太湖两种大型沉水植物无机碳利用效率差异及其机理

该文通过pH值漂移实验比较了太湖常见的两种沉水植物菹草(Potamogeton crispus)和马来眼子菜(P. malaianus)对无机碳利用效率的差异,并测定两者无机碳吸收关键酶——碳酸酐酶的活性,探讨了两者无机碳吸收效率差异的原因。根据太湖自然水体的无机碳条件设定了3种不同碱度条件,测定起点pH值和无机碳条件。不同碱度下pH值漂移变化和总无机碳/碱度比值的结果表明,两个种均能利用${HCO_{3}}^{-}$,适应低无机碳条件。两者对${HCO_{3}}^{-}$的吸收速率决定于其浓度大小,该离子浓度越大,光合速率越高。但是对${HCO_{3}}^{-}$的吸收速率存在差异:马来眼子菜在各碱度下终点pH值显著高于菹草,整体光合速率较高。CO₂-光合速率响应曲线表明,在高pH值(CO₂受到限制)时,马来眼子菜对CO₂亲和力较大。尽管菹草在pH值较低(6.5~7.0)时有相对较高的光合速率,但是基于太湖自然水体夏季高pH值(>8.5)条件,马来眼子菜具有更大的生长优势,成为优势种群。两者无机碳吸收速率的差异是造成它们生活史差异和时间生态位的一重要原因。同时,马来眼子菜碳酸酐酶活性明显高于菹草,表明在相同无机碳条件下,前者催化${HCO_{3}}^{-}$与CO₂之间的转化效率更高,这可能是造成两者无机碳吸收速率差异的原因。     

荒漠植物蒙古扁桃水分生理特征

蒙古扁桃(Prunus mongolica)是荒漠区和荒漠草原的水土保持植物和景观植物,是蒙古高原古老残遗植物,对其深入研究对于了解蒙古高原植被演替以及对当地生态环境的稳定和恢复有着重要意义。该实验采用PV技术和自然脱水法探讨了蒙古扁桃的水分生理特性。结果表明:在自然状态下,蒙古扁桃幼苗叶片的相对含水量为69%,饱和含水量为117%,临界饱和亏为48%,水势为-0.85 MPa。经 5% PEG-Hoagland (-0.46 MPa)干旱胁迫处理3 d后,其相对含水量、临界含水量和水势分别下降到48%、39%和 -1.97 MPa,而饱和含水量和束缚水与自由水比值分别增加到187%和11.94。对失水率分析的结果表明:在正常水分状态下,蒙古扁桃幼苗经102 h自然脱水后失水达到平衡,而经过干旱胁迫处理3 d后,其失水率曲线斜率变小,失水过程明显减缓,失水最终达到平衡的时间延长到152 h,其保水能力显著提高。将旱生植物蒙古扁桃的失水率曲线与中旱生植物长柄扁桃(P. pedunculata)的失水率曲线相比较发现,蒙古扁桃的耐脱水能力明显强于中旱生植物长柄扁桃。PV曲线(Pressure-volume curve)分析结果表明: 蒙古扁桃饱和含水量渗透势(Ψπ¹⁰⁰)和零膨压渗透势 (Ψπ⁰)很低,分别为-2.49 MPa和-3.11 MPa,而Ψπ¹⁰⁰和Ψπ⁰差值较大(0.62 MPa),表明其维持膨压的能力很强。其细胞壁弹性模量值低(4.18 MPa)进一步表明,蒙古扁桃具有很强的膨压调节能力。蒙古扁桃幼苗失去膨压时的渗透含水量(ROWC^tlp)为80%,这是其细胞壁特性所决定的渗透调节能力的基础。蒙古扁桃质外体含水量(AWC, %)较高(79%),因而具有较高的束缚水与自由水比值(7.76),这是其耐脱水性的生理基础。总之,蒙古扁桃叶水势、渗透势低有利于其根部对深层土壤水分的吸收,而较高的束缚水与自由水比值及较低的细胞壁弹性模量是其耐脱水的生理基础。     

