Functional and numerical responses of Cyrtorhinus lividipennis to eggs of Nilaparvata lugens are not affected by genetically modified herbicide-tolerant rice

To safely and sustainably utilize genetic breeding techniques for crop production, greater understanding of the potential effects of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant (GMHT) crops on the ecological functions of predators is required. In the laboratory, we examined the functional and numerical responses of Cyrtorhinus lividipennis Reuter to eggs of brown planthopper (BPH), Nilaparvata lugens (Stål), which were reared on GMHT rice Bar68-1; the untransformed parental cultivar, D68; or a BPH-susceptive rice variety, Taichung Native 1. All stages of nymphs and female adult of C. lividipennis, either on GMHT rice or control plants, exhibited typical type II functional responses when fed on BPH eggs; the attacking rate and handling time of C. lividipennis on GMHT rice Bar68-1 was not significantly different from that on D68. The numerical responses of C. lividipennis on GMHT rice or controls fit Beddington’s model; there were no significant differences in the parameters of numerical responses between GMHT rice Bar68-1 and D68. The results indicated that the functional and numerical responses of C. lividipennis to BPH eggs are not affected by GMHT rice Bar68-1.     

蒙古马基因组拷贝数变异的研究

拷贝数变异(copy number variation,CNV)在人类和动物基因组中普遍存在,是重要的遗传变异资源.本试验利用比较基因组杂交(comparative genomic hybridization,CGH)芯片对2匹蒙古马和1匹纯血马进行全基因组CNV检测,共检测到210个CNVs,长度6 109 bp至571.87 kb,平均值为37.81 kb,中值为14.45 kb.合并重叠的CNVs,共检测到70个CNV区域(CNV region,CNVR),大小从6 151 bp至573.59 kb,平均值和中值分别为38.93和14.45 kb,总长度为6.19 Mb.经CNV基因注释和功能分析发现,大部分基因与嗅觉受体活性、嗅觉感官知觉、化学刺激的感官知觉、识别和嗅觉传导等功能相关.对5个CNVRs进行qPCR检验,83.33%的qPCR结果与CGH芯片结果一致.通过对蒙古马基因组拷贝数变异的研究,证明CNV在马基因组中普遍存在,为揭示马基因组CNV与重要生物性状的关联性及品种改良奠定了基础.     

茶叶生物化学研究进展

茶叶生物化学是研究茶树生命化学的科学,主要在生物化学与分子水平上探讨茶树特别是新梢中特征性次级代谢产物的合成途径、结构与功能,以及在茶叶加工及贮藏过程中的转化规律,与茶叶品质形成的关系。近年来,茶叶生物化学主要侧重在与茶叶品质和健康功效密切相关的儿茶素、咖啡碱、茶氨酸、萜烯类香气物质等合成途径的研究,并在茶树基因组、特异性茶树种质资源代谢组、茶叶加工过程代谢谱、茶叶品质化学等领域开展了深入研究,取得了一些突破性进展。茶叶生物化学作为茶叶科学的基础,其研究成果为茶树栽培和育种、茶叶加工和深加工、茶叶贸易和茶文化提供了理论依据和方法手段。随着行业和科技的发展,茶叶生物化学研究的深入和拓展,在茶产业的可持续发展中发挥着愈来愈重要的作用。     

四川白三叶根瘤菌遗传多样性及系统发育研究

为阐明四川部分地区野生白三叶根瘤菌的遗传多样性及系统发育地位,对分离自四川雅安、康定、泸定、西昌、成都和乐山6个地区白三叶根瘤的69株菌进行系统研究。采用16S rDNA限制性片段长度多态性分析(restriction fragment length polymorphism, RFLP)和16S rDNA基因、持家基因(recA、atpD、glnII)、结瘤基因(nodC)、固氮基因(nifH)系统发育分析的方法进行了研究。结果表明,16S rDNA PCR-RFLP中所有供试菌株产生了4种酶切图谱类型,表现出较为丰富的遗传多样性。持家基因与16S rDNA基因系统发育分析结果基本一致,9株代表菌株主要分布在α-变形菌纲(Alpha-Proteobacteria)的根瘤菌属(Rhizobium),并与豌豆根瘤菌三叶草生物型(R. leguminosarum bv. trifolii) ATCC 14480^T的亲缘关系较近。PCR可扩增出nodC和nifH基因片段,但从属于土壤杆菌属(Agrobacterium)的菌株LS1105中则扩增不出这两个基因。所有供试菌株被鉴定到了种的水平,证实了68株为白三叶根瘤菌,并通过不同采样地点菌株之间的比较,发现白三叶与根瘤菌的共生关系因地理分布不同而具有多样性,对于丰富白三叶根瘤菌资源及其开发利用具有重要意义。     

