气调处理对绿芦笋抗氧化及抗病酶活性的影响

为探讨气调处理对绿芦笋抗氧化和抗病性相关酶活性的影响,以空气为对照(CK),在15±1℃和相对湿度为90%~95%的贮藏条件下,研究5种不同比例气体成分[CA1(5%CO_2+1.5%O_2)、CA2(7%CO_2+0%O_2)、CA3(7%CO_2+1.5%O_2)、CA4(7%CO_2+3.5%O_2)、CA5(9%CO_2+1.5%O_2)]对达宝利绿芦笋采后感官品质、菌落总数、相对电导率、丙二醛(MDA)含量、总酚含量、二苯基苦基苯肼(DPPH)清除率、羟自由基(·OH)清除率以及超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、过氧化物酶(POD)、多酚氧化酶(PPO)、苯丙氨酸解氨酶(PAL)活性的影响。结果表明,气调处理不同程度抑制了芦笋根部的腐烂,延缓了其菌落总数、相对电导率和MDA含量的上升,维持其较高的总酚含量、DPPH清除率、·OH清除率以及SOD、CAT、PPO活性,减缓了其POD活性上升,并保持了组织较低的PAL活性,所有气调处理中以CA3效果较好。此外,以绿芦笋根部开始出现腐烂为标准,CK、CA1、CA2、CA4、CA5和CA3的贮藏期分别为1、2、2、2、4和5 d。因此,CA3(7%CO_2+1.5%O_2)的气调处理可维持达宝利绿芦笋采后较好品质。本研究结果为绿芦笋的贮藏保鲜提供了理论依据及技术支持。     

双孢菇高氧动态气调保鲜参数优化

为提高双孢蘑菇保鲜效果,在(2±1)℃下采用高氧动态气调方法对双孢蘑菇进行贮藏试验,选取第1阶段不同O_2/CO_2比例的气体组分、换气时间、第2阶段不同O_2/CO_2比例的气体组分作为影响因素,考察双孢蘑菇贮藏过程中总色差ΔE、硬度以及感官品质的变化,对双孢蘑菇的动态气调参数进行优化。研究结果显示,第1阶段O_2比例高于80%时,可显著抑制双孢蘑菇ΔE的上升(P0.05);第2阶段80%O_2+20%CO_2气体组分,可使双孢蘑菇的ΔE显著低于其他处理,硬度显著高于其他处理(P0.05);而换气时间则影响较小。最优的动态气调条件为:第1阶段气体组分100%O_2,第3天换气,第2阶段气体组分80%O_2+20%CO_2,双孢蘑菇的ΔE、硬度值和感官品质评分分别为:19.40、6.84×105 Pa和9.52。将此最优动态气调运用于双孢蘑菇的保鲜,研究发现,与静态气调相比,该动态气调显著抑制了双孢蘑菇的呼吸速率与膜结构的损坏,维持了较高的过氧化物酶、抗坏血酸过氧化物酶活性与较低的多酚氧化酶活性,有效抑制了贮藏过程中的酶促褐变,保持了较高的可溶性蛋白含量,并延长其保鲜期至28 d,提高了双孢蘑菇的耐贮性。     

NO处理对草莓果实采后品质和苯丙烷类代谢的影响

为探讨NO处理在草莓果实采后保鲜中的作用机制,以红艳草莓为材料,定期测定草莓果实室温下的品质、抗氧化物质含量、细胞膜脂质过氧化程度和苯丙烷类代谢的变化。结果表明,NO熏蒸处理能有效抑制草莓果实采后腐烂,其最优浓度为20μL·L~(-1)。NO处理可显著抑制草莓果实贮藏期间可溶性固形物含量的下降,降低细胞膜过氧化程度,保持较好品质;也可显著提高草莓果实中苯丙氨酸解氨酶、4-香豆酰辅酶A连接酶、肉桂醛羟化酶和查尔酮异构酶等苯丙烷类代谢相关酶的活性,增加总酚、花色苷和总黄酮的积累,提高草莓果实的抗氧化活性。因此,适宜浓度的NO处理(20μL·L~(-1))可提高草莓果实贮藏品质,延长保鲜期。本研究为丰富草莓果实采后保鲜技术提供了较好的理论和应用价值。     

