植物金属硫蛋白研究进展(一)——植物MT的分类、特征及其基因结构

综述近年来有关植物金属硫蛋白及其基因的研究,介绍植物金属硫蛋白的结构特征,分类,各类型的特征及其基因结构。     

辽河河口湿地自然保护区植物群落生态的研究

通过野外调查和定量分析,对辽河河口湿地自然保护区主要植物群落的结构、功能及其演替规律进行了研究。结果表明,土壤水盐含量与植物群落分布密切相关,用组平均法将４５个芦苇群落样方分为芦苇草甸和芦苇沼泽两大类,用ＰＣＡ排序对环境进行分类,确定出影响植物群落空间配置的主导因子是土壤水分和土壤盐分。     

褐家鼠挖掘活动对上海九段沙湿地植物群落与土壤水盐的影响

上海九段沙是长江口的新生岛洲,目前处于草本植物群落演替阶段。为了探讨登岛褐家鼠的挖掘活动对九段沙湿地植物群落与土壤水盐的影响,我们调查了褐家鼠洞穴区的植物盖度、密度、高度、重要值、物种丰富度、物种均匀度、物种多样性、表层土壤含水量和电导率等与对照区的差异;同时,通过调查褐家鼠洞穴与潮沟在空间位置上的关系探讨了褐家鼠的栖息地选择策略。结果表明:在单一芦苇群落中,洞穴区芦苇的高度和盖度显著低于对照;在芦苇和海三棱藨草混合群落中,洞穴区芦苇的密度、相对密度、重要值和群落总盖度显著低于对照,而洞穴区海三棱藨草的密度、盖度、相对密度、相对高度和重要值显著高于对照;在碱菀和互花米草优势群落中,洞穴区碱菀的相对密度、相对盖度、重要值和群落的物种多样性指数显著高于对照,而互花米草的密度和盖度、芦苇的盖度、高度和相对盖度以及群落总盖度显著低于对照。距洞穴区中心区域洞口不同距离梯度的表层土壤含水量和电导率差异均显著。褐家鼠偏向于将洞穴营造在邻近潮沟处,这有利于提高褐家鼠在九段沙湿地的适应能力。褐家鼠的挖掘活动有利于增加碱菀和互花米草优势群落的物种多样性,会降低植物群落总盖度和表层土壤的水盐含量,对九段沙湿地植物群落的组成与演替具有重要影响。     

川西北甘南云冷杉林的数量分类

 本文应用DCA二维散点非等级制分类和TWINSPAN等级制分类的方法进行了四川西北部和甘肃南部云冷杉林的数量分类,共划分出15个群丛,分属于云杉、冷杉、高山栎和桦木四个群系,并分别讨论了各群丛的特征。用DCA二维散点的非等级制分类与TWINSPAN的等级制分类的方法对于云冷杉植物群落都产生了较好且一致的分类效果。通过TWINSPAN分类的研究,发现了对生境有指示意义的特征种和指示种,主要的植物种类有：圆叶菝契、网状小壁等(冷湿,指示藓类冷杉林和杜鹃冷杉林);小花拂子茅、箭炉樱等(冷旱,指示草类云杉林和箭竹云冷杉林);槭树、铁杉、沛阳花等(暖湿,指示落阔冷杉林和灌木云杉林等);罗氏异燕麦、华西矮卫茅、糙野青茅和狭叶柳兰等(暖旱,指示灌木云杉林和云冷杉疏林)。     

Enhancement of Copper Dissolution from a Sulfide Ore by Using Thiobacillus thiooxidans

Copper dissolution from a sulfide ore (with covellite as the main copper phase) was investigated in cultures of Thiobacillus ferrooxidans or Thiobacillus thiooxidans and in abiotic controls. In unsupplemented media, T. ferrooxidans was more efficient than T. thiooxidans. In the presence of ferric iron, the dissolution of covellite was not significantly different in cultures inoculated with T. ferrooxidans or T. thiooxidans. However, the most extraction was found in T. thiooxidans cultures supplemented with ferrous sulfate. The first results were explained by the mechanism proposed by Schippers and Sand (Appl Envir Microbiol 65:319-321, 1999), which involves polysulfides and sulfur as intermediates. This mechanism was extended to explain the behavior of T. thiooxidans culture supplemented with ferrous iron.     

