Testing of selected South African <Emphasis Type="Italic">Pinus</Emphasis> hybrids and families for tolerance to the pitch canker pathogen, <Emphasis Type="Italic">Fusarium circinatum</Emphasis>

Plantations of Pinus spp. constitute approximately 50% of the South African forestry industry. The first aim of this study was to develop a reliable inoculation technique to screen Pinus spp., for tolerance to infection by F. circinatum, which threatens pine forestry in South Africa. Inoculation of branches was compared with stem inoculations and we considered the number of branches or trees required to obtain statistically significant results. Furthermore, variation in the susceptibility of some Pinus families, clones and hybrids was considered. Results showed that branch inoculations were closely correlated with those from stem inoculations, and that it is important to consider branch and stem diameters when assessing susceptibility of trees. Subsequent trials using branch inoculations showed significant differences in F. circinatum tolerance amongst a range of pine species and hybrids of potential interest to forestry in South Africa. Significant differences in susceptibility were also found among clones of two P. radiata families. The most tolerant trees were P. elliottii × caribaea and P. patula × oocarpa hybrids, while the most susceptible species were P. patula, P. greggii and hybrids of these two. This is the first trial considering the susceptibility of Pinus hybrids, Pinus clones and some P. patula provenances, and the results indicate excellent potential for breeding for tolerance to pitch canker in South Africa. Application The accurate selection of disease tolerant planting stock for the South African forestry industry is crucially important for the continued sustainability of this important industry. The work described here provides valuable information on an artificial inoculation technique that will assist the industry in screening trees for tolerance to the pitch canker fungus, F. circinatum. It also provides some indication of the relative susceptibility of a number of Pinus spp., hybrids and families currently being evaluated in the country.     

THE EFFECT OF LOW TEMPERATURE ADVERSITY ON MALE FLOWERS AND POLLEN IN LARIX OLGENSIS

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Susceptibility of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus to ivermectin (200, 500 and 630 μg/kg) in field studies in Brazil

The present study aimed to determine the susceptibility of 17 Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus populations, originating in the Southeast and Southern regions of Brazil, to different ivermectin concentrations (200, 500 and 630 μg/kg), administered through subcutaneous or topical (pour-on) routes. R. (B.) microplus populations from the states of Minas Gerais (seven populations), São Paulo (seven populations) and Paraná (three populations) were chosen for the tests. The selected cattle were allocated to treatment groups on day 0, and block formation was based on the arithmetic mean of female ticks (4.5–8.0 mm long) counted on three consecutive days (−3, −2 and −1). To evaluate the therapeutic and residual efficacies of these formulations, tick counts (females ranging from 4.5 to 8.0 mm long) were performed on days 3, 7 and 14 post-treatment, and continued on a weekly basis thereafter until the end of each experiment. The results obtained throughout this study, utilizing field efficacy studies, allowed us to conclude that the resistance of R. (B.) microplus against 200 and 500 μg/kg ivermectin is widely disseminated because all tick populations that had contact with these specific concentrations were diagnosed as resistant. However, it is possible to infer that R. (B.) microplus resistance against 630 μg/kg ivermectin was also widespread, diagnosed at six of ten analyzed properties. Resistance of these ectoparasites to 630 μg/kg ivermectin is most likely emerging in three other populations of R. (B.) microplus. Strategies of resistance management need to be quickly determined to keep the selection pressure at a minimum level in Brazil.     

42份鲜食玉米品种对丝黑穗病和瘤黑粉病的抗性

为明确鲜食玉米品种对由丝孢堆黑粉菌(Sporisorium reilianum)引起的玉米丝黑穗病和玉蜀黍黑粉菌(Ustilago maydis)引起的玉米瘤黑粉病的抗性差异,于2019年通过人工接种对42份鲜食玉米进行田间抗性鉴定。对丝黑穗病的鉴定结果表明,在42份鲜食玉米品种中,未发现高抗材料;‘盛甜糯9号’和‘三禾甜加糯6号’表现抗病;‘盛彩甜3号’‘福王9号’和‘脆甜1号’3份材料表现中抗;16份材料表现感病;21份材料表现高感。对瘤黑粉病的鉴定结果表明,3份材料表现高抗,分别为‘脆甜168’‘金陇12’和‘原玉黄糯1168’;‘盛甜糯10号’和‘陇糯2号’表现中抗;9份材料表现感病;28份材料表现高感。参试材料中未发现同时兼抗丝黑穗病和瘤黑粉病的品种,由此说明,在鲜食玉米上,对黑粉类病害的抗性品种较为匮乏,需进一步加强抗性材料的筛选利用,并加快多抗组合的选育。     

High level of treatment failure with commonly used anthelmintics on Irish sheep farms

Background

In 2013 a Technology Adoption Program for sheep farmers was established to encourage the implementation of best management practices on sheep farms in Ireland. There were 4,500 participants in this programme in 2013. As part of this programme, farmers had the option to carry out a drench test to establish the efficacy of their anthelmintic treatment.

