.     

Composting of Silicone Polymer Under Different Moisture Conditions,and with the Addition of Various Amounts of Soil

Silicone polymers (polydimethylsiloxanes, or PDMS) are used in many down-the-drain consumer products and thus enter wastewater treatment facilities, after which they can be composted with the resulting sludge. Our previous experiments showed that PDMS would not harm the composting process, and although it does not degrade in moist compost, it will degrade (60% in 4 months) after compost is added to soil. The present experiment investigates the fate of PDMS in compost which is allowed to dry to various extents. PDMS (350 cst) was added to moist compost to yield 2000 mg PDMS/kg of (dry weight) compost. Compost (180 g dry weight) was mixed with moist soil (either 0, 18, or 54 g dry weight) and 30 g (dry weight) of microcrystalline cellulose. Samples were incubated at 58°C for one month using four different moisture regimes, varying from continuously moist to dry. The release of CO₂ from cellulose degradation was monitored as an indication of microbial activity in the four moisture regimes. After incubations were completed, compost samples were extracted and assayed for evidence of PDMS degradation. PDMS degradation increased with increasing severity of compost drying. Little degradation (>90% recovery) was found in continuously moist samples, while samples exposed to partial drying/rewetting showed 40-90% recovery. Dry samples had 20-30% recovery. Some (maximum <13%) degradation products (mostly dimethylsilanediol) were found, but the majority had biodegraded or volatilized. The addition of soil had little effect on PDMS degradation, and the compost itself was active enough to degrade PDMS.     

Degradation of [(14)C]carfentrazone-ethyl under aerobic aquatic conditions.

Carfentrazone-ethyl (CF-E) is an aryl triazolinone reduced-risk herbicide for use on corn, wheat, and soybean. As part of the assessment of its metabolic fate, the aerobic aquatic metabolism of [(14)C]CF-E at a concentration of 0.22 microg/g was investigated. Two separate aquatic sediments (silty clay loam and clay loam soils, flooded with water) were used in the study. At each of eight samplings throughout the 30-day study, the distribution of radioactivity between surface water, sediment, and volatile fractions was assessed. At zero time, the majority of the applied radioactivity was contained in the water layer (83-90%), declining to 70-80% after 30 days. This was coupled with an increase in the percent radioactivity in the soil layer from 4-6% at day 0 to 13-19% after 30 days. Nonextractable soil residues and volatile degradation products were formed in negligible amounts. Analysis of the incubation extracts from either aquatic sediment indicated a rapid conversion (<2 days) of the parent CF-E ester to carfentrazone-chloropropionic acid. Over time, increasing amounts of a cascade of acidic degradation products comprising >90% of the applied radioactivity were formed. Identification of these degradation products was initially achieved through chromatographic comparison with reference synthetic standards and subsequently confirmed using LC-MS analysis. A degradation pathway for CF-E under aerobic aquatic conditions is proposed.     

Strecker-type degradation produced by the lipid oxidation products 4,5-epoxy-2-alkenals

Strecker degradation is one of the most important reactions leading to final aroma compounds in the Maillard reaction. In an attempt to clarify whether lipid oxidation products may be contributing to the Strecker degradation of amino acids, this study analyzes the reaction of 4,5-epoxy-2-alkenals with phenylalanine. In addition to N-substituted 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)pyrroles and N-substituted pyrroles, which are major products of the reaction, the formation of both the Strecker aldehyde phenylacetaldehyde and 2-alkylpyridines was also observed. The aldehyde, which was produced at 37 degrees C-as could be determined by forming its corresponding thiazolidine with cysteamine-and pH 6-7, was not produced when the amino acid was esterified. This aldehyde is suggested to be produced through imine formation, which is then decarboxylated and hydrolyzed. This reaction also produces a hydroxyl amino derivative, which is the origin of the 2-alkylpyridines identified. All these data indicate that Strecker-type degradation of amino acids is produced at 37 degrees C by some lipid oxidation products. This is a new proof of the interrelations between lipid oxidation and Maillard reaction, which are able to produce common products by analogue mechanisms.     