Application of Diffusive Gradient in Thin Film to Estimate Available Copper in Soil Solution

In Chile, there are several agricultural areas with soils containing high levels of copper of both anthropic and geochemical origin. The diffusive gradient in thin film (DGT) technique is a promising tool for the evaluation of the bioavailability of metals in situ in different environmental systems. The objective of this study was the preparation, validation, and application of DGT to soil solutions and soil containing copper over 1000 mg kg^?1.

The results show that a resin gel thickness of 0.3 mm gives the best reproducibility and response in the absorption of copper by DGT. The amount of copper extracted in a period of 4 h by the devices from the soil solution corresponds to 13% of the total metal present in the solution.

The DGT allowed a more representative estimation of the amount of Cu available in the soil, more in agreement with the absence of symptoms of phytotoxicity in cultivated species. This shows that the determination of available Cu by DTPA must be handled cautiously because in soils with high Cu content the amount of metal that can have direct influence on absorption by the plant is overestimated.     

植物群落波动的类型与机理(综述)

群落波动是植物群落动态的一个重要内容,群落的波动研究对人们认识森林和草地景观动态及其开发有重要的作用。概述了群落波动的定义、原因、特性、类型和测量方法,及与群落演替的差异等,以期为群落波动的深入研究提供参考。     

Enhancement of plant regeneration from embryogenic callus of commercial barley cultivars

Genotypic restrictions on plant regeneration from cultured cells have hindered the genetic transformation of most barley cultivars. Optimizing culturing protocols for specific cultivars of commercial interest may facilitate their genetic transformation. Plant regeneration from embryogenic callus of `Harrington', `Morex', and `Hector' as affected by certain protocol modifications was examined in replicated experiments. Regeneration was improved for all cultivars by separately autoclaving certain components of the culture media and by reducing the amount of embryogenic callus cultured per petri dish. Regeneration improvements in response to various concentrations of copper and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid were more genotype specific. This study suggests that the development and use of genotype-specific protocols can enhance plant regeneration. Enhancements in plant regeneration are expected to facilitate the transformation of commercial barley germplasm. Received: 11 August 1997 / Revision reveived: 2 March 1998 / Accepted: 20 March 1998     

澳门黑沙水库植物群落与主要种类物候特征研究

为探讨澳门路环黑沙水库植物群落与物候特征,采用群落生态学的方法,研究了黑沙水库植物群落种类组成、空间结构、多样性及重点植物物候期。结果表明,在1200 m2样地中有维管植物88种,隶属于47科80属。乔灌层无明显优势树种,草本层中淡竹叶(Lophatherum gracile)具有较显著优势,各层植物分布均匀程度差异小。群落外貌终年常绿,大部分种类各物候期存在重叠现象,萌芽展叶期持续时间长,开花期集中在5-6月,果熟期10-12月最盛。根据乡土植物群落和物候特征,筛选并推荐在澳门及邻近区域可开发的景观植物,为构建生态价值高的植被景观或植被恢复提供参考。     

Copper and photosystem II: A controversial relationship

Copper is an essential micronutrient for higher plants and algae and has a direct impact on photosynthesis. It is a constituent of the primary electron donor in photosystem I, the Cu-protein plastocyanin. Many authors have also described Cu as a constituent of photosystem II (PSII). However, high Cu concentrations inhibit the photosynthetic electron transport, especially in PSII. In addition, both Cu deficiency and Cu toxicity interfere with pigment and lipid biosynthesis and, consequently, with chloroplast ultrastructure thus negatively influencing the photosynthetic efficiency.
In this review, the different functions proposed for the metal in PSII are reviewed. With reference to the effect of toxic Cu on PSII, the polemic results concerning its mechanism of action and Cu-binding sites are discussed. Other effects of Cu toxicity and Cu deprivation on the thylakoid membrane are also briefly described.     