美国海滨桤木和薄叶桤木水分生理特性的比较

采取盆栽、人工控水的方式, 研究并比较了美国本土海滨桤木(Alnus maritima)和薄叶桤木(A. incana)的气孔导度(G_s)、叶片水势(ψ_leaf)以及渗透调节能力对土壤水分条件的响应, 以探讨引起两种桤木生态分布差异巨大的生理生态原因。结果表明: 1)正常水分条件下, 海滨桤木的G_s低于薄叶桤木, 其与大气温度、相对湿度和水蒸气亏缺等气象因子的相关性低于薄叶桤木; 干旱胁迫下, 海滨桤木的G_s对其自身ψ_leaf下降信号的敏感度低于薄叶桤木; 复水后, 其G_s恢复更为缓慢。2)正常水分条件下, 海滨桤木的ψ_leaf高于薄叶桤木, 且引起气孔关闭的ψ_leaf临界值较高; 干旱胁迫下, 海滨桤木的ψ_leaf下降幅度高于薄叶桤木。3)正常水分条件下, 海滨桤木和薄叶桤木的渗透调节能力无显著差异; 干旱胁迫下, 尽管两种桤木均表现出饱和状态渗透势(ψ_s^sat)下降、膨压与水势关系的最大变化率降低、初始失膨点渗透势(ψ_s^tlp)增加、细胞渗透调节能力范围(ψ_s^sat-ψ_s^tlp, Dψ_s)减小的趋势, 但与薄叶桤木相比, 海滨桤木的ψ_s^tlp较高, Dψ_s较小。从以上生理生态指标可以看出, 较高的叶片水势、较低的气孔调节能力、干旱下较低的渗透调节能力是造成海滨桤木分布范围狭小的重要原因。     

毛白杨叶片膨压变化规律及其对环境因子的响应

明确毛白杨叶片膨压变化规律及其对环境因子的响应, 可以为以叶片膨压作为水分亏缺指标指导灌溉提供理论依据。该研究以滴灌条件下的二年生毛白杨(Populus tomentosa)人工林为研究对象, 对充分灌溉(FI)和控水灌溉(CK)的叶片磁力探针压力输出值(P_p)进行了连续监测, 并同步监测了土壤温度(T_s)、土壤水势(Ψ_s)、液流速率(V_SF)和气象因子, 探讨了不同水分处理下毛白杨叶片膨压变化规律及其与环境因子的关系。结果表明: 1)不同天气条件下的P_p均呈明显的“昼高夜低”变化规律, 且晴天的峰值宽度最大; 2)标准化相对叶片膨压(ΔP_p)与V_SF在不同天气条件下均呈正相关关系, 都可用二项式函数描述, 决定系数(R ²)从大到小依次是: 晴天(R ² = 0.87) >阴天(R ² = 0.72) >雨天(R ² = 0.31); 3)影响P_p变化的环境因子主要是光合有效辐射(PAR)、空气温度(T_a)、空气相对湿度(RH)以及饱和水汽压差(VPD), 其中PAR与P_p协同变化最一致; 4) ΔP_p对不同环境因子均存在时滞效应, 且不同水分处理的时滞圈大小不同; 5)不同水分处理的P_p曲线形状有明显差异。综上所述, 毛白杨叶片膨压变化规律与环境因子关系密切, 且与晴天液流速率存在高度的协同变化, 有作为水分亏缺诊断指标的潜力。     

Patterns of variations in leaf turgor pressure and responses to environmental factors in Populus tomentosa

明确毛白杨叶片膨压变化规律及其对环境因子的响应, 可以为以叶片膨压作为水分亏缺指标指导灌溉提供理论依据。该研究以滴灌条件下的二年生毛白杨(Populus tomentosa)人工林为研究对象, 对充分灌溉(FI)和控水灌溉(CK)的叶片磁力探针压力输出值(P_p)进行了连续监测, 并同步监测了土壤温度(T_s)、土壤水势(Ψ_s)、液流速率(V_SF)和气象因子, 探讨了不同水分处理下毛白杨叶片膨压变化规律及其与环境因子的关系。结果表明: 1)不同天气条件下的P_p均呈明显的“昼高夜低”变化规律, 且晴天的峰值宽度最大; 2)标准化相对叶片膨压(ΔP_p)与V_SF在不同天气条件下均呈正相关关系, 都可用二项式函数描述, 决定系数(R ²)从大到小依次是: 晴天(R ² = 0.87) >阴天(R ² = 0.72) >雨天(R ² = 0.31); 3)影响P_p变化的环境因子主要是光合有效辐射(PAR)、空气温度(T_a)、空气相对湿度(RH)以及饱和水汽压差(VPD), 其中PAR与P_p协同变化最一致; 4) ΔP_p对不同环境因子均存在时滞效应, 且不同水分处理的时滞圈大小不同; 5)不同水分处理的P_p曲线形状有明显差异。综上所述, 毛白杨叶片膨压变化规律与环境因子关系密切, 且与晴天液流速率存在高度的协同变化, 有作为水分亏缺诊断指标的潜力。     

