Pollen development and floral morphology of Populus pseudo-simonii

Pollen development and floral morphology of Populus pseudo-simonii were investigated by stain-squashing and anatomical techniques. It took approximately 16 days for the pollen to develop from pollen mother cells to mature pollen in the greenhouse. Meiosis of pollen mother cells was regularly applied and completed by a process of simultaneous cytokinesis. Pollen development was considerably asynchronous. The meiotic division was initiated at the bulgy middle position of the flower bud and proceeded towards the tip and base of the bud. The number and size of the nucleoli varied during pollen development and at most eight nucleoli formed in each daughter nucleus at the meiotic telophase, suggesting a paleopolyploid origin of the genus Populus. An association between floral morphology and pollen development was found and the ratio of width to length of flower buds or catkins presented an S-shaped curve related to pollen development as a function of time. The investigation on the pollen development and floral morphology of P. pseudo-simonii is important for further cross breeding programs of the section Tacamahaca.     

黄金梨小孢子败育的解剖学观察

利用石蜡切片法观察了黄金梨花药发育和花粉发育过程中细胞形态变化特点。结果表明，开花时黄金梨花药干瘪，花粉粒极少，每个花药中只有30粒左右花粉，表现出雄性不育的空囊花药；导致花粉败育的主要原因可能是绒毡层细胞在花粉母细胞时期出现畸形，提早解体，致使绝大多数小孢子母细胞不能正常发育；从3月20日开始，绒毡层细胞逐渐解体，花药开始出现空腔，随着时间推移，空腔逐渐加大，到4月1日基本变成空囊花药。花粉粒中没有细胞核，花粉粒细胞壁开始破裂。     

拟南芥野生型及突变体小孢子发生和发育的比较研究

通过电镜对拟南芥野生型及ｅｐｎ型突变体小孢子发生和发育进一步研究（此突变体的特征是花粉从游离核时期就具有多核、多沟并有分枝的花粉管），值得注意的是突变体在发育至四核花粉母细胞时期，在整个母细胞原生质膜外开始形成小孢子的外壁（与野生型晚期四分体内单倍体小孢子原生质体外形成的外壁相同），此外，在突变体小孢子发生的整个过程中也未见到正常四分体的出现。因此，设想具有两个营养核、两个生殖核的突变体的大花粉直接由非正常的四核花粉母细胞形成，突变体发生缺失的时期在前减数分裂期或减数分裂Ⅱ     

Study of sugi (Cryptomeria japonica D. Don) with male-sterility gene using CAPS markers

The frequency of open-pollinated male-sterile seedlings from a male-sterile mother tree in Cryptomeria japonica D. Don was determined in 765 open-pollinated seedlings. Pollen was not formed by 29 out of the 765 seedlings. To find pollen donor candidates for 29 male-sterile seedlings, a male-sterile tree was crossed with five individuals in the neighborhood of the mother tree. Analysis of microspores in male flowers of F₁ seedlings revealed that one of the five individuals had a heterozygous male-sterility gene. Paternity tests were conducted on the 29 male-sterile seedlings using eight kinds of CAPS markers in C. japonica. The pollen parents of 29 male-sterile seedlings were not only a tree in the neighborhood of the mother tree, but also other trees. Since it was found that the pollen parents of four of the male-sterile seedlings were not in the study plot, it was inferred that C. japonica trees that possess the male-sterility gene grow in other places and may be widely distributed.     

Meiotic chromosome preparation techniques of pollen mother cells for laser micro-dissection in <Emphasis Type="Italic">Populus</Emphasis> spp.

In order to isolate meiotic chromosomes of Populus species meiotic chromosome preparation techniques of pollen mother cells for laser micro-dissection were studied. Pollen mother cells at diakinesis of Populus canadensis Moench were used as samples. Two methods were used to prepare meiotic chromosomes: in the first, cell suspensions were dropped on polyethylene-naphthalate or polyester membrane slides which had just been incubated at –20°C; in the second method, cell suspensions were also dropped on polyethylene-naphthalate or polyester membrane slides, but spread with the aid of high temperatures. The cells did not completely spread by the first method and chromosomes at diakinesis could not be individually distinguished. In contrast, well-spread diakinesis chromosomes were obtained by the second method, where chromosomes, connected with their nucleolus, were successfully isolated with the laser micro-dissection system. As well, we discuss the prospect of applications of laser micro-dissection in cytogenetics and molecular genetics in Populus species.     

