Phenological and physiological evaluation of first and second cropping periods of sorghum and maize crops

Environmental conditions influence phenology and physiological processes of plants. It is common for maize and sorghum to be sown at two different periods: the first cropping (spring/summer) and the second cropping (autumn/winter). The phenological cycle of these crops varies greatly according to the planting season, and it is necessary to characterize the growth and development to facilitate the selection of the species best adapted to the environment. The aim of this study was to characterize phenological phases and physiological parameters in sorghum and maize plants as a function of environmental conditions from the first cropping and second cropping periods. Two parallel experiments were conducted with both crops. The phenological characterization was based on growth analyses (plant height, leaf area and photoassimilate partitioning) and gas exchange evaluations (net assimilation rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration and water-use efficiency). It was found that the vegetative stage (VS) for sorghum and maize plants was 7 and 21 days, respectively, longer when cultivated during the second cropping. In the first cropping, the plants were taller than in the second cropping, regardless of the crop. The stomatal conductance of sorghum plants fluctuated in the second cropping during the development period, while maize plants showed decreasing linear behaviour. Water-use efficiency in sorghum plants was higher during the second cropping compared with the first cropping. In maize plants, in the second cropping, the water-use efficiency showed a slight variation in relation to the first cropping. It was concluded that the environmental conditions as degree-days, temperature, photoperiod and pluvial precipitation influence the phenology and physiology of both crops during the first and the second cropping periods, specifically cycle duration, plant height, leaf area, net assimilation rate, stomatal conductance and water-use efficiency, indicating that both crops respond differentially to environmental changes during the growing season.     

湖南省推进兽医社会化服务发展的探索与实践

湖南省主动适应兽医工作新形势,积极推进兽医社会化服务发展,创新服务体制机制,扎实稳妥开展兽医社会化服务试点。本文总结了湖南省推进兽医社会化服务发展取得的成效,包括防疫效果提升、人员待遇提高、职能定位明确,发展空间拓宽等,分析了改革试点中存在的社会化服务组织发展困难、财政投入不足、监管体系能力薄弱等问题,提出了加强统筹协调、注重组织培育、加强财政保障、强化绩效评估等发展建议,为全面推进兽医社会化服务提供了借鉴。     

长梗润楠扦插生根对IBA、NAA和IAA的响应

长梗润楠(Machilus longipedicellata)是西南地区的特有树种之一,也是优良的绿化树种。以长梗润楠为试材,采用U_7(7~6)方法,研究了IBA、NAA、IAA对长梗润楠扦插生根的影响。结果表明:扦插9个月时,平均愈伤组织产生率、生根率、一级根数、一级根长和一级根直径分别为78.9%~85.6%、84.5%~92.2%、2.7~3.7条·株~-1、9.7~14.6cm和1.22~1.58mm;0.75g·L~(-1) IAA+0.4g·L~(-1) IBA组合的生根率、平均一级根数、一级根直径和根长分别达85.5%、3.5条·株-1、1.58mm和13.5cm,为生根性状综合指标较优的处理组合。穗条的生根率与愈伤组织产生率间呈极显著正相关(P≈0.0000.01),二者的相关模型为Y=26.846+0.629 X(R2=0.506,R2Adj=0.484)。     

基于云变换和Rough集扩展模型的判定树构造

针对现有判定树算法在处理空缺值和连续值以及知识表达上不精确性和复杂性问题，提出基于云变换和Rough扩展模型的判定树构造算法。该算法利用云变换来离散化连续属性，然后根据概念集，采用极大判定法对每个数值型属性的原始属性值进行软划分，从而得到离散属性值。最后利用特性关系下的加权平均粗糙度来选取当前结点的分裂属性来递归生成判定树。与C5.0算法相比，新算法可妥善处理空缺值、合理离散连续属性。试验结果表明,该算法具有良好的实用性。     

Immunohistochemical expression of HER - 2 and Ki - 67 in granulosa cell tumor in bitches

