Studies of Fruit Development in Relation to Plant Hormones: IV. Acidic Auxins and Growth Inhibitors in Leaves and Fruits of the Apple

Apple leaves and fruits are shown to contain three acidic growth-promoting and two acidic growth-inhibiting substances which appear to be different from any chemically known auxins or growth-inhibitors. By means of the technique of paper chromatography the distribution of these substances in fruits and seeds at different stages of development has been investigated. On the basis of the results so far obtained the possible significance of certain of these substances in fruit development is discussed.     

Growth Regulator Effects on Quality and Pre-Harvest Drop of Worcester Pearmain Apples

The application of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid (CEPA) at 750 or 1500 ppm improved the colour of early harvested Worcester Pearmain apples but greatly increased pre-harvest drop. The drop-promoting effect of CEPA could be overcome by applying succinic acid 2,2-dimethyl hydrazide (aminozide) at 2000 ppm or a-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)-propionic acid (2,4,5-TP) at 20 ppm. The combination of CEPA 750 ppm+2,4,5-TP 20 ppm appeared to be particularly promising for improving the attractiveness, flavour and texture of Worcester Pearmain picked on 1st September and 7th September. No damage was seen on the trees either in the year of application or the following year.     

The emergence and early growth of French and runner beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L. and Phaseolus coccineus h.) sown on different dates

The results are reported of an investigation into the effects of sowing on different dates on the emergence and growth of various cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris and P. coccineus under field conditions. In 1969 five cultivars of French bean and three of runner bean were sown in the field at fortnightly intervals from April onwards. The experiment was repeated, with the addition of two cultivars, in 1970. Consistent differences were found between and within species for a number of growth parameters.

(1) Especially in the early sowings, seedlings of runner beans emerged before those of French beans, and small-seeded cultivars of French bean (in particular Comtesse de Chambord) before larger-seeded cultivars.

(2) The mean relative growth rates measured after emergence were greater in French beans than in runner beans, but differences within species were not significant. Very early sowing appeared to have a lasting depressive effect on the growth rates of seedlings of both species.

(3) The estimated weights of seedlings at emergence (estimated from regressions of seedling weight on time since emergence and on seed weight) were lower in the early sowings than in later sowings, and especially so in the cultivar Comtesse de Chambord.

The main results in each year were similar, but some differences in detail were found. In particular there were differences between years in the emergence of cultivars as affected by soil temperature. The discrepancies were attributed to a difference in the temperature regimes of the two sites.     

Improved seed development and germination of stenospermic grapes by plant growth regulators

Plant growth regulators were applied to the foliage and immature fruit clusters of the stenospermic grape selection ‘C35-33’ at various periods before bloom to stimulate viable seed development. In the 1987 season five different plant growth regulators were used, but in 1988 the growth retardants Cycocel and XE-1019 were used exclusively. Chemical treatments applied 35 days after bud break increased significantly germination percentage. Experimental results indicate that the use of certain plant growth regulators may aid in increasing the efficiency of seedless grape breeding by providing an alternative to in-ovulo embryo culture.     

闽北丘陵红壤奈园肥力调查与定量施肥研究

闽北红壤油奈总面积近7000hm2,红壤奈园存在酸、瘦、粘、板、旱、蚀等诸多不利因素.合理施用石灰、适量补充硼锌微肥,大力提高土壤有机质水平以培肥地力是油奈稳产优质的关键.盛产期油奈(株产40kg)氮(N)磷(P)钾(K)适宜供应量分别为0.54～0.68kg、0.20～0.23kg和0.53～0.55kg,其中有机肥所提供的氮磷钾量应分别达到养分总供应量的62%～77.9%、75.9%～87.0%和33.4%～34.4%;如果为了增加大果的比例,施肥时应使N:P:K达1:0.6:1.4.     

Distribution and Phytoavailability of Lead in a Soil Contaminated with Lead Shot

Water, Air, &; Soil Pollution - This paper presents a study of Pb contamination of soil at a clay target shooting facility in Canterbury, New Zealand. The spatial distribution of Pb...     

Odor thresholds of microbially induced off-flavor compounds in apple juice

Microbially derived off-flavor is a major problem in apple juice production as it diminishes the sensory quality of the juice significantly. Fifteen relevant off-flavor compounds that are formed in apple juice, for example, by the strains Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris and Actinomycetes (Streptomyces ssp.) were investigated with respect to their sensory relevance. The odor threshold values (i.e., detection and recognition values) were determined for all compounds in the matrix apple juice. Odor threshold values for fenchyl alcohol are reported here for the first time. The obtained values were set in relation to the limits of detection and quantification of a previously published GC-MS method. Eight tainted apple juice samples were analyzed for the presence of the 2 strains and the 15 off-flavor compounds. Both strains could be found in the samples; the presence of Streptomyces ssp. as spoilage bacteria of apple juice is reported for the first time. In samples with distinct off-flavor, 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine, 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine, 2-methylisoborneol, 1-octen-3-ol, fenchyl alcohol, geosmin, and guaiacol as well as 2,6-dibromophenol were determined in concentrations higher than the detection threshold.     

Characterization of phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of a purple tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

A newly developed nongenetically modified purple tomato V118 was investigated for its phytochemical compositions and antioxidant activities. A highly efficient and sensitive UPLC method was developed for both the phenolics and carotenoids, which showed that in addition to the phytochemicals commonly known for tomatoes, V118 had a unique composition of anthocyanins. The total carotenoid content of V118 was 234.78 μg/g dry weight (DW), and the total phenolic content was 659.11 mg GAE/100 g DW. The antioxidant activities of the lipophilic extract as measured by the PCL and ORAC-L assays were 30.11 μmol TE/g DW and 11.97 μmol TE/g DW, respectively, while the hydrophilic extracts as determined by the ORAC-H and FRAP assays were 323.23 μmol TE/g DW and 54.95 μmol AAE/g DW, respectively. The LC-MS study showed three major anthocyanins, which were mainly acylglycosides of petunidin and malvidin. This study showed that purple tomatoes such as V118 possess additional phytochemicals like anthocyanins, which can potentially have added health benefits.     

Influence of Rooting Media on Chrysopogon Zizanioides (L.) Roberty

The present study was carried out to find the influence of some organic materials on the optimum biomass production of Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty (Vetiver) using soil (S), vermicompost (VC), cow dung (CD) and coir pith (CP) at different ratios. The final day results showed that the ideal combination for the growth of the Vetiver is 1:1:1:1 v/v ratio of VC/CD/CP/S. The pH, electrical conductivity (EC), nitrogen (N)- phosphorus (P)- potassium (K), organic carbon (OC), and carbon (C)/N ratio showed in 1:1:1:1 v/v ratio of (VC/CD/CP/S), on 120th day were 7.3, 0.38 dS m^?1, 1.36%, 0.11%, 8.7%, 20.5% and C/N ratio is 15:1. The root and shoot length, fresh weight, dry weight, number of culms, and total chlorophyll content of Chrysopogon zizanioides were 65cm, 197 cm, 312 g, 104.4 g, 36 culms/plant and 40.57 mg/g at 1:1:1:1 v/v ratio of (VC/CD/CP/S) treatment and compared to control sets, the increasing ratio were 6:1, 3:1, 12:1, 12:1, 3:1, 2:1 respectively.     

通过考核认证提高警犬实战技能

2006年,辽宁省公安厅作为片区警犬资格认证的试点单位,分别于5月17日至6月12日、11月8日至9日,两次集中组织进行了警犬资格认证考核。全省公安机关共有133头警犬参加考核,占全省163