麻竹花粉发育过程观察及其分期

以麻竹为材料,采用醋酸洋红、碘-碘化钾压片以及石蜡切片的观察方法对麻竹花粉发育全过程进行了研究,初步将这一过程划分为8个时期,即小孢子母细胞形成期、小孢子母细胞减数分裂期、小孢子早期、小孢子中期、小孢子晚期、二胞花粉早期、二胞花粉晚期和成熟花粉期,并描述了各个时期的基本特征。麻竹花粉发育过程基本正常,小孢子母细胞减数分裂为连续型,四分体主要为左右对称型,也有四面体形的,成熟的花粉为3-细胞型,具单一萌发孔。     

New type of damage to Quercus ilex: pollen germination and hydration ability

Pollen grains collected from trees of Quercus ilex L. belonging to different classes of new type damage were analyzed. Five parameters were taken into account: viability, germinability, tube lengthening, grain volume of the dehydrated state and after rehydration. Damage to mother plants clearly influences the above mentioned parameters, causing a reduction in pollen grain viability, germinability, and in the ability of the grains to rehydrate.     

Effects of accelerated pollen-cone development on pollen cytology and fertilizing potential in western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)

Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla (Raf). Sarg.) pollen cones on cut branches were collected at different stages of development and maintained at room temperature in flasks of water to accelerate pollen-cone development and produce forced pollen. Accelerating pollen-cone development at early developmental stages reduced the number of cones that matured, decreased the quantity of pollen produced, increased the proportion of abnormally developed pollen and reduced the fertilizing potential of the pollen, as determined by seed efficiency. If the branches were collected after the pollen cones were at least 50% emerged beyond the bud scales, pollen-cone development could be successfully accelerated without decreasing pollen yield or fertilizing potential. Pollen collected from cones which were accelerated at early stages and stored for two years had a lower fertilizing potential and produced fewer seeds per cone than either unstored pollen or stored pollen collected from cones accelerated at later stages of development. The feasibility of accelerating pollen-cone development to ensure adequate supplies of pollen for controlled crosses or supplemental mass pollination is discussed.     

不同核桃品种花粉生活力的比较研究

用TTC染色法和培养基法测定了香玲、上宋、中林1号、岱香4个核桃品种花粉生活力和萌发率。结果表明,核桃不同品种花粉生活力存在显著差异,岱香和上宋花粉生活力极显著高于香玲,显著高于中林1号;各品种花粉发芽率在同一种培养基上,以岱香最高,其次是上宋和中林1号,香玲最低;4个品种均以在低糖、高硼酸培养基中即“5%蔗糖 0.5%硼酸”上花粉发芽率最高,显著或极显著高于其他培养基上的发芽率;在“10%蔗糖 0.5%硼酸”和“15%蔗糖 0.5%硼酸”培养基上花粉发芽率均为0。     

Pollen dispersal,mating patterns and pollen contamination in an insect-pollinated seed orchard of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Schima superba</Emphasis> Gardn. et Champ.

Pollen flow and mating patterns are the most important factors influencing the genetic structure of insect-pollinated forest trees and are essential parts of genetic management in seed orchards. We investigated pollen flow, the mating system and the level of pollen contamination in a clonal seed orchard of Schima superba Gardn. et Champ. In total, 328 open-pollination progenies coming from 11 mother trees were identified using 13 polymorphic microsatellite loci. A total of 203 full-sib families were identified and were nested among the 11 studied seed donors. The male reproductive success rate from 0.49 to 7.77% for most male parents, with an average of 2.44%. More than 80% of the crosses were found within a distance of 60 m, and the most frequent pollination distance between female parent and male parents was approximately 20 m. Mating system analysis showed that the outcrossing level was very high (t _m  = 1.000, outcrossing rate = 98.5%) in the seed orchard and that there was an average of 2.3 effective pollen donors (N _ep ) per female parent. In addition, the mating success of individual males within neighborhoods was moderately influenced by their fecundity and the direction of their location relative to mother trees. The pollen contamination from outside the seed orchard was high (7.01%). Our findings are valuable for the assessment of seed orchards, and it may be worthwhile to use pollen management strategies to decrease pollen contamination and increase the genetic quality of the seeds produced.     