EPR investigation of Cu(II)-complexes with nitrogen derivatives of dialdehyde starch

Dialdehyde starch obtained by periodate oxidation from potato starch was converted into its disemicarbazone (DSC), dithiosemicarbazone (DTSC), dihydrazone (DHZ) and dioxime (DOX). The Cu(II) complexes of these compounds were prepared and characterized by Raman and EPR spectra, as well as by the measurements of magnetic susceptibility. EPR investigations showed that two types of complexes with different surroundings of copper centres existed in each starch derivative. Besides nitrogen atoms of the CN moiety and sulphur atoms of the CS moiety, also oxygen atoms from starch hydroxyl groups and/or water molecule were proposed as the coordination sites for the central copper ions.     

Excess copper in soil as a factor affecting bacterial spots caused by <Emphasis Type="Italic">Xanthomonas vesicatoria</Emphasis> in tomato plants; bio-interaction between two stress factors and their influence on plants

The investigations presented in this paper focus on studying the influence of excess soil copper levels in young tomato plants and their relationship to bacterial spot severity caused by Xanthomonas vesicatoria race T3. The plants were grown under greenhouse conditions in pots containing soil artificially contaminated with copper in concentrations of 250 and 400 mg kg⁻¹. Both stress factors were applied individually and in combination. Soil copper levels did influence bacterial spot severity. The copper doses applied restricted bacterial spot growth. Strongest responses were observed when the pathogen was infiltrated into seeds. Deformations of plant, as well as increased plastid synthesis inhibition occurred when the plants were exposed to copper and X. vesicatoria. The applicability of the investigation is related to the fight against bacterial spot caused by X. vesicatoria in tomatoes grown on copper-polluted soils. In this case, the remedial action should be carried out very carefully in order to avoid additional damage to plants.     

深圳市大南山地区铁榄群落研究

对深圳市大南山地区的主要植被进行调查研究。结果表明,铁榄(Sinosideroxylon wightianum)常生长在瘠薄坡地、陡峭沟谷中,是该地区最重要的天然林群落,常组成单优势群落,呈斑块状分布,也是该地区存留的少数次生常绿阔叶林群落之一;大南山地区的铁榄群落有10个主要类型,铁榄是常绿阔叶林植被的主要特征种;大南山地区铁榄群落结构简单,物种分布不均匀,物种多样性指数差异较大;铁榄以Ⅱ级小树为主,兼有Ⅰ级苗木和Ⅲ级壮树,表明铁榄在群落中的优势度仍将保持较长一段时间;铁榄与漆树等物种间的种间联结关系薄弱,表明群落处于群落演替的早期发育阶段。     

ethylene receptor 1 (etr1) Is Sufficient and Has the Predominant Role in Mediating Inhibition of Ethylene Responses by Silver in Arabidopsis thaliana

Ethylene influences many processes in Arabidopsis thaliana through the action of five receptor isoforms. All five isoforms use copper as a cofactor for binding ethylene. Previous research showed that silver can substitute for copper as a cofactor for ethylene binding activity in the ETR1 ethylene receptor yet also inhibit ethylene responses in plants. End-point and rapid kinetic analyses of dark-grown seedling growth revealed that the effects of silver are mostly dependent upon ETR1, and ETR1 alone is sufficient for the effects of silver. Ethylene responses in etr1-6 etr2-3 ein4-4 triple mutants were not blocked by silver. Transformation of these triple mutants with cDNA for each receptor isoform under the promoter control of ETR1 revealed that the cETR1 transgene completely rescued responses to silver while the cETR2 transgene failed to rescue these responses. The other three isoforms partially rescued responses to silver. Ethylene binding assays on the binding domains of the five receptor isoforms expressed in yeast showed that silver supports ethylene binding to ETR1 and ERS1 but not the other isoforms. Thus, silver may have an effect on ethylene signaling outside of the ethylene binding pocket of the receptors. Ethylene binding to ETR1 with silver was ～30% of binding with copper. However, alterations in the K(d) for ethylene binding to ETR1 and the half-time of ethylene dissociation from ETR1 do not underlie this lower binding. Thus, it is likely that the lower ethylene binding activity of ETR1 with silver is due to fewer ethylene binding sites generated with silver versus copper.     