~(60)Co-γ辐照结合1-MCP处理对蓝莓贮藏品质的影响

为研究~(60)Co-γ辐照结合1-甲基环丙烯(1-MCP)处理对蓝莓贮藏品质的影响,以粉蓝蓝莓为试验材料,对采后蓝莓生理指标、营养指标及相关酶活性进行测定,研究0±0.5℃条件下6种处理(1.5 kGy辐照处理记为A、2.5 kGy辐照处理记为B、1.5 kGy辐照+1μL·L-11-MCP处理记为C、2.5 kGy辐照+1μL·L-11-MCP处理记为D、1μL·L-11-MCP处理记为E,不进行任何处理记为F)对蓝莓贮藏品质的影响。结果表明,与对照(F)比较,4种处理(A、C、D、E)均能够抑制果实腐烂率的上升和风味指数的下降,延缓果实的生理代谢,更好地保持果实的营养品质和酶活性,而2.5 k Gy辐照处理(B)降低了果实的硬度、L*值、可溶性固形物含量和花色苷含量,加快了果实多聚半乳糖醛酸酶活性的上升。其中,在贮藏80 d时,A、B、C、D、E、F组蓝莓的腐烂率分别为24.94%、38.36%、13.87%、30.78%、22.96%和48.38%。因此,1.5 k Gy~(60)Co-γ辐照结合1μL·L-11-MCP处理蓝莓对果实的贮藏效果最好。本研究结果为蓝莓的贮藏保鲜提供了新思路。     

壳聚糖-改性纳米SiO_2复合涂膜对沪产哈密瓜生理生化品质影响的研究

为研究壳聚糖涂膜(CTS)和壳聚糖-改性纳米SiO2复合涂膜(CTSS)对哈密瓜采后贮藏过程中生理生化品质的影响。对东方密一号哈密瓜分别进行涂膜处理,,并置于室温下贮藏。结果表明,CTSS处理哈密瓜贮藏期间呼吸作用的峰值比对照和CTS处理降低21.7%和9.7%,贮藏15d,CTSS处理哈密瓜的维生素C(Vc)和可滴定酸(TA)含量分别比CTS处理高17%和37.1%。CTSS处理提高了过氧化氢酶(CAT)和过氧化物酶(POD)的活性,加强对H2O2和O2-的清除,延缓果实衰老。该研究为维持哈密瓜采后品质,延长保鲜期提供理论依据。     

电生功能水和静电场处理对草莓采后生理的影响

以“星都2号”草莓果实为试材,研究电生功能水及静电场(-50 kV/m)处理对冷藏草莓(贮藏温度为0℃,相对湿度为85%～90%)果肉最大破断应力、呼吸强度、乙烯释放量及细胞膜透性变化的影响。试验结果表明：电生功能水处理明显抑制了草莓的乙烯释放,降低了草莓果实的呼吸强度,而静电场处理也一定程度地降低了果实的乙烯释放量,但对果实呼吸强度无明显的影响。二者均可保持贮藏期间草莓最大破断应力,延缓果肉细胞相对电导率的上升,从而有效地抑制采后草莓果实的衰老过程。相比较而言,电生功能水处理效果优于静电场。     

大蒜精油-羧甲基纤维素钠复合涂膜提高草莓贮藏效果

为了减少草莓在贮藏过程中的腐败变质延长草莓保质期,在质量分数为1.0%的羧甲基纤维素钠溶液中添加大蒜精油(体积分数:0、2、4、6μL/100 m L)制成复合溶液作为涂膜材料,涂膜液浸泡30 s于新鲜草莓表面,分析草莓在(20±2)℃贮藏过程中的品质变化。结果表明,与对照组未涂膜相比,大蒜精油-羧甲基纤维素钠复合涂膜材料能显著(P0.05)降低草莓在贮藏过程中的的呼吸作用强度和腐烂变质(P0.05),减少果实失重率;延缓草莓果实花色苷的分解,有良好的护色作用;另外,大蒜精油-羧甲基纤维素钠复合涂膜材料减少了草莓中可滴定酸度、维生素C、可溶性固形物的分解及丙二醛的累积。综合不同处理组草莓在贮藏过程中的品质变化,确定当大蒜精油添加量为4μL/100 m L时,草莓有较佳的保鲜效果,可为草莓果实的贮藏保鲜方法提供参考。     

