樟叶蜂两性生殖与孤雌生殖方式下雌虫生殖适合度及子代生活史特征的比较

【目的】樟叶蜂Mesoneura rufonota是危害樟树Cinnamonum campora的重要食叶性害虫,该虫的繁殖策略包括两性生殖和孤雌生殖两种模式。本研究旨在明确孤雌生殖在樟叶蜂生活史中的生物学意义。【方法】在室内25℃恒温条件下,测定并分析了樟叶蜂孤雌生殖和两性生殖两种生殖方式在亲代生殖适合度(雌虫寿命、产卵量和卵孵化率)和子代生活史(各虫态发育历期、死亡率、子代性比和产卵量等)特征上的差异。【结果】孤雌生殖的樟叶蜂雌虫寿命显著长于两性生殖的雌虫寿命,而雌虫产卵量和卵孵化率在两种生殖方式间均无差异。子代各虫态的发育历期和死亡率以及子代单雌产卵量在两种生殖方式间均无差异,但子代成虫性比在两种生殖方式间存在显著差异,表现为孤雌生殖大多产雄性子代,而两性生殖大多产雌性子代。【结论】樟叶蜂的孤雌生殖延长了亲代雌虫的寿命,且为产雄孤雌生殖。这些研究结果表明,樟叶蜂的孤雌生殖不但具有自身建群的能力,同时在种群繁衍中可以提供大量的雄虫以弥补两性生殖后代雄性个体的不足。     

樟叶峰两性生殖与孤雌生殖方式下雌虫生殖适合度及子代生活史特征的比较

【目的】樟叶蜂Mesoneura rufonota是危害樟树Cinnamonum campora的重要食叶性害虫,该虫的繁殖策略包括两性生殖和孤雌生殖两种模式。本研究旨在明确孤雌生殖在樟叶蜂生活史中的生物学意义。【方法】在室内25℃恒温条件下,测定并分析了樟叶蜂孤雌生殖和两性生殖两种生殖方式在亲代生殖适合度(雌虫寿命、产卵量和卵孵化率)和子代生活史(各虫态发育历期、死亡率、子代性比和产卵量等)特征上的差异。【结果】孤雌生殖的樟叶蜂雌虫寿命显著长于两性生殖的雌虫寿命,而雌虫产卵量和卵孵化率在两种生殖方式间均无差异。子代各虫态的发育历期和死亡率以及子代单雌产卵量在两种生殖方式间均无差异,但子代成虫性比在两种生殖方式间存在显著差异,表现为孤雌生殖大多产雄性子代,而两性生殖大多产雌性子代。【结论】樟叶蜂的孤雌生殖延长了亲代雌虫的寿命,且为产雄孤雌生殖。这些研究结果表明,樟叶蜂的孤雌生殖不但具有自身建群的能力,同时在种群繁衍中可以提供大量的雄虫以弥补两性生殖后代雄性个体的不足。     

不同生殖方式对班氏跳小蜂寄生率和子代性比的影响

为了明确班氏跳小蜂不同生殖方式及雌蜂密度对种群的影响,研究了班氏跳小蜂在不同雌雄比例的两性生殖和孤雌生殖条件下以及不同雌蜂密度情况时,其寄生率及子代的雌性比例。结果表明:班氏跳小蜂可进行两性生殖和产雄孤雌生殖,不同雌雄比例的两性生殖及孤雌生殖的寄生率随着雌蜂数量的增加不断升高,雌雄比为20∶1时的寄生率最高,为49.13%;在两性生殖雌雄比为15∶1的情况下,其后代雌性最高;不同粉蚧密度条件下,2头雌蜂同时存在时,其寄生率和子代性比均最高。说明两性生殖(雌雄比为15∶1)和2头雌蜂同时存在条件下,更利于班氏跳小蜂种群发展。     

