Accounting for uncertainty in pedotransfer functions in vulnerability assessments of pesticide leaching to groundwater

A simulation tool for site-specific vulnerability assessments of pesticide leaching to groundwater was developed, based on the pesticide fate and transport model MACRO, parameterized using pedotransfer functions and reasonable worst-case parameter values. The effects of uncertainty in the pedotransfer functions on simulation results were examined for 48 combinations of soils, pesticides and application timings, by sampling pedotransfer function regression errors and propagating them through the simulation model in a Monte Carlo analysis. An uncertainty factor, f(u), was derived, defined as the ratio between the concentration simulated with no errors, c(sim), and the 80th percentile concentration for the scenario. The pedotransfer function errors caused a large variation in simulation results, with f(u) ranging from 1.14 to 1440, with a median of 2.8. A non-linear relationship was found between f(u) and c(sim), which can be used to account for parameter uncertainty by correcting the simulated concentration, c(sim), to an estimated 80th percentile value. For fine-textured soils, the predictions were most sensitive to errors in the pedotransfer functions for two parameters regulating macropore flow (the saturated matrix hydraulic conductivity, K(b), and the effective diffusion pathlength, d) and two water retention function parameters (van Genuchten's N and alpha parameters). For coarse-textured soils, the model was also sensitive to errors in the exponent in the degradation water response function and the dispersivity, in addition to K(b), but showed little sensitivity to d. To reduce uncertainty in model predictions, improved pedotransfer functions for K(b), d, N and alpha would therefore be most useful.     

乳铁蛋白的生物学功能及其基因工程研究进展

乳铁蛋白是一种具有多种生物活性的糖蛋白。本文主要就乳铁蛋白的生物学功能及其基因工程研究进展作一综述。     

茶多酚的抗氧化作用及其机制

茶多酚(TP)是一种从绿茶和红茶中提取的纯天然复合物,具有清除自由基、防止DNA受损、调节细胞内抗氧化防御系统及抗癌等生物学功能。本文系统地对TP的组成成分、抗氧化作用、对丝裂原活化蛋白激酶-核因子酶2相关因子2-抗氧化反应原件(MAPK-Nrf2-ARE)信号转导通路的调控及其相关机制进行综述。     

Interaction of GH polymorphism with body weight and endocrine functions in Japanese black calves

We assessed the interaction of GH gene polymorphisms (AA, AB and BB genotypes) with body weight and measures of endocrine function in Japanese black calves at 10 months of age. The average body weight for the BB genotype (281+/-5 kg) was significantly lower (P=0.0017, ANOVA) than those for the AA (324+/-9 kg) and AB (317+/-7 kg) genotypes. Plasma concentrations of insulin and IGF-I were greater for the AA genotype than for the AB genotype, and AB and BB genotypes, respectively. There were significant differences in the triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations among the GH genotypes. The area under the basal GH concentration was significantly greater (P=0.0314) for the AA genotype than for the two other genotypes. The incremental area over the basal GH concentrations in response to intravenous GHRH injection (0.4 microg/kg BW) was significantly smaller (P=0.0005) for the BB genotype than for the two other genotypes. In addition, linear regression analysis between GH incremental area induced by GHRH and body weight demonstrated that there was a positive linear correlation (r=0.6496, P<0.002) for incremental areas less than 600 ng min/ml, but a negative correlation (r=0.6473, P<0.05) for incremental areas over 600 ng min/ml. These findings indicate that the GH genotypes of the animals could be associated with difference in the GH response in Japanese black cattle at 10 months of age. We also observed a relationship between genotype and animal performances, but other studies on more animals in different conditions must be realized to make a definite conclusion.     

中链脂肪酸的生物学功能及其在动物生产中的应用研究进展

中链脂肪酸(MCFAs)是一类含有6～12个碳原子的饱和脂肪酸.除了作为能源物质之外,MCFAs还具有改善肠道形态结构、提高动物生长性能、防治疾病、调节免疫以及抗菌等功能,因此具有作为抗生素替代品的潜力.本文简述了MCFAs的生物学功能和作用机制,并综述了其在动物生产中的应用研究进展,以期为MCFAs在畜牧业生产中应用...     

不同放牧方式对山地草甸生产与生态功能及其权衡关系的影响

为实现喀纳斯景区山地草甸的可持续管理,本研究通过设置无牧对照(NG)、单牧马-轻牧区(HG)、牛马混牧-重牧区(MG)三种放牧方式,探求提高山地草甸生态系统多项生产和生态功能协同性的放牧方式。结果表明：不同放牧方式下山地草甸的生产功能放牧后较放牧前均有下降,生态功能中土壤N:P、植物N:P、凋落物N:P放牧后较放牧前均升高,其他生态功能降低,但HG的Shannon-Wiener指数在放牧后变化不大;NG的土壤呼吸速率和植被C:N升高。在山地草甸生态系统生产和生态功能的权衡关系中,权衡、协同和不相关关系同时存在,与牧草产量,草地质量指数相关的生产和生态功能存在协同关系;与植被平均高度、土壤呼吸速率、土壤碳储量相关的生产和生态功能存在权衡关系,其余指标为不相关关系。综上所述,最适放牧方式为HG,其协同关系最佳。     

微生物饲料添加剂的主要功能及其研究进展

益生菌是当摄入量足够时能对机体产生有益作用的活性微生物.人们常把应用于畜牧业生产上的益生菌称为微生物饲料添加剂.以往研究表明,微生物饲料添加剂具有维护动物肠道健康、缓解不良应激、改善畜舍环境、调节机体脂肪代谢和改善畜产品品质的功能.还有研究者认为,微生物饲料添加剂具有替代抗生素功能的作用.本文旨在就微生物饲料添加剂的主要功能及其研究进展进行综述,为其今后在畜牧业生产上的科学应用及相关研究提供参考.     

丙酮酸、肌酸和丙酮酸肌酸的生物学功能及其在畜禽生产中的应用

丙酮酸肌酸（CrPyr）是丙酮酸和肌酸的复合物,既有促进机体生长发育、调节蛋白质和脂质代谢的作用,又弥补了丙酮酸易氧化、肌酸难溶于水的特性。本文介绍了丙酮酸、肌酸和CrPyr的生物学功能,以及在畜禽上的应用研究,以期为CrPyr在畜禽生产上的应用提供参考。     

芦荟多糖的生物学功能及其在动物生产上的应用

芦荟多糖(aloe polysaccharide,AP)是从百合科多年生肉质草本植物芦荟中分离提取出来的,它具有免疫调节、抗肿瘤、护肝养胃等生物学功能,并可作为饲料添加剂用于动物生产。文章旨在综述芦荟多糖的生物学功能及其使用效果,为其在动物生产上的广泛应用提供综合性的理论依据。     

口饲胰岛素样生长因子的生理功能

本文综述了口饲胰岛素样生长因子的动物性实验结果。口饲胰岛素样生长因子具有降低血糖水平、增强机体免疫力、调节动物肠道菌群,促进胃肠道生长发育或肠道组织创伤的愈合等独特的生理功能。