Realized heritability and genetic gains of three generation for superior growth in the pearl oyster Pinctada martensii

The pearl oyster Pinctada martensii is an important economic shellfish species and mainly cultured in the southern provinces of China. The species is cultured for marine pearl production. However, pearl quality has recently decreased because the cultured stocks had slow growth and mass mortalities caused by inbreeding depression. We have initiated a selective breeding program to improve the cultivated stocks since 2002. In 2004, a base population was developed by collecting the breeders from Beibuwan and Liushagang stocks. During the period of 2005–2007, a two successive generation selection for shell length in the base population was carried out to produce the second generation selected and unselected lines. In May of 2008, three types of lines were produced by selecting the breeders from the second generation selected and unselected lines. The three types of lines were designated as SS (Selected for three generations), SC (selected for the two generations) and CC (unselected for three generations). Realized heritability for the third generation, cumulative (over three generation) and current (for the third generation) genetic gains were evaluated by comparing the growth performance of three types of lines at days 8, 16, 45, 75, 180 and 360. It was found that the SS lines had significant larger mean shell length and shell height than the SC and CC lines at all sampling ages (P < 0.05). The realized heritability estimate for adult shell length for the third generation was 0.41, similar with those detected for the first and second generation. The cumulative and current genetic gains for adult shell length were 20.94% and 13.27%, respectively. The present results indicate that there exists a high genetic variation in the population and mass selection is potential to improve pearl oyster stocks.     

Realized heritability and genetic gains of three generation for superior growth in the pearl oyster Pinctada martensii

The pearl oyster Pinctada martensii is an important economic shellfish species and mainly cultured in the southern provinces of China. The species is cultured for marine pearl production. However, pearl quality has recently decreased because the cultured stocks had slow growth and mass mortalities caused by inbreeding depression. We have initiated a selective breeding program to improve the cultivated stocks since 2002. In 2004, a base population was developed by collecting the breeders from Beibuwan and Liushagang stocks. During the period of 2005–2007, a two successive generation selection for shell length in the base population was carried out to produce the second generation selected and unselected lines. In May of 2008, three types of lines were produced by selecting the breeders from the second generation selected and unselected lines. The three types of lines were designated as SS (Selected for three generations), SC (selected for the two generations) and CC (unselected for three generations). Realized heritability for the third generation, cumulative (over three generation) and current (for the third generation) genetic gains were evaluated by comparing the growth performance of three types of lines at days 8, 16, 45, 75, 180 and 360. It was found that the SS lines had significant larger mean shell length and shell height than the SC and CC lines at all sampling ages (P < 0.05). The realized heritability estimate for adult shell length for the third generation was 0.41, similar with those detected for the first and second generation. The cumulative and current genetic gains for adult shell length were 20.94% and 13.27%, respectively. The present results indicate that there exists a high genetic variation in the population and mass selection is potential to improve pearl oyster stocks.     

VLDL双向选择肉鸡群SSR指纹分析

对初步进行VLDL双向选择的三个世代高、低脂群肉鸡进行SSR指纹分析,评定各基因座基因频率的变化,进而判断SSR标记与肉鸡肥度性状VLDL的相关关系,为低脂肉鸡的早期选育奠定基础。5个微卫星引物一个未扩增出产物,其余4个引物扩增出14个微卫星位点。各位点在高、低脂系中的基因频率经卡方检验,一世代有一个基因座的基因频率差异显著（P<0.05）;二世代两个基因座差异显著;三世代共检测到4个基因座差异显著。 Abstract:SSR fingerprints were analyzed in three generations of fat line (FL) and lean line (LL) of broiler chickens.Changes in gene frequencies of every locus were evaluated.Thus the relationship between SSR markers and VLDL (a trait representing fat mass of broiler),which is the basis for early selection of LL broiler,was examined.Fourteen microsatellite locus were successfully amplified with 4 of 5 primers used.The results of χ2 test for the gene frequencies of every locus show that one locus was significantly different in generation 1(P<0.05),two in generation 2 and 4 in generation 3.     

撒坝猪血清酯酶多态性与繁殖性能关系的研究

采用垂直板聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳法(PAGE), 对115头撒坝猪的血清酯酶(ES)多态性进行了检测,计算了该位点的基因型频率、基因频率和位点多态杂合度(h),并用二因素有互作的最小二乘模型对血清酯酶多态性与繁殖性能的关系进行了分析。结果表明,撒坝猪血清酯酶3种基因型AA、AB和BB的频率分别为0.2696、0.5826和0.1478。两个等位基因A和B的基因频率分别为0.5609和0.4391。该位点的杂合度为0.4926。在3种基因型中,不同基因型母猪的繁殖性能在产仔数、仔猪初生窝重、20日龄窝重、断奶仔猪数和断奶窝重等性状上存在着显著差异(P<0.05);公、母猪不同基因型交配组合在产仔数、断奶仔猪数、仔猪断奶体重和断奶窝重等性状上亦有显著差异(P<0.05)。显示出猪的血清酯酶多态性可望作为繁殖性能选种的遗传标记。 Abstract：　Serum esterase polymorphisms of 115 Saba pigs were investigated by using the method of vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The genotype frequency, gene frequency and heterozygosity of this locus were calculated. The relationship between the serum esterase polymorphism and reproductive performance was analyzed by the least square analysis of two factors (ES genotype of boar and sow) with interaction. The results demonstrated that the genotype frequency of AA, ABandBBwas 0.2696, 0.5826 and 0.1478 respectively, the gene frequency of the alleleAandBwas 0.5609 and 0.4391 respectively. The heterozygosity of this locus was 0.4926. There are significant differences (P<0.05) on litter size, litter weight at birth, litter weight at 20 days, litter size at weaning and litter weight at weaning of different genotypic sows. The significant differences (P<0.05) were showed on litter size, litter size at weaning, weaning weight and litter weight at weaning of different genotypic mating combinations. It indicated that the serum esterase polymorphism was expected to be the genetic marker of pig reproductive performance.     