广州地区自然条件下扶桑绵粉蚧入侵定殖能力研究

【背景】扶桑绵粉蚧是一种对棉花等作物具有严重威胁的新的外来人侵害虫,2008年8月在广州市区扶桑上发现该虫。关于该虫入侵种群的大小是需要明确的基本人侵生物学问题之一。【方法】采用了野外接虫、定点系统跟踪观察的方法,研究了广州地区番茄、棉花田间扶桑绵粉蚧的最小入侵种群规模。【结果】扶桑绵粉蚧初始种群侵入棉花、番茄田3d后数量急剧下降,分别减少了82．7％、61．2％,进入3龄后田间种群数量呈现持续小幅度减少的规律,进入产卵期的雌虫出现概率分别为2．83％、2．5％。棉花上扶桑绵粉蚧单雌产卵量为532．6粒,明显高于番茄（418．4粒）。棉花、番茄田的入侵种群趋势指数分别为15．09、10．46,下一代种群呈明显增长趋势,能够成功定殖。棉花、番茄田扶桑绵粉蚧自然种群存活曲线均符合Ⅰ型（凹型）,存活率（S）与接虫后天数（D）的关系模型分别为S=（1．0000＋1．1．505D）-1.1250,S=（Q9996＋Q124810）^-3.0614。根据进入产卵期雌虫的概率,计算出保证扶桑绵粉蚧成功入侵的最小自然种群规模为36—40头。【结论与意义】广州地区6～8月番茄、棉花田新人侵的扶桑绵粉蚧自然种群存活曲线为Ⅰ型（凹型）,最小入侵种群规模为36—40头。该结果为深入研究扶桑绵粉蚧的入侵生物学特性和制定防治策略等提供了依据。     

不同密度棉花粉蚧种群对扶桑生长的影响

棉花粉蚧Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley是我国一种重要外来入侵害虫.关于该害虫入侵发生对作物的危害程度一直是关注的重要方面.本文通过定量接种虫量的方法,研究了棉花粉蚧初孵若虫不同初始密度(50头/株、100头/株、200头/株、400头/株、800头/株)下扶桑苗生长规律.结果植株生长表明,随着初始种群密度增大,扶桑株高增长量、茎粗增长量逐渐降低,棉花粉蚧对扶桑生长的抑制作用逐渐加重.当初始虫量较大时,扶桑表现为生长显著减缓,叶片萎缩、脱落等症状.当初始虫量为50头/株时,扶桑株高及株高增长量分别降低15.4％、28.9％,显著低于对照;当初始虫量为400头/株时,扶桑受害严重,与对照相比株高、株高增长量分别降低了 38.7％、70.2％,茎粗和茎粗增长量分别降低了 21.2％和39.6％.对在扶桑上棉花粉蚧的危害时间和种群虫口当量分别与寄主株高、株高增长量、茎粗、茎粗增长量之间的关系进行二次曲线拟合,分别建立了三者之间关系的拟合模型,并通过该模型计算出已知该虫种群密度在一定时间内危害寄主的株高、株高增长量、茎粗和茎粗增长量,推算出棉花粉蚧的防治指标.本研究结果为制定棉花粉蚧的防治指标提供了理论依据.     

中国北方稻水象甲种群与美国两性生殖型种群触角形态特征的比较研究

为了揭示孤雌生殖型稻水象甲不同种群触角的形态变异,明确两性生殖型与孤雌生殖型稻水象甲触角形态特征差异。分析了来自于吉林通化(TH)、吉林公主岭(GZL)、辽宁沈阳东陵区(DL)、辽宁沈阳苏家屯(SJT)、山东东营(DY)5个孤雌生殖稻水象甲触角各节的长度和最大宽度,并与美国两性生殖型稻水象甲成虫触角进行了比较。结果表明孤雌生殖型雌性的触角柄节长度、触角总长度明显长于两性生殖型雌性的(P0.01)。除柄节外,孤雌生殖型雌性触角各节的宽度均明显宽于两性生殖型雌性(P0.01)。两种生殖型稻水象甲雌性触角梗节以及第3、4、6鞭小节的最大宽度范围不重叠。吉林通化种群(TH)与其他4个中国北方种群之间触角有显著性差异。两性生殖型稻水象甲雄性的触角总长度和柄节长度均明显长于雌性(P0.01),且雄性柄节长度范围(310.45-316.22μm)与雌性的范围(282.12-294.56μm)不重叠。结果提示,柄节长度可以鉴别本研究中两性生殖型稻水象甲雌雄个体;触角梗节以及第3、4、6鞭小节的最大宽度范围可以鉴别本研究中2种生殖型雌性个体。     