西鄂尔多斯地区强旱生小灌木的水分参数

应用PV技术研究了西鄂尔多斯地区绵刺、红沙、四合木和霸王柴4种超旱生灌木的水分关系参数膨压(ψ_P)、细胞弹性模量(ε)、细胞体积比(RCV)及其相互关系.结果表明：在4种荒漠旱生灌木中,红沙保持最大膨压的能力最强(a=2.4593).不同荒漠旱生灌木保持膨压的方式不同：绵刺通过弹性调节保持膨压(ε_max=8.4005 MPa);红沙通过渗透调节来保持膨压(ψ_π100=-3.1302 MPa;ψ₀=-3.5074 MPa);四合木通过渗透调节和弹性调节的协同作用来维持膨压;霸王柴通过渗透调节来保持膨压,而弹性调节能力较弱.绵刺具有柔软而高弹性的细胞壁,是构成其根茎系统快速吸收和传导水分能力的因素之一.四合木具有较柔软而高弹性的细胞壁且ψ_P的变化随RCV减小而趋于缓慢,说明四合木具有较强的持水能力和抗脱水能力.     

四种灌木幼苗对水分胁迫的生理响应

柠条锦鸡儿(Caragana korshinskii)、白皮锦鸡儿(C.leucophloea)、刺叶锦鸡儿(C.acanthophylla)和长枝木蓼(Atraphaxis virgata)是乌鲁木齐周边植被组成中的重要植物种,在植被恢复中具有潜在价值。研究通过人工控制水分比较这4种灌木对干旱胁迫的生理响应,结果表明:叶片的组织含水量和叶绿素含量随着干旱胁迫的加剧而降低;脯氨酸在干旱胁迫下的积累程度较可溶性糖大;除刺叶锦鸡儿外其它植物幼苗的丙二醛在干旱胁迫下均无明显的积累(P>0.05)。4种灌木在干旱胁迫下通过渗透调节、保持膜系统稳定等途径维持正常的生理活动,对干旱具有一定的适应能力。4种灌木抗旱能力的排序为白皮锦鸡儿>柠条锦鸡儿>长枝木蓼>刺叶锦鸡儿。     

7个林木大小多样性指数表达能力比较

林木大小多样性直接反映森林生态系统的健康与稳定, 客观恰当地表达大小多样性对于评价天然林或人工林的经济、生态、社会价值及其经营效果至关重要。本研究选用7个林木大小多样性指数, 其中4个与距离无关(Simpson大小多样性指数D_N、Shannon大小多样性指数H_N、断面积Gini系数GC和直径变异系数CV_d), 3个与距离有关(Simpson大小分化度指数D_T、Shannon大小分化度指数H_T和大小分化度均值指数$\bar{T}$), 通过6组模拟林分和4块实测林分比较分析了它们的表达能力。结果表明: 不考虑极端情况(极端情况为对比林分林木大小混交不同但林木直径构成完全相同), GC、CV_d、$\bar{T}$、D_T和H_T能客观恰当地表达不同径级分布林分的林木大小多样性差异, 其中CV_d区分能力最强, GC次之。若考虑极端情况, 只有$\bar{T}$、D_T和H_T能区分出不同大小混交程度林分的林木大小多样性差异。本研究认为CV_d和GC因计算简单, 易于实际应用, 在营林活动中可作为分析林木大小多样性的首选指数; $\bar{T}$因能识别不同大小混交程度林分的空间差异, 即对林分更新变化敏感, 适用于动态分析林分的结构特征。     

植物渗透调节的测定方法介绍

渗透调节是植物适应水分胁迫的主要生理机制。其含义是植物在逆境(干旱或盐渍)条件下,通过代谢活动增加细胞内溶质浓度,降低其渗透势(从而降低水势),从外界水势降低的介质中继续吸水,保持一定的膨压,维持较正常的代谢活动。在干旱条件下受膨压影响的细胞生长、气孔开放、光合作用及酶活性等生理过程得到完全或部分的维持,有利于增强植物的抗旱能力。国外这     