石榴皮提取液对草莓的保鲜效果

为了发展草莓贮藏保鲜的新技术和有效利用石榴皮资源,以新鲜草莓为材料,在贮藏前分别经过1.25%壳聚糖溶液（T1）、1%石榴皮提取液（T2）、1.25%壳聚糖石榴皮提取物复合溶液（T3）浸泡处理,以蒸馏水浸泡作为对照（CK）,通过对其在贮藏期相关品质指标（质量损失率、软化腐烂率、可溶性固形物质量分数、可滴定酸质量分数、Vc质量分数、丙二醛（MDA）含量）的测定,比较了3种处理溶液的保鲜效果。结果显示,T1、T2、T3处理均降低了草莓果实质量损失率、软化腐烂率和MDA含量,延缓了果实可滴定酸、可溶性固形物和Vc质量分数的下降,其中T3处理效果明显好于T1和T2处理,T3处理可使在室温下放置的草莓保鲜期延长1～2 d。结果表明石榴皮提取液用于草莓保鲜可行,与一定浓度的壳聚糖配制的复合保鲜液保鲜效果更理想。     

短波紫外线处理对采后草莓果实腐烂和抗氧化能力的影响

以"凤冠"草莓为材料,研究了0、1.5、3.0和4.5kJ.m-2UV-C处理对草莓果实在10℃,12d贮藏期间腐烂和果实抗氧化能力的影响。结果表明,3kJ.m-2UV-C处理能显著抑制草莓果实采后腐烂的发生和MDA的积累,延缓果实失重、硬度和可溶性固形物含量的降低,促进果实CIRG值的提高,增强果实采后着色能力,从而保持果实的感官和食用品质。同时,3kJ.m-2UV-C处理能促进贮藏期间果实总花色苷、总酚含量和DPPH自由基清除能力的增加,减少草莓果实中抗氧化组分含量的下降,维持果实较高的营养品质。说明适宜剂量的UV-C处理(3kJ.m-2)在草莓果实采后后贮运保鲜和抗氧化能力调控中具有潜在的应用前景。     

负压灌溉对黄瓜产量品质及水氮利用效率的影响

采用新型负压灌溉,研究了不同供水负压和氮肥水平对黄瓜产量、品质及水分利用效率的影响。结果表明,负压灌溉可以显著提高黄瓜产量和水氮利用效率、改善黄瓜品质。与常规灌溉水氮处理(W1N1)相比,负压灌溉水氮处理(W2N1和W3N1)黄瓜产量分别提高了69.3%、20.1%;水分利用效率提高了149.8%、165.6%;氮肥表观利用率提高了52.3%和23.7%;通过因子分析方法和综合评价得出,影响黄瓜品质的关键因子依次为:果实内质因子(45.38%)、果实数量因子(36.32%)和商品瓜率因子(21.10%),说明黄瓜果实的营养成分是影响果实品质最主要的因子,再次为果实数量和商品瓜率因子。综合分析不同水氮处理对黄瓜产量、水氮利用率和品质的影响,推荐W2N1和W3N1两个处理即供水水头为-5 k Pa、-10 k Pa,施氮量(N)为0.3 g/kg为较适宜水氮组合方案。     