长、短期连续孤雌生殖对萼花臂尾轮虫生活史和遗传特征的影响

应用单个体培养、聚丙烯酰胺凝胶垂直板电泳技术和特异性染色方法,以具有明显生化遗传差异的3克隆萼花臂尾轮虫（Brachionus calyciflorus）为对象,对长期（世代数大于200）和短期（世代数约为12）连续孤雌生殖后的轮虫进行了生活史特征和等位酶（PGM,GPI,MDH）分析。结果表明,除3克隆轮虫的生殖后期历时和每个雌体一生中所产的后代数在长期和短期连续孤雌生殖后的个体之间均无显著的差异外（P>0.05）,其它生活史特征在长期和短期连续孤雌生殖后的个体之间的差异均因轮虫克隆的不同而异。克隆对轮虫的胚胎发育时间、幼体阶段历时、生殖期历时、平均寿命、轮虫每个雌体一生中所产的后代数、幼体大小和幼体的耐饥饿时间均有显著的影响（P<0.05）;连续孤雌生殖历期对轮虫幼体阶段历时、平均寿命、后代混交雌体百分率和幼体的耐饥饿时间均有显著的影响（P<0.05）;而克隆和连续孤雌生殖历期间的交互作用对轮虫的胚胎发育时间、生殖期历时、平均寿命、幼体大小和幼体的耐饥饿时间均有显著的影响（P<0.05）。长期连续孤雌生殖后的轮虫幼体阶段历时和幼体的耐饥饿时间均显著短于短期连续孤雌生殖后的轮虫,平均寿命显著长于短期连续孤雌生殖后的轮虫,后代混交雌体百分率显著高于短期连续孤雌生殖后的轮虫。3克隆轮虫在长期和短期连续孤雌生殖后其3种等位酶的酶谱均未出现明显的改变。     

延迟交配对山楂叶螨繁殖的影响

为了探索雌螨延迟交配对整个种群的负面效应, 采用叶碟饲养法, 在室内条件下研究了延迟交配对山楂叶螨Tetranychus viennensis Zacher繁殖及种群增长的影响。结果表明: 雌螨延迟交配主要影响寿命、产卵量, 进而影响种群增长率; 随着雌螨交配时间的延迟, 影响的程度逐渐加剧。交配延迟达到或超过7 d, 雌螨的寿命比对照延长20.17%, 产卵量比对照下降26.74%, 但对后代的孵化率、存活率无明显影响。对生命表参数的分析结果表明, 雌螨交配延迟达到或超过7 d, 会导致净生殖率显著下降、平均世代周期历期显著延长, 而内禀增长率则在交配延迟3 d时显著降低。未经交配的雌螨只能营孤雌生殖, 寿命延长了31.14%, 产卵量减少了30.08%。营孤雌生殖的雌螨可以通过与其后代回交而实现两性生殖。结果提示延迟交配会导致山楂叶螨的繁殖力降低。     

发生在云南与东盟边境的一种新害虫——热带拂粉蚧(同翅目:粉蚧科)

【背景】热带拂粉蚧属于粉蚧类昆虫,食性杂,是危害热带和亚热带水果、蔬菜和园林植物的重要害虫,主要随水果、苗木和交通工具等介质进行远距离传播。2014年5月,在我国云南与缅甸边境发现该虫危害草本植物马松子。【方法】在收集整理热带拂粉蚧生物学、地理学等信息的基础上,介绍了其主要形态特征、寄主、分布、生物学特性,并对该有害生物的危害和防治进行了综合分析。【结果】热带拂粉蚧雌成虫长椭圆形,触角8节,体长2.5~3.0 mm,宽1.5~2.0 mm,主要通过孤雌生殖繁殖后代,形态特征与双条拂粉蚧非常相似。我国的广东、广西、海南、云南、福建等热带地区适合该虫生存和危害,一旦入侵我国会对花卉、水果和蔬菜等造成危害,给相关产业带来损失。【结论与意义】热带拂粉蚧在我国有传播扩散的可能,加强检疫是防范该虫入侵的主要手段,生物防治是治理该虫的重要措施。     