玉米叶片生长部位渗透调节和生长的生物物理参数变化

玉米叶片生长部位随着水分胁迫加剧ψ_w降低、LER减慢。LER从最大到零,快速干旱处理的ψw从-0.55降至-0.85 MPa;缓慢干旱处理ψ_w从-0.88降至-1.13 MPa。在任何一种LER下,缓慢干旱处理的ψ_s比快速干旱处理更低,生长停止时,前者为-1.57 MPa,而后者为-1.30MPa。缓慢干旱叶片尽管在更低ψ_w下,仍能维持一定膨压,保持一定的生长速率。经历长时间水分胁迫会改变细胞延伸生长的生物物理参数,增大临界膨压(0.08～0.09 MPa)。这是水分胁迫植株,在一定ψ_p下生长速率减慢的原因。     

强旱生小灌木绵刺劈裂生长过程中内源激素含量变化的研究

 研究强旱生小灌木绵刺(Potaninia mongolica)劈裂生长过程中内源激素含量的变化。结果表明：1）4种生长状态中,完全劈裂的植株的叶片及劈裂发生部位ABA的含量比其它3种状态的都低,而其根中ABA的含量最大。同其它几种激素相比,ABA在绵刺体内的含量最大;2）劈裂生长发生之前,在劈裂发生部位IAA积累量大,尤其是在即将劈裂的过渡植株的劈裂发生部位IAA含量最大;3）劈裂生长发生过程中GA3含量的变化与IAA的变化有同步性;4）ZR的含量也是在劈裂生长发生前的绵刺的劈裂发生部位中较大,随着劈裂生长的发生,植物从根部向叶片及劈裂发生部位运输的ZR有逐渐降低的趋势,而在劈裂生长发生的过渡阶段,ZR从根部向劈裂发生部位运输的比例较大,分别为19.44%和20%;5）IAA、GA3、ZR 三者协调促进劈裂发生部位细胞的生长和分裂,而ABA的积累对绵刺适应干旱的环境条件起到了一定的调节作用。     

Ambiol,spermine, and aminoethoxyvinylglycine prevent water stress and protect membranes in Pinus strobus L under drought

The ability of antistress compounds to enhance the drought tolerance of conifer seedlings was tested by feeding plant growth regulators (PGRs) to 1-year-old white pine (Pinus strobus L.), which were then subjected to either a moderate (11 day) or a more severe (16 day) drought. The following PGRs were either fed directly into the xylem or applied as a root drench: the antioxidant Ambiol (2-methyl-4-[dimethylaminomethyl]- 5-hydroxybenzimidazole dihydrochloride), the polyamine, spermine, an anti-ethylene agent, aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), and the inhibitor, abscisic acid (ABA). Leaf water potentials (ƒ_l) declined in untreated seedlings when they were exposed to drought. Preconditioning with PGRs postponed water deficits and prevented membrane leakage under drought. The specific physiological adjustments observed were found to vary, depending on the type of compound. Ambiol, AVG and spermine caused transpirant rates to decline under drought. Although the antitranspirant effects of Ambiol and spermine would explain the increase in water use efficiency under drought, spermine also enhanced photosynthesis. The same compounds promoted osmotic adjustment, which would help to maintain turgor under drought. This was shown by the decline in osmotic potential at full turgor, and at zero turgor, in Ambiol and spermine-treated seedlings. Seedlings treated with Ambiol and ABA could sustain a greater water loss before turgor declined to zero. The possibility that preconditioning may help to maintain leaf physiological functioning under drought by reducing water stress and stress-ethylene production is discussed.     

Global analysis of plasticity in turgor loss point,a key drought tolerance trait

Many species face increasing drought under climate change. Plasticity has been predicted to strongly influence species' drought responses, but broad patterns in plasticity have not been examined for key drought tolerance traits, including turgor loss or ‘wilting’ point (π_tlp). As soil dries, plants shift π_tlp by accumulating solutes (i.e. ‘osmotic adjustment’). We conducted the first global analysis of plasticity in Δπ_tlp and related traits for 283 wild and crop species in ecosystems worldwide. Δπ_tlp was widely prevalent but moderate (?0.44 MPa), accounting for 16% of post‐drought π_tlp. Thus, pre‐drought π_tlp was a considerably stronger predictor of post‐drought π_tlp across species of wild plants. For cultivars of certain crops Δπ_tlp accounted for major differences in post‐drought π_tlp. Climate was correlated with pre‐ and post‐drought π_tlp, but not Δπ_tlp. Thus, despite the wide prevalence of plasticity, π_tlp measured in one season can reliably characterise most species' constitutive drought tolerances and distributions relative to water supply.     

