Temperature requirements for the germination of olive seeds (Olea europaea L.)

Summary

Olive seeds cv Chondrolia Chalkidikis were subjected to temperatures of 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25° and 30°C for one, two or three months, and were then transferred to 20°C. Exposure to 10° and 15° for one month or more caused higher emergence percentages compared to that at a constant 20°C. The highest germination rate was observed when seeds subjected to 10°C for one month were then transferred to 20°C. Seeds at 5°, 25° and 30°C did not germinate while being held to these temperatures; even when transferred to 20°C the percentage and rate of emergence were lower than those of seeds held at constant 20°C. In another experiment, in which seeds were subjected to 10°C for 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks before being transferred to 20°C, it was found that four weeks exposure to 10°C was near optimal. Emergence percentages of seeds at constant 10°C or at diurnally alternating temperatures of 10° for 16 h/20° for 8 h were high and equal (92%), but emergence in the latter treatment was slower. Alternating 10° with 25°C resulted in a 95% reduction of the emergence percentage. Transferring seeds immediately after chilling at 10°C for three or four weeks to 25°C, partially reversed the effect of the low temperature. However, the chilling effect could not be reversed when the seeds were subjected to 10°C for five weeks.     

油橄榄中橄榄苦苷的研究进展

油橄榄富含多种功能活性成分,该研究主要介绍了油橄榄中多酚类物质的含量特点、提取分离、分析鉴定和生物活性,以期为油橄榄的进一步开发利用提供理论参考。     

SSR-based DNA fingerprints reveal the genetic diversity of Sicilian olive (Olea europaea L.) germplasm

Summary

Twelve published simple sequence repeat (SSR; microsatellite) markers, belonging to the ssrOeUA-DCA, GAPU and UDO series, were tested in a panel of 46 accessions of olive germplasm belonging to 30 unique cultivars collected in seven Provinces of Sicily. Four well-known reference olive cultivars were also added. The analysis was carried out on an automatic capillary sequencer using fluorescent dyes, and fragment sizes were determined using internal standards. The results allowed us to rank the SSRs assayed according to their information content and reproducibility. Up to 115 alleles were identified (119, if those unique to sport mutations were included), the frequency of which allowed genetic relationships among accessions to be investigated. The probability that two unrelated genotypes displayed the same SSR pattern at all loci examined was calculated to be as low as 1.18 10^–11. Sixteen accessions were identified as synonyms. Of these, eight matched perfectly with another accession at all SSR loci examined. The others showed one or two allelic differences from the reference accession. These were interpreted as mutations. Otherwise, all accessions were clearly separated from each other. Two likely parentages were also identified (‘Giarfara’ = ‘Nocellara del Belice’

‘Cacaridduni’; and ‘Pizzo di Corvo’ = ‘Nocellara Etnea’ ‘Tonda Iblea’). The genetic diversity of the pool represented by the unique accessions was very high, reflecting the richness of the olive germplasm accumulated in Sicily. A database of the accessions is available to the scientific community (http://www.unipa.it/germolive/ssr.html) to facilitate comparisons of data.     

Morphological and molecular characterization of Derik Halhali olive (Olea europaea L.) accessions grown in Derik–Mardin province of Turkey

The present study was undertaken to validate phenological and morphological differences in the cv. Derik of Mardin province through the use of RAPD markers. The study aimed to examine the relationships between accessions considered to represent cv. Derik Halhali and identify the most closely linked one. The results showed that the Derik Halhali accessions collected from Derik–Mardin province differ at various degrees from the standard Derik Halhali cultivar maintained at Olive Research Institute, Izmir, Turkey. This classification based on RAPD markers could not be related to known morphological information about the accessions.     

Fruit set is inversely related to flower and fruit weight in olive (Olea europaea L.)

Fruit weight is strongly correlated to ovary weight in olive as big-fruited cultivars have larger ovaries and flowers at bloom. We tested the hypothesis that larger ovaries imply stronger sinks and therefore reduce fruit set, expressed as number of fruits. Flower/fruit load per centimeter of shoot was assessed every month from flowering to harvest, on sample shoots of many different olive cultivars differing in fruit size. Data were taken for two years: 2007 and 2008. Additionally, in 2008, a fruit thinning experiment was carried out by leaving a single fruit per shoot, to assess the maximum potential fruit weight achievable by each cultivar. Results indicated that fruit size was mostly genetically determined as thinned fruits of small-fruited cultivars, although bigger than control fruits, never got as big as fruits from large-fruited cultivars, confirming that large ovaries are a prerequisite for large fruits. Among all cultivars, the number of flowers per inflorescence, the number of inflorescences, and the number of flowers per centimeter of shoot were not correlated to average flower weight while total flower mass per centimeter of shoot was positively correlated to average flower weight (i.e. large flowered/fruited cultivars had greater total flower mass). However, one month after bloom and thereafter, all parameters were negatively and exponentially correlated with fruit average weight across cultivars, except fruit mass per centimeter of shoot which was generally not correlated to fruit average weight, except in one year, at harvest, when fruit mass per centimeter of shoot was positively correlated to fruit average weight. These results suggest that fruit set is a consequence of, and inversely proportional to flower/fruit size in olive.     