低氮和干旱胁迫对富士和秦冠生长及氮素利用的影响

【目的】以富士（Fuji）、 秦冠（Qinguan）嫁接在平邑甜茶（Malus hupehensis Rehd.）上的当年生盆栽苗为试验材料,采用砂培方法,研究了缺氮胁迫和干旱对富士和秦冠生长情况、 光合参数、 植株各部位氮磷钾含量及氮素利用效率的影响,分析比较了低氮干旱条件下富士和秦冠生长及氮素利用的差异,以期为果树生产高效肥水利用提供理论指导。【方法】试验共设四个处理: 正常氮正常水（ZZ）、 低氮正常水（DZ）、 正常氮干旱（ZG）、 低氮干旱（DG）。氮素和水分均设置两个水平,分别为正常氮（6 mmol/L NO-3-N）、 低氮（0.3 mmol/LNO-3-N）、 正常供水（保持盆中砂子相对含水量为饱和含水量的80%~85%）、 干旱处理（保持盆中砂子相对含水量为饱和含水量的60%~65%）。【结果】富士和秦冠的生物量（茎和叶）、 株高茎粗等生长指标以及光合速率、 气孔导度、 蒸腾速率均为正常氮正常水（ZZ）＞低氮正常水（DZ）＞正常氮干旱（ZG）＞低氮干旱（DG）,并且相对应处理下秦冠的以上指标均高于富士;正常供水下,缺氮处理使富士、 秦冠的根冠比比正常氮处理均有所增加,富士提高了2.05%,秦冠提高了22.40%。富士和秦冠的氮、 磷、 钾含量均表现出正常氮正常水（ZZ）＞低氮正常水（DZ）＞正常氮干旱（ZG）＞低氮干旱（DG）; 氮、 钾元素含量在植株各部位的分布顺序依次是叶＞根＞茎,磷元素则是根＞叶＞茎;光合氮素利用效率（PNUE）和氮素利用效率表现为秦冠处理之间差异极显著,富士处理之间差异不显著;秦冠的PNUE和NUE明显高于富士,在低氮正常水（DZ）处理下,秦冠氮肥利用率比富士高42.07%,在低氮干旱（DG）处理下高64.14%;低氮胁迫下富士和秦冠的NUE显著提高,并且秦冠提高的幅度高于富士。【结论】施用氮肥能够显著提高富士与秦冠的干物质量,同等水肥条件下,秦冠生长优于富士;水分亏缺会减少叶片对氮的吸收,干旱条件下适度增施氮肥,可提高果树的抗旱能力;低氮干旱胁迫下秦冠的生长指标、 光合指标及氮素利用效率指标均优于富士,表现出较强的抗低氮干旱胁迫的能力。     

Pasture Vegetation Elemental Analysis by Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a new technique for the analysis of plant material. This study investigates the application of LIBS to pasture-based plant samples. The LIBS measurements were obtained from pelletized pasture samples (100 samples) that had been also analyzed by inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) following microwave digestion for calibration and comparison purposes. Comparisons for elements sodium (Na), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), boron (B), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S) showed that LIBS could be used for almost all the standard profile total elements with concentrations down to low mg/kg levels (observed error of Na: 0.024 percent, K: 0.18 percent, Mg: 0.016 percent, Ca: 0.073 percent, P: 0.017 percent, Mn: 31 mg/kg, Fe: 150 mg/kg, Zn: 6.6 mg/kg, and B: 1.1 mg/kg). Elemental analysis at less than mg/kg levels was not possible using LIBS. The elements S and Cu were particularly difficult to analyze with reliability using LIBS at the concentration levels found in the plant samples. Replacing microwave digestion and subsequent ICP analysis with a direct analysis of dried plant samples using LIBS has the potential to improve the productivity and reduce the cost of testing.     

Faculty positions:Center for Agricultural Resources Research,Chinese Academy of Sciences

正The Center for Agricultural Resources Research(CARR),the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology(IGDB),Chinese Academy of Sciences,invites applicants for several research group leader positions.CARR is one of the research organizations in Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS).We seek nominations and applications from individuals who have expertise and a record of accomplishment in research areas related to ecology,agro-hydrology,     