Lamprothamnium, a Euryhaline Charophyte: I. OSMOTIC RELATIONS AND MEMBRANE POTENTIAL AT STEADY STATE

The charophyte Lamprothamnium papulosum (Wallr.) J. Gr. is foundat salinities varying from nearly fresh water to twice thatof sea water. It can maintain its turgor constant at 302 mosmolkg^–1 (0.73 MPa) when exposed to external osmotic pressuresof 550 to 1350 mosmol kg^–1 (1.3–3.3 MPa). Turgorshows a tendency to rise slightly at lower osmotic pressure(388 mosmol kg^–1 of turgor at 150 mosmol kg^–1 externalosmolality). K⁺ and Cl^– are the main solutes in the vacuole,and are most important in controlling internal osmotic pressure.Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, and SO^2–₄ are present in significant amountsbut their concentrations do not change with changes in externalsalinity. Na⁺ is present in lower concentration than K⁺, andplays a minor role in regulating turgor. Sucrose is presentin significant concentrations, but changes little with changesin salinity. Two enzymes involved in sucrose metabolism, sucrosephosphate synthetase (EC 2.4.1.14 [EC] ), and sucrose synthetase (EC2.4.1.13 [EC] ) are active in whole cell extracts of Lamprothamnium.As in the fresh water charophytes, Lamprothamnium membrane potentialmay be depolarized (close to E_K) or hyperpolarized, and presumablyof electrogenic origin. Both types of potential are found atall salinities tested.     

Aspects of the Water Relations of Ileostylus micranthus (Hook. f.) Tieghem, a New Zealand Mistletoe

Leaf water potentials in the mistletoe, Ileostylus micranthusgrowing outdoors decreased rapidly during the early part ofthe day but remained relatively steady in the early afternoondespite increases in atmospheric vapour pressure deficit (vpd).Minimum water potentials of the mistletoe were relatively constant.They were held at values lower than those of hosts when thelatter maintained high water potentials but approached or evenexceeded those of hosts when they developed low water potentials.In contrast, cut shoots of Ileostylus usually maintained higherwater contents and leaf water potentials than those of its hostswhen both were desiccated separately in the laboratory. Pressure-volumeanalyses indicated that Ileostylus had lower water potentialat full turgor, a lower water potential but higher relativewater content at turgor loss, and a higher bulk modulus of elasticitythan the following four hosts: the native Kunzea ericoides andCoprosmapropinqua, and the introduced Ribes sanguineum and Teline monspessulana.Water potential at turgor loss (_tlp) was strongly correlatedwith the minimum field water potential of both mistletoes andhosts. When _tlpof mistletoe and host is similar (as on Kunzeaand Ribes) field water potentials are also similar, but when_tlpis lower in the mistletoe (as on Coprosma and Teline), thefield water potential of the mistletoe is lower than that ofits host. Consequently, I. micranthus is likely to be more frequenton hosts that maintain high field water potentials than on hoststhat develop low water potentials. Copyright 1999 Annals ofBotany Company Water relations, water potential, osmotic potential, pressure-volume, Ileostylus micranthus , mistletoe, New Zealand.     

长叶红沙劈裂生长的形态发生及其内源激素含量变化

 研究荒漠旱生小灌木长叶红沙（Reaumuria trigyna）劈裂生长过程的形态发生及其内源激素含量的变化。结果表明：1)劈裂发生部位形成层活 动不均匀,次生木质部的导管口径缩小, 数量减少,木纤维含量增多,由此向内形成缢缩,之后缢缩部位前端的细胞不断解体,使得缢缩不断加 深,相邻的两个缢缩部位通常要延伸到劈裂发生部位的中心位置连接在一起,整个维管束裂成多个单独的维管束,并相互分离。劈裂发生部位木 质部中有异常的类似形成层的结构,木质部被几层扁平的细胞环分割成数轮,推测其与劈裂生长的发生密切相关。2)内源激素在长叶红沙不同 部位含量不同,尤其在刚刚开始劈裂的过渡植株的劈裂发生部位IAA和ZR的积累量比根部大,可能共同调节这个部位细胞的生长和分裂,促进劈 裂生长的发生。     

A comparison of pressure–volume curves with and without rehydration pretreatment in eight woody species of the semiarid Loess Plateau

