Insect (black soldier fly larvae) oil as a potential substitute for fish or soy oil in the fish meal-based diet of juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Alternative sources of fish oil (FO) are one of the major problems in aquaculture; therefore, the goal of the present study was to examine insect (black soldier fly larvae) oil (BSLO) as a potential replacer of fish/soy oil in juvenile rainbow trout (initial average weight of 32 ± 0.15 g) feed. Four diets were formulated wherein FO (control diet) was completely replaced with either soybean oil (SO) or BSLO, and an additional BSLO-based diet supplemented with 1.5% bile acid (BSLO + BA) were fed to the fish for 10 weeks. Growth performance of the BSLO fed group was similar (P > 0.05) to that of the FO and SO fed groups, however, the fish fed BSLO + BA diet registered the lowest growth (P < 0.05). Oil sources did not (P > 0.05) affect the major nutrient content of whole-body, however, the fatty acid composition of the muscle and liver was influenced (P < 0.05), with the highest 14:0, 16:0, and total saturated fatty acid detected in BSLO or BSLO + BA fed trout compared to the others (P < 0.001). No significant differences were observed in eicosapentaenoic acid + docosahexaenoic acid (EPA + DHA) or total n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content in muscle among the groups, whereas, the highest EPA:DHA and n-3:n-6 ratios were detected in the FO group. Gene expression for fatty acid binding protein (fabp), fatty acid synthase (fas), and Δ5 desaturase in the liver was lower in FO (P < 0.05), while BSLO + BA registered the highest Δ6 expression (P = 0.006). Supplementation of BA in the BSLO diet increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities compared to the other groups (P < 0.05). In conclusion, BSLO could serve as a substitute for FO and SO in rainbow trout diet without negatively impacting growth performance, whole-body composition and nutrient retention, and modulate the expression of fatty acid metabolism-related genes in rainbow trout.     

植物对虫害的系统获得性抗性及抗虫与抗病信号途径间的相互作用

受病原体感染后,植物会获得一种持久广泛的抗性,称为系统获得性抗性,受到昆虫侵害时也会获得类似的系统获得性抗性.植物系统抗虫与抗病信号分子不同,前者是茉莉酸(JA)、甲基茉莉酸(Me-JA)或系统素,而后者是水杨酸(SA).SA介导的系统抗病信号途径与JA等介导的系统抗虫信号途径并非完全独立,而是存在所谓的"交叉对话",但"交叉对话"结果是相互促进还是抑制仍不清楚.植物系统抗性信号及其互作研究无疑会完善植物保护策略.     

Potential environmental consequences of administration of ectoparasiticides to sheep

Sheep ectoparasiticides, which include the synthetic pyrethroids, the organophosphates, the 'insect'-growth regulators, the formamidines and the spinocyns, enter into the environment primarily through disposal of dip or fleece scours, as well as with contaminated faeces and urine. Due to the large quantities of spent dip, risks associated with environmental contamination are high. Synthetic pyrethroids and organophosphates pose risks to dung, soil and aquatic fauna; concerns over potential ecotoxicity to vertebrates and invertebrates have resulted in the cessation of their use in many countries. There is very little information regarding the ecotoxicity of 'insect'-growth regulators, formamidines or spinocyns, with no studies focussing on sheep. Here, the impact of sheep ectoparasiticides is discussed in terms of their potential to enter into the environment, their toxicity and their impact on ecosystem functioning. Where there are no data for excretion or toxicity of the ectoparasiticides used in sheep production, examples to demonstrate potential impacts are taken from laboratory ecotoxicity tests and the cattle literature, as well on work with foliar insecticides. Future research priorities are suggested to allow assessment of the environmental consequences of sheep ectoparasiticide treatments, which are essential for future sustainable sheep production.     