Granulosa cell tumour, an ovarian neoplasm of stromal origin, is an important tumour related to oestrogenic dominance syndrome and cystic endometrial hyperplasia–pyometra complex. In order to analyse ovarian tumour´s malignant potential, immunohistochemical markers can be used, such as anti-HER2 and anti-Ki-67. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of immunohistochemical markers HER-2 and Ki-67 in granulosa cell tumour from bitches´ ovaries. In HER-2 immunomarker analysis using the HercepTest^® method, most tumours were classified as 2+ (moderate labelling). Concerning Ki-67 immunomarker, only one case was described as having a high proliferative index. An association was found between immunostained cell percentage by anti-HER-2 antibodies and high pleomorphism, represented by the pattern of follicular/trabecular tumour arrangement. There was no correlation between anti-Ki-67 and anti-HER-2 antibody immunostaining intensities, probably due to only one case with a high Ki-67 index. With an effective protocol for HER-2 and Ki-67 immunohistochemical identification in granulosa cell tumours in bitches, it was possible to characterize this neoplasm proliferation profile.     

波浪高度及方向对桩柱式围网养殖系统网片水力特性的影响

浅海围网养殖是一种生态型养殖模式,桩柱式围网是其中最为典型的模式之一,主体由排桩和网片组成。围网网衣系统安全是决定围网工程安全的关键所在。针对桩柱式围网,采用数值模拟方法对其主要构成部件单元网片在波浪条件下的变形和受力等水力特性进行了研究,重点分析了波高(1、2、3、4、5 m)和波向(10°、30°、50°、70°、90°)条件下围网网片的网线张力分布、结节偏移和桩柱系缚点受力特性及影响关系。结果表明,桩柱式围网单元网片的网线最大张力部位主要出现在网片上端两侧位置,应用时建议强化顶部纲绳的设计考虑;波向为30°~70°时,网线最大张力有一段较小的增加量,而结节最大偏移随波向的增大而增大;网片与桩柱系缚点的最大受力呈现两端大中间小的现象,建议强化顶部和底部系缚点。以上研究结果可为桩柱式围网工程设计与安装提供参考。     

西北地区种植甘草对土壤次生盐渍化的影响

[目的]研究西北地区植被特征指标与土壤表层盐含量、碱性间的相互关系,为该区土壤次生盐渍化防治工作提供科学依据。[方法]以甘草(Glycyrrhiza uralensis)植被和其下部土壤为研究对象,通过测定甘草植被的盖度、高度、地上生物量和其下部土壤表层(0—5cm)的含水率、pH值、电导率、盐含量等指标,并利用SPSS统计软件进行分析。[结果]甘草植被的盖度、高度、地上生物量和其下部土壤的含水率均随甘草生长年限的增加呈显著升高的趋势(p0.05),而土壤的pH值、电导率、盐含量正好相反,均表现出显著降低的趋势(p0.05);相关分析结果显示,耕地表层土壤的pH值、盐含量与甘草植被特征指标间呈显著的负相关关系,相关系数的大小顺序均为:植被盖度植株高度地上生物量;回归分析显示,土壤pH值和盐含量与甘草植被的这3个性状指标间均表现为负线性函数关系,甘草植被的盖度、高度、地上生物量每提高1个单位,可使土壤表层的pH值分别下降0.012,0.011和0.002,盐含量分别降低0.108,0.107,0.015g/kg。[结论]西北干旱地区耕地中种植甘草对其下部土壤表层的盐含量和碱性(pH值)影响显著,其中植被的盖度对表层土壤的盐碱影响最大;从耕地表层抑盐角度考虑,应优先选择种植枝叶稠密、植株高大的作物。     

Repeated physical disturbances and the stability of sub‐tropical coral communities in Hong Kong,China