用响应面分析法优化桑叶水溶性多糖的提取工艺

为了高效提取桑叶中的水溶性多糖,通过单因素试验考察了提取温度、提取时间、原料质量浓度和提取次数对多糖得率的影响,然后采用响应面分析法优化桑叶水溶性多糖的提取工艺。以提取温度和原料质量浓度为主要因素进行中心组合试验,建立了多糖得率测算模型的回归方程,确认提取温度和原料质量浓度对多糖得率都有显著影响。优化后的提取工艺在温度90℃、提取时间80 min、原料质量浓度0.042 g/mL的条件下提取1次,桑叶水溶性多糖的最高得率达到1.92%。     

Contact Mechanics of Simulated Meniscal Tears in Cadaveric Canine Stifles

Objective— To evaluate the biomechanical effects of 5 types of meniscal lesions on contact mechanics in the canine stifle.
Study Design— Experimental study.
Animals— Cadaveric canine stifles (n=12 pair).
Methods— Medial meniscal lesions (radial, vertical longitudinal, nonreducible bucket handle, flap, and complex tears) were simulated in cadaveric stifles. A contact map was recorded from each tear type and contact area (CA) and peak contact pressure (PCP) from each tear type were compared.
Results— A significant difference in PCP was detected between control and nonreducible bucket handle, flap, and complex tears. PCP increased by >45% in nonreducible bucket handle, flap, and complex meniscal tears when compared with control. No significant difference was found in PCP between control and radial and vertical longitudinal tears. No significant difference was found in CA between any of the meniscal conditions.
Conclusions— Nonreducible bucket handle, flap, and complex tears cause a significant increase in PCP. Radial and vertical longitudinal tears had a minimal impact on the contact pressures of the medial compartment of the stifle.
Clinical Relevance— Based on this ex vivo model, we support the clinical recommendation of debriding nonreducible bucket handle, flap, and complex tears because the injured portion of the meniscus no longer contributes significantly to the function of the meniscus. Radial and vertical longitudinal tears do not cause a change in contact mechanics allowing consideration of nonsurgical treatment and meniscal repair, respectively. Future experimental and clinical studies should aim to refine the treatment of specific meniscal injuries.     

用单片段代换系（SSSLs）研究水稻株高及其构成因素QTL加性及上位性效应

株高是典型的数量性状,易受遗传背景和环境等因素的影响。单片段代换系和双片段聚合系减少了个体间遗传背景的干扰,是鉴定QTL和研究QTL上位性的新型遗传材料。本研究采用随机区组试验设计方法以初级单片段代换系间杂交衍生的16个次级单片段代换系和15个双片段聚合系分析了株高及其构成因素QTL的加性效应及加性×加性上位性效应。共鉴定出11个QTL,其中3个株高QTL,1个倒1节间长QTL,2个倒2节间长QTL,2个倒3节间长QTL和3个倒4节间长QTL,分布于第4、6和10染色体上。鉴定出23对双基因互作,其中7对为没有显著效应的座位间互作,16对为有显著效应的QTL与没有显著效应的座位间互作。结果表明,QTL加性效应和QTL间的上位性效应都是株高及构成因素的重要遗传组成。通过单片段代换系杂交衍生的次级单片段代换系和双片段聚合系可提高QTL鉴定和上位性分析的灵敏度。     

腐殖酸对烤烟土壤性状及烟叶品质的影响

2006-2007年在河南郏县进行田间试验,研究腐殖酸对土壤微生物数量、酶活性和烟叶品质的影响.结果表明,使用腐殖酸肥料后,耕层土壤细菌、真菌、放线菌、磷细菌、钾细菌和氨化细菌的数量,土壤蔗糖酶、脲酶、磷酸酶的活性及烟叶品质均比对照有不同程度提高.腐殖酸与放线菌和氨化细菌呈极显著正相关关系,与烟碱、淀粉含量呈极显著负相关关系.其中以750 kg/hm~2腐殖酸用量处理的效果最好.     

遵辣1号新品种的选育

遵辣1号是遵义市农业科学研究所利用遵义县山宝地方辣椒突变株经过多年系统选育的优良辣椒新品种,该品种田间表现植株健壮,株型紧凑,适应性广,抗逆性强,抗旱抗倒,特别耐瘠薄,稳产性好,商品性好,保持了遵义特色朝天椒地方品种特色,辣味浓,品质好,干鲜两用型.适宜在贵阳市、遵义市、黔东南州、黔南州等地种植.