Results

Flock faecal samples were collected before and after treatment administration and gastrointestinal nematode eggs enumerated. In total there were 1,893 participants in the task, however only 1,585 included both a pre- and post-treatment faecal sample. Of those, 1,308 provided information on the anthelmintic product that they used with 46%, 23% and 28% using a benzimidazole (BZ), levamisole (LEV) and macrocyclic lactone (ML) product respectively. The remaining farmers used a product inapplicable for inclusion in the task such as a flukicide or BZ/LEV combination product. Samples were included for analysis of drench efficacy if the pre-treatment flock egg count was ≥200 eggs per gram and the interval post-sampling was 10–14 days for BZ products, 4–7 days for LEV products and 14–18 days for ML products. These criteria reduced the number of valid tests to 369, 19.5% of all tests conducted. If the reduction post-treatment was ≥95% the treatment was considered effective. Only 51% of treatments were considered effective using this criterion. There was a significant difference in efficacy between the anthelmintic drug classes with BZ effective in only 30% of treatments, LEV effective in 52% of cases and ML effective in 76% of cases.

Conclusions

Gastrointestinal nematode anthelmintic treatments, as practiced on Irish farms, have a high failure rate. There was a significant difference between the efficacies of the anthelmintic classes with BZ the least effective and ML the most effective.     

不同品种油菜对苯磺隆耐药性差异的鉴定

首先以中双9号油菜为试材,探索适宜油菜筛选的苯磺隆药液质量浓度和鉴定指标。叶片药害指数、叶片数减少率、叶夹角减少率与植株死亡率间均存在显著或极显著相关关系,说明这3个指标可作为早期鉴定油菜对苯磺隆耐药性的指标。用上述试验筛选出的2.0μg·mL-1苯磺隆溶液处理49个不同基因型油菜幼苗,根据叶片药害指数、叶片数减少率、叶夹角减少率、植株死亡率4个指标计算出的耐苯磺隆平均隶属函数值(AS)将参试材料分为3个等级,低度敏感材料2份(AS0.33)、中度敏感材料22份(0.33≤AS0.67)、高度敏感材料25份(AS≥0.67)。参试材料对苯磺隆抗性存在一定差异,但与小麦田推荐的苯磺隆使用质量浓度相比,油菜对苯磺隆抗性水平还很低,说明利用油菜种内基因资源,进行抗苯磺隆油菜育种潜力有限。     

2019-2023年度陕西省科企联合体小麦区试品种抗病性鉴定与评价

为掌握陕西省科企联合体小麦区试品种抗病性水平,对2019—2023年度连续5年参加联合体区试的114份品种,采用大田人工接种的方法进行小麦条锈病、白粉病、赤霉病、叶锈病和纹枯病等5种病害的抗性鉴定与评价。结果表明,供试的114份品种对鉴定的5种病害抗性程度差异较大,表现为对条锈病抗性水平较高,对白粉病和赤霉病抗性水平最差。供试品种中,对条锈病表现免疫-中抗的品种61份,占供试品种的53.51%;对白粉病表现免疫-中抗的品种27份,占供试品种的23.68%;对赤霉病表现抗-中抗的品种21份,占供试品种的18.42%;同时鉴定出2份对5种病害均表现抗病的品种,分别为西农968和金麦207。对21份高感条锈病的品种均按陕西省区试品种试验要求终止了试验。     

蔬菜根结线虫致病机理及其防控技术研究进展

根结线虫严重影响蔬菜的生长发育、产量和品质,是制约蔬菜高产高效的重要病原物之一。本文综述了根结线虫的致病机理、蔬菜抗根结线虫的机制、影响根结线虫侵染的环境因素以及蔬菜根结线虫防控技术等方面的研究进展,并对今后的研究方向进行了展望。     

不同薄皮甜瓜品种比较试验

为筛选高品质、高产量、抗病性强的甜瓜（Cucumis melo L.）品种,引进22个薄皮甜瓜品种,通过调查不同品种的田间性状、发病率、各个生育期,测定果实的横径、纵径、硬度、单果质量、含糖量,比较分析不同甜瓜品种间差异。试验结果表明,各品种在果实外观、单果质量、果形指数、糖含量方面均存在一定差异。其中,绿皮类型综合表现良好的品种是L14和L21,口感较好,抗病性较强;白皮类型综合表现良好的品种是L11,口感较好,产量较高;花皮类型综合表现良好的品种是L19,口感较好,抗病性较强,产量较高;筛选的优良品种有待在北京地区进一步试种。     

The antimicrobial activity of honey against common equine wound bacterial isolates

Delayed healing associated with distal limb wounds is a particular problem in equine clinical practice. Recent studies in human beings and other species have demonstrated the beneficial wound healing properties of honey, and medical grade honey dressings are available commercially in equine practice. Equine clinicians are reported to source other non-medical grade honeys for the same purpose. This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial activity of a number of honey types against common equine wound bacterial pathogens. Twenty-nine honey products were sourced, including gamma-irradiated and non-irradiated commercial medical grade honeys, supermarket honeys, and honeys from local beekeepers. To exclude contaminated honeys from the project, all honeys were cultured aerobically for evidence of bacterial contamination. Aerobic bacteria or fungi were recovered from 18 products. The antimicrobial activity of the remaining 11 products was assessed against 10 wound bacteria, recovered from the wounds of horses, including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Eight products were effective against all 10 bacterial isolates at concentrations varying from <2% to 16% (v/v). Overall, the Scottish Heather Honey was the best performing product, and inhibited the growth of all 10 bacterial isolates at concentrations ranging from <2% to 6% (v/v).Although Manuka has been the most studied honey to date, other sources may have valuable antimicrobial properties. Since some honeys were found to be contaminated with aerobic bacteria or fungi, non-sterile honeys may not be suitable for wound treatment. Further assessment of gamma-irradiated honeys from the best performing honeys would be useful.