新疆若干植物群落对土壤和地下水指示性的初步研究

本文对北疆玛纳斯河流域和南疆策勒河流域共10种植物群落与土壤和地下水的关系进行了初步研究,分析了一些植物的指示意义。1．多枝柽柳是一种富Cl和S的植物,它所生长的土壤中Cl-和SO42-的含量较高．生长多枝柽柳群落的土壤盐化类型一般为氮化物、硫酸盐型1）。2．梭梭和白梭梭的化学元素类型很相似,它们都是富Na植物．土壤中Na+离子的相对含量一般在50%以上。3．琵琶柴在南疆多分布在砾质戈壁上,在北疆则多出现于黄土状母质上。一般说来,琵琶柴生长地段0—30cm土层内的盐分平均含量不超过1%。4．花花柴是一种潜水指示植物,它的地下水深度一般不超过3m。花花柴也是一种富S植物,土壤中SO42-离子的相对含量较高。5．疏叶骆驼刺是一种淡水指示植物。在南疆多生长在沙丘间低地和平沙地上．地下水深多在5m以下,土壤盐渍化较弱。6．铃铛刺也是潜水植物,在玛纳斯河流域它一般指示地下水深度在2—4m左右．该植物体内的低灰分含量与土壤弱盐渍化程度相联系。7．膜果麻黄生长在砾沙质的棕色荒漠土上,土体中有明显的石膏淀积层。8．黑刺是典型盐土植物,所在土壤0—30cm平均含盐量大于2%,黑刺是富Na和富Cl植物,土壤中Na+离子和Cl-离子的相对含量也较高。 9．昆仑蒿总是与昆仑黄土相联系,它是一种富K植物,可用来指示土壤中K的较高含量。     

怀柔山区灌丛群落优势种群生态位的研究

本文探索灌丛群落优势种群功能地位的定量研究方法。在综合反映各生态因子作用的群落梯度和海拔梯度上计测了灌丛主要优势种的生态位测度。运用Shannon-Wiener系数计测了20个灌丛主要优势种的生态位宽度;用相似百分率公式计测了各灌木种对、草本种对之间的生态位重叠。本研究表明了上述方法在灌丛生态研究中的良好适用性,以及对揭示优势种群在植物群落中功能地位、生态适应性及生态相似性等方面的有效性。     

The role of copper in drug-resistant murine and human tumors

Multidrug resistance (MDR) is still a major threat to successful clinical application of cancer chemotherapy. Copper plays an important role in biological systems, and copper is also involved in carcinogenesis. In the present investigation, we addressed the question whether metal copper might be involved in drug resistance of murine and human tumors. By means of atomic absorption spectroscopy, we determined serum copper concentrations. We found that the blood serum of tumor-bearing mice contained higher amounts of copper than healthy mice with tumors. Secondly, mice bearing doxorubicin-resistant Ehrlich ascites carcinoma- or cyclophosphamide-resistant Lewis lung carcinoma contained more copper in their serum than mice bearing the corresponding drug-sensitive parental tumors. Furthermore, the analysis of patients with breast cancer, colon carcinoma or lung cancer showed that the serum copper contents were higher in patients not responding to chemotherapy when compared to patients whose tumors responded to treatment. The copper levels in serum of healthy volunteers were lower than in cancer patients irrespective of their response to chemotherapy. Our results imply that the level of serum copper may be considered as a biomarker for treatment response.