石蒜绵粉蚧生物学特性

【目的】石蒜绵粉蚧Phenacoccus solani是近年来我国大陆新记录的一种有害昆虫,对我国的农业生产和生态环境具有潜在的巨大威胁,而本研究旨在明确该虫的主要生物学特性。【方法】在实验室条件下(27±1℃,RH 70%±5%,12L∶12D)以马铃薯Solanum tuberosum作为寄主,研究了石蒜绵粉蚧的生殖方式、发育历期、繁殖能力及各虫态的形态特征。【结果】石蒜绵粉蚧只能营产雌孤雌生殖,生活史包括卵、1-3龄若虫和雌成虫;卵单个散产且在母体外孵化,孵化时间约24min,雌成虫还能产下一部分不能孵化的卵;若虫期14~22 d,总历期33~64 d;雌成虫繁殖能力强,单头产卵量135~337粒,平均产卵244粒。各龄期主要形态特征为:卵呈长椭圆形,黄色且透明,具一对红棕色的复眼;1龄若虫呈黄色,行动活泼;2龄若虫体缘出现齿状突起;3龄若虫呈深黄色,体缘突起明显,尾瓣突出;雌成虫体表的白色蜡粉较厚实,体缘蜡突明显,体色变深,足呈深红色。【结论】从生殖方式、发育历期及繁殖能力等方面明确了石蒜绵粉蚧的主要生物学特性,结果预示该虫是一种重要潜在的危险性害虫。     

Role for dopamine in malonate-induced damage in vivo in striatum and in vitro in mesencephalic cultures

Defects in mitochondrial energy metabolism have been implicated in the pathology of several neurodegenerative disorders. In addition, the reactive metabolites generated from the metabolism and oxidation of the neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) are thought to contribute to the damage to neurons of the basal ganglia. We have previously demonstrated that infusions of the metabolic inhibitor malonate into the striata of mice or rats produce degeneration of DA nerve terminals. In the present studies, we demonstrate that an intrastriatal infusion of malonate induces a substantial increase in DA efflux in awake, behaving mice as measured by in vivo microdialysis. Furthermore, pretreatment of mice with tetrabenazine (TBZ) or the TBZ analogue Ro 4-1284 (Ro-4), compounds that reversibly inhibit the vesicular storage of DA, attenuates the malonate-induced DA efflux as well as the damage to DA nerve terminals. Consistent with these findings, the damage to both DA and GABA neurons in mesencephalic cultures by malonate exposure was attenuated by pretreatment with TBZ or Ro-4. Treatment with these compounds did not affect the formation of free radicals or the inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation resulting from malonate exposure alone. Our data suggest that DA plays an important role in the neurotoxicity produced by malonate. These findings provide direct evidence that inhibition of succinate dehydrogenase causes an increase in extracellular DA levels and indicate that bioenergetic defects may contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic neurodegenerative diseases through a mechanism involving DA.     

2018年中国植物科学若干领域重要研究进展

2018年中国植物科学继续呈现快速发展的态势, 我国科学家在国际植物科学主流学术刊物发表论文数量大幅增加, 取得了多项具有重要影响的成果。调控植物生长-代谢平衡实现可持续农业发展入选2018年度中国科学十大进展; 中国被子植物区系进化历史研究入选2018年度中国生命科学十大进展。以水稻为代表的农作物和果蔬等经济作物研究在国际上已呈现出明显的优势, 若干领域已从“追赶”状态跨越到“领跑”地位。该文对2018年中国科学家在植物科学若干领域取得的重要研究成果进行了概括性评述, 旨在全面追踪和报道当前中国植物科学领域的发展前沿和热点, 展示中国科学家所取得的杰出成就。     

