爆裂玉米胚乳数量性状的遗传研究

采用三倍体胚乳种子遗传模型及其分析方法,研究了4个爆裂玉米膨爆特性的胚乳直接效应、母体效应和细胞质效应。结果表明,百粒重、膨化体积的遗传同时由3套遗传体系所控制,百粒重的细胞质、膨化体积的母体和细胞质遗传率较高。爆花率和膨化倍数受胚乳和母体2套遗传体系的影响,且遗传率相近。爆花率和膨化倍数的直接和母体杂种优势均为负值。要组配出优良爆裂玉米杂交种,必须首先选育出膨爆特性突出的自交系,同时还要注意不同自交系的恰当组配。在6个供试自交系中,必须首先选育出膨爆特性突出的自交系,同时还要注意不同自交系的恰当组配。在6个供试自交系中,P3,P4适宜用作母本,P5则适宜作父本。     

广西玉米种质资源系统调查与收集

"第三次全国农作物种质资源普查与收集行动"广西项目组从2015年11月至2018年7月,采用访问和实地调查相结合的方法,对广西53个县(区)、71个乡(镇)、190个村(屯)的农作物种质资源现状及利用情况进行了系统调查,并对种质资源进行了收集,共收集和征集玉米地方品种资源308份,鉴定评价玉米资源270份。对收集的玉米资源分布特点进行分析,结果表明广西玉米地方品种主要分布于桂西北和桂北地区,桂东和桂东南分布较少。凌云、乐业、田林、凤山、东兰5县最集中。垂直分布结果显示:玉米地方品种分布最集中的区域为海拔400～800 m的中高海拔山区,占收集总数的39.6%。农艺性状初步鉴定结果:收集的玉米资源数量最多的是糯玉米,籽粒颜色最多的是白粒。鉴定评价获得墨白玉米、九节黄、珍珠糯玉米、忻城白糯、隆安爆玉米和天等爆玉米等6份玉米资源,分别在抗病虫、抗逆、品质等方面有优良的表现,对种质改良,选育高产、优质、广适的新品种有较高的利用价值。本文对收集到的玉米资源种类及利用价值进行了评价,对调查地区玉米地方品种现状、消长情况及原因进行了分析,并对广西玉米地方品种保护和开发利用进行了讨论,为广西玉米种质资源的发掘和创新利用提供参考依据。     

遮阴和种植密度对东北春玉米穗部发育和植株生产力的影响

探讨遮阴对玉米穗部特性的影响及其产量效应,可以为应对气候变化与密植栽培条件下的玉米品种选育和高产栽培提供参考依据.本研究选用2个品种(紧凑型‘中单909’、平展型‘内单4’)和2个种植密度(4.5、9.0万株·hm^-2),在吉林省公主岭市开展田间遮阴试验,设置遮阴(遮阴度65%,小喇叭口期-成熟期)和不遮阴(对照)2个处理,研究遮阴和种植密度对不同株型玉米的穗部发育和植株生产力的影响.结果表明: 遮阴显著影响春玉米雌穗发育,造成散粉和吐丝期推迟,导致散粉吐丝间隔期延长3～15 d;遮阴显著降低春玉米干物质积累,籽粒产量下降50%以上(50.8%～87.0%);密植条件下春玉米穗部特性和产量性能受遮阴的影响显著高于稀植栽培;不同玉米品种相比,紧凑型品种的穗部特性和产量受遮阴和种植密度的影响低于平展型品种,紧凑型品种对生态环境变化的适应性较强,耐阴性和耐密性表现出一致性.     

高产玉米叶片冗余及其对产量和光合特性的影响

为探明高产玉米群体是否存在叶片冗余现象,根据2007年15000株·hm^-2密度下的产量结果,筛选出低密度条件下的冗余类型(超试1号)和非冗余类型(超试3号),2008年将两品种在各自最适密度的高产条件下进行开花期整株剪叶1/2（T₁）和1/4（T₂）处理,以其地上部干物质积累量和籽粒产量的变化来证实叶片冗余现象的存在;以Richards模型拟合籽粒灌浆过程;以穗位叶光合特征参数和叶绿素荧光参数来评价去除冗余叶片后光合生理特性的变化.结果表明：不同冗余类型的两个玉米品种,在最适密度的高产条件下都存在叶片冗余现象;适当去除玉米群体冗余叶片可以延长植株活跃灌浆时间,有利于获得较高籽粒产量;去除冗余叶片提高了玉米穗位叶净光合速率和光能利用效率.     