七子花花粉萌发的研究

设置8种不同的培养基进行七子花花粉萌发的研究.结果表明,不同培养基中七子花的花粉萌发率、花粉管破损率和花粉净萌发率有较大的差异.硼酸对七子花花粉萌发有明显的促进作用,但也会增加花粉管的破损率.以0.5mg/L 2,4-D、10%蔗糖、0.5%琼脂作为培养基,七子花花粉萌发率最高,达84.90%;以10mg/L H3BO3、0.5mg/LNAA、10%蔗糖、0.5%琼脂作为培养基,七子花花粉的净萌发率最高,达53.25%.硼酸与NAA或Ca(NO3)2配合使用,有利于七子花的花粉萌发和花粉管的发育.     

毛叶枣不同品种花粉生活力和贮藏方法研究

采用TTC染色法对毛叶枣11个品种的花粉生活力进行了测定.结果表明,不同品种花粉生活力存在差异,‘高朗1号＇花粉生活力明显高于其他品种;分别采用常温、常温干燥、低温、低温干燥、冷冻和冷冻干燥6种贮藏方法,对‘高朗1号＇和‘蜜枣＇两个品种的花粉贮藏方法进行了研究,发现不同方法对两个品种毛叶枣花粉的贮藏效果不同,低温干燥对于保存花粉生活力的效果最好.     

Pollen dispersal in a hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) seed orchard detected using a chloroplast DNA marker

Pollen dispersal was estimated in two test plots in a hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) seed orchard using a chloroplast DNA marker, the spacer region between thetrnD andtrnY genes, and SSCP (single strand conformation polymorphism). In Plot 1, 2,020 seeds from 40 trees within 30 m of the marker tree were analyzed using the PCR-SSCP method. In Plot 2, 1,850 seeds from 37 trees were analyzed in the same manner. The results revealed that the maximum pollen dispersal distance in the two plots exceeded 25 m. Pollen dispersal appeared to be inversely proportional to the distance from the marker tree. The effective pollen dispersal was suggested to be less than about 20 m in a mature hinoki seed orchard. Adjacent trees had an excessive influence when the pollen density was increased by artificial flower stimulation. Therefore, it was suggested that seed production better resembles ideal random mating when carried out as naturally as possible. In conclusion, the SSCP chloroplast DNA marker was a useful tool for amassing basic information on pollen management in seed orchards of coniferous species.     

Pollenkeimung unter Einfluß elektromagnetischer Wellen und Felder

Pollen germination of Norway spruce and Scots pine is stimulated by low doses of x-rays and radar (densities 2,7–6 mW/m²) when exposed for one minute. Longer exposition inhibited germination generally, but the less vital pollen seemed to be destroyed first. Radiowaves with λ= 3m and electrostatic fields (frequency 50 Hz; field intensities between 2 kV/m and 10 kV/m) did not show effects on germinating pollen. Pollen tubes were longer when germinated in darkness.     

毛白杨花粉败育机制的研究

从细胞遗传学角度较为系统地揭示了毛白杨花粉败育的机制，即主要是毛白杨异质性遗传基础与环境相互作用的结果。（1）在减数分裂中有数目不等的联合程度较差的单价体以及落后染色体出现，这种与异质性相关的染色体行为异常，导致同源染色体向子细胞的不均衡，造成且功能染色体的缺失，从而引起毛白杨一定比率的败育花粉的产生；（2）遗传上的不平衡与温度等环境因子相互作用，进一步引发毛白杨生理乃至结构上的不平衡，花粉母细胞（或孢原细胞）和绒毡层细胞发育异常，从而造成不产粉或产粉较少；环境与基因型互作的差异性导致了花粉败育的年度不稳定性。（3）易位、倒位等染色体结构变异和天然三倍体株系的存在也是造成毛白杨花粉败育的原因。     