SSTR5 ablation in islet results in alterations in glucose homeostasis in mice

Somatostatin (SST) peptide is a potent inhibitor of insulin secretion and its effect is mediated via somatostatin receptor 5 (SSTR5) in the endocrine pancreas. To investigate the consequences of gene ablation of SSTR5 in the mouse pancreas, we have generated a mouse model in which the SSTR5 gene was specifically knocked down in the pancreatic beta cells (betaSSTR5Kd) using the Cre-lox system. Immunohistochemistry analysis showed that SSTR5 gene expression was absent in beta cells at three months of age. At the time of gene ablation, betaSSTR5Kd mice demonstrated glucose intolerance with lack of insulin response and significantly reduced serum insulin levels. Insulin tolerance test demonstrated a significant increase of insulin clearance in vivo at the same age. In vitro studies demonstrated an absence of response to SST-28 stimulation in the betaSSTR5Kd mouse islet, which was associated with a significantly reduced SST expression level in betaSSTR5Kd mice pancreata. In addition, betaSSTR5Kd mice had significantly reduced serum glucose levels and increased serum insulin levels at 12 months of age. Glucose tolerance test at an older age also indicated a persistently higher insulin level in betaSSTR5Kd mice. Further studies of betaSSTR5Kd mice had revealed elevated serum C-peptide levels at both 3 and 12 months of age, suggesting that these mice are capable of producing and releasing insulin to the periphery. These results support the hypothesis that SSTR5 plays a pivotal role in the regulation of insulin secretion in the mouse pancreas.     

2017年中国植物科学若干领域重要研究进展

2017年中国植物科学继续保持高速发展态势, 重大成果频出, 具体表现在中国植物学家在国际顶级学术期刊发表的文章数量平稳上升。中国植物科学领域的研究工作者成果精彩纷呈, 如新型广谱抗病机制的发现、水稻广谱抗病遗传基础及机制和疫霉菌诱发病害成灾机制研究等。2017年中国生命科学领域十大进展评选中, 有两项植物科学领域的研究成果入选。水稻生物学、进化与基因组学和激素生物学等领域学科发展突出。另外, 值得一提的是, 长期从事高等植物与代谢途径调控分子网络研究和水稻品种设计育种的李家洋院士的研究成果“水稻高产优质性状形成的分子机理及品种设计”荣获2017年国家自然科学一等奖。这一具有重大国际影响的开创性贡献标志着中国植物科学在该领域的国际科学前沿居于引领和卓越地位。该文对2017年中国本土科学家在植物科学若干领域取得的重要研究成果进行了系统梳理, 旨在全面追踪和报道当前中国植物科学领域发展的最新前沿动态, 与广大读者共同分享我国科学家所取得的辉煌成就。     

2018年中国植物科学若干领域重要研究进展

2018年中国植物科学继续呈现快速发展的态势, 我国科学家在国际植物科学主流学术刊物发表论文数量大幅增加, 取得了多项具有重要影响的成果。调控植物生长-代谢平衡实现可持续农业发展入选2018年度中国科学十大进展; 中国被子植物区系进化历史研究入选2018年度中国生命科学十大进展。以水稻为代表的农作物和果蔬等经济作物研究在国际上已呈现出明显的优势, 若干领域已从“追赶”状态跨越到“领跑”地位。该文对2018年中国科学家在植物科学若干领域取得的重要研究成果进行了概括性评述, 旨在全面追踪和报道当前中国植物科学领域的发展前沿和热点, 展示中国科学家所取得的杰出成就。     

我国葫芦科植物离体培养研究进展

葫芦科植物包括多种瓜类蔬菜,对其进行离体培养研究具有重要的理论和实践意义.综述了国内在葫芦科植物器官培养、体细胞胚胎发生、花药培养、原生质体培养和体细胞杂交及离体遗传转化等方面取得的研究进展,并对葫芦科植物离体培养、遗传转化与育种的前景作了展望.     

