橡胶树β-淀粉酶基因HbBAM1的克隆与表达分析

叶绿体内的淀粉是植物光合作用产物的重要临时储存形式,这些淀粉的降解需要β-淀粉酶(BAM)。β-淀粉酶基因是一个多基因家族,分别在不同组织中起着不同的作用,叶绿体β-淀粉酶在叶绿体淀粉降解过程中起着关键作用。利用橡胶树的转录组和基因组数据库,通过RT-PCR的方法获得一个橡胶树BAM基因,命名为HbBAM1。利用实时荧光定量PCR分析其在叶片中的表达模式,通过原核表达获得其重组蛋白,并分析其酶活性特点。同源性分析和亚细胞预测分析结果表明,HbBAM1定位于叶绿体中;HbBAM1原核表达产物的最适酶活性温度是35℃,其酶活性受到氧化型谷胱甘肽和双氧水等氧化剂的抑制。HbBAM1基因主要在橡胶树的花和叶片中表达;HbBAM1基因随着叶片的发育进程表达量逐渐增加,在淡绿期和稳定期叶片中表达量最大;HbBAM1基因在成熟叶片中的表达呈现明显的昼夜差异,在光合作用最强的上午10:00和下午16:00的表达量最大,晚上的表达量最低。上述结果表明,HbBAM1可能参与橡胶树叶片叶绿体内淀粉的降解,控制叶片气孔的开放与关闭,从而调控橡胶树叶片的光合作用。      

Chemical composition, digestibility and antinutritional factors content of two wild legumes: Styphonolobium burseroides and Acacia bilimekii

The chemical composition, digestibility and toxin contents of two wild legumes: Styphnolobium burseroides and Acacia bilimekii, collected in a semi-arid zone of Mexico, were determined. Both legumes had a high fiber content. The seeds of Styphnolobium burseroides had a low protein content (14%), and the pod a high content of reducing sugars. However the seeds of Acacia bilimekii had a high protein concentration (35%). The seed proteins were low in sulphur amino acids and tryptophan in both legumes but were rich in lysine. Trypsin inhibitors and lectins were present in low concentrations; alkaloids and cyanogenic glucosides were not detected. The in vitro digestibility for monogastric animals was low but the same test with ruminal juice showed a high digestibility for both legumes. Based on their chemical composition and digestibility, these legumes could be a good alternative source in the feeding of ruminants.     

Chemical composition of indigenous wild herbs,spices, fruits,nuts and leafy vegetables used as food

Thirty wild fruits, nuts, herbs, spices and leafy vegetables were characterized and their chemical composition determined. Some of them were not only used for food, but for medicine in minor aliments by the natives. Results of the proximate analysis showed that on dry weight basis, the crude protein content ranged from 4.6 to 22.1 percent for spices and herbs, 3.2 to 43.1 percent for fruits and nuts, and 15.9 to 35.7 percent for leafy vegetables. The fat (ether extract) ranged from 7.5 to 36.0 percent for spices and herbs, 1.8 to 72.6 percent for fruits and nuts and 10.6 to 22.6 percent for leafy vegetables. Total carbohydrate content ranged from 34.6 to 71.9 percent for spices and herbs, 11.3 to 76.1 percent for fruits and nuts, and 24.6 to 51.4 percent for leafy vegetables. The wild fruits, nuts and leafy vegetables are high in ascorbic acid (Vitamin C.) Ascorbic acid content ranged from 18 mg/100 g dry sample to 113 mg/100 g sample for fruits and nuts, and 23 mg/100 g to 232 mg/100 g sample for leafy vegetables. The levels for peroxide value and free fatty acids (as percent oleic acid) of the spices are generally low indicating good storage stability of these plant materials. The flavour imparting essential oils (as percent oleoresin) content of the spices/herbs were fairly high and ranged from 0.1 to 5.2 percent.     

Chemical composition and biological evaluation of Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) seeds and their kernels

Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) whole seeds and their kernels were analysed for their nutrient composition. They were rich in protein as well as fat. Most of the protein and fat of the seed is accumulated in the kernel while crude fiber is concentrated in the seed coat or hull. Its essential amino acid composition was nearly equal to that of the WHO/FAO reference pattern (1973), but lower than that of whole egg protein; its chemical score was 67. Diets containing whole seed and kernel protein at the 10% level were fed to weanling rats both in the raw and cooked forms for 4 weeks. Dry matter digestibility and protein digestibility of whole seed diets were significantly lower than the kernel diets. Cooking improved PER and NPU values of both the whole grain and kernel diets. These results indicated that dietary fiber present in the hull of Okra seed as well as heat labile antinutritional factors present in the seed hinder Okra seed protein utilization.     

