混合盐碱胁迫对小白菜种子萌发的影响

用不同浓度的NaCl、Na₂SO₄、NaHCO₃和Na₂CO₃混合液对小白菜(Brassica chinensis L.)种子进行种子萌发试验,观察小白菜种子在不同浓度盐碱胁迫下的发芽率和发芽指数。结果表明,在混合盐碱胁迫下,小白菜种子的发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数和活力指数均随pH值增大和盐浓度的升高呈下降趋势,且各萌发指标与盐浓度的相关系数明显大于pH值,可见小白菜种子发芽受盐浓度的影响更大。低浓度(50mmol·L^-1)盐碱胁迫对小白菜种子萌发影响不大,高浓度(200mmol·L^-1)盐碱胁迫下小白菜的种子萌发受到严重影响。     

Effect of salinity on composition, viability and germination of seeds of Chenopodium quinoa Willd

Salinity influences plant growth, seed yield and seed quality even of halophytic crops such as Chenopodium quinoa. Plant growth, total seed yield, number of seeds, fresh weight and dry weight of seeds, were all significantly reduced in the presence of salinity. Only at high salinity did the content of proteins (as well as total N) increase significantly in the seeds whereas the content of total carbohydrates (as well as total C) decrease. Aside from that the capacity for germination was diminished by a reduced seed size and a disproportionate reduction of the volume of the perisperm. However, the reduced capacity seemed to be compensated by an accelerated germination owing to high Na and Cl concentrations leading to a low water potential in the walls of the plant ovary. At high salinity the passage of NaCl to the seed interior was hindered by the seed cover. There was an obvious gradient between potentially toxic (Na and Cl) and essentially needed elements (K, Mg, Ca, P and S) across the seed coat of salt treated plants and also a significant change of the distribution of elements in the embryo. The results indicate a highly protected seed interior leading to a high salinity resistance of quinoa seeds.     

盐胁迫对荆条、白蜡、沙枣种子萌发的影响

用不同浓度的NaCl、Na₂CO₃混合盐胁迫梯度,对荆条、白蜡和沙枣种子进行了种子萌发实验,观察了3个物种在盐胁迫下的发芽率、发芽速度和胚根生长,比较了光照和黑暗条件下3种植物种子的萌发差异。结果表明：光照对3种植物种子的萌发有明显的促进作用,但对胚根生长的影响却各不相同。低浓度混合盐溶液对荆条、白蜡种子萌发有促进作用,对沙枣有轻度抑制。当盐胁迫浓度超过0.8%,3种植物种子的萌发均受到不良影响,尤其对荆条的影响较大。3种植物均能在盐渍化生境中生长,3者均可作为园林植物在天津试验栽培。沙枣在天津塘沽地区盐碱地上进行广泛种植完全具有可行性。     

混合盐碱胁迫对芹菜种子萌发的影响

NaCl、Na2SO4、NaHCO3和Na2CO3按不同比例混合,模拟盐度和pH变化规律与天然盐碱地相似的15种盐碱条件,探讨混合盐碱胁迫对芹菜(Apium graveolens)种子萌发的影响.结果表明:芹菜种子的发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数和活力指数均随盐浓度的升高,pH的增大呈下降趋势.芹菜种子的萌发主要受盐浓度的影响,不同盐浓度间的影响差异大;当盐浓度为200 mmol/L时,基本不萌发.     