Abbau und biozide Wirkung von Pflanzenschutz-und Schädlingsbekämpfungsmitteln im Boden am Beispiel von Kelevan

Degradation and biocide effect of chemical plant protecting agents and pesticides in soils by the example of the insecticide Kelevan By the example of the insecticide Kelevan it is proved that by means of a combined test plan degradation and biocide effect of chemical plant protecting agents and pesticides in soils can be tested simultaneously. For this test two different test soils as described in leaflet No. 36 of the Biologische Bundesanstalt (BBA), Braunschweig, are each divided in test samples of about 200 g dry matter. To answer the question whether besides the biotic an abiotic degradation of Kelevan and its primary subsequent products takes place in top soil, too, one part of the soil samples was sterilized by overheated steam. Afterwards these and the non-sterilized soil samples were treated with known amounts of Kelevan[cage-U-¹⁴C] and in accordance to leaflet No. 36 of the BBA stored in the dark at 22°U65% r. h. or under field conditions for different periods. To investigate the effect of Kelevan and its metabolites on microorganisms in top soil, further soil samples were treated with increasing amounts of Kelevan and also stored for different periods. At the end of storage periods on an average W,2 % of applicated radioactivities were recovered in the soil samples with Kelevan[cage-U-¹⁴C]. Whereas readioactivities of sterilized soil samples were nearly quantitatively extractable, increasing radioactivity amounts were held back under the same extraction conditions by the native soil samples, which were present as organic residue components of Kelevan(cagc-U-¹⁴C) and not as ¹⁴C-containing carbonate. During degradation, in both test soils as well under laboratory conditions as under field conditions, about one third of Kelevan[cage-U-¹⁴C] was transferred within 30 months via Kelevan acid[cage-U-¹⁴C] to Chlordecon[cage-U-¹⁴C] and about two thirds were transferred into various unknown ¹⁴C-labelled degradation products. The results of microbiological investigation prove that microorganisms were evidently neither selected nor decimated in both test soils by Kelevan and its degradation products.     

Formation of decarboxylated betacyanins in heated purified betacyanin fractions from red beet root (Beta vulgaris L.) monitored by LC-MS/MS

Mixtures of mono-, bi-, and tridecarboxylated betacyanins together with their corresponding neobetacyanins obtained from Beta vulgaris L. root juice as heating degradation products of betacyanins were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and diode-array (LC-DAD) detection. Two monodecarboxy-betacyanin pairs of diastereomers were detected after the decarboxylation in ethanolic and aqueous solutions. Generation of 17-decarboxy-betacyanins and 2-decarboxy-betacyanins was suggested, the latter so far never having been attributed to betacyanin thermal degradation products. Other main products of decarboxylation were 2,17-bidecarboxybetanin, its isoform, and 14,15-dehydrogenated (neobetacyanin) derivatives of all the decarboxylated betacyanins. The results of this research are crucial in determining betacyanin degradation mechanisms in juices or extracts of B. vulgaris L. roots and other products containing these pigments.     

Soil and glass surface photodegradation of etofenprox under simulated california rice growing conditions

Photolysis is an important degradation process to consider when evaluating a pesticide's persistence in a rice field environment. To simulate both nonflooded and flooded California rice field conditions, the photolytic degradation of etofenprox, an ether pyrethroid, was characterized on an air-dried rice soil and a flooded rice soil surface by determination of its half-life (t(1/2)), dissipation rate constant (k) and identification and quantitation of degradation products using LC/MS/MS. Photodegradation was also characterized on a glass surface alone to rule out confounding soil factors. Measured photolytic dissipation rates were used as input parameters into a multimedia environmental fate model to predict etofenprox persistence in a rice field environment. Photolytic degradation proceeded at a faster rate (0.23/day, t(1/2) = 3.0 days) on the flooded soil surface compared to the air-dried surface (0.039/day, t(1/2) = 18 days). Etofenprox degradation occurred relatively quickly on the glass surface (3.1/day, t(1/2) = 0.23 days or 5.5 h) compared to both flooded and air-dried soil layers. Oxidation of the ether moiety to the ester was the major product on all surfaces (max % yield range = 0.2 ± 0.1% to 9.3 ± 2.3%). The hydroxylation product at the 4' position of the phenoxy phenyl ring was detected on all surfaces (max % yield range = 0.2 ± 0.1% to 4.1 ± 1.0%). The air-dried soil surface did not contain detectable residues of the ester cleavage product, whereas it was quantitated on the flooded soil (max % yield = 0.6 ± 0.3%) and glass surface (max % yield = 3.6 ± 0.6%). Dissipation of the insecticide in dark controls was significantly different (p < 0.05) compared to the light-exposed surfaces indicating that degradation was by photolysis. Laboratory studies and fate model predictions suggest photolysis will be an important process in the overall degradation of etofenprox in a rice field environment.     