Growth of suckers in olive (Olea europea L.) trees and their control with glyphosate plus MCPA

Field studies were conducted in Andalusia (Southern Spain) in 1984-1988 in olive orchards to observe the growth of suckers, their control with glyphosate plus MCPA and influences on olive yield. Emergence of the suckers starts with the vegetative activity of the tree, ends with full flowering, and does not occur in later stages of development. The number, height and biomass of suckers varies considerably with site, year, tree age and cultivar. These indexes were 32,103 cm and 846 g of dry matter per olive tree averaged over location, respectively. Control of olive suckers with glyphosate + MCPA requires less herbicide in the early growth stages than later. Control of 90% of 10-20 cm and 40- 60 cm suckers was achieved with glyphosate + MCPA at dose equal to or higher than 0.7 + 0.7 and 1 + 1 kg ha-1, respectively. Generally, double applications of glyphosate + MCPA at 1 + 1 kg ha-1 effectively controlled the suckers and enhanced olive growth. Vegetative growth of the newly formed shoots and olive yield was 11.5% and 8.5% higher, respectively, in trees treated with the herbicides than when suckers were removed using knives on one occasion in September.     

1-甲基环丙烯对高温下香蕉果实后熟的影响

以香蕉果实为试材,研究了1-甲基环丙烯(1-MCP)对高温逆境下香蕉果实后熟生理的影响。结果表明:35℃高温下贮藏的香蕉果实出现了明显的青皮熟现象,而0.5μL/L的1-MCP处理24h后可显著抑制高温下贮藏果实硬度的降低,延缓果皮细胞膜透性的升高,同时有效地延迟了果肉中淀粉酶活性升高、淀粉含量下降及可溶性糖含量上升。1-MCP处理果实于35℃下贮藏9d后移入20℃环境,进一步延缓了这些后熟生理变化。1-MCP和高温均抑制了果皮叶绿素含量下降,因此1-MCP处理减轻了香蕉热害的程度,延长了果实在高温下的贮藏寿命。     

Effects of different diurnal temperature combinations on fruit set of sweet pepper

Trials were carried out on sweet pepper, Capricum annuum L. cultivar ‘Ma'or’ under controlled temperature conditions and natural light. In the first trial, we examined night temperatures of 15, 18, 21 and 24°C (± 1) in combination with a day temperature of 24°C, and in the second trial day temperatures of 22, 25 and 28°C (12 hours) and divided day temperatures of 28-32-28°C (4+4+4 hours) in combination with a night temperature of 18°C. The highest fruit-set was obtained at the lowest night temperature; the highest night temperature caused considerable blossom drop. The highest tested day temperature did not cause increased blossom drop.     

Sap flow measurements in young olive trees (Olea europaea L.) cv. Chétoui under Tunisian conditions

Measurements of sap flux were carried out from May 2003 to March 2004 on 6 year-old irrigated olive trees of cultivar Chétoui cultivated at 6 m × 6 m spacing in Mornag (36.5°N, 10.2°E), Northern Tunisia. The aim of the research is to evaluate the sap flux technique for its applicability with young olive trees and to estimate their water consumption under field conditions. Three thermal sensors were implanted in the trunk of three olive trees following to North (N), South-East (SE) and South-West (SW) directions. Data were analyzed following to the procedure of Do and Rocheteau (2002b) that derives from Granier (1985). In this paper, data on probe calibration, wood conductive section estimation and sap flux spatial-variability are presented and discussed. Relationships between sap flux measurements, climate and soil water status have been investigated. Results show that sap flux values vary with sensor position, soil water content and climate demand. Good agreements between sap fluxes and global radiation and reference evapotranspiration measurements were observed. Some variations were recorded under water shortage conditions. Maximum and minimum daily fluxes of 4.5 l and 41.0 l per tree were found in February 2003 and in August 2003, respectively. Maximum transpiration represented only 53% of the crop evapotranspiration as determined by the F.A.O. method.     

