转录因子OsHOX4过量表达及T1代转基因植株中纯合系鉴定

OsHOX4基因是属于水稻植物同源结构域(HD-Zip)转录因子家族的一个成员。本研究利用农杆菌介导法将OsHOX4基因转入籼稻(Oryza sativa ssp.indica)IR64中,获得54株过量表达植株。我们利用southern杂交分析确定了各个株系的拷贝数后,利用TAIL-PCR方法对4个不同的单拷贝株系进行了研究,并在其中找出T-DNA在3个单拷贝株系染色体上的插入位点(分别为染色体5,8,10)。根据T-DNA在各个株系的插入位点分别设计特异性引物,从T1代转基因株系里鉴定出纯合的植株。我们观察到OsHOX4过量表达植株的分蘖数明显高于野生型,株高比野生型明显的变矮,在同一个株系的纯合和杂合的转基因植株表型也有很大的差异。在TAIL-PCR分析基础上,为从T1代转基因作物中鉴定出纯合的植株提供了方法和理论依据。     

The Effect of Training on the Jumping Parameters of Inexperienced Warmblood Horses in Free Jumping

Seven Warmblood horses without sport experience were trained and filmed four times during free jumping, with a 1-month interval between each investigation. Jumping parameters were measured on selected frames by means of video image analysis. Linear and angular parameters describing takeoff, landing, and lifting of limbs above the obstacle were studied. Statistical analysis revealed that the following parameters were affected by training: hind limbs distances at takeoff and landing, lifting of the limbs above the obstacle, and the angle of bascule.     

Feasibility Study of a Fish By-Product Recovery Plant with a Processing Capacity of 1,000 kg/Day

ABSTRACT

This study evaluates the feasibility of producing hamburger, silage, and leather using fish by-products in a medium-sized recovery plant with total capacity of processing up to 1,000 kg/day of whole fish. The average volume of fish by-products generated daily was 673 kg. The investment necessary to introduce these three technologies was US$47,193.13 in 1 year. The average cost to produce 1 kg of hamburger, silage, and leather was 1.24, 0.17, and US$1.77, respectively. The return of the investment was 56.16%, and the net present value US$570,582.16. The investment pay back was realized in 3.88 years, with a benefit/cost relationship of 1.31. For all the studied scenarios, sale price variations most influenced the economical parameters analyzed.