广东豚草居群的遗传分化

利用ISSR技术分析了广东豚草(Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.)居群的遗传多样性及遗传分化。应用11条引物从6个居群182个样品中扩增出186个位点,多态性位点比率(PPB%)为98.92%。Shannon信息指数(I)为0.5238,Nei’s基因多样性指数(H)为0.3540,反映了广东豚草居群具有较高的遗传多样性。基因分化系数(GST=0.3263)和AMOVA分析均显示入侵广东的豚草居群具有很高的遗传分化。研究结果表明,粤北与粤东豚草居群的遗传距离较近,最南部的花都居群(HD)与其他居群遗传距离相对较远,说明向南部扩散的豚草居群与粤北的居群已产生了较大的遗传分化。     

洞庭湖典型断面藻类组成及其与环境因子典范对应分析

2010年对洞庭湖6个典型断面进行了浮游藻类生物调查,共鉴定出7门72属(种),浮游藻类的密度范围在67.2×104～161.9×104cell·L-1;各典型断面间浮游藻类组成以硅藻和隐藻占优势,藻类群落结构存在着明显的差异。藻类Margalef指数及Shannon-Wienner指数范围分别为3.64～4.03和3.03～3.24,水体水质状况良好。应用CANOCO4.5软件对获得的浮游植物数据和环境因子数据进行典范相关分析(CCA),作出物种与环境因子关系的二维排序图。结果显示,典型断面藻类群落分布受水环境因子影响较为明显,整体上,DO和TN是影响洞庭湖典型断面藻类物种分布格局的主要因素。     

Distribution and Host Plants of Asemini in China and Potential Invasive Threat of Alien Species

Asemini is a Northern Hemisphere cerambycid tribe,and an important forest pest, mainly causing damage to coniferous plants.More important,as one kind of quarantine insects,Asemini can bring about many troubles in timber trade, therefore,the alien species should be paid more attentions and need to be quarantined in order to prevent them to be introduced to China.In China, there are 4 genus 26 species of Asemini.Host plants of Asemini include 15 genus 36 species of 7 families, and the main host plants are in Pinus,accounting for 30.56%of the total.A fauna analysis indicated that 15 species of Asemini distributed in the Palareartic Realm,accounting for 57.69%of the total. The species predominated in China,probably because gymnosperms were the main vegetable type in this region.This paper lists all the known species and genera of Asemini and their host plants in China,and discusses their distribution.The aim is to arouse the concerns of these insects and provide a reference for the relevant work.     

The alien flora of Albania: history,current status and future trends

The first synthesis of the alien flora of Albania is presented here. In order to be able to compare with other published studies, the categories of the aliens are described using widely accepted terms. However, additional terms are also introduced in the text. Altogether, 196 alien species occur outside cultivation, including 81 naturalised and 16 partly naturalised weeds, 11 remnants of the former cultivation, nine old and 38 new casuals, 41 presumably extinct aliens and no invasives. Some authors regarded 25 native species incorrectly as aliens and nine alien species were erroneously documented as members of the Albanian flora. The changes of the alien flora of Albania differ considerably from that of most European countries, and the actual proportion of aliens in the Albanian flora is the lowest in Europe. The low number of aliens, the lack of invasives and the relatively low frequency of aliens in Albania are the consequences of the long‐term seclusion of the country during the 20th century, and the low level of economic development, the extended land use and also the fact that aliens have been present only for quite a short time in the flora. All recent social and economic changes facilitate the establishment and spread of aliens in the country, especially in the lowlands.     

Relationships among invasive common carp,native fishes and physicochemical characteristics in upper Midwest (USA) lakes

Abstract – Common carp Cyprinus carpio is a widespread invasive species that, in high abundance, can impose numerous deleterious effects in aquatic ecosystems. Common carp increase turbidity and nutrient availability while reducing invertebrate prey resources and aquatic macrophytes, transforming shallow lakes from the clear‐ to turbid‐water state. However, potential effects of common carp on native fish communities have received limited attention. We evaluated the relationships among relative abundances of nine native fishes and common carp for 81 lakes in eastern South Dakota and their associated physicochemical characteristics. Inverse threshold relationships among relative abundances of native fishes and common carp were identified for black bullhead Ameiurus melas, black crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus, bluegill Lepomis macrochirus, white bass Morone chrysops and northern pike Esox lucius, while marginally significant relationships were detected for largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides and smallmouth bass M. dolomieu. Lakes where common carp relative abundance exceeded 0.6 fish per net night had low abundance of native fishes, whereas lower abundance of common carp resulted in variable abundance of native fishes. Lakes with abundance of common carp surpassing 0.6 fish per net night were also characterised by larger surface areas and watersheds and impaired water quality (higher dissolved solids and chlorophyll a concentrations and lower secchi depth). Our results are consistent with the biotic‐abiotic constraining hypothesis that proposes biotic factors can regulate fish populations regardless of abiotic conditions. Thus, common carp abundance may need to be reduced and sustained below ecological thresholds to improve water quality and increase abundance of native fishes.     

