不同种子预处理对10种沙拐枣植物萌发的影响

为了确定沙拐枣植物种子的萌发特性及最优播前预处理方法,在实验室条件下,对10种沙拐枣植物的种子进行了磨砺、硫酸和热水浸泡、冷藏、种子浸出液处理,然后进行发芽实验研究。萌发实验的结果表明,10种沙拐枣植物对于不同的种子预处理,均表现出相似的萌发反应。磨砺、硫酸浸泡和冷藏处理对种子萌发有明显地促进作用。与对照相比,种子浸出液处理对种子的发芽率、发芽速度均具有明显地抑制作用,并能增强种子的休眠。冷藏处理具有打破有活力的种子休眠、促进种子萌发的作用,但它与热水浸泡处理一样,对有活力种子表现出一定的致死作用。沙拐枣植物的萌发模式在不同种子预处理问均表现出明显的差异性。机械磨擦和硫酸处理能够促进种子的萌发率及发芽势。泡果沙拐枣(Callingonum junceum)在本项实验中表现出很强的萌发能力。     

不同预处理方法对牛皮杜鹃和小叶杜鹃种子萌发的影响

采用3种方法(用100、200、400、600和800 mg·L-1GA3浸种24 h、用清水浸种6、12和24 h以及用超声波处理10、20和30 min)对牛皮杜鹃(Rhododendron aureum Georgi)和小叶杜鹃(R.parvifolium Admas.)种子进行预处理,以未经预处理的种子为对照,选择发芽率、发芽势和发芽指数以及萌发时滞、萌发高峰期、发芽持续时间为分析指标,对预处理后种子的萌发状况进行了比较分析。结果表明:采用适宜的预处理方法对牛皮杜鹃和小叶杜鹃种子的萌发有促进作用;总体上看,GA3浸种的促进作用优于另外2种预处理方法。用不同质量浓度GA3浸种24 h,2种植物种子的发芽率、发芽势和发芽指数均极显著高于对照,萌发时滞和萌发高峰期均较对照缩短;其中,用400 mg·L-1GA3浸种的牛皮杜鹃种子和用600 mg·L-1GA3浸种的小叶杜鹃种子的发芽率最高,分别达到73.50%和81.00%。用清水浸种6 h的牛皮杜鹃种子和用清水浸种24 h的小叶杜鹃种子的发芽率分别显著和极显著高于对照。用功率50 W、频率40 kHz的超声波分别处理10或20 min后,2种植物种子的发芽率均极显著高于对照,其中,用超声波处理20 min的牛皮杜鹃种子和用超声波处理10 min的小叶杜鹃种子的发芽率最高。清水浸种和超声波处理对2种植物种子的萌发时滞、萌发高峰期和发芽持续时间的影响均不明显。研究结果显示:用400mg·L-1GA3浸泡24 h和用600 mg·L-1GA3浸泡24 h分别是牛皮杜鹃和小叶杜鹃种子的最优预处理方法,可极显著提高2种植物种子的发芽率并缩短发芽时间。     

4种野生兰花种子特征及离体培养初报

对4种野生兰花--虾脊兰、羊耳蒜、石仙桃及密花石斛的果荚、种子、种胚性状进行初步研究,并对其种子进行离体培养。结果显示,4种野生兰种子为白色、淡绿或黄褐,呈纺锤体或椭球体。羊耳蒜、石仙桃及密花石斛种子具种孔,种胚浓密且清晰可见;种子萌发较快且萌发率高,其中以石仙桃及密花石斛种子萌发最快,仅需36d,萌发率高达100%。虾脊兰种子未见种孔,种胚不甚明显,种子萌发缓慢且萌发率低。4种兰科植物种子均以原球茎方式萌发,通过继代培养,获得了一批无菌苗。     

