柳杉维管形成层及木质部区转录组序列及基因表达分析

柳杉是中国南方重要的针叶用材树种,具有树形高大,纹理直等特点,已广泛用于板材和建筑生产中,研究柳杉木材形成过程中维管形成层及木质部区转录组特征,为木材形成主要过程的分子机理,木材形成有关基因调控,培育优良材质的林木提供理论参考。本研究以柳杉形成层组织为材料,通过Illumina Hiseq测序平台对4个不同发育阶段的柳杉维管形成层进行转录组测序;对Unigene进行了蛋白功能注释、分类及KEGG代谢通路分析等。测序数据参照无参转录组测序流程进行分析,一共产生105.9 Gb的数据,过滤后Clean reads均达到90%以上。Clean reads经Trinity软件进行组装,一共产生64 969个Unigene,对Unigene进行拼接,拼接后的Contigs序列有29 381条、Singletons有35 588条,总长度为83 003 836 bp。将Unigen与七大功能数据库(NR, NT, GO, COG, KEGG, Swissprot, Interpro)进行比对,共有42 836个Unigene得到注释,占总Unigene的66.05%。GO注释共有89 644个转录本得到注释。对GO注释转录本进行分类,其中有38 432个转录本(42.87%)注释为生物过程,有32 749个转录本(36.53%)注释为细胞组分,有18 463个转录本(20.6%)注释为分子功能。KEGG注释有31 580个Unigene得到注释。分为6大类为:细胞代谢过程、环境信息处理、遗传信息处理、人类疾病、代谢作用、生物体系统。其中代谢作用涉及的Unigene最多达18 580个,占KEGG总注释Unigene的58.83%。另有37 762个Unigene得到COG注释,被分为25类,其中注释数目最多的类型是仅预测一般功能的Unigene,占总数的16.9%;其次是转录,比例为8.8%;再次是复制、重组及修复,占总数的7.8%。本研究最后分析了可能参与木材形成重要功能基因,为探讨木材发育的分子机制及进行重要功能基因的挖掘提供了提供了依据。     

玉米转录因子NF-YB基因家族的生物信息学分析

为揭示玉米NF-YB基因家族的功能,本研究利用生物信息学手段,鉴定了玉米NF-YB基因家族,并系统的分析了该基因家族各蛋白的理化性质、基因的染色体定位、保守结构域、基因结构、系统进化、磷酸化位点、启动子和基因组织表达。结果表明:玉米基因组中含有21个NF-YB基因,所编码的蛋白质均位于细胞核,且不含有跨膜结构。这些基因不均匀地分布于玉米的9条染色体上,均含有高度保守的结构域CBFD_NFYB_HMF,系统进化分析将其分为3类。磷酸化位点分析表明,玉米NF-YB家族存在着大量的磷酸化位点。启动子分析表明,基因家族启动子区域均含有大量的逆境胁迫应答顺式作用元件。组织表达分析发现,至少有18个基因可以进行表达,其中有5个基因表现出组织特异性,不同基因在不同组织、不同时期的表达具有时序性。玉米NF-YB基因家族核心结构域的保守性、基因功能的分化、启动子序列中的大量逆境相关元件、基因表达的差异性,可能都是玉米更好调控自身生长发育和适应逆境的结果。研究结果为进一步解析玉米NF-YB基因家族的功能提供参考。     

高温-干旱对沙漠植物花花柴光合作用的影响

为了探索高温-干旱胁迫对荒漠植物光合作用的影响,通过测定高温-干旱胁迫时花花柴光合作用的变化,来解释花花柴耐高温-干旱的生物学特性。本实验利用LI-6400XT光合仪测定三种环境(绿地常温,绿地高温,沙漠高温)中花花柴的胞间CO2浓度(Ci)、净光合速率(Pn)、蒸腾速率(E)及气孔导度(gs)。结果表明一天之中花花柴的净光合速率和蒸腾速率,在绿地常温环境中于16点到19点时达到最高,此时的环境温度为33℃~34℃,同时间段沙漠高温环境中净光合速率相对降低了88.2%,蒸腾速率相对增高了2.15倍;胞间CO2浓度和气孔导度,在绿地常温环境中于11点到13点会达到最高,此时环境温度为25℃~28℃,同时间段沙漠高温环境中二者都呈现出显著下降趋势。表明高温使花花柴的光合指数都有不同程度的降低,但是干旱胁迫的叠加加剧了高温对花花柴光合作用的负效应,且在净光合速率、蒸腾速率、胞间CO2浓度的实验数据中表现明显,从而可以解释花花柴耐高温-干旱的生物学特性。     

欣试71143的特征特性及栽培技术

欣试71143是河北省河间市国欣农村技术服务总会选育的转基因抗虫棉品种,于2014年通过国家农作物品种审定委员会审定。本文主要介绍该品种的选育过程、特征特性及主要栽培技术。     