盐生植物角果碱蓬种子二型性对环境的适应策略

角果碱蓬(Suaeda corniculata)是藜科一年生盐生植物, 在我国分布于北方盐碱滩涂和盐碱荒漠地区。角果碱蓬具有棕色和黑色两种异型体种子(简称棕色和黑色种子)。对采自内蒙古鄂托克前旗盐渍化生境的角果碱蓬二型种子的形态、休眠和萌发特性开展对比研究, 测定了二型种子休眠和萌发行为对温度、光照和盐分(NaCl)的响应, 以揭示盐生植物异型种子对温带盐漠生境的适应对策。结果表明: (1)二型性种子在大小、种皮特性和结实比例方面有显著差异。与黑色种子相比, 棕色种子个体较大, 种皮透水性强。黑色种子与棕色种子的结实比例约为5.6 : 1。(2)新成熟的棕色种子的萌发对各温度梯度和光照条件不敏感, 萌发率较高(84%-100%); 而新成熟的黑色种子萌发率较低(8%-78%), 萌发对光照敏感。(3)黑色种子具有浅度生理休眠, 种皮划破、赤霉素处理和低温层积均可有效地提高种子的萌发率。(4)二型种子萌发对土壤盐分的胁迫具有不同的响应。与黑色种子相比, 棕色种子对盐分胁迫不敏感, 在较高的盐分浓度下仍有较高的萌发率, 低温层积处理能够降低黑色种子对盐胁迫的敏感性, 有效地提高种子的初始萌发率、萌发恢复率和最终萌发率。角果碱蓬二型种子不同的形态、休眠和萌发特性, 提高了该物种在高度异质性生境中的适合度, 对种群成功地适应温带盐漠环境具有重要的意义。     

盐生植物种子萌发对环境的适应对策

盐生环境是一种严峻的胁迫环境,对植物的生长、发育、繁殖等生活史的各阶段都产生着重要的影响。盐生植物是生长在盐渍土壤上的一类天然植物区系,它们在长期的进化过程中形成了一系列适应盐生生境的特殊生存策略。一般情况下,盐生植物种子对环境的适应能力,是植物对盐生环境适应性的重要体现;而植物发育早期对盐度的适应能力又是决定物种分布和群落组成的关键因素。在对国内外相关文献进行分析归纳的基础上,从盐分对种子萌发的影响机理及植物种子萌发对盐生环境的适应对策两个方面综述了植物种子休眠萌发与盐生环境的关系。     

Osmotic and specific ion effects on the germination of Prosopis strombulifera

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Salinity can affect germination of seeds either by creating osmotic potentials that prevent water uptake or by toxic effects of specific ions. Most studies have only used monosaline solutions, although these limit the extent to which one can interpret the results or relate them to field conditions. The aim of this work was to evaluate the germination of Prosopis strombulifera seeds under increasing salinity by using the most abundant salts in central Argentina in monosaline or bisaline iso-osmotic solutions, or in solutions of mannitol and polyethylene glycol. METHODS: Seeds were allowed to germinate under controlled conditions in a germination chamber at 30 +/- 1 degrees C and at 80 % r.h. Salinizing agents were KCl, NaCl, Na(2)SO(4), K(2)SO(4), NaCl + Na(2)SO(4) and KCl + K(2)SO(4) and osmotic agents were polyethylene glycol 6000 and mannitol. Treatments for all osmotica consisted of 0.0, -0.4, -0.8, -1.2, -1.5, -1.9 and -2.2 MPa solutions. KEY RESULTS: The percentage of germination decreased as salinity increased. SO(4)(2-) in monosaline solutions, with osmotic potentials -1.2 MPa and lower, was more inhibitory than Cl(-) at iso-osmotic concentrations. This SO(4)(2-) toxicity was alleviated in salt mixtures and was more noticeable in higher concentrations. K(+) was more inhibitory than Na(+) independently of the accompanying anion. CONCLUSIONS: Different responses to different compositions of iso-osmotic salt solutions and to both osmotic agents indicate specific ionic effects. This study demonstrates that the germination of P. strombulifera is strongly influenced by the nature of the ions in the salt solutions and their interactions. Comparative studies of Cl(-) and SO(4)(2-) effects and the interaction between SO(4)(2-) and Cl(-) in salt mixtures indicate that extrapolation of results obtained with monosaline solutions in the laboratory to field conditions can be speculative.     