Structural identification of nonvolatile dimerization products of glucosamine by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance analysis

The degradation profile of glucosamine bulk form stressed at 100 degrees C for 2 h in an aqueous solution was studied. Column chromatography of acetylated product mixture led to isolation of two pure compounds (1b and 2b) and a mixture of at least three isomers (3b). 1a and 2a were identified as 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde (5-HMF) and 2-(tetrahydroxybutyl)-5-(3',4'-dihydroxy-1'-trans-butenyl)pyrazine, respectively, by utilizing a variety of analytical techniques, such as GC-MS, LC-MS, on-line UV spectrum, (1)H and (13)C NMR, and DEPT, as well as (1)H-(1)H COSY. 3a was identified as 2-(tetrahydroxybutyl)-5-(2',3',4'-trihydroxybutyl)pyrazine, commonly known as deoxyfructosazine. In addition, glucosamine solid dosage form was exposed to 40 degrees C/75% relative humility for 10 weeks. Methanol extract of glucosamine solid dosage form was analyzed after acetylation by LC-MS, resulting in degradants 3b and 4b. 3a and 4a were, therefore, determined as deoxyfructosazine and 2,5-bis(tetrahydroxybutyl)pyrazine (fructosazine), respectively. Furthermore, the mechanisms of formation of identified degradation products are proposed and briefly discussed.     

超高效液相色谱串联质谱法同时检测复杂基质中四环素类抗生素及其代谢产物

为同时检测复杂基质中（由猪粪和蘑菇渣混合而成的堆肥原料）3种四环素类抗生素（四环素TC、土霉素OTC和金霉素CTC）及其代谢产物,建立了超高效液相色谱串联质谱检测方法（UPLC—MS／MS）。该方法同时采用pH值=4的Na2EDTA-Mellvaine缓冲溶液和乙腈为提取溶液,经过固相萃取净化后,以乙腈和0．1％的甲酸水溶液为流动相,采用超高效液相色谱柱进行分离,在电喷雾正离子模式下,用四极杆串联质谱仪进行定性和定量分析。3种四环素类抗生素及其代谢产物均在7min内完成分离,总共分析时间为12min。在0-6mg·kg^-1DW（Dryweight）浓度范围内,3种四环素类抗生素及其代谢产物的标准曲线线性良好,线性相关系数R2均大于0．9960,重现l生也较好（n=11,相对标准偏差均小于15％）。在3个加标水平0．2mg·kg^-1DW、1mg·kg^-1DW和4mg·kg^-1DW下,TC、OTC、CTC的回收率分别为71％-89％、66％～94％和66％～84％;去甲基金霉素（DMCTC）的回收率为52％-64％;差向异构产物的回收率在32％～51％之间;脱水产物以及差向脱水产物的回收率均低于30％。3种四环素类抗生素及其代谢产物的检出限和定量限分别在1．668～17．270μg·kg^-1和5．561—45．918μg·kg^-1范围内,表明该方法具有较高的灵敏度。对北京市某露天堆肥场中的样品进行测定发现,TC、OTC、CTC的浓度分别为0．4、1．6、2．9mg·kg^-1,检测到的代谢产物主要为相应的差向异构体,其中差向金霉素（ECTC）的浓度最高,达到2．7mg·kg^-1,和母体的含量水平比较接近,其他代谢产物也有不同程度的检出。     