Effects of fruit thinning,pollination and paclobutrazol on fruit set and size of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) in subtropical Australia

Summary

A factorial combination of three cultural factors (± hand-pollination, ± growth retardant, ± fruit thinning) were evaluated for their effects on fruit set and fruit size of ‘Fuyu’ persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) in subtropical Australia (Lat. 27° S). Treatments were applied to individual shoots on mature seven year old trees. Fruit set of pollinated flowers was high compared with non-pollinated flowers (91% vs. 47%). Pollinated fruit also grew faster at all stages of fruit development and, at harvest, fresh weights were 25% heavier. Palcobutrazol significantly (P<0.05) increased fruit weight by 7% compared with controls but did not increase fruit set. Irrespective of treatment, fruit weight was not correlated (r<0.3, n.s.) with shoot length, number of nodes per shoot, fruit nodal position, shoot dry weight, leaf area per shoot, and number of leaves per shoot. Fruit fresh weight was only poorly correlated with shoot base diameter (r = 0.41*). Pollinated fruit had significantly (P<0.05) higher concentrations of nutrients (N, K, Ca, and Zn).     

Effects of CPPU on fruit set and fruit growth in Japanese persimmon

The effects of hand-pollination and spraying with N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N′-phenylurea (CPPU) on fruit set and fruit growth of ‘Matsumoto-Wase-Fuyu’, which is a member of the pollination-constant, non-astringent group of persimmons (PCNA) were investigated. Staminate flowers of pollinizers in the orchard were eliminated before anthesis. Hand-pollination was carried out at full bloom (FB). Without prior hand-pollination, CPPU at 5 or 10 mg 1⁻¹ was sprayed 11 days after FB. Hand-pollination and spraying with CPPU increased fruit set before thinning of fruits by hand. The number of fruits after thinning did not differ among treatments. The yield of marketable fruits after hand-pollination was similar to that after treatment at 5 mg 1⁻¹, but was higher than that for untreated trees. Formation of a sunken fruit apex, which was observed in about 30% of fruits from untreated trees, was suppressed by application of CPPU. CPPU also delayed coloration of fruit. There were no differences among treatments in firmness or soluble solids concentrations of marketable fruits.     

Gibberellic acid and fruit set in sweet orange

A single GA₃-spray at petal-fall to the entire tree enhanced initial set in the ‘Navelate’ sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck), but this effect was transient and in most cases final yield was not increased. When followed by girdling, final yield was increased even in the most productive orchards, this effect being due to an increase in fruit number while fruit size was unaffected. The response was markedly dependent on the GA₃ concentration, 5 mg l^?1 giving the best results. Higher concentrations up to 20 mg l^?1 even reduced yield compared to the untreated control trees. Chlormequat reduced the number of fruits finally cropped without affecting their size, an effect which may be explained through a reduction in the endogenous gibberellin levels.     

Increasing fruit set in Vitis vinifera

Girdling, growth retardant succinic acid 2-2-dimethyl hydrazide (Alar), 2-naphthoxyacetic acid (NOA), and Gibberellic acid (GA₃) were tested as a fruit-setting agent in 1975 for ‘Yaghooti’, a stenospermocarpic cultivar of Vitis vinifera grape. Bloom Alar spray at 7500 p.p.m. increased the number of berries per cluster and the cluster weight. Bloom auxin spray did not effectively increase fruit set, while gibberellin had a depressing effect. Girdling also increased fruit set and a combination of Alar and girdling had the most pronounced effect on fruit set. None of the treatments significantly altered soluble solids and/or vitamin C content of the berries.     

金太阳杏塑膜大棚温湿度及果实成熟温度研究

为了更方便人工监控杏冬暖式塑膜大棚的温度和湿度,选择早晨7∶00～9∶00和午后12∶00～14∶00时两个时段进行旬平均温度、湿度的测定和计算,获得大棚管理期内各旬的适宜温度、湿度指标和温度调控范围。在正常生长结果情况下,1月下旬花期阶段,早晨7∶00～9∶00时段温度达到9.2℃左右为宜,午后12∶00～14∶00时段温度以22.4℃左右为宜、最高不超过25.0℃;金太阳杏果实发育期早晨时段棚内旬平均温度积温值938.8℃作为预测大棚杏成熟的温度指标可行。1月至4月上旬各旬早晨时段棚内空气相对湿度56.5%～76.3%可做为调控指标。     

