Performance of four Chinese Trichogramma species as biocontrol agents of the rice striped stem borer, Chilo suppressalis, under various temperature and humidity regimes

The striped stem borer, Chilo suppressalis (Walker), is one of the most economically important rice pests worldwide. However, biological control of this pest using natural enemies has rarely been documented. Indigenous natural populations of four Trichogramma species (i.e., T. japonicum, T. chilonis, T. dendrolimi, and T. ostriniae) were collected from the eggs of C. suppressalis in paddy fields. With the objective of screening suitable candidate species for controlling the striped stem borer, parasitism by these four Trichogramma species of the eggs of their native host, C. suppressalis, was evaluated at five temperatures (18, 22, 26, 30, and 34?°C) and four relative humidity (RH) regimes (30, 50, 70, and 90?%). The temperature and the humidity significantly affected the ability of all of the Trichogramma species to parasitize the eggs of their host. T. chilonis parasitized more eggs at 26?°C than at the other temperatures. By contrast, T. dendrolimi, T. ostriniae, and T. japonicum performed best within a wider temperature range. The host number parasitized was highest at 70?% RH and differed significantly among the Trichogramma species at all of the temperatures and humidities tested, except at 30?°C and 50?% RH. Generally, T. dendrolimi and T. japonicum performed better than the other species at 18–26 and 30–34?°C, respectively, whereas T. ostriniae parasitized the fewest host eggs at 30–70?% RH. Both T. dendrolimi and T. japonicum appear to be promising candidates for augmentative release against C. suppressalis in northeastern China.     

Efficiency of methods applied for goat estrous synchronization in subtropical monsoonal climate zone of Southwest China

Two experiments were undertaken to select the efficient method applied for goat estrous synchronization. In experiment 1, a total of 120 does (Capra hircus) were divided into five groups with a randomized block design, and the does of treatment 1 were synchronized by intravaginal sponges impregnated with 30 mg Levonorgestrel inserted for 10 days. Does of treatments 2, 3, and 4 were treated with further injection of 25 IU follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), 0.05 mg prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF_2α), and 25 IU FSH + 0.05 mg PGF_2α at sponge withdrawal, respectively. The does in the control group (n = 40) without estrous synchronization treatment and natural estrous does were observed. In experiment 2, a total of 140 does in five goat farms in breeding and non-breeding seasons were treated with the selective efficient procedure. The results presented that all the employed treatments were capable of inducing and synchronizing estrous goats. According to estrous response and economy, the use of intravaginal sponges impregnated with 30 mg Levonorgestrel and 0.05 mg PGF_2α (treatment 3) is the first choice for estrous synchronization, and 95.0% of synchronized does demonstrated estrus, which was significantly higher than that of treatment 1 (P < 0.05) and control group (P < 0.01). The percentages of ovulating of treatments 3 and 4 were the same (95.0%), which were significantly higher than that of treatment 1 (P < 0.01). The ovulation rates among different groups were not significant (P > 0.05). When the selective procedure was applied to five goat farms, 85.7% (120/140) of does demonstrated estrus, and the kidding percentage, litter size, and prolificacy rate were 53.6%, 0.95, and 177%, respectively.     

世界种植业产品贸易发展现状与趋势分析

本文分析了1990年以来植物性产品贸易发展状况和市场格局,归纳了其发展特征,并展望了其中短期走势.     

望江县易灾区种植业结构调整实例及其启示

望江县是一个以生产棉粮油为主的农业大县。近 10年来 ,夏季大小洪涝灾害平均 2年一遇 ,农业生产损失巨大 ,加之近年大宗农产品收购价格下调 ,种植传统的棉粮油作物效益下降。沿江棉区新农村针对农业生产面临的突出问题 ,调整种植结构 :棉地实行间作套种 ;压缩棉花面积 ,扩种玉米、豆类、蔬菜 ,科学安排茬口 ,规避夏季水灾 ;改低洼棉地种植莲藕 ,能有效地抗灾避灾增效。根据新农村的实践 ,笔者认为 :望江洲圩易灾区种植业结构调整 ,一要因地制宜 ,合理布局 ,科学安排茬口 ,以抗灾避灾 ;二要扩大特色作物种植面积 ;三要依靠科技提高效益 ;四要提供新型优质服务     

侵染马铃薯的烟草坏死病毒的鉴定

 1987年自东北农学院马铃薯区域试验材料(东农85-3334)上分离到烟草坏死病毒(Tobacco Necro-sis Virus简称TNV)。     

我国几种禾谷类植物上Xanthomonas campestris致病变种的研究

 从我国新疆、内蒙、西藏、北京和山东等省区的小麦、大麦、野黑麦、冰草、偃麦草和雀麦上分离到13个黑颖病菌株,在苗期、分蘖期和孕穗期,喷雾接种16属27种禾本科植物,对其中感病的6属15种植物和燕麦又做注射接种。根据各个菌株对小麦、大麦、黑麦、冰草、偃麦草和雀麦的致病性差异,初步将其划分三个致病变种:1.禾谷类致病变种[X.campestris pv.cerealis (Hagborg) Dye.]:包括7个菌株,自然条件下发生在冰草、雀麦和偃麦草上;人工接种还可侵染小麦、大麦和黑麦。2.小麦致病变种(X.campestris pv.undulosa):包括4个菌株,自然条件下发生在小麦上,人工接种可侵染大麦和黑麦,但有一个菌株注射接种能轻度侵染雀麦。3.大麦致病变种(X.campestris pv.hordei):包括2个菌株,自然条件下发生在大麦上,注射接种能轻度侵染偃麦草。13个菌株喷雾接种猫尾草、早熟禾、画眉草、马唐、狗尾草、稗草、披碱草、羊茅草和水稻、均不侵染。     

新疆棉花黑根腐病的初步研究

 棉花黑根腐病[Thilaviopsis basicola (Berk&Br·) Ferravis]也称褐根病或黑色烂根,近年来,在新疆的阿克苏、库尔勒、喀什和石河子等地均有发生,以海岛棉受害最重,威胁棉花生产。为此,我们对该病进行了有关病原菌生长特性、品种抗性鉴定及药剂防治等的初步探讨。     

兰州地区梨树、草莓疫酶菌种的研究

 梨树、草莓疫病,是当前梨树、草莓上普遍发生的一种病害。在兰州地区5月下旬-6月发病严重,梨树发病率在30%以上,草莓烂果率一般在10-20%,严重年份高达50%(1986年)。     

半荒漠地区灌木饲料林营造技术研究

本文对半荒漠地区灌木饲料林的树种选择、经营管理等问题进行了初步探讨，给出了花棒、杨柴、柠条、沙柳、毛条、毛柳、白沙蒿、油蒿８个半荒漠地区灌木饲料林树种的造林适宜立地类型、最适造林季节、最佳造林密度、最适收获期以及最佳平茬年龄。     

草业在绿洲生态农业中的地位和作用与优化体系建立的原理

本文重点阐述了干旱区绿洲建设的必要性和原则；草业在绿洲生态农业中的地位和作用；建立以草业为纽带，农牧林草结合，综合发展的绿洲生态农业体系的原理