Effects of salinity levels and seed mass on germination in Australian species of Frankenia L. (Frankeniaceae)

Halophyte species demonstrate differing levels of salt tolerance. Understanding interspecific variation to salinity levels is of value from both the scientific perspective, which includes the identification of traits associated with salinity tolerance, as well as from an applied perspective, which includes identifying plant species for specific salinity restoration and remediation projects. This paper investigates the effects of salinity on germination of 12 Australian species of the plant genus Frankenia L. (Frankeniaceae). We use saline solutions that corresponded to the average soil–water salinity concentrations in the arid zones of inland Australia. These solutions consisted of 10 mM calcium chloride, 30 mM magnesium sulphate, and 450 mM sodium chloride. The aims of our study were: (1) to investigate the germination (germination rates, germination success) of Frankenia seeds to four salinity levels (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%), (2) to test for possible interaction effects between seed mass, germination, and salinity, and (3) to examine the effect of salinity levels on the inhibition of germination and/or seed damage. Species varied in their salt tolerance for germination rates and success. Species with larger seeds had higher germination rates and germination success for high salinity levels. Several species did not germinate well at any salinity level. Finally, no seeds were adversely affected by exposure to high salinity levels pre-germination. There is potential for including some Frankenia species in remediation and revegetation projects in areas affected by salinity, and also as garden plants in saline regions.     

Variation of seed heteromorphism in Chenopodium album and the effect of salinity stress on the descendants

Background and Aims

Chenopodium album is well-known as a serious weed and is a salt-tolerant species inhabiting semi-arid and light-saline environments in Xinjiang, China. It produces large amounts of heteromorphic (black and brown) seeds. The primary aims of the present study were to compare the germination characteristics of heteromorphic seeds, the diversity of plant growth and seed proliferation pattern of the resulting plants, and the correlation between NaCl stress and variation of seed heteromorphism.

Methods

The phenotypic characters of heteromorphic seeds, e.g. seed morphology, seed mass and total seed protein were determined. The effects of dry storage at room temperature on dormancy behaviour, the germination response of seeds to salinity stress, and the effect of salinity on growth and seed proliferation with plants derived from different seed types were investigated.

Key Results

Black and brown seeds differed in seed morphology, mass, total seed protein, dormancy behaviour and salinity tolerance. Brown seeds were large, non-dormant and more salt tolerant, and could germinate rapidly to a high percentage in a wider range of environments; black seeds were salt-sensitive, and a large proportion of seeds were dormant. These characteristics varied between two populations. There was little difference in growth characteristics and seed output of plants produced from the two seed morphs except when plants were subjected to high salinity stress. Plants that suffered higher salinity stress produced more brown (salt-tolerant) seeds.

Conclusions

The two seed morphs of C. album exhibited distinct diversity in germination characteristics. There was a significant difference in plant development and seed proliferation pattern from the two types of seeds only when the parent plants were treated with high salinity. In addition, seed heteromorphism of C. album varied between the two populations, and such variation may be attributed, at least in part, to the salinity.     

异子蓬二型性种子的种皮结构及离子含量差异

异子蓬(Borszczowia aralocaspica)是中亚荒漠区系特有的一年生盐生植物,其种子具有二型性。通过检测异子蓬二型性种子中的生理生化物质以及观察种皮的结构,比较异子蓬二型性种子中营养物质、养分全量以及种皮结构的差异,结果表明:(1)异子蓬的棕色种子只有一层薄种皮,而黑色种子不但具有一层薄的内种皮还有一层坚硬致密的外种皮;(2)棕色种子的质量大、质量频数分布较为集中,并且吸水迅速,在吸水率较低时就能够大量萌发;(3)棕色种子的可溶性糖、可溶性蛋白质、全氮、全磷以及K+、Na+、K+/Na+和Mg2+/Na+都显著高于黑色种子。说明在繁殖子代、产生二型性种子时,异子蓬对棕色种子和黑色种子之间的繁殖投入存在着巨大的差异,这可能是导致异子蓬二型性种子产生差异性萌发机制的重要原因。     