濒危植物毛柄小勾儿茶种子休眠与萌发生理的初步研究

毛柄小勾儿茶（Berchemiella wilsonii （Schneid．）Nakai var．pubipetiolata H．Qian）为中国特有种,国家三级保护植物。TTC染色法测得毛柄小勾儿茶种子的生活力较低,仅为32％,空粒和无生活力的种子分别为28％和40％,说明毛柄小勾儿茶发育完全的种子较少。种子吸水速度试验证明毛柄小勾儿茶种皮透水性较差,不利于种子萌发时对水分的吸收,发芽抑制物的生物鉴定结果表明,毛柄小勾儿茶种子的不同部位都存在发芽抑制物,且种胚中的含量最高,不利于种子的萌发,使毛柄小勾儿茶种子处于休眠状态之中。几种不同浓度GA。溶液浸种24h的预处理可以不同程度地提高毛柄小勾儿茶种子的发芽率和发芽指数,其中300mg／L GA3的效果最显著,并且300mg／L GA3的预处理可以在萌发初期（萌发前3天）显著地提高毛柄小勾儿茶种子中过氧化物酶、过氧化氢酶和脱氢酶的活性。毛柄小勾儿茶种子生活力低,且处于休眠状态,再加上与种子发芽力有关的几种酶的活性较低,致使毛柄小勾儿茶种子的发芽率较低,同时这些也是从种子萌发生理方面导致毛柄小勾儿茶濒危的重要原因。     

几种十字花科植物幼芽提取液对元麦和小麦萌发种子的辐射保护作用

不同种的高等植物对电离辐射的敏感性相差很大。油菜对辐射的抗性很强。而元麦则较为敏感。用油菜、青菜和芥菜幼芽提取液预处理元麦萌发种子后能减轻中等照射量的X射线对元麦生长的抑制作用。而小麦、豌豆和大豆的提取液则无效。用油菜、青菜、芥菜、雪里蕻、萝卜和甘蓝的幼芽提取液以及蔊菜花序和叶提取液预处理小麦萌发种子后也具有同样作用,以甘蓝提取液的效果最好。十字花科植物可能存在某种天然的辐射保护物质。对油菜提取液进行定性鉴定试验,表明它与芥子碱溶液的反应相同。又用芥子碱硫氰酸盐预处理小麦萌发种子也具有同样的辐射保护效应。十字花科植物中存在的天然辐射保护物质可能就是芥子碱类物质或其衍生物。     

石香薷挥发油提取的比较研究

利用GC-MS对石香薷挥发油进行了定性、定量分析。采取超临界CO2萃取、水蒸气蒸馏和有机溶剂石油醚萃取这三种方法提取石香薷挥发油。这三种方法提取石香薷挥发油的主要成分基本相似,主要为含氧化合物(香薷酮、百里香酚和香荆芥酚)等,采取超临界CO2萃取和水蒸气蒸馏的石香薷挥发油品质较优。超临界CO2萃取法为提取石香薷挥发油的理想方法。     

一串红染色体制片技术优化与计数

以一串红商品种‘展望红’萌发种子根尖、幼苗茎尖生长点以及嫩叶为实验材料,利用常规压片法比较不同材料、不同预处理液及预处理时间对一串红染色体制片的影响,探索实验预处理条件。然后利用去壁低渗法对一串红4个商品种和一串红株型突变体及其野生型进行染色体计数。实验结果显示:以一串红萌发种子的根尖为实验材料,用0.002 mol/L 8-羟基喹啉预处理3~4 h压片所得染色体效果最好;分别观察6个供试品种(系)分散良好、清晰的30个分裂相细胞,86.7%及以上的细胞染色体数目为2n=44。研究表明,一串红株型突变体与野生型及4个商品种在染色体数目上没有差异。     

萝卜种子萌发的逆温耐性诱导研究

以萝卜种子为试材,研究不同温度预处理对萌发期萝卜种子逆温耐性的影响。结果表明:萝卜种子在低于15℃和高于35℃下萌发,种子活力显著下降,而通过适度的温度胁迫处理,可提高萝卜种子在高温（35℃）下的萌发活力。15℃和25℃分别是预处理的适宜低温和高温,6 h是低温（15℃）预处理的适宜时间。萝卜种子经高温（30℃）预处理12 h后,在随后的低温（10℃）下萌发,也提高其种子活力,说明萝卜种子对高温和低温胁迫具有交叉适应性。     