种植密度对夏玉米产量和源库特性的影响

以高产玉米品种郑单958(ZD958)和登海661(DH661)为试验材料,在4个不同区域(山东农业大学、汶口、兖州和莱州)设置22500、45000、67500、90000和112500株.hm-25个种植密度,研究了种植密度对夏玉米产量及源库特性的影响.结果表明:两品种在112500株.hm-2密度条件下玉米籽粒产量和生物产量最高,分别为19132和36965kg.hm-2,与22500和67500株.hm-2密度相比,籽粒产量分别增加了72%和48%,生物产量分别增加了152%和112%.两品种单株叶面积、最大花丝数、穗粒数和千粒重随密度增大而减小,但叶面积指数随密度增大而显著提高.收获指数与粒叶比随密度增大而显著减小,当密度超过67500株.hm-2时差异不显著,表明高密度条件下玉米通过增加群体库来提高产量.     

低氮胁迫对不同基因型夏玉米源库性状和灌浆特性的影响

2007和2008年连续2年在低氮（105 kg·hm^-2）和正常施氮（337.5 kg·hm^-2）两种施肥水平下,分析了6个不同基因型玉米品种的群体源库关系及籽粒灌浆特性间的差异.结果表明：低氮胁迫对不同基因型玉米品种的群体产量、叶面积指数（LAI）、群体源库性状和籽粒灌浆特性影响明显,在低氮胁迫下,先玉335、郑单958等耐低氮能力较好品种的籽粒活跃灌浆期较长、最大灌浆速率高、最大叶面积指数持续期较长,群体库源关系比较协调;陕单902和豫玉22等耐低氮能力较差品种吐丝后的籽粒活跃灌浆时数、最大灌浆速率、灌浆速率最大时的生长量及LAI较低,源的供应能力显著下降;低氮胁迫明显加剧了不同基因型玉米品种间的产量差异.     

喷施脱水剂对不同熟期夏玉米脱水特性和籽粒品质的影响

目前,我国种植的夏玉米品种收获时籽粒含水率过高,限制了玉米机械粒收技术的发展。喷施脱水剂可以调控作物籽粒灌浆生理过程,降低收获时的籽粒含水率。本试验研究了喷施脱水剂对不同熟期夏玉米品种脱水过程、收获期籽粒含水率和籽粒品质的调控作用。结果表明: 喷施脱水剂减少了玉米各器官的干物质积累量,促进了植株向籽粒中的干物质转移,提高了收获指数,而且对籽粒品质没有显著影响。相关性分析显示,籽粒脱水速率与各器官脱水速率呈正相关,喷施脱水剂后籽粒脱水速率与茎鞘脱水速率呈极显著正相关。喷施脱水剂在产量没有显著降低的前提下提高了总脱水速率,缩短了开花期至生理成熟期的时间,增加了生理成熟期到收获的时间,有利于后期籽粒含水率的进一步降低,为玉米机械粒收提供了更大的可能性。不同熟期夏玉米品种喷施脱水剂进行机械粒收的经济效益与机械穗收相比没有显著差异,中晚熟品种的经济效益高于早熟品种。因此,收获前合理喷施脱水剂可以作为玉米机收籽粒的一种可行性配套技术。     

