外源GA3、ABA和Ca(NO3)2缓解盐对小麦种子萌发的抑制作用

盐胁迫下,DK961(耐盐)和LM15(盐敏感)小麦种子的发芽率(Gr)、发芽指数(Gi)和活力指数(Vi)均显著下降,LM15下降的幅度大于DK961.外源100 mg/L GA3、1×10-7 mol/L ABA和0.1% Ca(NO3)2处理均能缓解盐对小麦种子萌发的抑制作用,对盐胁迫下LM15种子萌发的缓解作用显著好于DK961,并且不同程度地缓解盐处理引起的种子内源GA 1+3含量和α淀粉酶的活性下降,从而降低盐胁迫对种子萌发的抑制作用.表明盐抑制小麦种子萌发的主要原因是盐胁迫导致种子内源GA 1+3含量和α淀粉酶的活性下降.     

外源脱落酸抑制花生种子发芽的生理机制

花生品种'汕油523'种子用10-3mol·L-1脱落酸(ABA)浸泡12 h后,种子发芽显著受抑制,胚α-淀粉酶活性降低,内源ABA水平提高.5 mmol.L-1ABA合成抑制剂钨酸钠处理的种子发芽率和活力指数提高,胚根增长,α-淀粉酶活性提高,内源ABA含量降低.据此认为ABA对种子萌发的抑制作用可能与α-淀粉酶活性和ABA含量有关.     

GA3、ABA对未成熟‘博Ⅱ优15’水稻种子萌发的影响

以未成熟水稻'博II优15'种子为材料,用不同浓度GA3、ABA浸种24 h,研究其对水稻种子萌发的影响.结果表明,GA3 0.10～2.00 g/L处理能极显著促进种子萌发,其中0.50 g/L效果最好,第4天发芽率高于对照(CK)56%;浓度大于0.50 g/L ABA处理显著抑制种子萌发;GA3与ABA协同处理时, GA3/ABA = 1:1(浓度0.05 g/L)和 GA3/ABA = 1:2(浓度0.01 g/L)均能极显著促进种子萌发,第7天种子发芽率分别比CK高30%和20%.进一步研究表明,GA3和ABA对未成熟水稻种子萌发的影响与α-淀粉酶活性相关.     

GA诱导NaCl胁迫下黄瓜种子萌发和幼苗耐盐性效应

研究外源GA对NaCl胁迫下黄瓜种子萌发和幼苗生长的影响.结果显示:(1)0和75mmol·L-1NaCl处理可促进种子萌发,浓度为100mmol·L-1及以上时,随着浓度的增加,种子萌发受抑程度越严重;(2)150mmol·L-1NaCl胁迫下,添加外源GA可显著提高黄瓜种子发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数、活力指数和a-淀粉酶活性;促进种子萌发,以100和150mg·L-1GA处理效果较好;(3)外源GA显著提高幼苗生物量,提高SOD和POD活性,降低MDA含量,以100mg·L-1GA处理效果较好.研究表明一定范围的外源GA可缓解盐害对黄瓜种子萌发和幼苗生长的抑制作用,诱导其耐盐性的提高.     

不同浓度5-氨基乙酰丙酸(ALA)浸种对NaCl胁迫下番茄种子发芽率及芽苗生长的影响

为探讨外源5-氨基乙酰丙酸(ALA)对NaCl胁迫下番茄种子发芽率及芽苗生长的影响,以‘中杂九号’番茄种子为试材,不同浓度ALA(0、0.1、0.5、1.0、5.0、10.0mg/L)浸种24h后,在0、25、50、100mmol/L NaCl胁迫下,28℃,黑暗培养7d,研究ALA对番茄种子发芽参数(发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数、活力指数、芽苗总鲜重)及胚芽和胚根中的抗氧化酶(超氧化物歧化酶SOD、过氧化物酶POD、过氧化氢酶CAT)活性和丙二醛(MDA)含量的影响.结果表明:非盐胁迫下,ALA浸种使番茄种子的发芽势、发芽指数、活力指数、芽苗总鲜重增加,胚根中SOD、POD活性降低,MDA含量减少;25 mmol/L NaCl胁迫能够提高发芽率、活力指数、芽苗总鲜重,而50-100mmol/L NaCl胁迫极显著的降低发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数、活力指数;0.1-0.5mg/L ALA浸种能够提高NaCl胁迫下番茄种子的发芽率、发芽指数、活力指数、芽苗总鲜重和抗氧化酶活性,降低MDA含量,而高浓度ALA(10.0mg/L)浸种导致发芽率、发芽指数、活力指数降低.总之,ALA浸种能够促进番茄种子萌发和芽苗生长,浸种浓度不宜超过5.0mg/L,NaCl胁迫下以0.1 mg/L ALA浸种处理效果最佳.     

