Effects of repeated and delayed exposure to codling moth eggs on reproduction of Trichogramma cacoeciae and T. principium (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) females

Laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the influence of repeated and delayed exposure to fresh codling moth eggs on the parasitism of Trichogramma cacoeciae Marchal and T. principium Sug. et Sor. The percentage survival of T. cacoeciae and T. principium females significantly declined as the number of exposure times increased (or as the females became older). The highest mean number of parasitized eggs and F₁ progeny were recorded during the first day of exposure, after which they declined. However, the percentage mortality of parasitized eggs of T. cacoeciae and T. principium was negatively correlated with repeated exposure. When the exposure of T. cacoeciae and T. principium females to host eggs was delayed for 3 days after emergence, the percentage of oviposited females was not affected; however, the mean number of parasitized eggs, F₁ individuals and the percentage mortality declined significantly. The current study provided essential information necessary to determine the optimal timing of parasitoid releases to increase the efficiency of T. cacoeciae and T. principium against codling moth.     

The Pathological Changes and Polymorphonuclear and Mast Cell Responses in the Skin of Specific Pathogen-free Lambs Following Primary and Secondary Challenge with Orf Virus

Abstract— The primary and secondary responses in the skin of specific pathogen free (SPF) lambs to scarification and orf virus infection were studied and the temporal changes in numbers of dermal polymorphonuclear and mast cells were examined. The clinical and histopathological changes after primary infection were similar to those previously described after secondary infection although there was a more severe reaction and an increased timescale. It is concluded that relevant data on the cellular processes involved in the host response to orf virus can be obtained from previously infected animals. Two stages of cutaneous response were identified histologically; (i) repair of the injury and (ii) reaction to virus replication, which, as determined by antigen location, initially seemed to occur within the newly repaired epidermis. The second stage comprised a localised inflammatory response and epidermal proliferation beneath it, resulting in isolation of the infected zone. The response involved neutrophils, basophils and possibly mast cells but not eosinophils. Résumé— Les résponses primaires et secondaires dans la peau d'agneaux SPF à la scarification et à l'infection par le virus de l'ecthyma contagieux ont étéétudiées, ainsi que les modifications dans le temps du nombre de leucocytes et de mastocytes dermiques. Les modifications cliniques et histologiques après une primoinfection étaient similaires à celles que l'on à décrites précédemment lors d'infection secondaire, encore que la réaction soit plus sévère et plus durable. Il a été conclu que des données fiables concernant les processus cellulaires impliqués dans la réponse de l'hôte au virus de l'ecthyma contagieux pouvaient être obtenues à partir d'animaux qui avaient déjàété infectés. Deux étapes ont été identifiées histologiquement dans la réponse cutanée: (i) réparation du traumatisme et (ii) réaction à la réplication virale, qui, comme le démontre la localisation de l'antigène, semble initialement se faire dans l'épiderme cicatriciel. La seconde étape comprend une réponse inflammatoire localisée et une prolifération épidermique sous-jacente, aboutissant à une excision de la zone infectée. La réponse implique une participation des neutrophiles, des basophiles, des mastocytes mais, pas des éosinophiles. Zusammenfassung— Die primären und sekundären Reaktionen in der Haut von spezifisch-pathogen-freíen (SPF) Lämmern nach Skarifikation und Infektion mit ORF-Viren wurden untersucht und Daten über die temporafen Veränderungen in der Zahl der dermalen polymorphonukleären Zellen und Mastzellen erhoben. Die klinischen und histopathologischen Veränderungen nach der primären Infektion ähnelten denen die nach sekundärer Infektion beschrieben wurden. Die Reaktion war jedoch schwerer und die Dauer länger. Man schließt daraus, daß relevante daten über die zellulären Prozesse, die bei der Reaktion des Wirtsorganismus auf ORF-Viren beteilligt sind, von schon früher intizierten Individuen erhalten werden können. Histologisch lassen sich zwei Stadien unterscheiden: (I) Reparation des Defekts und (II) Reaktion auf die Virusreplikation, die—auch Antigenlokalisierung bestimmt—anfangs zeitlich mit der neu hergestellt Epidermis zusammenfällt. Das zweite Stadium umfaßt eine lokalisierte Entzündungsreaktion mit einer darunterliegenden, epidermalen Proliferation, wodurch der infizierte Bereich abgestoßen wird. An der Reaktion sind neutrophile und basophile Granulozyten, möglicherweise auch Mastzellen beteiligt, nicht aber eosinophile Granulozyten. Resumen En este trabajo se describen las respuestas primarias y secundarias en la piel de corderos SPF (specific pathogen free) después de una escarificación y aplicación de virus del ectima; así como los cambios que se producen en los polimorfonucleares y las células cebadas de la dermis. Los cambios clínicos e histopatológicos después de la infección primaria fueron semejantes a los observados después de la infección secundaria, aunque la infección fue más intensa y más duradera. Se concluye que se pueden obtener datos relevantes sobre los procesos celulares que participan en la respuesta del hospedador contra el virus del ectima a partir de animales infectados previamente. Histológicamente se identificaron dos etapas en la respuesta cutánea; (1) preparación de la agresión y (2) reacción a la replicación viral, que, de acuerdo con la localización del antígeno, parece ocurrir inicialmente en la epidermis recientemente regenerada. La segunda etapa consistía fundamentalmente en una respuesta inflamatoria localizada y en una regeneración epidérmica junto a la misma, que resultaba en una escisión de la zona infectada. En la respuesta participaban neutrófilos, basófilos y probablemente células cebadas aunque no eosinófilos.     