Sensory and instrumental analyses of volatiles generated during the extrusion cooking of oat flours

Three batches of oats were extruded under four combinations of process temperature (150 or 180 degrees C) and process moisture (14. 5 and 18%). Two of the extrudates were evaluated by a sensory panel, and three were analyzed by GC-MS. Maillard reaction products, such as pyrazines, pyrroles, furans, and sulfur-containing compounds, were found in the most severely processed extrudates (high-temperature, low-moisture). These extrudates were also described by the assessors as having toasted cereal attributes. Lipid degradation products, such as alkanals, 2-alkenals, and 2, 4-alkadienals, were found at much higher levels in the extrudates of the oat flour that had been debranned. It contained lower protein and fiber levels than the others and showed increased lipase activity. Extrudates from these samples also had significantly lower levels of Maillard reaction products that correlated, in the sensory analysis, with terms such as stale oil and oatmeal. Linoleic acid was added to a fourth oat flour to simulate the result of increased lipase activity, and GC-MS analysis showed both an increase in lipid degradation products and a decrease in Maillard reaction products.     

复合菌系XDC-2分解未经化学处理的水稻秸秆

利用最近筛选得到的一组木质纤维素分解复合菌系XDC-2分解未经任何化学方法预处理的水稻秸秆,结果表明,接种后第6 d,胞外木聚糖酶活达335 U/mL。经分解12 d,水稻秸秆总质量减少率达39.71%,其中半纤维素质量减少率为78.27%,纤维素质量减少率为14.08%。在分解第6 d,产物种类及含量均达到最多,共检测出4主要的物质分别为乙酸、丙酸、丁酸和甘油,这些有机物均可在工业生产中得到转化和利用。DGGE分析表明,复合菌系XDC-2在分解未处理水稻秸秆过程中的微生物组成结构稳定。结果表明,复合菌系XCD-2对于未经任何化学方法预处理的水稻秸秆分解能力强,极具开发利用潜力。     

Occurrence, sensory impact, formation, and fate of damascenone in grapes, wines, and other foods and beverages

Among plant-derived odorants, damascenone is one of the most ubiquitous, sometimes occurring as an apparent natural product but more commonly occurring in processed foodstuffs and beverages. It has been widely reported as a component of alcoholic beverages, particularly of wines made from the grape Vitis vinifera . Although damascenone has one of the lowest ortho- and retronasal detection thresholds of any odorant, its contribution to the sensory properties of most products remains poorly understood. Damascenone can be formed by acid-catalyzed hydrolyses of plant-derived apocarotenoids, in both aglycon and glycoconjugated forms. These reactions can account for the formation of damascenone in some, but not all, products. In wine, damascenone can also be subject to degradation processes, particularly by reaction with sulfur dioxide.     

Model studies on the pattern of volatiles generated in mixtures of amino acids, lipid-oxidation-derived aldehydes, and glucose

The development of flavor and browning in thermally treated foods results mainly from the Maillard reaction and lipid degradation but also from the interactions between both reaction pathways. To study these interactions, we analyzed the volatile compounds resulting from model reactions of lysine or glycine with aldehydes originating from lipid oxidation [hexanal, (E)-2-hexenal, or (2E,4E)-decadienal] in the presence and absence of glucose. The main reaction products identified in these model mixtures were carbonyl compounds, resulting essentially from amino-acid-catalyzed aldol condensation reactions. Several 2-alkylfurans were detected as well. Only a few azaheterocyclic compounds were identified, in particular 5-butyl-2-propylpyridine from (E)-2-hexenal model systems and 2-pentylpyridine from (2E,4E)-decadienal model reactions. Although few reaction products were found resulting from the condensation of an amino acid with a lipid-derived aldehyde, the amino acid plays an important role in catalyzing the degradation and further reaction of these carbonyl compounds. These results suggest that amino-acid-induced degradations and further reactions of lipid oxidation products may be of considerable importance in thermally processed foods.     