Biodiversity and ecogeography of wild Lactuca spp. in some European countries

Staff members of the Department of Botany of Palacký University in Olomouc and Gene Bank Department – Workplace Olomouc, Research Institute of Crop Production in Prague, Czech Republic, conducted an expedition in seven European countries (Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland) in August/September 1999 to collect wild Lactuca spp. germplasm and study its geographic distribution, ecology and biodiversity. During the mission, more than 600 locations were visited resulting in the collection of 602 seed samples (accessions) of wild Lactuca species and 13 seed samples of related genera (Chondrilla and Mycelis). Lactuca serriola f. serriola, L. serriola f. integrifolia, L. saligna and L. viminea subsp. chondrilliflora were prevalent in southern Europe (Italy, France), however, only L. serriola was common in central and western Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland). The greatest diversity of Lactuca species was found in France, where also the most seed samples (165) were collected. The most characteristic habitats with a high density of Lactuca spp. populations were observed along roads and highways, grassy ditches, ruderal communities, and dust-heaps. Natural infections by powdery mildew (Erysiphe cichoracearum) and downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) on some wild Lactuca spp. were observed. Recent observations concerning the geographic distribution, population structure, habitats, and natural occurrence of diseases of Lactuca spp. are discussed. This assemblage of genetic resources of Lactuca spp. can serve as the basis of future studies of species diversification, spatial population structure, plant microevolution, domestication processes, and genetic variability of host-parasite interactions.     

Macroinvertebrates in North American tallgrass prairie soils: effects of fire, mowing, and fertilization on density and biomass

The responses of tallgrass prairie plant communities and ecosystem processes to fire and grazing are well characterized. However, responses of invertebrate consumer groups, and particularly soil-dwelling organisms, to these disturbances are not well known. At Konza Prairie Biological Station, we sampled soil macroinvertebrates in 1994 and 1999 as part of a long-term experiment designed to examine the effects and interactions of annual fire, mowing, and fertilization (N and P) on prairie soil communities and processes. For nearly all taxa, in both years, responses were characterized by significant treatment interactions, but some general patterns were evident. Introduced European earthworms (Aporrectodea spp. and Octolasion spp.) were most abundant in plots where fire was excluded, and the proportion of the total earthworm community consisting of introduced earthworms was greater in unburned, unmowed, and fertilized plots. Nymphs of two Cicada genera were collected (Cicadetta spp. and Tibicen spp.). Cicadetta nymphs were more abundant in burned plots, but mowing reduced their abundance. Tibicen nymphs were collected almost exclusively from unburned plots. Treatment effects on herbivorous beetle larvae (Scarabaeidae, Elateridae, and Curculionidae) were variable, but nutrient additions (N or P) usually resulted in greater densities, whereas mowing usually resulted in lower densities. Our results suggest that departures from historical disturbance regimes (i.e. frequent fire and grazing) may render soils more susceptible to increased numbers of European earthworms, and that interactions between fire, aboveground biomass removal, and vegetation responses affect the structure and composition of invertebrate communities in tallgrass prairie soils.     

Properties of anaerobically digested and composted municipal solid waste assessed by linking soil mesofauna dynamics and nitrogen modelling

We have studied the effect of anaerobically digested (ADMSW) and composted municipal solid waste (CMSW) on mineralization and foodweb dynamics to verify the hypothesis that ADMSW would immobilize N right after addition to soil in contrast to addition with CMSW. Another hypothesis was that the mesofauna (enchytraeids and microarthropods) would stimulate N release from the decomposer community. We measured excretion of -N and urea-N from the mesofauna and hypothesized that enchytraeids would release urea. ADMSW and CMSW were amended to pots with sandy loam and barley. The pots were divided into treatments with or without mesofauna. Mesofauna, plant N and biomass, soil N and ergosterol (fungal biomass) were measured over a 113-day period of four equidistant samplings. Soil respiration, N mineralization and N release by the mesofauna were modelled from concurrent studies. ADMSW- and CMSW-treated soils initially (<20 days) immobilized N. The amendments did not increase plant growth substantially, and this was probably due to N-limitation in the early stages of plant growth. Enchytraeid abundance was about three times higher in ADMSW- than CMSW-treated soils, indicating that ADMSW contained more labile compounds, bacteria, and microfauna. The mesofauna did not affect N-content, but the cumulated -N excreted by the mesofauna was estimated to be substantial and about one-fifth of total plant N in ADMSW. An explanation for this discrepancy might be that in the absence of the mesofauna, other members of the detrivore and microbivore community performed the mesofauna’s function. Neither enchytraeids nor microarthropods excreted urea.     