撒坝猪血清酯酶多态性与繁殖性能关系的研究

采用垂直板聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳法(PAGE), 对115头撒坝猪的血清酯酶(ES)多态性进行了检测,计算了该位点的基因型频率、基因频率和位点多态杂合度(h),并用二因素有互作的最小二乘模型对血清酯酶多态性与繁殖性能的关系进行了分析。结果表明,撒坝猪血清酯酶3种基因型AA、AB和BB的频率分别为0.2696、0.5826和0.1478。两个等位基因A和B的基因频率分别为0.5609和0.4391。该位点的杂合度为0.4926。在3种基因型中,不同基因型母猪的繁殖性能在产仔数、仔猪初生窝重、20日龄窝重、断奶仔猪数和断奶窝重等性状上存在着显著差异(P<0.05);公、母猪不同基因型交配组合在产仔数、断奶仔猪数、仔猪断奶体重和断奶窝重等性状上亦有显著差异(P<0.05)。显示出猪的血清酯酶多态性可望作为繁殖性能选种的遗传标记。 Abstract：　Serum esterase polymorphisms of 115 Saba pigs were investigated by using the method of vertical polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The genotype frequency, gene frequency and heterozygosity of this locus were calculated. The relationship between the serum esterase polymorphism and reproductive performance was analyzed by the least square analysis of two factors (ES genotype of boar and sow) with interaction. The results demonstrated that the genotype frequency of AA, ABandBBwas 0.2696, 0.5826 and 0.1478 respectively, the gene frequency of the alleleAandBwas 0.5609 and 0.4391 respectively. The heterozygosity of this locus was 0.4926. There are significant differences (P<0.05) on litter size, litter weight at birth, litter weight at 20 days, litter size at weaning and litter weight at weaning of different genotypic sows. The significant differences (P<0.05) were showed on litter size, litter size at weaning, weaning weight and litter weight at weaning of different genotypic mating combinations. It indicated that the serum esterase polymorphism was expected to be the genetic marker of pig reproductive performance.     

一例母 JUE TI 及其亲子DNA指纹与血清蛋白、酯酶遗传的研究

采用DNA指纹分析和聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳法, 对一例与公驴交配生育了后代的母|JUE||TI|后代进行了亲缘鉴定和血清蛋白、酯酶遗传的分析。结果可以认定其亲子关系并证实母骡生育的事实。虽然本例母|JUE|| TI|的后代在Pr、Al、Pa和Hb、Es等基因座位上的基因表达倾向于驴,但其外貌仍明显地带有种间杂种的特征。因此,尚不能简单地认为其已“回归”为纯种的驴。 Abstract:By adopting DNA fingerprints analysis and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis simultaneously,the author made an genetical study on analytical evaluation of kindred relationship and contents of serum protein and esterase of a female hinny and her offspring bred after her mating with a masculine ass.As a result,the parental relationship together with the child-bearing fact of the hinny is hereby clearly verified.The appearance of the offsping,however,still showed some prominent characters of interspecific hybrid,though in the gene demonstration the offsping was proved inclining to the ass especially on those gene loci as Pr,AL,Pa,Hb and Es.Therefore,in the author′s opinion,the offsping could not be simply regarded as a “regressed” ass pure-line.     

Growth in stem diameter of Larix principis-rupprechtii and its response to meteorological factors in the south of Liupan Mountain, China

Research related to daily and seasonal pattern of stem growth of Larix principis-rupprechtii was carried out with the help of a dendrometer from June to September in 2005 in the Liupan Mountain, Ningxia, Northwestern China. The results indicated that daily fluctuation of stem diameter was rhythmic and it could be divided into three continuous phases: contraction, expansion and stem diameter growth when daily rainfall < 10 mm during the measurement period. Comparatively, it showed a different pattern compared with the former when daily rainfall ≥10 mm and in the subsequent days. Based on the work done by Deslauriers et al. a modified method was designed to calculate daily and cumulative stem growth, and it showed that seasonal pattern of cumulative stem growth was similar among five sample trees. From June and July, stem growth rate was quick and the values were in the range 27.0–44.2 μm per day. Relatively, they took on a slow growth rate from August to September, and the values were under 10 μm per day. And it also showed that there existed a significant difference in stem growth among sample trees, which could be as a result of the difference in tree domain and their positions in the stand. The relationship between daily stem growth and meteorological factors was studied by principle component analysis and partial correlation analysis, and the result indicated that the daily rainfall, daily minimum temperature, daily average solar radiation and vapor pressure deficit were four significant factors which determined the daily stem growth.     