AcCBF1转录因子沉默对低温胁迫下扁桃花器官的影响

为了探明AcCBF1基因沉默对‘纸皮’扁桃花器官的影响,以了解CBF转录因子在扁桃花器官发育中的功能,采用病毒诱导的基因沉默(VIGS)技术,以采用农杆菌侵染方法获得的含有pTRV2-AcCBF11、pTRV2-AcCBF12、pTRV2-AcCBF13片段的扁桃AcCBF1基因沉默枝条为试验材料,以常温和低温处理后的自然生长扁桃枝条为对照,观测低温处理后花器官表型指标变化,并对单花药花粉量、花粉活力以及花粉扫描电镜指标结果进行分析。结果表明:低温处理降低了对照组的单花药花粉量和花粉活力,但对花器官指标影响不显著。沉默后的AcCBF12片段和AcCBF13片段显著降低了花粉量与花粉活力,沉默花器官指标效果明显。花粉粒大小无显著变化,花粉纹饰存在一定差异。AcCBF11片段沉默效果不明显。AcCBF12片段和AcCBF13片段影响扁桃花器官表型指标的变化,如花瓣、花冠、花萼、花药、花粉形态、花粉量、花粉活力等,预测CBF转录因子可能在花器官指标发育中发挥着重要功能。     

膜荚黄芪与蒙古黄芪花药发育比较研究

采用常规石蜡切片技术,对膜荚黄芪与蒙古黄芪小孢子发育进行细胞学观察,对小孢子不同发育时期与花蕾大小相关性进行研究。结果表明：膜荚黄芪与蒙古黄芪花粉母细胞呈圆形排列,小孢子四分体均属四面体型,减数分裂、胞质分裂属同时型,绒毡层属分泌型,花粉粒属二细胞型,花粉粒外壁上均有3个膜状突起。膜荚黄芪与蒙古黄芪小孢子各发育时期与花蕾大小之间存在较密切的相关性。     

柳树花粉生活力分析

花粉生活力是植物杂交育种成败的现柳树种间、杂种间及亲本与杂种之间的花粉生活力差异较大.用花粉生活力较高的绵毛柳P716做花粉贮藏实验,结果表明花粉生活力与贮藏时间呈负相关,低温干燥对花粉贮藏是有利的.     

蜡梅品种的花粉形态学分类

利用扫描电子显微镜( SEM),对河南33个蜡梅品种进行花粉形态观测研究.结果表明:蜡梅花粉属等极、左右对称型花粉,大小中等,多为长球形,以单粒形式存在,具2孔沟;外壁纹饰分疣状、蠕虫状、孔穴状及穴状4种类型;花粉形态(特别是花粉外壁纹饰、花粉形状及大小的差异)可作为蜡梅品种分类的参考依据之一;但其花粉性状与外部形态无明显的相关性.因此不支持单独以花粉形态特征来区分和鉴定蜡梅品种.     

油杉花粉个体发育与传粉过程

应用常规压片法和整体染色透明法对油杉小孢子的发生和雄配子体的发育过程进行观察,研究其传粉生物学特征.结果表明:油杉小孢子母细胞在1月26日-2月5日进行减数分裂,在减数分裂过程中胞质分裂为同时型,四分体排列方式多为左右对称型;小孢子经过连续4次有丝分裂后,于2月底形成5-细胞型的成熟花粉粒,成熟花粉由两个原叶细胞、一个不育细胞、一个精原细胞和一个管细胞组成,其中两个原叶细胞在花粉成熟时已退化;经TCC法检验,花粉生活力为92.6%;3月1日-8日为油杉传粉期,3日-5日为传粉高峰;在传粉期间,胚珠珠孔端无传粉滴产生,珠孔端耳状结构边缘粘附有花粉.虽然花粉母细胞发育表现出不同步现象,产生少数具3个或4个气囊的异形花粉,但从小孢子的发生及雄配子体发育的整个过程看,未见败育或其他异常现象,能形成大量正常的成熟花粉,因此,花粉个体发育不是影响油杉结籽率低的主要因素,而造成油杉球果结籽率低的主要原因可能在于其传粉过程.