梾木种子低温层积过程中内源激素含量的动态变化特征

应用酶联免疫吸附测定法(ELISA)研究了梾木种子低温层积过程中内源激素含量的动态变化,分析了内源激素与种子休眠与发芽的关系。结果表明:(1)梾木种子中IAA含量在层积处理初期剧烈降低,持续一段时间后又显著升高,但后期下降,且IAA/ABA也出现同样的变化;种子中ABA含量在层积处理前期较高,但随着处理时间的延长趋于下降;种子内GA1/3含量以及GA1/3/ABA均随层积处理时间的延长逐渐增大;种子内ZRs和iPAs含量的变化相对较为平稳,尽管有一定的波动,但整体呈渐趋增高趋势。(2)梾木种子发芽率及发芽势在未经层积处理以及处理时间少于90d的条件下均为0,但随着层积处理时间的延长二者明显上升,层积处理的时间长短对梾木种子萌发有显著影响。(3)相关分析表明,梾木种子内GA1/3含量与种子的发芽率、发芽势均呈显著正相关关系,相关系数分别为0.688、0.662;种子内GA1/3/ABA增大有利于种子休眠解除和萌发。     

外源赤霉素对紫斑牡丹种子萌发的影响

以紫斑牡丹种子为试验材料,研究不同浓度的赤霉素(GA_3)处理对种子生根以及生根过程中营养物质、酶活性和内源激素水平变化的影响,为探讨紫斑牡丹种子萌发机制提供依据。结果表明:(1)GA_3处理能够促进种子生根,并以300 mg/L GA_3处理对种子生根效果最好,与对照相比可提前14.67 d生根,生根率可达71.00%。(2)与对照相比,GA_3处理可以在0～15 d时促进种子淀粉水解和可溶性糖的积累,并加速可溶性蛋白的消耗,在0～30 d促进过氧化物酶(POD)活性的提高,从而促进种子萌发生根。(3)在种子沙藏生根过程中,种子脱落酸(ABA)含量呈下降趋势,赤霉素(GA)、玉米素核苷(ZR)和吲哚乙酸(IAA)含量均表现出先上升后下降的趋势,与对照相比,GA_3处理可使种子GA、ZR和IAA的含量在沙藏前期明显上升,以解除种子休眠。研究发现,外源GA_3处理可以调控紫斑牡丹种子内源激素含量和POD活性的变化,促进营养物质转化,从而提前解除种子休眠使其萌发。     

镉胁迫对烟草根抗氧化能力和激素含量的影响

采用水培试验,研究了镉胁迫对烟草(Nicotiana tabacum)根内的超氧阴离子含量、可溶性蛋白质含量、抗氧化系统SOD、POD、CAT、APX、GR活性、膜质过氧化水平及激素IAA、ABA、GA3、ZR含量的影响。结果显示烟草根中的超氧阴离子含量随着镉浓度增大而升高;镉浓度为5mg/L时,可溶性蛋白质含量增加,但随着镉浓度增加,可溶性蛋白质含量急剧下降;SOD、CAT、APX活性在镉浓度为5mg/L时上升,但随着镉浓度升高其活性下降;POD,GR活性在镉浓度为5-25mg/L时上升,在镉浓度为50mg/L时下降,但仍高于对照;MDA含量随着镉浓度增加而升高;IAA氧化酶活性在镉浓度5mg/L时下降,但随着镉浓度的升高而降低;IAA含量在镉浓度为5mg/L时上升,但随着镉浓度增加,IAA氧化酶活性升高,导致IAA含量逐渐下降;镉胁迫对烟草根中ABA合成表现为促进作用;GA3含量在镉浓度为5mg/L时上升,但随着镉浓度的增加其含量逐渐下降;ZR含量在镉胁迫下迅速减少。     

S3307对小麦种子萌发及保护酶活性的影响(简报)

小麦种子用5～10mg·L-1S3307拌种后,发芽率未受到影响,但发芽种子的淀粉酶活性降低,芽长缩短,SOD、POD和CAT活性增强,单株干重显著增加。     

山楂种子休眠与后熟期间内源激素的变化（简报）

山楂种子必须经过低温层积后方可发芽。剥去种子外壳可以缩短山楂低温层积时间。山植种子发芽随着种子中ABA含量降低,GA3、ZR和IAA含量增加,以及GA3／ABA、IAA／ABA、ZR/ABA比值增大而增加,休眠解除。     