光照和温度对大百合种子萌发的影响

研究了不同光照和温度条件对大百合种子萌发的影响。结果表明:光照对大百合种子的萌发有明显促进作用,可提高种子萌发率。种子萌发率以24 h光照20℃恒温最佳。避光条件下温度对大百合种子萌发有影响,其种子萌发最适温度为20℃,11 d开始萌动,3周左右萌发完全,随着温度的升高或降低其种子萌发率下降。萌发前经不同预处理的大百合种子的萌发率不同。同一果实内中部种子萌发最好,上部种子次之,下部种子最差,上、中、下三部分种子萌发率与其千粒重呈正相关。     

不同处理对海蓬子种子萌发的影响及其最佳萌发条件的研究

海蓬子(Salicornia bigelovii Torr.)是一种耐盐极强的肉质植物,可以开发改良为直接用海水灌溉的食用和油用经济植物。本文针对海蓬子种子萌发率低的问题,采用不同浓度Na Cl浸种、不同浓度海水培育,高盐胁迫下不同浓度外源GA_3处理方法进行海蓬子种子萌发研究,通过单因素实验和正交试验,得出最佳的种子萌发条件。结果表明:海蓬子种子经过2 g·L~(-1)Na Cl浸种1天后,在海水浓度为10%,添加外源GA_3为15 mg·L~(-1)条件下,萌发率和发芽指数最高,为33%和20.7%。研究发现,海蓬子种子在低浓度的海水中萌发效果好,适宜浓度范围的外源GA_3,能够减弱盐胁迫的影响,促进海蓬子种子的萌发,一定浓度范围内的Na Cl浸种预处理有助于促进海蓬子种子的萌发率和发芽指数。     

Chemical Defense and the Persistence of Pioneer Plant Seeds in the Soil of a Tropical Cloud Forest

We present evidence that differences in soil seedbank persistence among pioneer plants in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica, are influenced by differences in seed chemical defense. We used extracted seed chemicals from Bocconia frutescens (Papaveraceae), Guettarda poasana (Rubiaceae) , Phytolacca rivinoides (Phytolaccaceae) , Urera elata (Urticaceae) , Cecropia polyphlebia (Cecropiaceae), and Witheringia meiantha (Solanaceae) to assess seed chemical defense in two ways: (1) a plant pathogen inhibition assay using Pythium irregulare ; and (2) a brine shrimp toxicity assay using Artemia salina . The combined performance of each species in the two assays positively correlated with seedbank persistence. In the pathogen assay, mycelium growth was reduced when Pythium was cultured on media containing seed extracts from the three species with the greatest seed longevity in the soil ( i.e., Bocconia , Guettarda, and Phytolacca ). Bocconia , the most persistent species, was the only species that contained chemicals toxic to brine shrimp , an indication of defense against arthropods. We focused on Bocconia defense by isolating the chemicals toxic to brine shrimp and identified them as dihydrosanguinarine, dihydrochelirubine, and dihydrochelerthrine. We found these alkaloids in Bocconia seeds at much higher concentrations (∼50 mg/g seed material) than in leaves. These chemicals are likely responsible for the exceptional longevity of Bocconia seeds in the soil. Phytolacca and Guettarda seeds also remain viable in the soil for long periods probably due to antipathogen chemicals detected in our analyses. In contrast, the species that do not persist ( i.e., Urera , Cecropia , and Witheringia ) lacked seed defensive chemicals in our assays.
Abstract in Spanish is available at http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/loi/btp .     