Growth in stem diameter of Larix principis-rupprechtii and its response to meteorological factors in the south of Liupan Mountain, China

Research related to daily and seasonal pattern of stem growth of Larix principis-rupprechtii was carried out with the help of a dendrometer from June to September in 2005 in the Liupan Mountain, Ningxia, Northwestern China. The results indicated that daily fluctuation of stem diameter was rhythmic and it could be divided into three continuous phases: contraction, expansion and stem diameter growth when daily rainfall < 10 mm during the measurement period. Comparatively, it showed a different pattern compared with the former when daily rainfall ≥10 mm and in the subsequent days. Based on the work done by Deslauriers et al. a modified method was designed to calculate daily and cumulative stem growth, and it showed that seasonal pattern of cumulative stem growth was similar among five sample trees. From June and July, stem growth rate was quick and the values were in the range 27.0–44.2 μm per day. Relatively, they took on a slow growth rate from August to September, and the values were under 10 μm per day. And it also showed that there existed a significant difference in stem growth among sample trees, which could be as a result of the difference in tree domain and their positions in the stand. The relationship between daily stem growth and meteorological factors was studied by principle component analysis and partial correlation analysis, and the result indicated that the daily rainfall, daily minimum temperature, daily average solar radiation and vapor pressure deficit were four significant factors which determined the daily stem growth.     

我国主要地方绵羊品种随机扩增多态DNA研究

对蒙古羊、湖羊、滩羊、小尾寒羊、乌珠穆沁羊、藏绵羊、阿勒泰羊7个地方绵羊品种和无角陶赛特羊、德国美利奴羊、萨福克羊3个引入品种基因组DNA进行了RAPD分析。结果表明：（1）RAPD可作为一种有效的标记用于绵羊品种之间遗传亲缘关系的分析。（2）在所使用的43种随机引物中,有35种引物扩增出多态谱带,多态频率为66.24%,说明RAPD技术用于研究绵羊核DNA的遗传变异具有较高的检出率和灵敏度。（3）总群体平均遗传多样性指数（HSP）为0.9139,说明绵羊群体具有较为丰富的遗传多样性。（4）我国地方绵羊品种间的分子聚类关系与其所处的地理位置、考古学结果,以及细胞遗传学研究结果基本一致,引入品种间的分子聚类关系也与其育成史基本一致。 Abstract:The genetic polymorphism and relationship of 7 indigenous sheep breeds of China and 3 imported sheep breeds were studied using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD).The results indicated that the RAPD was an effective marker for the analysis of genetic relationship among sheep breeds.Among 43 arbitrary primers,35 were polymorphic.The percentage of polymorphic markers was 66.24%,which indicated that the RAPD had higher efficiency of polymorphism detection and sensitivity in studying the genetic variation among sheep breeds.The average index of genetic polymorphism for whole population (Hsp) was 0.9139,which showed that the genetic polymorphism was abundant between sheep populations.The genetic relationship between different indigenous sheep breeds in China was in accord with their localities,the results from archeology and cytogenetics and the genetic relationship between imported sheep breeds was in accord with their breeding history.     

三品系小型猪35个微卫星基因座的遗传学研究

利用35个微卫星基因座对中国三个品系的小型猪（贵州小型香猪、广西巴马小型猪、版纳小耳猪近交系）进行了遗传检测。计算出三个小型猪品系个体样本在35个微卫星基因座的纯合率,并对其进行t检验。计算出各品系的平均杂合度,多态信息含量（PIC）及品系间的遗传距离,并进行了系统聚类。结果表明三个品系的小型猪其基因纯合率均较高,其中版纳小耳猪近交系的基因纯合率最高;PIC和平均杂合度均较低;贵州小型香猪和广西巴马小型猪亲缘关系较近,并均与版纳小耳猪近交系的亲缘关系略远。 Abstract：The polymorphism of 35 microsatellites in the three miniature pig breeds in China(Guizhou miniature pig, Guangxi Bama miniature pig, Banna miniature pig inbred) was analysed. Rates of homozygote for 35 microsatellite loci in three miniature pig breeds were calculated,and t-test for them were performed. Mean heterozygosity and polymorphism information content(PIC) were calculated for all breeds, and genetic distances between these breeds were estimated. The dendrograms were obtained based on genetic distances. The results suggest that rates of homozygote in the three breeds are all high, and that is the highest in Banna miniature pig inbred. The results also suggest that polymorphism information content and mean heterozygosity in all the three breeds are low, and the genetic relationship between Guizhou miniature pig and Guangxi Bama miniature pig is closer than their relationship with Banna miniature pig inbred.