大豆重茬减产与土壤环境变化关系的研究进展

大豆重茬引起土壤pH下降、水分亏缺、细菌减少、真菌增多、物理性质变劣等土壤多种因素发生变化 .土壤环境因素的变化 ,阻碍了大豆的生长发育 ,降低了大豆的产量和质量     

Effect of Repeated Arthrocentesis on Cytology of Synovial Fluid

Repeated arthrocentesis is necessary to diagnose and monitor the evolution of joint diseases, but the procedure may worsen any inflammation and lead to an alteration in synovial fluid. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of repeated arthrocentesis on synovial fluid cytology in healthy horses with normal joints. The experimental study was approved by Ethics Committee (University of Pisa, Italy). Four horses were enrolled in this study on the basis of inclusion criteria and underwent repeated arthrocentesis of the intercarpal joint of both left and right forelimbs. The synovial fluid samples were processed for total protein concentration, total nucleated cell count, and differential leukocyte count. Data distribution was performed with the Komolgorov–Smirnov test, and a Friedman test for repeated measures and Dunn's test as post hoc were performed in order to verify differences related to sampling times comparing each time point. Significance was set at P < .05. All horses remained free of lameness throughout the study period. Statistical differences were found for macrophage and lymphocyte related to sampling time. Our results support the finding that repeated arthrocentesis does not induce detectable synovial fluid alterations. Although mild statistically significant changes in macrophage and lymphocyte populations were found, the values were always within normal ranges, suggesting that these changes were not clinically significant. Moreover, the cytologic alterations rapidly solved. In conclusion, repeated arthrocentesis does not cause long term and clinically relevant alterations in synovial fluid cytology in healthy horses with normal joints.     

甘肃棘豆中苦马豆素的分离与鉴定

用升华法从甘肃棘豆中分离到一种白色细针状结晶，经ＴＬＣ、ＭＰ、ＩＲ、ＭＳ鉴定分析确定为苦马豆素，经计算甘肃棘豆中的提取率为 １４μｇ／ｇ。     

接种根瘤菌对重茬豌豆植株生长及光合特性的影响

为研究豌豆(Pisum sativum)与根瘤菌之间的共生匹配性,筛选具有应用潜力的根瘤菌,本试验采用盆栽方式对2种不同品种豌豆(L6:'陇豌6号',D8:'定豌8号')进行正茬、重茬种植,以接种单一菌(R1:'ACCC15657',R2:'ACCC15735',R3:'Wa32')和混合菌(R4:'ACCC15657...     