Culture conditions influencing phytase production of Mitsuokella jalaludinii,a new bacterial species from the rumen of cattle

AIMS: To determine the effectiveness of combined treatments with chemicals, heat and ultrasound in killing or removing Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on alfalfa seeds intended for sprout production. METHODS AND RESULTS: Alfalfa seeds inoculated with Salmonella or E. coli O157:H7 were treated with ultrasound (38.5-40.5 kHz) in solutions containing 1% Ca(OH)(2), 1% Tween 80, 1% Ca(OH)(2) plus 1% Tween 80, 160 microg ml(-1) Tsunami 200 and 0.5% Fit at 23 and 55 degrees C for 2 and 5 min. Highest reductions were in chemical solutions at 55 degrees C, but seed viability was also reduced compared with treatment at 23 degrees C. Inactivation of Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 was generally enhanced by simultaneous treatments with ultrasound, chemicals and heat. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound treatment, in combination with chemicals and heat, had a modest enhancing effect on the effectiveness of chemicals in killing or removing pathogens on alfalfa seeds. Overall, treatment with 1% Ca(OH)(2) was most effective in killing Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: The use of 1% Ca(OH)(2) instead of 20,000 microg ml(-1) chlorine, which is currently recommended as a sanitizer for seeds intended for sprout production in the US, should be considered. Ultrasound treatment of alfalfa seeds containing Salmonella or E. coli O157:H7, in combination with chemical treatment, contributes to achieving greater reductions in populations of these pathogens, thereby reducing the risk of contamination and the presence of pathogens in sprouts produced from these seeds.     

Germination Promotion of Loblolly Pine and Baldcypress Seeds by Stratification and Chemical Treatments

The effects of 4 chemicals on the germination promotion of stratified and unstratified seeds of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) were studied. The chemicals used were gibberellic acid, kinetin, potassium nitrate and thiourea, each at 3 different concentrations. Stratification promoted the germination of both seed species. Certain concentrations of gibberellic acid, potassium nitrate and thiourea improved the germination of unstratified loblolly pine and baldcypress seeds while kinetin had no stimulatory effect. All 4 chemicals at specific concentrations promoted the germination of loblolly pine seeds stratified for a short period of time. Considering both speed and completeness of germination, best results were obtained when 21-day stratified seeds were treated with either gibberellic acid (100 mg/1) or kinetin (10 mg/1). In baldcypress, on the other hand, none of these chemicals had any stimulatory effect on the germination of stratified seeds. Germination of both species of seeds was either partially or completely inhibited by the highest concentration of thiourea (30,000 mg/1) used.     

Combined effects of water activity, temperature and chemical treatments on the survival of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on alfalfa seeds

AIMS: The objective of this study was to determine the combined effects of water activity (a(w)), chemical treatment and temperature on Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated onto alfalfa seeds. METHODS AND RESULTS: Alfalfa seeds inoculated with Salmonella or E. coli O157:H7 and adjusted to various a(w) values were subjected to simultaneous and separate treatments with chemicals and heat. The rate of death of both pathogens was correlated with increased a(w) (0.15-0.60) and temperature (5-37 degrees C) over a 52-week storage period. Higher seed a(w) enhanced the inactivation of pathogens on seeds heated at 50-70 degrees C for up to 24 h. Treatment of seeds with water, 1% Ca(OH)2, 1% Tween 80, 1% Ca(OH)2 plus 1% Tween 80 or 40 mg l(-1) Tsunami 200 at 23 or 55 degrees C for 2 min significantly (alpha=0.05) reduced populations of Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, at the combinations of temperature and concentrations of chemicals tested, 1% Ca(OH)2 was most effective in killing Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 without reducing seed viability. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: None of the treatments evaluated in this study, whether applied separately or in combination, eliminated Salmonella or E. coli O157:H7 on alfalfa seeds without sacrificing the viability of the seeds. It remains essential that practices to prevent the contamination of alfalfa seeds be strictly followed in order to minimize the risk of Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with sprouts produced from these seeds.     

Application of chemicals in organic solvents to dry seeds

Various chemicals were applied to dry seeds by means of organic solvents. The gibberellic acid-treated (1 mm) lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa L.) germinated nearly 100% in the dark even after prolonged storage, and those treated with abscisic acid (1 mm or 0.5 mm) failed to germinate in the light. The seedlings emerging from morphactin-treated (1 mm) cucumber seeds (Cucumis sativus L.) exhibited profound changes in morphology. Different combinations of hormones applied to lettuce seeds caused a promotion or an inhibition of germination. Germination promotion or inhibition studies showed that the applied chemicals could be removed by washing with an organic solvent or water. Progressively larger amounts of chemicals were removed with increasing periods of washing. Thus the chemical appeared to penetrate the seed to some degree. The potential of the organic solvent method is discussed.     

