Nitrate leaching in a silage maize field under different irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer rates

Quantification of the interactive effects of nitrogen (N) and water on nitrate (NO₃) loss provides an important insight for more effective N and water management. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of different irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer levels on nitrate-nitrogen (NO₃-N) leaching in a silage maize field. The experiment included four irrigation levels (0.7, 0.85, 1.0, and 1.13 of soil moisture depletion, SMD) and three N fertilization levels (0, 142, and 189 kg N ha⁻¹), with three replications. Ceramic suction cups were used to extract soil solution at 30 and 60 cm soil depths for all 36 experimental plots. Soil NO₃-N content of 0-30 and 30-60-cm layers were evaluated at planting and harvest maturity. Total N uptake (NU) by the crop was also determined. Maximum NO₃-N leaching out of the 60-cm soil layer was 8.43 kg N ha⁻¹, for the 142 kg N ha⁻¹ and over irrigation (1.13 SMD) treatment. The minimum and maximum seasonal average NO₃ concentration at the 60 cm depth was 46 and 138 mg l⁻¹, respectively. Based on our findings, it is possible to control NO₃ leaching out of the root zone during the growing season with a proper combination of irrigation and fertilizer management.     

SPA的实验室制备及标记技术

ＳＰＡ具有与ＩｇＧＦＣ段非特异性结合的生物学特性，这一特性使其在免疫学研究中有重要的作用，根据应用目的不同，ＳＰＡ制剂分为三类：菌体试剂、ＩｇＧ－ＳＰＡ、可溶性纯化ＳＰＡ。本文将介绍这三种试剂的实验室制备方法及ＳＰＡ的ＦＩＴＣ、ＨＲＰ、１２５Ｉ的标记技术。     

基于翻转课堂模式的园林史教学改革探索

FC模式即"翻转课堂",也称为"颠倒课堂",是利用信息技术"翻转"知识传授和知识内化2个学习过程的全新教学模式。园林史是风景园林专业的重要专业基础课程,笔者经过历年园林史课程教学实践经验的积累,结合地区实际,探索了基于翻转课堂理念的园林史教学模式改革的实施途经,以期合理地解决好传统园林史教学革新中的相关问题。通过改进多媒体教学方式,高效利用课堂时间,充分发挥学生的学习主动性,进而提高教学效果和学生的学习兴趣,为园林史教学改革提供参考。     

Barley genotype expressing “stay-green”-like characteristics maintains starch quality of the grain during water stress condition

The identification of “stay-green” in sorghum and its positive correlation with yield increases has encouraged attempts to incorporate “stay-green”-like traits into the genomes of other commercially important cereal crops. However, knowledge on the effects of “stay-green” expression on grain quality under extreme physiological stress is limited. This study examines impacts of “stay-green”-like expression on starch biosynthesis in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grain under mild, severe, and acute water stress conditions induced at anthesis. The proportions of long amylopectin branches and amylose branches in the grain of Flagship (a cultivar without “stay-green”-like characteristics) were higher at low water stress, suggesting that water stress affects starch biosynthesis in grain, probably due to early termination of grain fill. The changes in long branches can affect starch properties, such as the rates of enzymatic degradation, and hence its nutritional value. By contrast, grain from the “stay-green”-like cultivar (ND24260) did not show variation in starch molecular structure under the different water stress levels. The results indicate that the cultivar with “stay-green”-like traits has a greater potential to maintain starch biosynthesis and quality in grain during drought conditions, making the “stay-green”-like traits potentially useful in ensuring food security.     

Antioxidation responses of maize roots and leaves to partial root-zone irrigation

Antioxidation responses of maize roots and leaves to water deficit and rewatering under partial root-zone irrigation (PRI) were investigated using a pot system. Plants were cultured using three irrigation methods, i.e. conventional irrigation (CI), alternate PRI (APRI) and fixed PRI (FPRI) with three different water regimes including W₁ (70% field capacity, FC), W₂ (50% FC) and W₃ (35% FC). Compared to CI, root peroxidases (POD) activity was enhanced in the irrigated root zone of FPRI and both root zones of APRI during mild water deficit. After rewatering, POD activity was increased in the dry root zone under FPRI but reduced in the roots under APRI. Roots in the dry zone and leaves under FPRI remained high superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity after rewatering. In contrast, SOD activity decreased in the roots and leaves under CI and APRI. Malondialdehyde (MDA) contents were increased in leaves and two sub-roots under FPRI during water deficit and remained higher after rewatering compared to those under CI and APRI. MDA contents in the tissues under APRI showed similar levels to those under CI. Compared to CI, APRI showed the same biomass production, achieving significantly higher water use efficiency under mild water deficit. The results suggested that plants under APRI experienced less oxidative stress or damage induced by water deficit.     