Aerobic soil metabolism of a new herbicide,LGC-42153

To elucidate the fate of a new sulfonylurea herbicide, LGC-42153 [N-((4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl)-2-(1-methoxyacetoxy-2-fluoropropyl)-3-pyridinesulfonamide], in soil, an aerobic soil metabolism study was carried out for 120 days with [(14)C]LGC-42153 applied to a loamy soil. The material balance ranged from 90.7 to 101.5% of applied herbicide. The half-life of [(14)C]LGC-42153 was calculated to be approximately 9.0 days. The degradation products resulted from the cleavage of the sulfonylurea bridge. The metabolites identified during the study were N-((4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl)-2-(1-hydroxy-2-fluoropropyl)-3-pyridinesulfonamide, 2-(1-hydroxy-2-fluoropropyl)-3-pyridinesulfonamide, and 4,6-dimethoxy-2-aminopyrimidine. No significant volatile products or [(14)C]carbon dioxide was observed during the study. Nonextractable (14)C-residue reached 14.4-30.5% of applied material at 120 days after treatment, and radioactivity was distributed mostly in the humin and fulvic acid fractions.     

海带酶解和菌解工艺优化及其降解产物对菜心抗逆性的影响

  【目的】  海藻 (海带) 降解物对作物具有抗逆促生作用,研究海带菌解和酶解的最佳工艺条件,并比较两个工艺生产的降解产物对菜心的抗逆效果。  【方法】  采用单因素和正交试验,探究不同的底物浓度、接种量、溶液pH、降解温度分别对微泡菌Microbulbifer sp. SH-1和海藻酸裂解酶AlgSH7制备海藻降解产物的影响。同时,借助光学显微镜,研究SH-1菌和AlgSH7酶降解过程中海带细胞形态变化。并在此基础上,利用盆栽试验,研究海带菌解产物、酶解产物对菜心非生物胁迫抗性的影响。  【结果】  海藻酸裂解酶AlgSH7降解海带的最佳工艺条件是底物浓度2%,酶添加量6%,降解体系初始pH 8.5,温度44℃;SH-1菌株降解海带的最佳工艺条件是底物浓度2.5%,接种量1.5%,降解体系初始pH 7.5,温度32℃。与菌解产物相比,酶解产物中海藻酸、总糖、还原糖含量分别提高141.8%、57.6%、150.5%,而褐藻多酚、甘露醇、甜菜碱含量分别下降35.3%、60.6%、62.6%,但菌解工艺的产率比酶解工艺高9.3%。细胞形态观察结果表明,海带原始细胞排列紧密,形状规则饱满,随菌解或酶解时间的延长,海带细胞可视面积变小,细胞之间的间距增大。降解24 h时,酶解海带细胞可视面积仅为菌解的77.2%。在盆栽试验中,中度干旱条件下 (土壤相对含水量50%),酶解液灌根处理的菜心生物量比菌解液处理提高13.7%;酶解液配施水溶肥 (NPK, N:P₂O₅:K₂O=110:50:60) 处理的菜心生物量比菌解液配施NPK处理明显提高10.6%。淹水条件下 (淹水层深度2 cm),酶解液处理的菜心生物量比菌解液处理降低7.1%,但均显著高于对照处理;酶解液配施NPK处理的菜心生物量比菌解液配施NPK处理提高5.6%。盐胁迫条件下 (土壤中NaCl 含量24 g/kg),海带酶解液处理的菜心生物量比菌解液处理有增加趋势,但增加不显著。  【结论】  海带酶解产物中海藻酸、总糖、还原糖含量高于菌解产物,而褐藻多酚、甘露醇、甜菜碱含量低于菌解产物。菌解海带的产率高于酶解海带的产率。逆境胁迫条件下,海带酶解液配施NPK处理的菜心生物量高于菌解液配施NPK处理,海带酶解液对农作物抗逆促生作用优于菌解产物。