我国葫芦科植物离体培养研究进展

葫芦科植物包括多种瓜类蔬菜,对其进行离体培养研究具有重要的理论和实践意义。综述了国内在葫芦科植物器官培养、体细胞胚胎发生、花药培养、原生质体培养和体细胞杂交及离体遗传转化等方面取得的研究进展,并对葫芦科植物离体培养、遗传转化与育种的前景作了展望。     

Changes in aquatic vegetation in Rhine floodplain streams in Alsace in relation to disturbance

Abstract. Changes are described in aquatic vegetation in oligotrophic, groundwater-fed Rhine floodplain streams in Alsace (eastern France), resulting from disturbance. Disturbance factors include changes in nutrients, either permanent ones - effluent from a waste water treatment plant or trout hatcheries - or periodic ones: flooding. Regular inputs of high levels of phosphate and ammonia modified the macrophyte vegetation in these streams. The floristic composition, which was characteristic of oligotrophic waters upstream of the eutrophicated sector, changed to that of a eutrophic situation as originally found downstream. Periodic disturbance by floods which normally occur once a year, irregularly eutrophicates the small streams, causing the development of a mixture of eutrophic and oligotrophic species. Six macrophyte communities are distinguished, indicating different trophic levels. The aquatic vegetation is adapted to the variations of phosphate and ammonia levels. Hence, aquatic macrophytes can be used as bio-indicators of fluctuations in water nutrient levels in relation to the type of disturbance.     

Apoptosis in experimental myocardial infarction in situ and in the perfused heart in vitro

We report the appearance of apoptotic cells in experimental myocardial infarction (rabbit heart) in in situ and in vitro preparations. Apoptosis was recognized by intravital staining with Hoechst 33342 (Ho342), by nick-end labeling (TUNEL) and by DNA laddering. A steady rise in the relative number of apoptotic cardiomyocytes (apoptotic index) was noted in in situ preparations. Apoptosis was first noted 6 h after the onset of ischemia with its highest value occurring after 72 h. Apoptotic nuclei were absent in remote areas of the left and right ventricles. Apoptotic nuclei within the infarcted area showed diminished intensity of Ho342 fluorescence. Three days after ischemia, a border zone adjacent to the infarcted area consisting of apoptotic macrophages was recognized. A novel finding was the appearance of apoptotic cardiomyocytes in the isolated perfused ischemic heart. Occurring as early as 50 min after the onset of ischemia, a high apoptotic index was present adjacent to the ligature placed around the coronary artery. This observation provides the opportunity to selectively examine factors leading to apoptosis in the ischemic heart under controlled experimental conditions.     

Morphine-potentiated platelet aggregation in in vitro and platelet plug formation in in vivo experiments

The detailed mechanisms underlying morphine-signaling pathways in platelets remain obscure. Therefore, we systematically examined the influence of morphine on washed human platelets. In this study, washed human platelet suspensions were used for in vitro studies. Furthermore, platelet thrombus formation induced by irradiation of mesenteric venules with filtered light in mice pretreated with fluorescein sodium was used for an in vivo thrombotic study. Morphine concentration dependently (0.6, 1, and 5 microM) potentiated platelet aggregation and the ATP release reaction stimulated by agonists (i.e., collagen and U46619) in washed human platelets. Yohimbine (0.1 microM), a specific alpha(2)-adrenoceptor antagonist, markedly abolished the potentiation of morphine in platelet aggregation stimulated by agonists. Morphine also potentiated phosphoinositide breakdown and intracellular Ca(2+) mobilization in human platelets stimulated by collagen (1 microg/ml). Moreover, morphine (0.6-5 microM) markedly inhibited prostaglandin E(1) (10 microM)-induced cyclic AMP formation in human platelets, while yohimbine (0.1 microM) significantly reversed the inhibition of cyclic AMP by morphine (0.6 and 1 microM) in this study. The thrombin-evoked increase in pH(i) was markedly potentiated in the presence of morphine (1 and 5 microM). Morphine (2 and 5 mg/g) significantly shortened the time require to induce platelet plug formation in mesenteric venules. We concluded that morphine may exert its potentiation in platelet aggregation by binding to alpha(2)-adrenoceptors in human platelets, with a resulting inhibition of adenylate cyclase, thereby reducing intracellular cyclic AMP formation followed by increased activation of phospholipase C and the Na(+)/H(+) exchanger. This leads to increased intracellular Ca(2+) mobilization, and finally potentiation of platelet aggregation and of the ATP release reaction.