盐生植物根冠区土壤盐分变化的初步研究

对植物根冠区土壤盐分和盐分组成的变化规律的研究表明,盐生草本植物根际土盐分有降低趋势,27个采样点中仅有7个样点根际土盐分是增加的;盐生灌木根冠区土壤盐分的变化与植株生长状况有关,幼龄树和生长旺盛的灌木根冠区盐分变化不明显,根际土盐分甚至略有下降,随着生长势的衰弱,根际土、冠下土和边缘土均表现出土壤盐分的增加,增加最明显的地带为树冠边缘。根冠区有逐渐形成“盐分岛”的趋势。盐生灌木具有生物积盐作用。稀盐盐生植物和泌盐盐生植物根冠区Na^+／K^+比均呈降低趋势,53个采样点中仅有14个采样点的根际土Na^+／K^+比高于背景土,在31个冠下土采样点中仅有10个采样点的冠下土Na^+／K^+比提高,但柽柳、白刺生长衰弱后边缘土Na^+／K^+比有回升趋势;拒盐盐生植物芦苇根际土Na^+／K^+比则有增加趋势,4个采样点中有3个采样点根际土Na^+／K^+比提高,SO4^-2／Cl^-比的变化在稀盐盐生植物、泌盐盐生植物和拒盐盐生植物间存在差异,稀盐盐生草本植物16个采样点中有10个样点根际土SO4^-2／Cl^-比增加,但稀盐盐生灌木根际土、冠下土SO4^-2／Cl^-比降低,边缘土增加;SO4^-2／Cl^-比在泌盐盐生植物根际土、冠下土和边缘土中均呈明显的降低趋势,20个根际土采样点中仅3个采样点SO4^-2／Cl^-比提高,13个冠下土采样点中只有1个采样点SO4^-2／Cl^-比提高,边缘土SO4^-2／Cl^-比在3个采样点中全部降低;拒盐盐生植物芦苇根际土SO4^-2/Cl^-比变化不明显。     

盐胁迫对两种无芒雀麦种子萌发的影响

 在实验室中对两种无芒雀麦本地种（Bromus inermis cv. Xilinguole）和引进种 (Bromus stamineus)种子在浓度为0.5%、1.0%、1.5%的Na₂SO₄、NaCl和MgCl₂ 3种单盐胁迫下进行发芽实验，结果表明：与对照相比，在以上3种盐胁迫下，随着胁迫浓度的增加，两种无芒雀麦种子的发芽率、发芽指数和发芽值均有不同程度的降低，相对盐害率升高，种子开始发芽的时间推迟且其发芽过程延长；在3种盐中，NaCl的胁迫对两种植物种子萌发的抑制作用最大，其中浓度为1.0% NaCl的胁迫对引进种和本地种无芒雀麦发芽率的抑制分别达到了68.67%和14%，在浓度为1.5%的NaCl胁迫下两种供试植物的发芽率均为零；通过建立不同盐分处理与两种无芒雀麦种子发芽率之间的回归方程得出，引进无芒雀麦种子芽期的耐盐性较本地无芒雀麦强。     

High salinity impacts germination of the halophyte Cakile maritima but primes seeds for rapid germination upon stress release

Seed germination recovery aptitude is an adaptive trait of overriding significance for the successful establishment and dispersal of extremophile plants in their native ecosystems. Cakile maritima is an annual halophyte frequent on Mediterranean coasts, which produces transiently dormant seeds under high salinity, that germinate fast when soil salinity is lowered by rainfall. Here, we report ecophysiological and proteomic data about (1) the effect of high salt (200 mM NaCl) on the early developmental stages (germination and seedling) and (2) the seed germination recovery capacity of this species. Upon salt exposure, seed germination was severely inhibited and delayed and seedling length was restricted. Interestingly, non‐germinated seeds remained viable, showing high germination percentage and faster germination than the control seeds after their transfer onto distilled water. The plant phenotypic plasticity during germination was better highlighted by the proteomic data. Salt exposure triggered (1) a marked slower degradation of seed storage reserves and (2) a significant lower abundance of proteins involved in several biological processes (primary metabolism, energy, stress‐response, folding and stability). Yet, these proteins showed strong increased abundance early after stress release, thereby sustaining the faster seed storage proteins mobilization under recovery conditions compared to the control. Overall, as part of the plant survival strategy, C. maritima seems to avoid germination and establishment under high salinity. However, this harsh condition may have a priming‐like effect, boosting seed germination and vigor under post‐stress conditions, sustained by active metabolic machinery.     

