Effects of maturity genes E2 and E3 on yield formation in soybean cultivar Enrei in warm region,Fukuyama in Japan

ABSTRACT

Understanding how maturity genes affect soybean yield formation will provide important information for crop management decisions. This study aimed to reveal how maturity genes E2 and E3 in the soybean cultivar ‘Enrei’ affect yields and yield formation in warm regions of Japan. ‘Enrei’ (e2e3) and three near-isogenic lines of ‘Enrei’ (e2E3, E2e3, and E2E3) were cultivated in 2016 and 2017 in Fukuyama, Japan (34°30′N, 133°23′E). Two sowing dates were set in each year (June sowing and July sowing). E2 extended the period from emergence to R1 and also the period from R1 to R7, whereas E3 extended only the period from emergence to R1. Interaction between E2 and E3 did not affect duration of the period from emergence to R1, but did affect the period from R1 to R7. Although seed yield did not differ between genotypes in the June sowings, the effects of E2 and E3 on seed yield in July sowing were both significant and interaction between E2 and E3 also observed. The total number of nodes increased in E3 genotypes in both sowing dates, especially in E2E3. Pod-set ratio was lower in E2 and E3 genotypes than in e2 and e3 genotypes in the June sowings, but did not differ between genotypes in the July sowings. The high yield of E2E3 genotypes in the July sowings was attributed to increased number of nodes and flower production while maintaining pod-set ratio. Appropriate choice of sowing date is suggested to be essential when using E3 genotypes.Abbreviations: HI: harvest index; NIL: near-isogenic line; RUE: radiation use efficiency; TDM: total above-ground dry matter; TRI: total solar radiation intercepted     

Ultrastructure of Fusion Product between Protoplasts from C3 and C4 Species of Amaranthaceae

Summary

This paper describes the ultrastructure of the electric field-induced fusion products of C₃ and C₄ species of Amaranthaceae at the early developmental stage. Protoplasts of C₃ species were isolated from a Ceiosia cristata L. cell suspension and, those of C₄ species were isolated from an Amaranthus tricolor L. cotyledon. Incompatibility occurred in the C₃/C₄ hybrid. The incompatibility reactions were detected in the newly formed hybrid cells accompanied with significant changes in the nucleolus (segregation of nucleolar components) and plastids (cup-like shape or amoeboid plastid enclosing cytoplasmic materials) of C₃ species parent. The structural changes in the organelles of the C₄ partner were less marked. After 5 days of culture, most organelles showed high cellular activity, and a normal dedifferentiation process of mesophyll chloroplasts was observed. At this stage nucleolar segregation was not detected and the C₃ species plastids were difficult to distinguish from the proplastids formed from mesophyll chloroplasts. In addition, some mitochondria showed bursting-like structure. However, under the culture condition used these somatic incompatibility did not seem to impair further growth of fusion products since they were still proliferating well resulting in callus formation.     

高致病性猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒HuN4株GP3单克隆抗体的制备及其抗原表位的鉴定

为制备抗高致病性猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒(HP-PRRSV) GP3株的单克隆抗体(MAb),本研究将HP-PRRSV HuN4株免疫BALB/c小鼠,以该病毒感染的细胞及真核表达的GP3蛋白为检测抗原,经间接免疫荧光(IFA)筛选获得了一株稳定分泌MAb的细胞株,命名为4G5.抗体亚类鉴定重链类型为IgG1,轻链类型为K.该MAb细胞培养上清及腹水IFA效价分别为1∶256和1∶1 280.IFA结果显示,MAb 4G5能够识别CH-1R、JXA1-R、HP-PRRSV HuN4株及其疫苗株HuN4-F112,而不识别RespPRRS MLV病毒株.Western blot结果显示,4G5与HP-PRRSV HuN4株及原核表达的GP3蛋白均可以反应,表明其针对的抗原表位为线性表位,中和试验结果显示该MAb无中和活性.通过截短表达GP3蛋白鉴定该MAb抗原表位识别序列为74WCRIGHDRCS83.本研究获得的MAb为进一步研究HP-PRRSV GP3蛋白的结构及功能奠定了基础.     

Herbage intake by cattle on tarchonanthus veld in the Northern Cape as affected by stocking rate and grazing system 1

Abstract

In a trial with young Bonsmara cattle, four different stocking rates (10, 7, 6 and 4 ha/large stock unit) were applied in both a rotational and continuous grazing system. Feed intake was estimated during spring, summer, autumn and winter for four consecutive years starting in 1977.

