紫花苜蓿形态和生理指标响应干旱胁迫的品种特异性

为研究紫花苜蓿在叶片和根系水平上响应干旱胁迫的形态和生理的品种特异性规律,在温室内分析了干旱胁迫下WL363HQ和巨能7紫花苜蓿株高、分枝数、生物量及叶片和根系中丙二醛(MDA)、脯氨酸、抗氧化酶类物质、C、N含量、C/N、稳定性C同位素(δ13C)和稳定性N同位素(δ15N).结果表明:干旱胁迫显著降低了供试品种地上...     

Length–mass allometries in amphibians

Body mass is rarely recorded in amphibians, and other body measurements (e.g. snout to vent length, SVL) are generally collected instead. However, length measurements, when used as proxies of body mass in comparative analyses, are problematic if different taxa and morphotypes are included. We developed allometric relationships to derive body mass from SVL measurements. We fitted phylogenetic generalized least square models for frogs (Anura) and salamanders (Caudata) and for several families separately. We tested whether allometric relationships differed between species with different habitat preferences and between morphs in salamanders. Models were fitted with SVL–mass measurements for 88 frog and 42 salamander species. We assessed the predictive performance of the models by cross‐validation. Overall, the models showed high explained variance and low forecasting errors. Models differed among semi‐aquatic, terrestrial and arboreal frogs, and between paedomorphic and non‐paedomorphic salamanders. Body mass estimates derived from our models allow for comparability of studies on multiple taxa and can be used for testing theories built upon evolutionary and ecological processes which are directly related to body mass.     

Evaluation of genetic trends and determination of the optimal number of cumulative records of parity required in reproductive traits in a Large White pig population

Genetic improvement of the reproductive performance of pigs is important for pig breeding despite their low heritabilities. The objectives of this study were to investigate the effectiveness of selection concerning reproductive traits and to determine the optimal number of parity records required for accurate estimation of breeding values (BVs) in the open population of a commercial pig breeding company. The study used records of 2220 purebred Large White pigs (9845 litters) farrowed between 1998 and 2009 in the two herds of the Pacific Ocean Breeding Co. Ltd. The traits studied included farrowing interval (FI), total number of piglets at birth (TNB), average weaning weight per litter (AWW), and raising rate (RR). A statistical model was applied to the 4‐trait repeatability animal model. The heritabilities of FI, TNB, AWW and RR were low. The genetic trends in TNB (h² = 0.09) showed approximately 1.0 increase in 6 years from 2003 to 2008. The predicted error variances indicated that up to fourth parity records are necessary for accurate genetic evaluation. The present study results indicated that even reproductive traits with low heritability can be improved.     

桑树染色体加倍后桑叶和桑果的部分品质性状变化

为了明确多倍体育种对果叶兼用桑树品质性状的改良作用,测定了四倍体果叶兼用桑树新品种嘉陵30号及其二倍体亲本中桑5801桑叶和桑果的部分品质性状成绩。与二倍体亲本比较,四倍体品种嘉陵30号成熟叶片干物中的粗蛋白含量增加2.90个百分点、可溶性糖含量增加1.34个百分点,桑叶用于家蚕饲养的万蚕产茧量提高6.2%、万蚕茧层量提高4.7%,果用品质中的鲜果榨汁率增加6.3个百分点、糖度增加1.5～2.0个百分点,且桑籽的可育性降低。同时检测6个人工诱导四倍体桑树育种材料桑叶中的可溶性蛋白含量及超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)活性均较二倍体亲本提高。由此表明,染色体加倍后桑树的部分生理代谢活性增强,多倍体果叶兼用桑树品种的桑果和桑叶品质都有不同程度改善,其经济价值提高。     

散养模式下白羽肉鸭屠宰性能与体尺指标相关性研究

本研究对30只94日龄中畜小型白羽肉鸭(CMD)在大群地面散养方式下的屠宰性能和体尺指标进行了测定,并对测定结果进行了相关分析,结果发现活重与体斜长、龙骨长、胸宽、胫围、半潜水长等体尺指标的相关系数分别达到0.588、0.660、0.618、0.654、0.582,均达到极显著水平(P<0.01);全净膛重与体斜长、龙骨长、胫围、半潜水长等体尺指标的相关系数分别达到0.476、0.566、0.552、0.455,均达到显著(P<0.05)或极显著水平(P<0.01)。此外,研究分别建立了活重与体斜长、龙骨长、胸宽、胫围、半潜水长以及全净膛重与体斜长、龙骨长、胫围、半潜水长的回归模型,两个回归模型经F检验均达到显著水平(P<0.05)。     

The influence of the hemoglobin concentration in growing mink kits on certain skin characteristics

The relationship between some skin characteristics and hemoglobin values during the growth period were statistically examined in standard male minks. Significant correlations) (P < 0.05–0.001) were found between the hemoglobin concentrations determined at 3 points during the growth period (in July, August and November) and the density and colour of underfur, and skin length, respectively. According to the study even the early hemoglobin values in July and August have a significant influence on the size and quality of the pelt. Mink kits with low hemoglobin values are liable to develop a winter fur coat with defective pigmentation and hair structure of the underfur. Anemic minks develop the most extreme stage of the pigmentation defect and these so-called cotton fur skins have little value in the fur garment industry. When these abnormal hemoglobin values are recognized at an early stage, cotton fur skins may be avoided, and larger skins of better quality may be produced.     