Strategies for adaptation of Suaeda physophora, Haloxylon ammodendron and Haloxylon persicum to a saline environment during seed-germination stage

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Germination is very important for plant establishment in arid regions. The strategies taken by halophytes during the seed germination stage to adapt to saline environments in an arid zone were investigated in Suaeda physophora (euhalophyte), Haloxylon ammodendron (xero-halophyte) and Haloxylon persicum (xerophyte). METHODS: Seeds of S. physophora, H. ammodendron and H. persicum were exposed to a range of iso-osmotic NaCl and PEG solutions. Seed germination in, and recovery germination from, high NaCl were recorded. The effects of iso-osmotic NaCl and PEG on seed water uptake and changes in ion content were measured. In addition, the structure of seeds and Na+ distribution in the seed coat and embryos of dry seeds were investigated. KEY RESULTS: The relative increase in fresh weight of germinating seeds was markedly reduced in -2.24 MPa PEG compared with that in -2.24 MPa NaCl, while the opposite trend was found in concentration of K+ during the initial 9 h for all species. Haloxylon ammodendron and S. physophora had a higher recovery germination from -3.13 MPa NaCl compared with H. persicum. Seeds of all species had no endosperm. More Na+ was compartmentalized in the seed coats of the two halophytic species compared with that in the xerophyte H. persicum. CONCLUSIONS: The effect of NaCl on seed germination was due to both osmotic stress and ion toxicity for the three species. High soil salinity and a high content of Na+ in seeds may induce more seeds to remain ungerminated in S. physophora and H. ammodendron. Morphological structure and adaptation to salinity during seed germination may determine the geographical distribution of H. ammodendron and S. physophora in certain saline regions.     

盐胁迫下野大豆种子萌发特性研究

采用不同浓度的NaCl、Na2SO4、Na2CO3及三者的混合盐的胁迫,对野大豆种子的发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数及胚生长的影响进行测定分析.结果表明,随盐溶液浓度的增加,野大豆种子的发芽率、发芽速度、发芽指数均呈下降趋势,而低浓度的Na2SO4（10 ～ 50 mmol/L）,Na2CO3（≤10 mmol/L）促进种子萌发,高浓度的NaCl（＞ 200mmol/L）、Na2SO4 （≥200 mmol/L）、Na2CO3（＞75 mmol/L）抑制种子萌发;胚根和胚轴对不同种类盐胁迫表现出不同的反应.低浓度的盐分促进了胚根和胚轴的生长.     

盐生植物种子的休眠、休眠解除及萌发的特点

本文讨论了盐生植物种子的休眠、休眠解除及萌发的特点 ,主要内容有 :( 1 )盐生植物种子的休眠类型 ;( 2 )打破盐生植物种子休眠的必要条件 ;( 3)盐生种子萌发与土壤盐度的关系。并讨论了盐度抑制盐生植物种子的机理。最后 ,作者提出了将来研究盐生植物种子萌发需要解决的几个重点问题以及研究盐生植物种子休眠和萌发问题的意义     

Protocols for Use of Potamogeton perfoliatus and Ruppia maritima Seeds in Large‐Scale Restoration