马立克病毒二价活疫苗效价检测实验

由于CVI988/Rispense疫苗优良的免疫特性,已经被认为是目前防控马立克氏病（Marek＇sdisease,MD）效果最好的疫苗。然而,近年来随着马立克病毒（Marek＇sdisease virus,MDV）毒力的不断增强。CVI988/Rispense需要与MDV-Ⅱ或者HVT联合使用才能防止免疫失败的发生。本实验通过空斑计数和间接免疫荧光相结合的方法测定了马立克病毒CVI988/Rispense＋FC126二价活疫苗的效价。结果显示批次A中CVI988为4400PFU/dose,HVT为2600/dose;批次B中CVI988为4800PFU/dose,HVT为2400PFU/dose;批次C中CVI988为4600PFU/dose,HVT为2800PFU/dose。所得结果均显著高于国家标准CVI988不少于2000PFU/dose,HVT不少于1000PFU/dose,并且批次之间非常稳定,适合用作鸡群马立克氏病的防控。     

鸭肝炎病毒FC64株的全基因组序列测定与分析

鸭病毒性肝炎是由鸭肝炎病毒(DHV)引起的一种鸭的重要传染病,弱毒苗可有效预防该病的发生.从临床上分离获得一株DHV强毒株,经SPF鸡胚传64代后,培育成为弱毒株,命名为FC64.为了对该弱毒疫苗进行遗传背景分析,测定了该毒株的全基因组序列,经分析表明,FC64属于血清1型DHV弱毒株,基因组长度为7 692 bp(未...     

10 种中草药抗氧化活性的比较研究

以市售的虎杖、黄芩、夏枯草、女贞子、黄花蒿、续断、苦参、白芍、莪术和姜黄为研究对象,蒸馏水为提取溶剂,比较研究10种中草药的抗氧化活性。通过FRAP铁离子还原法、DPPH自由基清除法和FC福林酚法测定试样的总抗氧化能力、自由基清除能力及总酚含量,综合研究其抗氧化活性。结果表明,虎杖、黄芩、夏枯草和女贞子的总抗氧化能力FeSO4当量均大于1.8 mmol/L,自由基清除率超过70%,总酚含量均大于2.8μg/mL,抗氧化能力相对较强,可能与其清热功效有关,其药用价值和保健功能值得关注;黄花蒿、续断、苦参、白芍、莪术和姜黄也表现出一定的抗氧化能力,但作用较弱。相关性分析结果显示,FRAP,DPPH和FC法3种方法间均呈显著正相关,进一步证实多酚类次生代谢物质是试样水提液自由基清除能力及抗氧化能力的重要作用因素。     

Effects of greenhouse cooling method on growth,fruit yield and quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in a tropical climate

A tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) crop was grown in four greenhouses during the dry season 2005/06 in Central Thailand. Sidewalls and roof vents of two greenhouses were covered with nets and these greenhouses were mechanically ventilated when air temperature exceeded 30 °C (NET). The other two greenhouses were covered with polyethylene film and equipped with a fan and pad cooling system (EVAP). Overall mean air temperature was significantly reduced by 2.6 and 3.2 °C (day) and 1.2 and 2.3 °C (night) in EVAP as compared to NET and outside air, respectively. Temperature maxima in EVAP averaged about 4 °C lower than in NET and outside. The relative humidity was around 20 and 30% (day) and 10 and 15% (night) higher in EVAP than in NET or outside, respectively. Vapour pressure deficit averaged 0.25 kPa in EVAP, 1.03 kPa in NET and 1.48 kPa outside. The crop water-consumption was significantly lower in EVAP (1.2) than in NET (1.8 L plant⁻¹ day⁻¹), which is ascribed to reduced transpiration in EVAP. Total fruit yield was similar in NET (6.4 kg plant⁻¹) and EVAP (6.3 kg plant⁻¹). The quantity of undersized (mostly parthenocarpic) and blossom-end rot (BER)-affected fruits was reduced in EVAP. However, the proportion of marketable yield was significantly higher in NET (4.5 kg plant⁻¹) than in EVAP (3.8 kg plant⁻¹), owing largely to an increased incidence of fruit cracking (FC) in EVAP. Higher FC but lower BER incidence coincided with higher fresh weight and Ca concentration in the fruits in EVAP. It is concluded that in regions with high atmospheric relative humidity evaporative cooling without technical modifications allowing dehumidification will not improve protected tomato production.     

Adapting wheat in Europe for climate change

Increasing cereal yield is needed to meet the projected increased demand for world food supply of about 70% by 2050. Sirius, a process-based model for wheat, was used to estimate yield potential for wheat ideotypes optimized for future climatic projections for ten wheat growing areas of Europe. It was predicted that the detrimental effect of drought stress on yield would be decreased due to enhanced tailoring of phenology to future weather patterns, and due to genetic improvements in the response of photosynthesis and green leaf duration to water shortage. Yield advances could be made through extending maturation and thereby improve resource capture and partitioning. However the model predicted an increase in frequency of heat stress at meiosis and anthesis. Controlled environment experiments quantify the effects of heat and drought at booting and flowering on grain numbers and potential grain size. A current adaptation of wheat to areas of Europe with hotter and drier summers is a quicker maturation which helps to escape from excessive stress, but results in lower yields. To increase yield potential and to respond to climate change, increased tolerance to heat and drought stress should remain priorities for the genetic improvement of wheat.