Protein and amino acid composition of some wild leguminous seeds

The seeds of five different species ofAcacia, twoAlbizzia, twoErythrina and two species ofMucuna were analysed for their protein and amino acid composition. Some of these seeds are comparable to a popular food legume,Cicer arietinum, in protein and amino acid composition.     

花生二倍体野生种Arachis duranensis和A. ipaensis新种间杂种的创制及鉴定

野生种Arachis duranensis（AA）和A. ipaensis（BB）是花生栽培种最可能的二倍体祖先种,而其合成的四倍体是研究花生起源与进化的重要材料。本研究利用A. duranensis系（PI 497262）和A. ipaensis（PI 468322）,通过杂交、组织培养、寡核苷酸探针染色荧光原位杂交（OS FISH）和基因组原位杂交（GISH）技术创制和鉴定了一个新的种间杂种W1824,进一步对其花粉育性、减数分裂行为和表型性状进行分析,发现W1824花粉高度不育,染色体平均构型为0.5 III + 3.5 II + 11.5 I,主茎高、侧枝长和叶面积均表现出超亲优势。表明PI 497262和PI 468322具有较高的杂交亲和性,暗示由上述两个系合成的四倍体花生可能具有显著高于亲本的生物产量和不稳定的染色体遗传方式。     

Studies on the chemical composition and physico-chemical properties of seeds of some wild plants

The Seeds of the fruits of some wild plants were analysed to establish their proximate compositions and the physico-chemical characteristics of the oils. The iodine values of the oils were not greater than 88 but the saponification values were in the range 157–261 mg KOH. Proximate values of the protein, oil and carbohydrate contents of the seeds suggest that they may be adequate for the formulation of animal feeds, subject to a knowledge of the levels of possible toxic substances. The Storage property of the oil fromLophira lanceolata seed were studied over a period of four weeks under conditions of light (ambient), darkness (ambient) and refrigeration. The iodine value of the oil decreased in all cases but much more so on exposure to light. In contrast, the peroxide value of the oil showed very little change under conditions of darkness and refrigeration over the same period but increased by seven fold for the photo-exposed oil.     

Milling and extrusion of six barley varieties,effects on dietary fibre and starch content and composition

Barley is a rich source of dietary fibre that can promote beneficial physiological effects. The carbohydrate composition in different barley varieties differs considerably and choice of variety is thus important. This study examined whether differences in carbohydrate composition observed in barley kernels of different varieties persisted in the sifted flour and in an extruded product. Six barley varieties were milled and extruded and dietary fibre and starch in the kernels, flour and extruded product were analysed. The starch content was found to be higher in flour and extruded product than in kernels. The content of arabinoxylan was higher in sifted flour than in kernels, but was decreased by extrusion. The extractability of arabinoxylan was increased by extrusion, while its average molecular weight was decreased. Extrusion also decreased the content of mixed-linkage (1 → 3),(1 → 4)-β-D-glucan in all varieties, but increased its extractability. The six barley varieties were affected in much the same way by milling and extrusion, but clear differences could still be observed. For example, the arabinoxylan in variety SW 28708 was less affected and variety KVL 301 had much lower extractability (76% vs 91–98%) of mixed-linkage (1 → 3),(1 → 4)-β-D-glucan after extrusion than the other varieties.     

Chemical composition and pulp characterization of Tunisian vine stems

In this study, the valorisation of Tunisian vine stem wastes was investigated. The chemical composition of the vine stems was studied, and it was found that when compared to non-wood plants, they contain greater amounts of extractives, lignin, and comparable holocellulose content. An elementary analysis of the ashes showed that the major constituents were mineral elements (K and Ca). Soda pulping of vine stems led to a yield of about 35% after the bleaching step. This amount is lower than that obtained for wood plants and similar to that observed for annual plants. The morphological properties, Kappa number, and degree of polymerization of the resulting pulp were determined. Finally, paper handsheets were prepared from the pulp, and their physical properties were investigated. The breaking length, Young's modulus, and burst index of the produced paper presents quite acceptable values. Further, the silica content of the stems is low, which is advantageous for the pulping process. Experimental results obtained for both the pulp and paper show that this agricultural residue has the potential to be used for papermaking applications.     