Irrespective of the grazing system, feed intake declined with an increase in stocking rate. On average the highest intake was recorded in January and reached the lowest levels in October and July.

Livemass gain was found to be closely related to feed intake.     

甘草提取物对酒精性肝损伤的防治作用研究

以酒精性肝损伤小鼠为动物模型,探讨甘草提取物对酒精性肝损伤的防治作用.将64只昆明系小白鼠随机分为8组,即正常对照组、治疗组（低、中、高剂量）、预防组（低、中、高剂量）、模型组.模型组以56度白酒16 mL/kg灌胃,预防组和治疗组在酒精灌胃的基础上分别采用低（4.8 g/kg）、中（9.6 g/kg）、高（16 g/kg）不同剂量甘草提取物灌胃,连续14 d,取血液和肝脏样品,测定肝组织谷草转氨酶（GOT）、谷丙转氨酶（GPT）及血清乙醇脱氢酶（ADH）含量,同时采用H.E染色对肝组织进行组织学观察.血样测定结果表明,与模型组比较,低剂量预防组和治疗组GOT降低均不明显,中、高剂量预防组和治疗组GOT降低显著（P＜0.05,P＜0.01）;低剂量治疗组（P＜0.05）和其他给药组（P＜0.01）均能显著降低GPT含量;中、高剂量治疗组（P＜0.05）和低、中剂量预防组（P＜0.05）与高剂量预防组（P＜0.01）均能显著提升ADH含量;组织学观察表明,与模型组比较,中、高剂量治疗组及预防组能有效缓解和恢复肝损伤组织结构.提示甘草提取物对酒精引起的肝损伤具有一定的保护和治疗作用.     

NH4NO3浓度对吊兰叶片形态和生理生化指标的影响

采用沙培的方式,使用NH4NO3对幼苗进行5种不同的氮素浓度（1 mmol/L,5 mmol/L,10 mmol/L,15 mmol/L,20 mmol/L）处理,每1种处理方式重复5次.通过对吊兰叶片叶长、叶宽、叶绿素含量,可溶性蛋白含量,SOD活性等一系列指标的测定,优选出最适合吊兰生长的氮素浓度.结果表明：5 mmol/L处理的吊兰叶片,其叶片长度、宽度、叶绿素以及蛋白质含量和SOD,POD活性都明显高于其它浓度.     

Effects of Ω-3 (n-3) Fatty Acid Supplementation on Insulin Sensitivity in Horses

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of dietary ω-3 fatty acid supplementation on insulin sensitivity (SI) in horses. Twenty-one mares were blocked by age, body weight (BW), and body condition score (BCS) and randomly assigned to one of three dietary treatments. Treatments consisted of (1) 38 g of n-3 fatty acids via fish and algae supplement and diet (MARINE), (2) 38 g of n-3 fatty acids via a flaxseed meal from the supplement and diet (FLAX), and (3) control (CON) no supplemental fatty acid. Treatments were supplemented for 90 days. Frequent sampling intravenous glucose tolerance tests were performed on days 0, 30, 60, and 90. Blood samples were analyzed for glucose and insulin. The minimal model was applied for the glucose and insulin curves using MinMod Millennium. SI increased 39% (P < .007) across all treatment groups. Acute insulin response to glucose decreased 22% (P < .006) between days 30 and 60 and increased (P = .040) again at day 90. Disposition index (combined SI and β pancreatic response) increased (P = .03) by 53% in the MARINE- and 48% in the FLAX-supplemented horses and did not change with time in the CON group. In insulin-resistant mares, MARINE- and FLAX-treated horses had an increase in SI (P = .09). It would be interesting to test this supplement in a larger group of insulin-resistant horses. If proven effective, supplementation with ω-3 fatty acids would help to reduce problems associated with insulin resistance in horses.     

猪H3N2亚型流感病毒受体亲和性鉴定

利用固相酶联方法对分离自吉林省猪群中的3株H3N2亚型流感病毒进行了受体亲和性鉴定.结果显示,这3株病毒与SAα2,3和SAα2,6受体都能结合,并且偏嗜SAα2,6受体,暗示它们具有感染人的潜能.因此应该加强猪流感的流行病学调查,及时发现那些具有引发人流感流行潜能的病毒,为防控人间流感提前做好准备.