Ascorbic acid and reactive oxygen species are involved in the inhibition of seed germination by abscisic acid in rice seeds

The antagonism between abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellin (GA) plays a key role in controlling seed germination, but the mechanism of antagonism during this process is not known. The possible links among ABA, reactive oxygen species (ROS), ascorbic acid (ASC), and GA during rice seed germination were investigated. Unlike in non-seed tissues where ROS production is increased by ABA, ABA reduced ROS production in imbibed rice seeds, especially in the embryo region. Such reduced ROS also led to an inhibition of ASC production. GA accumulation was also suppressed by a reduced ROS and ASC level, which was indicated by the inhibited expression of GA biosynthesis genes, amylase genes, and enzyme activity. Application of exogenous ASC can partially rescue seed germination from ABA treatment. Production of ASC, which acts as a substrate in GA biosynthesis, was significantly inhibited by lycorine which thus suppressed the accumulation of GA. Consequently, expression of GA biosynthesis genes was suppressed by the low levels of ROS and ASC in ABA-treated seeds. It can be concluded that ABA regulates seed germination in multiple dimensions. ROS and ASC are involved in its inhibition of GA biosynthesis.     

Antagonism between abscisic acid and gibberellins is partially mediated by ascorbic acid during seed germination in rice

The antagonism between abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellin (GA) plays a key role in controlling seed germination,^1,2 but the mechanism of antagonism during this process is not known. In the associated study,³ we investigated the relationship among ABA, reactive oxygen species (ROS), ascorbic acid (ASC) and GA during rice seed germination. ROS production is reduced by ABA, which hence results in decreasing ASC accumulation during imbibition. GA accumulation was also suppressed by a reduced ROS and ASC level, whereas application of exogenous ASC can partially rescue seed germination from ABA treatment. Further results show that production of ASC, which acts as a substrate in GA biosynthesis, was significantly inhibited by lycorine which thus suppressed the accumulation of GA. Consequently, expression of GA biosynthesis genes was suppressed by the low levels of ROS and ASC in ABA-treated seeds. These studies reveal a new role for ASC in mediating the antagonism between ABA and GA during seed germination in rice.     

Abscisic acid in the thermoinhibition of lettuce seed germination and enhancement of its catabolism by gibberellin

Germination of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. cv. 'Grand Rapids') seeds was inhibited at high temperatures (thermoinhibition). Thermoinhibition at 28 degrees C was prevented by the application of fluridone, an inhibitor of abscisic acid (ABA) biosynthesis. At 33 degrees C, the sensitivity of the seeds to ABA increased, and fluridone on its own was no longer effective. However, a combined application of fluridone and gibberellic acid (GA3) was able to restore the germination. Exogenous GA3 lowered endogenous ABA content in the seeds, enhancing catabolism of ABA and export of the catabolites from the intact seeds. The fluridone application also decreased the ABA content. Consequently, the combined application of fluridone and GA3 decreased the ABA content to a sufficiently low level to allow germination at 33 degrees C. There was no significant temperature-dependent change in endogenous GA1 contents. It is concluded that ABA is an important factor in the regulation of thermoinhibition of lettuce seed germination, and that GA affects the temperature responsiveness of the seeds through ABA metabolism.     

不同成熟度对水稻种子萌发及其生理特性的影响

对抽穗后15、20、25、30和35d不同成熟度的水稻种子的萌发情况及其生理特性进行了研究。结果表明,随着种子成熟度增加,种子的发芽率、发芽势、活力指数逐渐提高,种子中过氧化物酶（POD）、过氧化氢酶（CAT）、脱氢酶和淀粉酶的活性、可溶性蛋白质和脱落酸（ABA）含量呈现上升趋势,抽穗后30d达最大值,稍后有所下降,而种子的可溶性糖、赤酶素（GA3）和生长素（IAA）含量则呈现下降趋势。在抽穗后15～35d,‘996’种子的发芽率、发芽势、活力指数、4种酶活性、可溶性蛋白质含量、可溶性糖含量、GA3和IAA含量均高于‘4628’种子的,而ABA含量则低于‘4628’种子。     