花后温度和湿度条件对台农1号杧坐果率的影响

为探索杧果坐果率与开花后温度和湿度条件的关系,以台农1号杧为试材,应用生物统计学方法计算分析了80个温度和湿度自变量与不同时期坐果率的相关关系。结果表明:(1)花后14d的坐果率受温度和湿度条件影响最大。(2)花后7d两性花坐果率与花后1～6d平均空气相对湿度呈显著直线线性负相关,与花后1～2d、1～4d、1～6d的平均最高温度、平均温度、平均最低温度、>10℃积温无显著相关关系。(3)花后14d坐果率与花后6～10d的平均最高温度、4～10d平均温度、2～10d平均最低温度、4～14d>10℃积温呈显著或极显著的直线相关;与花后1～14d平均最高温度、平均温度呈显著的多项式线性相关;与花后1～14d平均空气相对湿度呈极显著的直线线性负相关。(4)花后25d坐果率与花后1～10d的平均最高温度、平均温度、>10℃积温以及花后1～14d平均最高温度呈显著的多项式线性相关。(5)有利于花后14d坐果的花后4～14d的下限平均温度为20.6℃,最适温度为24.7℃。     

江苏省云台山区野生果树种质资源初报

云台山地处江苏省东北部,东临黄海,山区面积约150 km2,海拔高度平均300 m,最高峰海拔625 m.气候属暖温带向亚热带过渡并兼东南季风影响的海洋性气候,年平均气温为14 ℃,平均年降水量936.9 mm,平均年日照时数为2 501.5小时.土壤以地带性棕壤土为主,地形地势复杂,植被种类繁多,野生果树种质资源丰富.作者从1982年开始,重点搜集、整理云台山区野生果树种质资源,现将该区野生种质资源报告如下.     

Ethylene influence on leaf and fruit detachment in ‘Manzanillo’ olive trees

The fruit removal force (FRF) of olive fruits decreased after treatment with the ethylene-releasing agents CGA 13'586 and ethephon. The former has a higher pH in solution and releases ethylene quickly and in very large amounts, while the latter has a much lower pH and releases ethylene slowly and in much smaller concentrations. The influence of each of the agents on the FRF followed a parallel pattern to its ethylene evolution; CGA 13'586 caused a fast and continuous decrease in the FRF, while ethephon caused a small reduction, a period of steady state and a second reduction in the FRF. At the end of the second stage the FRF was similar for both chemicals. A possible mode of action for the two chemicals is suggested.     

Effects of cadmium and copper on pollen germination and fruit set in pea (Pisum sativum L.)

In this work, pea (Pisum sativum) plants exposed to increasing cadmium and copper concentrations were tested for heavy metals accumulation in flowers and for ‘in vivo’ pollen germination. Based on the Cd and Cu accumulation amounts in the flowers, an evaluation of the same metals effects on ‘in vitro’ pollen germination was achieved. Moreover, the effects of both metals on fruits number and weight and on seed set and yield at individual plant level were examined. While cadmium concentrations did not affect ‘in vivo’ pollen germination, only higher copper concentrations rendered a significant reduction. This is in contrast with the clear negative effect on pollen germination in vitro and might be explained by the different dynamic and bioavailability of both metals. A clear effect of Cd and Cu was observed on two important yield components ie, fruit weight and seed set. Although results obtained herein cannot give a clear cut relationship between the effect of Ca and Cu on reproductive development and its consequences on yields, they represent emerging results on the potential consequences of metals contamination on reproductive development in plants.     

In vitro propagation of some olive (Olea europaea sativa L.) cultivars with different root-ability,and medium development using analytical data from developing shoots and embryos

Short- and long-term objectives for research on tissue culture of the olive are described. Sterile shoots were obtained from single-node woody explants or buds of 3 olive cultivars (‘Frantoio’, ‘Dolce Agogia’ and ‘Moraiolo’) with different root-ability, collected from shoots having different degrees of juvenility (suckers, vigorous nonfruit-bearing and fruit-bearing shoots, which are easy, medium and difficult to root, respectively).Because many of the media tested did not give a satisfactory growth rate and good quality shoots, a new medium was formulated by comparing data from analysis of the main mineral elements found in the apical shoots (4–5 mm long) and in mature embryos in olive and almond. Olive tissues were characterized by a high content of Ca, Mg, S, Cu and Zn compared to almond, which is easy to propagate on MS medium. In this newly derived medium, characterized by a high content of these elements, multiplication rate (number of nodes formed per explant) was about 9× in 40 days. The shoots grew more rapidly and were more tender than when grown in other media. Washing of the explants in water or GSH (reduced glutathione) solution, before sub-culturing, improved quality and growth rate of the shoots.Explants, with 2 or 3 nodes, rooted easily in half-strength MS, in Bourgin and Nitsch, or in half Knop macro and Heller microelements, agar media, with 1 mg 1^?1 NAA and 2% sucrose. Rooting was not affected by the different degrees of juvenility of the original explants used.Hardening-off was achieved by growing plants in a 1:1 mixture of perlite and peat-moss in a transparent plastic chamber with saturated circulating air for 1 month. GA₃ sprayed on the leaves was found to be beneficial in stimulating growth resumption of plantlets.