甘蓝型黑籽和黄籽油菜种子发育过程中种皮色泽差异研究：Ⅰ．花色素、苯丙氨酸和苯丙氨酸解氨酶的变化及相关性

甘蓝型油菜种皮的花色素，苯丙氨酸解氨酶和苯丙氨酸的动态化研究结果表明，在种子发育过程中，黑籽种皮的花色素含量和苯丙氨酸解氨酶活性高于黄籽，但黄籽种皮的游离苯丙氨酸含量明显高于黑籽，差异达极显著水平。花色素，苯丙氨酸，苯丙氨酸解氨酶三者之间的相关性分析表明，黑籽的花色素含量与苯丙氨酸解氨酶活力呈正相关，与游离苯丙氨酸含量呈负相关，说明油菜黑籽与黄籽种皮的颜色差异与花色素含量有关，花色素可能由游离苯丙氨酸转化而来。     

Chemical composition and nutritional quality of sorghum flour and bread

Two Saudi Arabian sorghum cultivars, white and reddish white, were investigated for their chemical and nutritional quality. The two cultivars were similar in proximate composition (white 15.3% protein, reddish-white 15.9% protein), mineral profile, fatty acid composition, vitamin content (except vitamin-B₁₂ was higher in reddish-white), in vitro protein digestibility (IVPD) and calculated protein efficiency ratio (C-PER). White sorghum had lower tannins (0.09% catechin equivalent) compared to the reddish-white (0.27% catechin equivalent). Lysine was the first limiting amino acid in both with chemical scores of 45 and 47 for the proteins of white and reddish-white cultivars, respectively. Baking had no effect on proximate, fatty acid and amino acid composition. However, it increased the Na and Ca contents but decreased the K, P, and pantothenic acid contents. Tannins were not detected in the breads. Breads fermented for 18 h had higher vitamin-B₁₂ and pantothenic acid levels but lower P content than unfermented breads. A slight increase in tyrosine, lysine, methionine contents as well as C-PER was also observed in fermented bread.     

Influence of cultivar and environment on quality of Latin American wheats

Wheat consumption is growing, with processors asking for wheat-based products showing better and more consistent quality. Genotype, environment and their interaction (G × E) play an important role in the final expression of quality attributes. An international research consortium was developed in order to evaluate the magnitude of genotype, environment and G × E effects on wheat quality of cultivars developed for different agro-ecological zones in Latin America. Genotypes released in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay, were cultivated in twenty different environments within the participating countries. Each environment was characterized for cultural practices, soil type and climatic conditions. Grain yield and analyses of test weight, protein, ash, gluten, Alveograph, Farinograph, Falling Number, SDS sedimentation and flour color were determined. Allelic variations of puroindolines and glutenins were determined in all the genotypes evaluated. Both puroindoline and gluten protein alleles corresponded to genotypes possessing medium to very good bread making quality. Large variability for most quality attributes evaluated was observed, with wider ranges in quality parameters across environments than among genotypes; even for parameters known to be largely determined by genotype. The importance of growing environment on grain quality was proved, suggesting that breeders’ quality objectives should be adapted to the targeted environments.     

Studies on chemical composition and utilization of the wild edible vegetable athalakkai (Momordica tuberosa)

A wild crop of athalakkai was identified, and the majornutrients of its fruits were assessed. South Indian recipes, poriyal,fry, pulikulambu, pickle, and vadagam, were prepared using athalakkai.Product acceptabilities were evaluated by a panel of 10 trained housewives using a 9, point hedonic scale. It was observed that athalakkai containshigher amounts of calcium, potassium, sodium and vitamin C than bittergourd (Momordica charantia L). It was also observed that athalakkaihad a high crude fiber (6.42 g/100 g) content. The recipes prepared fromathalakkai were highly acceptable. This research suggests the need to exploitthis wild vegetable commercially through its increased use. Howeverresearch should be conducted to identify the antinutritional factors and theeffect of processing on these factors.     

Chemical composition and nutritive value of husked and naked oats grain

11 samples of oats from the 2005 crop of the field experiment carried out in RSD Lipnik were examined. Naked grain oats were represented by a standard Polar cultivar and 5 strains (STH 6102, STH 6856, STH 7146, STH 7256, STH 1692), whereas husked grains were represented by a standard Bohun cultivar and 4 strains (STH 684, STH 688, STH 729, STH 840). The examined naked grain oats differ considerably from husked grain oats in their chemical composition. A statistically significantly higher content of protein (P ≤ 0.05), a higher level of fat (P ≤ 0.01) and a lower value of crude fibre (P ≤ 0.01) were observed in the grains of naked oats compared with the husked grains. The protein of oats is characterised by a favourable amino acid composition of high quality protein which can be confirmed by the EAAI values. The first amino acid limiting the nutritive value of protein was lysine in nearly all oat samples. The characteristic feature of the Polar cultivar was isoleucine deficit. The positive nutritive values for oat grains, in particular those for naked oat grains, make it possible to use them as food for humans and feed for monogastric animals.     