光照和温度影响昆虫昼夜节律生物钟的分子机制

昼夜节律是生物界最普遍的生物钟节律。模式昆虫果蝇(Drosophila)的昼夜生物钟即是一种"转录-翻译-抑转录"调节机制。其中,光照是一种调控生物钟的重要授时因子,能引起时间相位的延迟和提前;环境温度也是一个重要的授时因子,只需1~2℃的改变就可影响生物钟的时间相位。温度诱导生物钟的机制与光照相似,都需要隐花色素(CRY)蛋白的参与,周期蛋白(PER)-永恒蛋白(TIM)-CRY蛋白复合体在光线和温度的诱导路径中都发挥着重要作用。温度与光照可以协同发挥作用,共同调节生物钟,但光照与温度在诱导生物钟基因per和tim表达方面也存在着差异:光照条件下per与tim基因的表达节律变化为平行关系;而温度条件下per的表达峰比tim的表达峰早出现。家蚕(Bombyxmori)滞育是一种非常典型的对环境温度和光照进行主动适应的机制,因而家蚕有可能成为研究这2种授时因子协同作用的模式生物。     

昆虫对病原真菌的防御机制研究进展

从昆虫的体壁防御、先天免疫、体温升高和免疫缺陷4个方面,阐述昆虫对真菌的防御机制及其自身的防御缺陷、病原真菌对昆虫识别的逃避对策的研究进展。     

次生代谢抗虫基因工程研究进展

利用基因工程技术修饰植物次生代谢途径,提高有用次生代谢物的含量成为植物生物技术发展领域的热点之一。对次生代谢产物在植物抗虫基因工程中的研究进展进行了综述。     

试论昆虫资源学的理论基础

昆虫资源学是一门既古老又新兴的学科。本文从生物多样性的观点出发,论证了占整个动物界五分之四的昆虫物种多样性,以及昆虫物种多样性的物质表现－丰富的昆虫资源。以生物多样性理论作为昆虫资源学的理论基础,为这一学科注入丰富的内涵和广博的外延。     

Nondestructive detection of insect infested chestnuts based on NIR spectroscopy

Insect feeding is a significant postharvest problem for processors of chestnuts (Castanea sativa, Miller). In most cases, damage from insects is ‘hidden’, i.e. not visually detectable on the fruit surface. Consequently, traditional sorting techniques, including manual sorting, are generally inadequate for the detection and removal of chestnuts with hidden damage. For the most part, the only method currently used by processors is a flotation system, in which chestnuts are placed in salt water and those that float are discarded. Flotation is unreliable, and a more effective method for detection of insect damage would benefit industry and consumers alike. In this study, the feasibility of using NIR spectroscopy to detect hidden insect damage is demonstrated. Using a genetic algorithm for feature selection (from 2 to 6 wavelengths) in combination with a linear discriminant analysis routine, classification error rates as low as 16.81% false negative, 0.00% false positive, and 8.41% total error were achieved, with an AUC value of 0.952 and an Wilk's λ of 0.403 (P < 0.001). A Savitzky–Golay first derivative spectral pretreatment with 13 smoothing points was used. The optimal features corresponded to Abs [1582 nm], Abs [1900 nm], and Abs [1964 nm]. These results represent an average of 55.3% improvement over a traditional flotation sorting system.     

A case of habitat complementation in forest pests: Pine processionary moth pupae survive better in open areas

Little attention has been given to the relevance of habitat complementation concept to the population dynamics of insect herbivores. Late instar larvae of the pine processionary moth (PPM) Thaumetopoea pityocampa move in late winter from pine stands, their feeding habitat, to neighbouring habitats where they pupate until next summer. They search for sunny exposed soil which they can find in open areas. We investigated the effect of both forest cover and soil origin, with three matching types (pine stand, broadleaved stand and open area) on the survival of PPM pupae. The microclimatic soil variables which significantly differentiated cover types and soil origins were the maximum temperature and the mean relative humidity in spring, soon after pupation has occurred. A significant effect of the cover type, but not of the soil origin, was detected on the proportion of dead, emerged or diapausing pupae. Open areas were more suitable for pupae survival than forest covers (pine or broadleaved stands), due to warmer and more humid soil conditions. In this study, we provide one of the first examples of habitat complementation for an insect herbivore, as PPM population can benefit from the combination of pine habitats for the feeding of larvae with open habitats for pupation. The presence of broadleaved stands next to pine stands might also represent an ecological trap for PPM pupae, as broadleaved habitats may turn to be less suitable for pupae survival in spring when the apparition of leaves creates cooler conditions.     

拟寄生物与寄主关系适合性的免疫学基础

昆虫免疫是寄主昆虫抵御寄生物侵袭的一种防卫机制。寄主昆虫常通过被囊化作用来清除不适合的拟寄生物；相应地，拟寄生物逐步建立起一系列克服寄主免疫应答的策略，包括被动的和主动的策略。