Control of macaw palm seed germination by the gibberellin/abscisic acid balance

The hormonal mechanisms involved in palm seed germination are not fully understood. To better understand how germination is regulated in Arecaceae, we used macaw palm (Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. Ex Mart.) seed as a model. Endogenous hormone concentrations, tocopherol and tocotrienol and lipid peroxidation during germination were studied separately in the embryo and endosperm. Evaluations were performed in dry (D), imbibed (I), germinated (G) and non‐germinated (NG) seeds treated (+GA₃) or not treated (control) with gibberellins (GA). With GA₃ treatment, seeds germinated faster and to a higher percentage than control seeds. The +GA₃ treatment increased total bioactive GA in the embryo during germination relative to the control. Abscisic acid (ABA) concentrations decreased gradually from D to G in both tissues. Embryos of G seeds had a lower ABA content than NG seeds in both treatments. The GA/ABA ratio in the embryo was significantly higher in G than NG seeds. The +GA₃ treatment did not significantly affect the GA/ABA ratio in either treatment. Cytokinin content increased from dry to germinated seeds. Jasmonic acid (JA) increased and 1‐aminocyclopropane‐1‐carboylic acid (ACC) decreased after imbibition. In addition, α‐tocopherol and α‐tocotrienol decreased, while lipid peroxidation increased in the embryo during germination. We conclude that germination in macaw palm seed involves reductions in ABA content and, consequently, increased GA/ABA in the embryo. Furthermore, the imbibition process generates oxidative stress (as observed by changes in vitamin E and MDA).     

Germination and Dormancy of Abscisic Acid- and Gibberellin-Deficient Mutant Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Seeds (Sensitivity of Germination to Abscisic Acid,Gibberellin, and Water Potential)

Germination responses of wild-type (MM), abscisic acid (ABA)-deficient (sitw), and gibberellin (GA)-deficient (gib-1) mutant tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. cv Moneymaker) seeds to ABA, GA4+7, reduced water potential ([psi]), and their combinations were analyzed using a population-based threshold model (B.R. Ni and K.J. Bradford [1992] Plant Physiol 98: 1057-1068). Among the three genotypes, sitw seeds germinated rapidly and completely in water, MM seeds germinated more slowly and were partially dormant, and gib-1 seeds did not germinate without exogenous GA4+7. Times to germination were inversely proportional to the differences between the external osmoticum, ABA, or GA4+7 concentrations and the corresponding threshold levels that would either prevent ([psi]b, log[ABAb]) or promote (log[GAb]) germination. The sensitivity of germination to ABA, GA4+7, and [psi] varied widely among individual seeds in the population, resulting in a distribution of germination times. The rapid germination rate of sitw seeds was attributable to their low mean [psi]b (-1.17 MPa). Postharvest dormancy in MM seeds was due to a high mean [psi]b (-0.35 MPa) and a distribution of [psi]b among seeds such that some seeds were unable to germinate even on water. GA4+7 (100 [mu]M) stimulated germination of MM and gib-1 seeds by lowering the mean [psi]b to -0.75 MPa, whereas ABA inhibited germination of MM and sitw seeds by increasing the mean [psi]b. The changes in [psi]b were not due to changes in embryo osmotic potential. Rather, hormonal effects on endosperm weakening opposite the radicle tip apparently determine the threshold [psi] for germination. The analysis demonstrates that ABA- and GA-dependent changes in seed dormancy and germination rates, whether due to endogenous or exogenous growth regulators, are based primarily upon corresponding shifts in the [psi] thresholds for radicle emergence. The [psi] thresholds, in turn, determine both the rate and final extent of germination within the seed population.     

Hormonal Regulation of Dormancy in Developing Sorghum Seeds

The role of abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellic acid (GA) in determining the dormancy level of developing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench.) seeds from varieties presenting contrasting preharvest sprouting behavior (Redland B2, susceptible; IS 9530, resistant) was investigated. Panicles from both varieties were sprayed soon after pollination with fluridone or paclobutrazol to inhibit ABA and GA synthesis, respectively. Fluridone application to the panicles increased germinability of Redland B2 immature caryopses, whereas early treatment with paclobutrazol completely inhibited germination of this variety during most of the developmental period. Incubating caryopses in the presence of 100 [mu]M GA4+7 overcame the inhibitory effect of paclobutrazol, but also stimulated germination of seeds from other treatments. IS 9530 caryopses presented germination indices close to zero until physiological maturity (44 d after pollination) in control and paclobutrazol-treated particles. However, fluridone-treated caryopses were released from dormancy earlier than control and paclobutrazol-treated caryopses. Incubation in the presence of GA4+7 stimulated germination of caryopses from all treatments. Our results support the proposition that a low dormancy level (which is related to a high preharvest sprouting susceptibility) is determined not only by a low embryonic sensitivity to ABA, but also by a high GA content or sensitivity.     