Traffic alternatives for harvesting soybean (Glycine max L.): Effect on yields and soil under a direct sowing system

This initially high level of soil compaction in some direct sowing systems might suggest that the impact of subsequent traffic would be minimal, but data have not been consistent. Soil compaction is caused by the high traffic intensity and weight of tractor and combines in harvest operations, especially when these operations are carried out on wet soil or with high-pressure tyres. Traffic effects on the yield of soybean and on some physical soil properties were studied over a period of 3 years. After this period, the reduction of traffic intensity from 38 to 15 Mg km⁻¹ ha⁻¹ produced an increase on the yields of 29.2% from the base year improving the incomes by US$134 ha⁻¹ besides the reduction of fuel consumption of 35.5%. With the results obtained in this work it can be assumed that traffic reduction at harvest has a good potential to increase yields and reduce soil compaction under direct sowing system on the Rolling Pampa Region, Argentina.     

Stability of soil plant analytical development (SPAD) chlorophyll meter reading (SCMR) and specific leaf area (SLA) and their association across varying soil moisture stress conditions in groundnut (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Arachis hypogaea</Emphasis> L.)

The complex nature of physiological traits associated with drought tolerance and the difficulties associated with their measurements in segregating populations and large number of genotypes inhibited their use in the past in developing water-use efficient genotypes in breeding programmes. With new knowledge of easily measurable surrogates of transpiration efficiency (TE), a trait associated with drought tolerance—specific leaf area (SLA) and soil plant analytical development (SPAD) chlorophyll meter reading (SCMR), it is now possible to integrate TE through the surrogates in breeding and selection schemes in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). As a noninvasive surrogate of TE, SCMR is easy to operate, reliable, fairly stable and low cost. However, in a large-scale breeding program, it is difficult to complete SCMR observations within a specified time. The present study addressed the issue as to what extent the SCMR measurements can be spread over time by evaluating 18 diverse groundnut genotypes for two physiological traits, SCMR and SLA in two postrainy (Nov–Apr) seasons (2002/2003 and 2003/2004) in India. Observations were recorded at different times during and after the release of moisture deficit stress. There was general agreement in genotype and trait performance in both the seasons. Interaction between SCMR and time of observation was significant in only one season (2002/2003) but its variance relative to genotypes and time of observation was very small. ICGV 99029 and ICR 48, which recorded higher SCMR and lower SLA values in both the seasons, will make good parents for water-use efficiency trait in breeding programmes. Other good parents include ICGS 76, TCGS 647 and TCGP 6. SCMR recorded at three different times under differing soil moisture deficit in each season showed highly significant correlation with each other. Similarly, SLA at different times also correlated significantly with each other. SCMR and SLA were significantly negatively correlated with each other and the relationship was insensitive to time of observation. The results of the present study indicated that SCMR/SLA observations can be recorded at any time after 60 days of crop growth, preferably under moisture deficit conditions. This gives groundnut breeders a large flexibility to record these observations in a large number of segregating populations and breeding lines in the field. Thus, making it easy to incorporate these physiological traits associated with drought tolerance in breeding and selection scheme in groundnut.     

Persistence and biodegradation of selected organophosphorus insecticides in flooded versus non-flooded soils

Summary The persistence of parathion, methyl parathion and fenitrothion in five tropical soils of varying physicochemical characteristics was compared under flooded and non-flooded conditions. The degradation of all the three insecticides was more rapid under flooded conditions than under non-flooded conditions in four out of five soils. Degradation of these insecticides proceeded by hydrolysis under non-flooded conditions and essentially by nitro group reduction and to a minor extent by hydrolysis under flooded conditions. Kinetic analysis indicated that degradation of the three insecticides followed a first-order reaction irrespective of the soil and water regime. The degradation of these organophosphorus insecticides was accelerated after repeated applications to flooded alluvial soil. Nitro group reduction was the major pathway of degradation for all the three insecticides after the first addition while the rate of hydrolysis increased after each successive addition.