野生老芒麦种质资源鉴定与基部叶鞘绒毛变异分析

为更好地利用老芒麦(Elymus sibiricus L.)野生资源,本研究从我国青藏高原、西北、华北、东北地区以及国外部分地区共采集了1 723份野生披碱草属种质资源,通过表型特征观测和流式细胞仪检测,共鉴定出了990份野生老芒麦种质,246份垂穗披碱草种质,并测得老芒麦的DNA含量在5.86～7.30 Gb之间,平均DNA含量为6.66 Gb;垂穗披碱草材料的DNA含量在9.50～10.36 Gb之间,平均DNA含量为9.97 Gb。研究结果显示,在西北、华北以及东北地区的部分野生老芒麦材料在苗期基部叶鞘出现了绒毛,分析发现该表型出现的概率与经度和纬度呈极显著正相关关系(P<0.01),与海拔、年年均气温以及年平均降雨量呈极显著负相关关系(P<0.01)。表明老芒麦苗期基部叶鞘绒毛的有无与环境因子之间存在着必然的联系,可能是老芒麦种质应对不同环境类型的适应性机制之一。本研究为老芒麦的形态鉴定提供了新的依据,为老芒麦种质资源挖掘和育种应用提供了材料基础。     

Influences of Northern Leaf Blight on corn silage fermentation quality,nutritive value and feed intake by sheep

This study examined the differences between non‐inoculated (control) corn and Northern Leaf Blight (NLB)‐damaged corn (inoculated corn); dry matter (DM) yield, silage fermentation quality, nutritive value and feed intake by sheep were compared. Leaf, stem and grain dry weights and gross yield of inoculated corn were significantly (P < 0.05) decreased compared with control corn. The contents of water‐soluble carbohydrate and nitrogen‐free extract (NFE) were decreased in inoculated corn compared with control corn. Silage made from both inoculated and control corn showed good fermentation quality. The digestibility of DM, organic matter, ether extract, NFE, and energy of silage made from inoculated corn were significantly (P < 0.05) lower, and contents of total digestible nutrients (TDN) and digestible energy (DE) were also significantly (P < 0.05) lower compared with silage made from the control corn. DM intake showed no significant discrepancy between the two types of silage. TDN and DE intakes from inoculated silage were significantly (P < 0.05) lower compared with control silage. From the above results it was shown that NLB caused a decrease in DM yield and NFE content in corn and a decrease in the nutritive value and feed intake of silage.     

Comparisons of 3‐, 2‐Dimensional,and M‐Mode Echocardiographical Methods for Estimation of Left Chamber Volumes in Dogs with and without Acquired Heart Disease

Background: Real‐time 3‐dimensional echocardiography (RT3D) is a recent technique based on volumetric scanning, eliminating the need for geometric modeling of the cardiac chambers and minimizing the errors caused by foreshortened views. Hypothesis: Estimations of left ventricular (LV) end‐diastolic (EDV) and end‐systolic volume (ESV), and left atrial (LA) size, differ depending on the echocardiographic technique of estimation. Animals: Fifty‐one dogs with acquired heart disease and 34 healthy control dogs. Methods: Prospective observational study by M‐mode (Teichholz method), Simpson's modified 2‐dimensional (2D) method, and RT3D methods for estimation of LV volumes. LA size was evaluated by 2D and RT3D methods. Results: RT3D showed good agreement with 2D for EDV and ESV, whereas Teichholz method overestimated LV volumes in comparison with the other 2 methods by approximately a factor 2. There were no statistically significant differences among the 3 methods in estimating ejection fraction. Comparison between RT3D assessment of LA end‐systolic volume per kilogram (LAs/kg) and LA to aortic ratio (LA/Ao) measured by 2D relative to each other showed that the RT3D method underestimated LAs/kg at lower values, and overestimated it at higher values. The difference between methods increased with increasing LA size. Conclusions and Clinical Importance: There was good agreement between RT3D and 2D methods of estimating EDV and ESV, whereas the Teichholz method overestimated LV volumes by approximately a factor 2. In comparison with RT3D, LA/Ao underestimated LA size, especially when LA was enlarged.     

桑叶粉对新西兰白兔免疫与抗氧化功能及肌肉风味的影响

本试验旨在研究饲粮中添加不同水平桑叶粉对新西兰白兔免疫与抗氧化功能及肌肉风味的影响。选用120只35日龄断奶的新西兰白兔,随机分为4组,每组3个重复,每个重复10只(公母各占1/2)。4组试验兔分别饲喂桑叶粉添加水平为0(对照组)、15%(试验Ⅰ组)、20%(试验Ⅱ组)、25%(试验Ⅲ组)的试验饲粮,试验期为35 d。结果显示:试验Ⅰ组和试验Ⅱ组血清酸性磷酸酶(ACP)活性和白细胞介素-6(IL-6)含量均显著高于对照组(P0.05)。随着桑叶粉添加水平的增加,血清溶菌酶(LZM)活性呈上升趋势,且试验Ⅱ组和试验Ⅲ组与对照组差异显著(P0.05)。试验I组血清过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性极显著高于对照组和试验Ⅲ组(P0.01)。血清丙二醛(M DA)含量在各试验组间无显著差异(P0.05),但各试验组均显著低于对照组(P0.05)。随着桑叶粉添加水平的增加,血清总抗氧化能力(T-AOC)呈现上升趋势,且各试验组均显著高于对照组(P0.05)。试验Ⅰ组和试验Ⅱ组背最长肌中肌苷酸含量均显著高于对照组(P0.05)。试验Ⅱ组和试验Ⅲ组腿肌中肌苷酸含量均显著高于对照组(P0.05)。试验Ⅰ组与试验Ⅱ组背最长肌和腿肌中必需氨基酸、鲜味氨基酸、总氨基酸以及多不饱和脂肪酸含量均高于对照组(P0.05)。由此得出,桑叶粉在改善新西兰白兔免疫与抗氧化功能及肌肉风味方面有很好的效果,并且以15%~20%添加水平效果较佳。