赤霉素与脱落酸对番茄种子萌发中细胞周期的调控

利用细胞流检仪检测番茄（Ｌｙｃｏｐｅｒｓｉｃｏｎ ｅｓｃｕｌｅｎｔｕｍ Ｍｉｌｌ．） ＧＡ－缺陷型、ＡＢＡ－缺陷型和相应的正常品种（野生型）成熟种子胚根尖细胞倍性水平时发现：ＧＡ－缺陷型和野生型种子绝大多数细胞ＤＮＡ 水平为２Ｃ,而ＡＢＡ－缺陷型种子则含有较多的４Ｃ细胞。在标准发芽条件下,ＡＢＡ－缺陷型和野生型种子浸种１ ｄ 后胚根尖细胞ＤＮＡ 开始复制,随后胚根突破种皮而发芽。然而ＧＡ－缺陷型种子除非加入外源ＧＡ,否则既不发生细胞ＤＮＡ 复制,也不发芽。这说明内源ＧＡ 是启动番茄种子胚根尖细胞ＤＮＡ 复制的关键因素,同时也说明番茄根尖细胞ＤＮＡ 复制是种子发芽的必要条件。实验证明：ＡＢＡ 不抑制细胞ＤＮＡ 合成,但阻止Ｇ２ 细胞进入到Ｍ 期。外源ＡＢＡ处理野生型种子与渗控处理结果相似,可以大幅度提高胚根尖４Ｃ／２Ｃ细胞的比例,但抑制种子的最终发芽     

Physiological characteristics and related gene expression of after‐ripening on seed dormancy release in rice

After‐ripening is a common method used for dormancy release in rice. In this study, the rice variety Jiucaiqing (Oryza sativa L. subsp. japonica) was used to determine dormancy release following different after‐ripening times (1, 2 and 3 months). Germination speed, germination percentage and seedling emergence increased with after‐ripening; more than 95% germination and 85% seedling emergence were observed following 1 month of after‐ripening within 10 days of imbibition, compared with <45% germination and 20% seedling emergence in freshly harvested seed. Hence, 3 months of after‐ripening could be considered a suitable treatment period for rice dormancy release. Dormancy release by after‐ripening is mainly correlated with a rapid decline in ABA content and increase in IAA content during imbibition. Subsequently, GA₁/ABA, GA₇/ABA, GA₁₂/ABA, GA₂₀/ABA and IAA/ABA ratios significantly increased, while GA₃/ABA, GA₄/ABA and GAs/IAA ratio significantly decreased in imbibed seeds following 3 months of after‐ripening, thereby altering α‐amylase activity during seed germination. Peak α‐amylase activity occurred at an earlier germination stage in after‐ripened seeds than in freshly harvested seeds. Expression of ABA, GA and IAA metabolism genes and dormancy‐related genes was regulated by after‐ripening time upon imbibition. Expression of OsCYP707A5, OsGA2ox1, OsGA2ox2, OsGA2ox3, OsILR1, OsGH3‐2, qLTG3‐1 and OsVP1 increased, while expression of Sdr4 decreased in imbibed seeds following 3 months of after‐ripening. Dormancy release through after‐ripening might be involved in weakening tissues covering the embryo via qLTG3‐1 and decreased ABA signalling and sensitivity via Sdr4 and OsVP1.     

Release of reactive oxygen intermediates (superoxide radicals, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals) and peroxidase in germinating radish seeds controlled by light, gibberellin, and abscisic acid

Germination of radish (Raphanus sativus cv Eterna) seeds can be inhibited by far-red light (high-irradiance reaction of phytochrome) or abscisic acid (ABA). Gibberellic acid (GA3) restores full germination under far-red light. This experimental system was used to investigate the release of reactive oxygen intermediates (ROI) by seed coats and embryos during germination, utilizing the apoplastic oxidation of 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin to fluorescent 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein as an in vivo assay. Germination in darkness is accompanied by a steep rise in ROI release originating from the seed coat (living aleurone layer) as well as the embryo. At the same time as the inhibition of germination, far-red light and ABA inhibit ROI release in both seed parts and GA3 reverses this inhibition when initiating germination under far-red light. During the later stage of germination the seed coat also releases peroxidase with a time course affected by far-red light, ABA, and GA3. The participation of superoxide radicals, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals in ROI metabolism was demonstrated with specific in vivo assays. ROI production by germinating seeds represents an active, developmentally controlled physiological function, presumably for protecting the emerging seedling against attack by pathogens.