• 1. This paper reports on the dynamics of the coral community structure at A Ma Wan (AMW) and A Ye Wan (AYW) in Tung Ping Chau, Hong Kong, focusing on data collected before and after the summer typhoon seasons in 1997 to 1999. This period (1999) experienced the highest frequency of severe tropical cyclones to hit Hong Kong with one cyclone being the strongest to hit in the last 23 years (1984 to 2006).
• 2. This is part of a long‐term monitoring programme of subtropical coral communities that has been set up in AMW since May 1997 and AYW since May 1998 with nine fixed position 40 m long transects and 0.5 m × 0.5 m permanent quadrats laid at 5 m intervals along each transect. A total of 45 scleractinian coral species from 21 genera (12 families) was recorded, with 40 species in AMW and 32 species in AYW recorded at the beginning of the study.
• 3. Multidimensional scaling ordinations showed distinct spatial variations in the coral communities within and between sites. These variations were probably a result of the differential effects of the repeated cyclone impacts on the communities. Cyphastrea serailia, Goniopora lobata, Montipora peltiformis and Pavona decussata were the dominant species most strongly affected by cyclone impacts at AMW, experiencing a 6.2–16.2% loss of mean area cover during the study period. Some dominant species (e.g. P. decussata) in AYW also experienced a 6.5–14.3% loss of mean area cover within the same period.
• 4. Overall, these coral community structures appeared relatively stable and resistant to repeated physical disturbances. However, they may have low resilience towards more severe disturbances in the future. Preserving the resilience of coral communities/species in Tung Ping Chau should be one of the main goals of coral conservation strategies for the island.

Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

原产地和入侵地紫茎泽兰对泽兰实蝇寄生的耐受性及其生理响应

[目的]研究入侵植物紫茎泽兰对专食性天敌泽兰实蝇寄生的耐受性并探讨其入侵前后的生理响应,为紫茎泽兰的生物防治提供理论依据.[方法]泽兰实蝇寄生后,于初现羽化窗时测量紫茎泽兰原产地(墨西哥)和入侵地(中国)种群叶片脯氨酸(Pro)、丙二醛(MDA)含量及多酚氧化酶(PPO)、苯丙氨酸解氨酶(PAL)、过氧化物酶(POD)和超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)活性等生理指标;全部羽化后测定并计算紫茎泽兰的株高、总生物量、根冠比和比茎长等生长指标,比较分析泽兰实蝇寄生后不同种群紫茎泽兰的抗性和耐受性.[结果]在泽兰实蝇寄生条件下,入侵地紫茎泽兰的总生物量、茎生物量比和根冠比较原产地种群分别显著升高37.80%、15.38%和21.77%(P<0.05,下同);入侵地紫茎泽兰PAL、POD和SOD活性分别较原产地显著降低46.91%、46.60%和37.52%,而PPO活性与原产地紫茎泽兰无显著差异(P>0.05);同时,入侵地紫茎泽兰的Pro和MDA含量分别较原产地显著增加66.30%和145.08%.[结论]入侵后紫茎泽兰的资源分配策略发生改变,入侵地紫茎泽兰种群对泽兰实蝇寄生的耐受性增强,对泽兰实蝇的防御响应有所降低,防御策略发生改变.     

不同酿造工艺对树莓酒中单体酚的影响

为提高树莓酒品质,采用4种传统工艺和CO2浸渍工艺进行小容器(10L)树莓干酒的酿造,测定各种酒中单体酚。结果表明:CO2浸渍法酿制的树莓干酒中除芦丁外,其他酚类物质均要高于传统酿造法酿制的树莓干酒。2年陈酿的11%(v/v)干型树莓酒与未经陈酿的11%(v/v)干型树莓酒相比,阿魏酸、香豆酸和芦丁含量有所下降,水杨酸含量基本未发生变化,其余均有不同程度提高,特别是陈酿过程中槲皮素和安息香酸增量明显。高酒度利口酒芦丁含量远低于其他酒类,且有芦丁含量随酒度增高而降低的趋势。与传统工艺相比,CO2浸渍酿造的酒更适合酚类物质的转化,陈酿过程有利于芦丁含量下降,进一步改善酒的风味,实现口感的平衡。