Sources of semiochemicals mediating host finding in Callosobruchus chinensis (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

Bruchid pests such as Callosobruchus chinensis (Linnaeus) endanger stored legume seeds throughout the tropical belt. The chemical composition of the headspace volatiles from healthy and fourth instar larvae-infested cowpea seeds were identified, characterized, and compared using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Y-tube olfactometer bioassays were performed to evaluate the effect of these chemicals on the orientation of conspecific adult females. Analysis of volatiles released from healthy and infested seeds revealed qualitative differences for three out of the 17 compounds identified. Dimethyl disulphide, isobutenyl methyl ketone and methyl trisulphide were found only in the blend emitted from infested but not from healthy seeds. Quantitative differences were apparent for tridecane which was released in larger amounts from infested seeds. While volatiles collected from healthy seeds were attractive to female bruchids, volatiles collected from infested seeds were repellent. To test the hypothesis that the qualitative differences in the chemical composition found may be due to insect-derived components, the volatiles from frass and fourth instar larvae combined were analysed. These volatiles contained both of the sulphides emitted from infested seed but not from healthy seeds. Although a limited induction of volatiles from cowpea seeds cannot be excluded, it is postulated that behavioural differences of the female weevils are largely due to insect-derived semiochemicals. The potential use of such semiochemicals as part of an integrated pest management strategy is discussed.     

种子感光的机理及影响种子感光性的因素

种子的萌发或休眠均取决于萌发时种子内所建立起来的Pfr含量和Pfr/(Pr Pfr)比值。种子内的Pfr水平受到诸多因素的影响。光中性种子在成熟时已存在适合萌发的Pfr水平;需光种子在不同程度地接受白光或红光照射后,方可达到适宜的Pfr水平;忌光种子萌发要求的Pfr水平较低,因此萌发需要较长时间的黑暗。种子的感光性不是绝对的,母株的生长条件、种子本身的成熟度、贮藏状况、光质、光流量、光周期、萌发温度、O2供应及某些化合物的处理等都可使种子的感光性发生改变。     

Penetration of dry seeds with chemicals applied in acetone

Acetone is able to carry chemicals through the seed coats to reach the embryo. The amount of chemical penetrating into the seeds depends on the seed type, permeation time, and the concentration of solution. The chemicals reaching the embryo are biologically effective.     

种子感光的机理及影响种子感光性的因素

种子的萌发或休眠均取决于萌发时种子内所建立起来的Pfr含量和Pfr/（Pr+Pfr）比值。种子内的Pfr水平受到诸多因素的影响。光中性种子在成熟时已存在适合萌发的Pfr水平;需光种子在不同程度地接受白光或红光照射后,方可达到适宜的Pfr水平;忌光种子萌发要求的Pfr水平较低,因此萌发需要较长时间的黑暗。种子的感光性不是绝对的,母株的生长条件、种子本身的成熟度、贮藏状况、光质、光流量、光周期、萌发温度、O2供应及某些化合物的处理等都可使种子的感光性发生改变。     

根际区他感化学物质的分离、鉴定与生物活性的研究

本文报道根际区他感化学物质对小麦、玉米等作物种子萌发及幼苗生长抑制作用的研究结果。土壤及土壤溶液样品提取物,用ＧＣ及ＧＣ－ＭＳ鉴定出各类化合物５０多种。重点研究有代表性的３种化合物：十四烯－１、苯甲醛以及未见报道的,由作者鉴定了贩他感化合物：对－叔丁基苯甲酸。结果表明,十四烯－１在浓度达２０００ｍｇ／ｌ时,对玉米、小麦、田菁、稗子的种子萌发,幼根及幼芽生长均无明显影响;苯甲醛浓度在２００ｍｇ／ｌ以