新形势下山东棉花保险的发展与思考

回顾了2007年以来山东省棉花保险工作有关进展,分析了存在的主要问题,提出了改进相关工作的对策和建议。     

CRISPR-Cas Technology in Plant Science

CRISPR-Cas technology has raised considerable interest among plant scientists, both in basic science and in plant breeding. Presently, the generation of random mutations at a predetermined site of the genome is well mastered, just like the targeted insertion of transgenes, although both remain restricted to species or genotypes amenable for plant transformation. On the other hand, true genome editing, i.e. the deliberate replacement of one or several nucleotides of the genome in a predetermined fashion, is limited to some rather particular examples that generally concern genes allowing positive selection, for example tolerance to herbicides. Therefore, further technological developments are necessary to fully exploit the potential of genome editing in enlarging the gene pool beyond the natural variability available in a given species. In principle, the technology can be applied to any quality related, agronomical or ecological trait, under the condition of upstream knowledge on the genes to be targeted and the precise modifications necessary to improve alleles. Published proof of concepts concern a wide range of agronomical traits, the most frequent being disease resistance, herbicide tolerance and the biochemical composition of harvested products. The regulatory status of the plants obtained by CRISPR-Cas technology raises numerous questions, in particular with regard to the plants that carry in their genomes the punctual modifications caused by the presence of the Cas9 nuclease but not the nuclease itself. Without clarification by the competent authorities, CRISPR-Cas technology would continue to be a powerful tool in functional genomics, but its potential in plant breeding would remain untapped.     

Seasonal Changes of Shoot Carbohydrates and Growth Characteristics of ‘Trakya İlkeren’ Grape Variety (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Vitis vinifera</Emphasis> L.)

This research was conducted to determine the changes in the seasonal carbohydrates of annual shoots and growth characteristics of 10 years old ‘Trakya ?lkeren’ grape variety. Grapevines are grafted on 5BB and 5C rootstocks and they were grown in heavy clay soil conditions. In the study, changes of sugar, starch and total carbohydrates were determined from bud burst to dormancy. While sugar, starch and total carbohydrates showed significant differences (P < 0.01) there were no differences between rootstocks. Although sugar, starch and total carbohydrates of shoots decreased from bud burst to blooming, they increased thereafter until vegetative growth stopped. Total carbohydrates of annual shoots have been found to accumulate in period from blooming to harvest. Total and mean leaf area, shoot length and diameter, total chlorophyll and chlorophyll a/b ratio showed significantly variation among rootstocks and phenological stages (P < 0.01). Whereas the highest chlorophyll contents were found in the blooming, it was found at the lowest through to harvest. Overall mean and total leaf area, shoot length and shoot diameter, total chlorophyll content and chlorophyll a/b ratio were significantly higher on 5BB grafted vines. In the study, 5BB rootstocks are found suitable in terms of shoot carbohydrate accumulation and growth characteristics for ‘Trakya ?lkeren’ grape variety.     

Multi-model comparison on the effects of climate change on tree species in the eastern U.S.: results from an enhanced niche model and process-based ecosystem and landscape models

Context

Species distribution models (SDM) establish statistical relationships between the current distribution of species and key attributes whereas process-based models simulate ecosystem and tree species dynamics based on representations of physical and biological processes. TreeAtlas, which uses DISTRIB SDM, and Linkages and LANDIS PRO, process-based ecosystem and landscape models, respectively, were used concurrently on four regional climate change assessments in the eastern Unites States.

Objectives

We compared predictions for 30 species from TreeAtlas, Linkages, and LANDIS PRO, using two climate change scenarios on four regions, to derive a more robust assessment of species change in response to climate change.

Methods

We calculated the ratio of future importance or biomass to current for each species, then compared agreement among models by species, region, and climate scenario using change classes, an ordinal agreement score, spearman rank correlations, and model averaged change ratios.

Results

Comparisons indicated high agreement for many species, especially northern species modeled to lose habitat. TreeAtlas and Linkages agreed the most but each also agreed with many species outputs from LANDIS PRO, particularly when succession within LANDIS PRO was simulated to 2300. A geographic analysis showed that a simple difference (in latitude degrees) of the weighted mean center of a species distribution versus the geographic center of the region of interest provides an initial estimate for the species’ potential to gain, lose, or remain stable under climate change.

Conclusions

This analysis of multiple models provides a useful approach to compare among disparate models and a more consistent interpretation of the future for use in vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning.

     

Participatory mapping of landscape values in a Pan-European perspective

Context

Human–nature interactions are reflected in the values people assign to landscapes. These values shape our understanding and actions as landscape co-creators, and need to be taken into account to achieve an integrated management of the landscape that involves civil society.

Objectives

The aim of this research was to increase the current knowledge on the most and least common landscape values perceived by local stakeholders, the patterns in the spatial distribution of values, and their connection to different socio-economic backgrounds and landscape characteristics across Europe.

Methods

The research consisted of a cross-site comparison study on how landscape values are perceived in six areas of Europe using Public Participation GIS surveys. Answers were analysed combining contingency tables, spatial autocorrelation and bivariate correlation methods, kernel densities, land cover ratios, and viewshed analyses. Results were discussed in the light of findings derived from other European participatory mapping studies.

Results

We identified shared patterns in the perception of landscape values across Europe. Recreation, aesthetics, and social fulfilment were the most common values. Landscape values showed common spatial patterns mainly related to accessibility and the presence of water, settlements, and cultural heritage. However, respondents in each study site had their own preferences connected to the intrinsic characteristics of the local landscape and culture.

Conclusions

The results encourage land planners and researchers to approach landscape values in relation to socio-cultural and bio-physical land characteristics comprehensibly, acknowledging the complexity in the relationship between people’s perception and the landscape, to foster more effective and inclusive landscape management strategies.