基因型和环境对安徽小麦品质性状的影响

为了解基因型和环境对小麦面粉类胡萝卜素含量、LOX活性、白度、蛋白质含量、湿面筋含量和总淀粉含量的影响,选用15个小麦品种连续2年在安徽省4个试点进行试验,分析了15个小麦品种籽粒类胡萝卜素含量和其他5个品质性状的异同。结果表明,供试材料的6个被测品质性状在基因型间的差异均达到极显著水平;类胡萝卜素含量和蛋白质含量在环境间差异达到显著或极显著水平。被测品质性状在年份间差异均达显著或极显著水平(湿面筋含量除外);环境×年份的互作对LOX活性、白度、蛋白质含量、湿面筋含量和总淀粉含量的效应极显著;基因型×环境互作对类胡萝卜素含量、LOX活性、白度的影响极显著;基因型×年份、环境×年份、基因型×环境×年份互作对蛋白质含量、湿面筋含量、总淀粉含量的效应极显著。     

Some studies on the chemical composition of cucurbit kernels and their seedcoats

Chemical composition of the kernels and seedcoats of 8 cucurbit species, viz watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, pumpkin, spongegourd, bottlegourd, bittergourd and snakegourd have been studied. The proportion of kernels in these seeds ranged from 48.0 to 75.5%. Oil content in kernels varied from 41.0 to 56.5%, protein 28.07 to 34.34%, crude fibre 1.25 to 2.60% and mineral matter 3.01 to 5.01%. Kernels were quite rich in calcium, iron and phosphorus. The cucurbit species compared well with some of the conventional kernels such as cashewnut and almond in their chemical make-up. Although quite low in fat and protein, the seedcoats of these cucurbit species were quite rich in crude fibre and mineral matter and could be of use as animal feed.     

野生稻资源研究及其在水稻育种上利用现状

1 野生稻资源类型及分布 1.1 世界野生稻类型及分布 对世界上稻属(Oryza L.)的种类众说不一,综合各学者的观点,普遍认为,稻属常见的有22个种,其中包括亚洲栽培稻(O. sativa L.)、非洲栽培稻(O. glaberrima Steud.)和20个种的野生稻类型(表1).     

Growth and chemical composition of wild oat (Avena fatua) under Mediterranean conditions

Wild oat (Avena fatua) is an annual cool‐season species that grows in areas with a Mediterranean climate and has potential as a forage source in Jordan. A field experiment was conducted during the growing seasons of 1999–2000 and 2000–2001 under sub‐humid Mediterranean conditions at Samta in the Ajloun Mountains, Jordan. Data on seasonal herbage mass, morphology and chemical composition of wild oat were collected at 60, 80, 100, 120 and 140 days after emergence. Plant height increased rapidly beyond 100 days after emergence. The increase in herbage mass of dry matter was gradual and peaked at 140 days after emergence. The lowest concentration of crude fibre was at 60 and 80 days after emergence, with a range of 201–263 g kg^?1 DM. Crude fibre concentrations (610–630 g kg^?1 DM) peaked at 140 days after emergence (maturity). In contrast to concentrations of crude fibre, concentrations of crude protein decreased gradually with age. The calcium and phosphorus concentrations were sufficient to meet the maintenance requirements of ewes.     

Comparative study of the chemical composition of wild and cultivated beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Five wildPhaseolus vulgaris beans were compared with five cultivatedPhaseolus vulgaris beans in proximate composition, total (true) protein, amino acid composition, and toxic and antinutritional factors. The wild beans contained more protein (25.5% vs. 21.7%), ash (5.15 vs. 4.15%), crude fiber (7.08% vs. 5.04%) compared to cultivated beans while the former contained less fat (0.56 vs. 0.89%) and carbohydrates (61.64 vs. 68.05%). Sulfur amino acids were found to be limiting in both groups of bean as expected; however, the cultivated beans had a higher content of the limiting amino acids. Therefore, the cultivated beans showed a better amino acid profile than the wild beans. Toxic factors were not found in either type of bean; the determinations included saponins, alkaloids, and cyanogenic glycosides. The antinutritional factors investigated were hemagglutinins (lectins) and trypsin inhibitors. The wild beans presented a higher content of trypsin inhibitors (28 TUI per mg) and lectins (9.6) than the cultivated beans did (21 TUI per mg and 7 respectively). From the chemical point of view, domestication seems to be positive; however, the better protein nutritive quality of the cultivated beans should be further confirmed by biological assays.