Reflexions on some aspects of the interactions among ROS,RNS, and Ca2+ in response to a mycorrhizal or a pathogenic fungus

In vivo redox activities in the apoplast of axenically cultured intact seedling roots (superoxide anion generation, and superoxide dismutase and peroxidase activities) in contact with the compatible arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) were clearly attenuated in comparison with those in contact with the pathogenic fungus (PF) or treated with MeJA, even at the early stages of treatment. Contact of roots with the AMF did not enhance the biosynthesis of phenolic compounds (total phenolics, flavonoids, and phenylpropanoid glycosides), while contact with the PF significantly enhanced the biosynthesis of all phenolic fractions. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species both seemed to be involved in these responses from the first moments of contact, but the fluorescence imaging of roots showed that ROS were mainly accumulated in the apoplast while NO was mainly stored in the cytosol. In conclusion, intact olive seedling roots clearly differentiated between AMF and PF.     

The Role of Currents and Waves in the Dispersal of Submersed Angiosperm Seeds and Seedlings

We tested the hypothesis that currents, waves, and sediment grain size affect the dispersal of seeds and seedlings of the submersed angiosperms Ruppia maritima, Potamogeton perfoliatus and Stuckenia pectinata. Seed settling velocities and initiation of motion of seeds and seedlings and distance transported were quantified on four sediment types under a range of currents and waves in a flume. The rapid settling velocities of R. maritima and S. pectinata seeds and the increased settling velocity of P. perfoliatus in currents above 8 cm/second suggest that primary dispersal of these species is localized to the general area colonized by their parents. Once settled within a bed, seeds are exposed to weak currents and waves, and are likely to be subject to sediment deposition which may further limit dispersal. In contrast, in restoration projects, the absence of vegetation is likely to make seeds more vulnerable to grazing and transport, and may contribute to the lack of plant establishment. If seeds germinate without being buried, they are susceptible to secondary dispersal at relatively low current velocities and small wave heights due to the drag exerted on the cotyledon. Sand grains tend to stick to the seed coat and rootlet of P. perfoliatus seedlings, perhaps a mechanism to reduce the chances of being displaced following germination. These data reveal the close links between sediment, water flow, and submersed angiosperm seedling establishment; these parameters should be considered when using seeds for restoration of submersed angiosperms.     

沿海防护林四个树种根系分布对盐胁迫的响应

研究盐分胁迫下植物根系的分布及生长特性对沿海防护林树种的筛选具有重要意义。以8年生女贞(Ligustrum lucidum)、洋白蜡(Fraxinus pennsylvanica)、木麻黄(Casuarina equiestifolia)和墨西哥落羽杉(Taxodium mucronatum)等4个亚热带沿海防护林树种为对象,对其根系生长特性与土壤盐度关系、根系生物量分配格局、功能根的分布特征以及根系的比根长和根长密度进行了比较。结果表明:1)土壤盐分对植物根系垂直生长与分布具有强烈的制约作用,根系的水平伸展能力与树种根系垂直生长呈负相关;2)不同树种适应盐分胁迫能力不同,导致各自功能根的生物量分配格局差异;3)根径级越小,其吸收水分和营养物质的能力越强;根径级越大,固定和支持植株的能力越强;4)墨西哥落羽杉盐分阈值0.45%,根系垂直分布在0～95cm的土层中,具有良好的抗台风和耐盐土能力;木麻黄和洋白蜡2个树种的主根系长度分别为25cm和29cm,支撑根的比例分别为87.2%和56.3%,因此也具有一定的抗台风能力,可以栽植在盐度0.36%的沿海滩涂上;女贞盐分阈值0.21%,垂直根系为20cm,支撑根比例51.0%,不适合栽植于高盐分的台风分布地理区域。     

翅果油树幼苗对NaCl胁迫的生理生化反应

研究了不同浓度NaCl处理对翅果油树幼苗高度、叶绿素含量、膜脂过氧化和保护酶活性的影响.结果表明,随着NaCl浓度的升高和胁迫时间的延长,幼苗高度明显受到抑制,叶绿素含量呈下降趋势.整个处理过程中,丙二醛(MDA)含量逐渐增加,但增加幅度不大,表明脂质过氧化反应水平不高.各处理浓度的叶片相对电导率、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)活性均呈上升趋势.研究表明,翅果油树幼苗在NaCl胁迫下有活性较高的膜保护酶系统,具有一定的抗盐能力.     