Pressure–volume (P–V) curves are frequently used to analyze water relation properties of woody plants in response to transpiration-induced tissue water loss. In this study, P–V analyses were conducted on eight woody species growing in the semiarid Loess Plateau region of China during a relatively dry summer season using both the recently recommended instantaneous measurement and the traditional method with rehydration pretreatment. Generally, P–V-derived parameters in this study reflected conditions in a dry growth environment. Species-specific differences were also found among P–V parameters, suggesting each species uses different mechanisms to respond to drought. Based on the results from instantaneous measurements, a descending sequence for drought tolerance ranked by water potentials at the turgor loss point (Ψ^tlp) was Rosa hugonis > Syringa oblata = Armeniaca sibirica > Caragana microphylla > Pyrus betulaefolia > Acer stenolobum > Quercus liaotungensis > Robinia pseudoacacia. The first five species also showed lower levels of osmotic potential at full turgor (Ψ _π ^sat ) and higher symplastic osmotic solute content per dry weight, suggesting they possess advantages in osmotic adjustment. Also, this study supports previous reports noting rehydration pretreatment resulted in shifts in P–V parameters. The magnitude of the shifts varied with species and water conditions. The effect of rehydration was stronger for species with higher drought tolerance or subjected to the influence of drought. Differences in the parameters among species were mitigated as a result of rehydration. Those with a lower Ψ^tlp or midday water potential were more deeply affected by rehydration. Application of instantaneous measurements was strongly recommended for proper analysis of P–V curves particularly in arid and semiarid areas.     

Does the turgor loss point characterize drought response in dryland plants?

The water potential at turgor loss point (Ψ_tlp) has been suggested as a key functional trait for determining plant drought tolerance, because of its close relationship with stomatal closure. Ψ_tlp may indicate drought tolerance as plants, which maintain gas exchange at lower midday water potentials as soil water availability declines also have lower Ψ_tlp. We evaluated 17 species from seasonally dry habitats, representing a range of life‐forms, under well‐watered and drought conditions, to determine how Ψ_tlp relates to stomatal sensitivity (pre‐dawn water potential at stomatal closure: Ψg_s0) and drought strategy (degree of isohydry or anisohydry; ΔΨ_MD between well‐watered conditions and stomatal closure). Although Ψg_s0 was related to Ψ_tlp, Ψg_s0 was better related to drought strategy (ΔΨ_MD). Drought avoiders (isohydric) closed stomata at water potentials higher than their Ψ_tlp; whereas, drought tolerant (anisohydric) species maintained stomatal conductance at lower water potentials than their Ψ_tlp and were more dehydration tolerant. There was no significant relationship between Ψ_tlp and ΔΨ_MD. While Ψ_tlp has been related to biome water availability, we found that Ψ_tlp did not relate strongly to stomatal closure or drought strategy, for either drought avoiders or tolerators. We therefore suggest caution in using Ψ_tlp to predict vulnerability to drought.     

野生和栽培马蹄金抗旱性比较及其抗旱机制初探

 为了鉴别野生和栽培马蹄金（Dichondra repens）的抗旱性,探讨其抗旱适应性的生理机制,对野生和栽培马蹄金进行了土壤水分胁迫处理,系统测定了野生和栽培马蹄金叶片内超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）、过氧化物酶（POD）、硝酸还原酶的活性和游离脯氨酸、可溶性糖、可溶性蛋白、NO₂^- /NO₃^-含量以及总DNA片断化程度。结果表明野生和栽培马蹄金在抗旱适应性上存在显著差异。随水分胁迫强度的增加,野生马蹄金叶片内抗氧化酶活性及其升高幅度,渗透调节物质的积累量及积累速度均高于栽培马蹄金,而叶片含水量下降的程度、DNA片断化程度低于栽培马蹄金,其中野生和栽培马蹄金叶片内NO₂^- /NO₃^-含量,硝酸还原酶的活性变化差异尤其显著,野生马蹄金叶片内的NO₂^- /NO₃^-含量、硝酸还原酶的活性明显高于栽培马蹄金,二者最大含量分别相差10和2.2倍。研究结果说明了野生马蹄金对干旱环境的适应性强于栽培品种;在干旱逆境下马蹄金叶片内的NO₂^－ /NO₃^－含量的变化在一定程度上可能反映了内源NO的变化,内源NO浓度的高低可能是野生和栽培马蹄金不同抗性的真正原因。