Faculty positions: Center for Agricultural Resources Research,Chinese Academy of Sciences

正The Center for Agricultural Resources Research(CARR),the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology(IGDB),Chinese Academy of Sciences,invites applicants for several research group leader positions.CARR is one of the research organizations in Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS).We seek nominations and applications from individuals who have expertise and a record of accomplishment in research areas related to ecology,agro-hydrology,     

Faculty positions: Center for Agricultural Resources Research,Chinese Academy of Sciences

正The Center for Agricultural Resources Research(CARR),the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology(IGDB),Chinese Academy of Sciences,invites applicants for several research group leader positions.CARR is one of the research organizations in Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS).We seek nominations and applications from individuals who have expertise and a record of accomplishment in research areas related to ecology,agro-hydrology,     

Variation in quality parameters between and within 14 Nordic tree fruit and berry species

Abstract

A 3-year study was carried out to investigate quality parameters in 14 tree fruit and berry species grown in southern Norway. The species were blueberry, apple, aronia, sour cherry, sweet cherry, red raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, gooseberry, red currant and elderberry, harvested along with wild bilberry, cloudberry and lingonberry. Significant differences between species were identified for all quality parameters. The coefficient of variation between species was lowest for pH (12.5%), dry matter (18.9%) and soluble solids (25.3%), followed by titratable acids (59.3%), total phenolics (83.8%), antioxidant capacity FRAP (85.7%) and antiradical power by the DPPH-assay (97.8%), total monomeric anthocyanins (132%) and ascorbic acid (137%). Average coefficient of variation within species were lower and ranged from 4 (pH) to 62% (ascorbic acid). Only the FRAP values were significantly affected by harvesting year with lower levels in 2004 than in 2005 and 2006. There were significant interactions between species and harvesting year for dry matter, soluble solids, pH, ascorbic acid and FRAP. The results indicate generic ranges in composition within species independent upon growing location and climate, and the composition of the tree fruits and berries is not likely to deviate from these ranges. It is concluded that desirable composition of tree fruits and berries and their products should primarily be achieved by selection among species rather than searching fors broadened variation within individual species.     

Potassium Fixation and Release Characteristics in Rhizosphere and Nonrhizosphere Soils for a Rapeseed–Rice Cropping Sequence

Potassium (K) fixation and release in soil are important factors in the long-term sustainability of a cropping system. Changes in K concentration and characteristics of K fixation and release in rhizosphere and nonrhizosphere soils in the rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)–rice (Oryza sativa L.) rotation were investigated using a rhizobox system. The concentrations of different forms of K in both rhizosphere and nonrhizosphere soils decreased with plants compared to without plants, regardless of K fertilizer application. Potassium uptake by crops mainly came from the rhizosphere soil. In the treatment without K fertilizer (–K), the main form of K supplied by the soil to the crops was 1.0 mol L^?1 nitric acid (HNO₃) nonextractable K, followed by nonexchangeable K, and then exchangeable K. In the treatment with K fertilizer (+K), the main K forms supplied by the soil to the crops were exchangeable K and nonexchangeable K. The amount and rate of K fixation after one cycle of the rapeseed–rice rotation was greater in rhizosphere soil than in nonrhizosphere soil. The amount and rate of K fixation of soil in the +K treatment were significantly less than in the –K treatment. The cumulative amounts of K released with 1.0 mol L^?1 ammonium acetate (NH₄OAc) and 1.0 mol L^?1 HNO₃ extraction increased with the increasing numbers of extractions, but the K-releasing power of soil by successive extraction decreased gradually and finally became almost constant. The release of K was less in rhizosphere soil than in nonrhizosphere soil. The release of K in the +K treatment was similar to that in the –K treatment in rhizosphere soil, but the K release in nonrhizosphere soil was greater with the +K than the –K treatment. Overall, the information obtained in this study will be helpful in formulating more precise K fertilizer recommendations for certain soils.