狐尾藻在养殖污水净化中的作用原理及相关应用进展

我国畜禽养殖污染问题日益严峻,传统的生物工程处理技术虽取得较好效果,但仍存在投资成本高、氮磷去除效果不佳等问题,且其副产物又有二次污染的风险。近年来,利用狐尾藻处理养殖污水较好地解决了上述问题。本文就近年来狐尾藻处理养殖污水及其饲料化、肥料化等资源化利用进行综述,主要介绍了狐尾藻的生物学特征及生长条件,其在养殖污水中氮磷去除、有机污染物的降解及重金属吸附方面的作用原理、应用方式和效果,并对其应用存在的不足及未来研究方向进行展望,以期为狐尾藻在养殖污水上的应用提供参考。     

Cytologic,histologic, microbiologic,and electron microscopic characterization of a canine Prototheca wickerhamii infection

An adult dog was presented for chronic cough and a recent development of ulcerated, erythematous nares with nasal discharge. Cytology of enlarged peripheral lymph nodes revealed many intracellular and extracellular organisms. These round or rarely oval organisms measured approximately 5-9 µm in diameter and frequently contained several globular structures, ranging from deeply basophilic to magenta. A thin, clear halo was present. Smaller 1-2 µm, magenta forms were also observed. Fungal culture yielded small, wet, raised, irregularly shaped, white to pale tan colonies. Microbiologic staining of cultured material revealed features suggestive of algae. Histopathology of the lymph nodes revealed marked granulomatous inflammation with intralesional algal organisms suggestive of Prototheca. Electron microscopic findings were also consistent with protothecosis. Polymerase chain reaction, followed by direct DNA sequencing, identified the organism as Prototheca wickerhamii. A brief literature review discussing protothecosis in veterinary medicine is included.     

Agreement between invasive and oscillometric arterial blood pressure measurements using the LifeWindow multiparameter monitor and two cuff sizes in anesthetized adult horses

ObjectiveTo assess agreement between oscillometric noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) measurements using LifeWindow monitors (LW9xVet and LW6000V) and invasive blood pressure (IBP). To assess the agreement of NIBP readings using a ratio of cuff width to mid-cannon circumference of 25% and 40%.Study designProspective, randomized clinical study.AnimalsA total of 43 adult horses undergoing general anesthesia in dorsal recumbency for different procedures.MethodsAnesthetic protocols varied according to clinician preference. IBP measurement was achieved after cannulation of the facial artery and connection to an appropriately positioned transducer connected to one of two LifeWindow multiparameter monitors (models: LW6000V and LW9xVet). Accuracy of monitors was checked daily using a mercury manometer. For each horse, NIBP was measured with two cuff widths (corresponding to 25% or 40% of mid-cannon bone circumference), both connected to the same monitor, and six paired IBP/NIBP readings were recorded (at least 3 minutes between readings). NIBP values were corrected to the relative level of the xiphoid process. A Bland–Altman analysis for repeated measures was used to assess bias (NIBP–IBP) and limits of agreement (LOAs).ResultsThe 40% cuff width systolic arterial pressure [SAP; bias 7.9 mmHg, LOA –26.6 to 42.3; mean arterial pressure (MAP): bias 4.9 mmHg, LOA –28.2 to 38.0; diastolic arterial pressure (DAP): bias 4.2 mmHg, LOA –31.4 to 39.7)] performed better than the 25% cuff width (SAP: bias 26.4 mmHg, LOA –21.0 to 73.9; MAP: bias 15.7 mmHg, LOA –23.8 to 55.2; DAP: bias 10.9 mmHg, LOA –33.2 to 54.9).Conclusions and clinical relevanceUsing the LifeWindow multiparameter monitor in anesthetized horses, the 40% cuff width provided better agreement with IBP; however, both cuff sizes and both monitor models failed to meet American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Consensus Statement Guidelines.     

Effect of the Bioherbicide Pseudomonas fluorescens D7 on Downy Brome (Bromus tectorum)

Downy brome (Bromus tectorum) is one of the most problematic invasive plant species in the United States. Downy brome invasions are associated with reductions in diversity and an increase in fire intensity. Bioherbicides that are reported to effectively control downy brome have been developed. Pseudomonas fluorescens strain D7 is one such bioherbicide that is of significant interest to land managers in Wyoming. A spatially replicated field trial was performed to identify what effect D7 has on downy brome in Wyoming. The field trial showed no response of any downy brome fitness metrics to D7; only commonly used synthetic herbicides were able to reduce downy brome cover. This work suggested D7 may not be a viable product for downy brome control, or more information may be needed about the field conditions required for a positive result when using D7.