刺槐幼苗根茎过渡区初生维管组织的观察

对不同苗龄(1-12d)的刺槐(Robinia pseudoacacia L.)幼苗进行观察,比较了其初生维管组织的发育变化。结果表明:根中的初生维管组织借助下胚轴过渡到子叶中,而茎中的初生维管组织与下胚轴中的维管组织仅是简单的连接。这与Esau等认为幼苗的外部形态可以分为根-下胚轴-子叶和上胚轴苗两个系统的观点是一致的。本研究亦证实了可以将刺槐幼苗的外部形态描述为这两个系统,二者的维管组织只是简单的连接,不存在过渡。     

两株内生芽孢杆菌对盐胁迫下大豆幼苗超氧化物歧化酶和过氧化物酶活性影响

【背景】盐胁迫环境严重影响大豆幼苗生长,内生菌可提高作物的抗逆性。【目的】探究接种内生枯草芽孢杆菌127和解蛋白芽孢杆菌133对盐胁迫下大豆幼苗体内超氧化物歧化酶(superoxide dismutase,SOD)和过氧化物酶(peroxidase,POD)活性的影响。【方法】以“徐豆20”为实验材料,采用盆栽实验法,设置对照组、盐胁迫组和盐胁迫接菌组,在人工气候培养条件下,用不同NaCl浓度(50、100、150、200、250和300 mmol/L)处理大豆幼苗,并接种不同OD600值(OD0.33、OD0.50和OD0.75)的菌悬液。【结果】培养14 d,接种枯草芽孢杆菌127的菌悬液OD0.33和OD0.75分别在盐浓度300 mmol/L和100 mmol/L时,SOD活性均为1.04 U/g-FW;接种解蛋白芽孢杆菌133的菌悬液OD0.50在盐浓度300 mmol/L胁迫下POD活性最高为7 820 U/(g·min),对大豆幼苗修复效果较显著。培养28 d,接种枯草芽孢杆菌127的菌悬液OD0.50,在150 mmol/L时SOD活性最高(0.88 U/g-FW);接...     

霍山石斛组培苗移栽后微观结构与微区元素的变化研究

采用扫描电镜及X射线能谱仪技术,研究霍山石斛组培苗移栽后各器官组织的微观结构和所含元素的变化,以了解霍山石斛组培苗生长发育以及药效成分的状况。结果表明:(1)霍山石斛组培苗移栽2个月后,根增粗近1倍,具有根被,且根被细胞壁的网络状增厚更加明显,表皮、皮层、中柱发育分化更加完善,Mg、Si、Cl、S、K、Ca元素含量提高,其中Ca增长了2.76倍。(2)茎表面纵向凹陷增多,内部结构致密,维管束发育较为完善,细胞内充满物质,Mg、Si、Cl、S、K、Ca、Fe、Cu、Zn元素含量增多,尤其是K和Fe分别增长了3.25倍和4.61倍。(3)叶增厚,具有了角质层,气孔形状更加饱满,叶肉细胞内含物丰富,Mg、Si、Cl、S、K、Ca、Fe、Mn、Zn的含量显著上升,其中K升高了17倍。(4)与根、叶相比,茎中所富集的元素种类最多。研究认为,霍山石斛试管苗移栽后,生长发育趋向完善,各项功能增强,细胞内含物质增多,元素成分丰富并且含量提高,体现出对移栽环境的良好适应性。     

水稻种衣剂对秧苗生理生化及叶绿素荧光参数的影响

以‘深两优5814’水稻种子为试验材料,用2.5%吡·咪、3%恶·咪、锐胜和适乐时分别包衣种子,测定水稻幼苗抗氧化酶活性、MDA含量、GSH含量、叶绿素含量和叶绿素荧光参数,探讨种衣剂对幼苗的胁迫机理,为种衣剂的安全高效应用提供理论依据。结果表明:(1)种衣剂能提高水稻幼苗的抗氧化酶活性,播种后14d,2.5%吡·咪和锐胜处理组叶片的SOD活性上升,3%恶·咪处理组叶片的POD活性上升;播种后22d,2.5%吡·咪和3%恶·咪处理组叶片的CAT活性上升;播种后26d,锐胜和适乐时处理组叶片的CAT活性上升;2.5%吡·咪和3%恶·咪显著提高了播种后22d叶片的MDA含量。4种种衣剂均能提升幼苗叶片GSH含量,并以3%恶·咪的提升效果最为明显。(2)4种种衣剂均能降低叶绿素含量,但随培养时间的延长叶片内叶绿素含量逐渐恢复到正常水平。(3)4种种衣剂对水稻叶片最大光化学效率φPo无显著影响,吸光性能指数PIABS值也未呈下降趋势,比活性参数ABS/CSM值随培养时间的延长出现下降趋势,其中以3%恶·咪处理组下降最为明显;同时,3%恶·咪处理组叶片的热耗散DIo/CSM值也显著高于对照。研究认为,各种衣剂对水稻幼苗生长造成了一定的胁迫,但水稻自身防御体系能有效缓解农药胁迫作用,种衣剂的使用处于安全水平,但3%恶·咪的胁迫较严重,使用效果较差。