Restoration of submerged aquatic vegetation from seed has been hampered by a lack of information on the appropriate conditions for collecting, processing, and storing seeds prior to dispersal. Seeds must be processed and stored under conditions that maintain seed viability, meet dormancy requirements, and prevent premature germination. This study examined the effects of collection date, processing technique, aeration, storage and induction temperature and salinity, and storage period on seed germination of two mesohaline aquatic species, Potamogeton perfoliatus and Ruppia maritima. Collection date and processing technique were significant factors affecting seed yield from donor populations. Seeds of both species remained viable and germinated best when stored at 4°C, and then exposed to freshwater induction conditions. However, their responses to other factors differed. Aeration during storage was necessary in order to maintain viability of P. perfoliatus seeds, whereas it was unnecessary for R. maritima seeds. Storage in freshwater at 4°C prevented germination of P. perfoliatus seeds, while high salinity during cold storage was necessary to minimize premature germination of R. maritima. Mean germination time of P. perfoliatus was dependent on storage salinity; in contrast, mean germination time of R. maritima seeds was dependent on induction salinity. These differences indicate that the methods required to produce large quantities of underwater plant seed amenable to large‐scale restoration efforts must be tailored to the specific requirements of individual species and must consider the range of processes from initial harvest through seed testing prior to field establishment.     

盐生植物种子的休眠、休眠解除及萌发的特点

本文讨论了盐生植物种子的休眠、休眠解除及萌发的特点,主要内容有：(1) 盐生植物种子的休眠类型;(2) 打破盐生植物种子休眠的必要条件;(3) 盐生种子萌发与土壤盐度的关系。并讨论了盐度抑制盐生植物种子的机理。最后,作者提出了将来研究盐生植物种子萌发需要解决的几个重点问题以及研究盐生植物种子休眠和萌发问题的意义。     

狼毒种子萌发特性与种群更新机制的研究

研究了采集于植株上的和收集于土壤种子库的狼毒(Stellera chamaejasme)种子在不同温度、光照和5种预处理(即破裂种皮、去除种皮、98％H2SO4浸种5min、0．2％KNO3浸种24h、10℃低温保存1周)条件下的萌发力。结果表明,狼毒种子萌发率较低,25℃恒温、黑暗条件下萌发率为13％,较适宜的萌发温度为30℃恒温或10～30℃变温,破裂种皮和去除种皮萌发率显著提高,25℃恒温、光暗交替条件下萌发率分别为49％和47％,浓硫酸浸种5min处理萌发率可达到32％,KON3浸种和10℃低温保存两个处理对促进狼毒种子萌发效果不明显,狼毒种子萌发对光照条件不敏感,种子硬实性是导致狼毒种子萌发率较低的主要原因,取自土壤种子库内的狼毒种子萌发率高于当年采集的种子,在自然条件下,并非每年都有狼毒种子萌发长成幼苗,种群更新时机是随机的或周期性的。     

Influence de differentes salinités (Sels de sodium et sels de chlorure) sur la germination deRaphanus sativus

Résumé La germination des semences de radis (Raphanus sativus) est étudiée en fonction de la salinité exercée, d'une part, par les sels de sodium (organique ou minéraux), et d'autre part, par des sels de chlorure (de K, Ca ou Na). Les sels minéraux de sodium (comme les sel de chlorure ou de nitrate) apparaissent moins toxiques à la germination de la plante, par rapport à un sel organique (barbital ou salicylate). Par comparison, un milieu contenant NaCl est plus sélectif à la germination qu'un milieu contenant CaCl₂ ou KCl (ce dernier étant le moins nocif). Dans tous les cas, les sels agissent plus du point de vue toxicité que du point de vue stimulation de germination: l'action toxique de l'anion d'accompagnement (pour les sels organiques ou minéraux de sodium) ou des cations (pour les sels de chlorure) est supérieure à l'effet de la pression osmotique.

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Germination of radish (Raphanus sativus) seeds is studied as a function of salinity caused by sodium (organic or mineral) and chloride salts (K, Ca or Na chloride). Mineral salts of sodium (chloride or nitrate for exemple) seem to be less toxic for germination than organic salts (barbital or salicylate). A NaCl medium is more toxic for germination than the CaCl₂ or KCl medium, this last being the last toxic of the salts tested. In all cases, salts have a more toxic than stimulatory effect on germination. The toxic action of the accompanying anion (for organic and mineral salts) or cation (for chloride salts) is greater than the osmotic pressure effect.