小麦籽粒发育及淀粉晶体特性对花后高温胁迫的响应

选用2个品质类型和成熟期不同的新疆主栽小麦品种‘新春11号’和‘新春39号’,分别进行花后灌浆早期高温(花后5~8d,32℃,T_1)和中期高温(花后15~18d,38℃,T_2)处理,分析花后高温对小麦籽粒发育及淀粉晶体的影响。结果显示:(1)T_1处理明显降低了两品种籽粒长度和粒重,而T_2处理显著影响籽粒宽度和厚度;高温处理虽然降低了籽粒灌浆速率,但两品种灌浆最大峰值出现时间均在花后18d。(2)T_1处理对小麦籽粒A型淀粉粒形态的影响较大,中熟品种‘新春11号’的A型淀粉粒表面在花后10d时可观察到微孔,在花后15~20d时其粒径明显小于同期对照,在花后20~25d时淀粉粒表面压痕增多且A、B型淀粉粒表面出现明显缢缩;而早熟品种‘新春39号’淀粉粒形态和粒径大小受花后高温的影响相对较小。(3)两品种在不同高温处理下,其淀粉粒晶体特性衍射峰出现的位置相同,但淀粉粒的尖峰强度不同,表明高温胁迫不影响淀粉粒的晶体类型,但可能改变了淀粉粒内部的层状结构。研究表明,花后早期高温不仅对小麦籽粒外部形态有较大的影响,同时也影响到籽粒内部淀粉粒的形态和晶体的特性。     

聚糠萘水剂对黑龙江省不同积温带玉米籽粒灌浆的影响

2010和2011年在黑龙江省3个积温带(Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ)上,以不同基因型玉米品种郑单958和丰单3号为试材,研究不同环境温度下外源植物激素复配剂聚糠萘水剂（PASP-KT-NAA,PKN）对玉米籽粒灌浆过程和产量的影响.结果表明： 从第Ⅰ积温带到第Ⅲ积温带,玉米灌浆期的温度呈降低趋势;平均最低气温分别为12.16、11.40和9.56 ℃,玉米籽粒灌浆中后期有效积温不足,平均最低气温低于16 ℃,严重影响玉米的灌浆过程.施用PKN处理提高了3个积温带玉米籽粒干物质积累和籽粒灌浆速率;延迟了丰单3号籽粒灌浆速率达峰值的时间（T_max）,提早了郑单958的T_max;提高了两品种籽粒灌浆速率最大时的生长量和籽粒最大灌浆速率;缩短了籽粒的灌浆活跃期.PKN处理明显提高了3个积温带下两玉米品种的产量,第Ⅲ积温带的郑单958和丰单3号产量分别比第Ⅰ、Ⅱ积温带高82%、5.1%和3.4%、0.8%.施用外源PKN有助于玉米利用有限的积温,提高籽粒灌浆速率,降低籽粒含水量,最终增加产量.     

“甜味糯”新型鲜食玉米及其代表品种京科糯768的选育

本研究阐述了“甜味糯”新型鲜食糯玉米极其代表品种的培育。通过对糯质玉米的种质创新和改良提升,实现果穗上的所有籽粒都是糯质,在适采期内,糯质籽粒糖度值平均可达到12度以上,显著高于普通糯玉米,带有明显的甜味,形成“糯中有甜”的特殊口感品质。北京市农林科学院鲜食玉米创新团队从2011年开始“甜味糯”种质创新和品种培育工作,利用创新集成的“大群体、严选择、单株配合力测定”以及“优系聚合”等育种方法,并通过大量田间表型鉴选和籽粒糖度、口感品质等鉴定评价,创制选育出“甜味糯”新型玉米优良自交系ZN3。以ZN3为骨干亲本,组配育成京科糯768等“甜味糯”新型鲜食糯玉米系列新品种,鲜籽粒糖度达14度以上,具有籽粒甜度高、口感品质好、高产稳产、多抗广适、采收期长等综合优点。京科糯768被评为“全国十大优秀糯玉米品种”,于2021年通过四大生态区国审,适宜在全国鲜食玉米生态区种植。“甜味糯”玉米将是我国未来鲜食糯玉米的一个重要发展方向。     

Mapping QTL for popping expansion volume in popcorn with simple sequence repeat markers

Popping expansion volume is the most important quality trait in popcorn ( Zea mays L.), but its genetics is not well understood. The objectives of this study were to map quantitative trait loci (QTLs) responsible for popping expansion volume in a popcorn x dent corn cross, and to compare the predicted efficiencies of phenotypic selection, marker-based selection, and marker-assisted selection for popping expansion volume. Of 259 simple sequence repeat (SSR) primer pairs screened, 83 pairs were polymorphic between the H123 (dent corn) and AG19 (popcorn) parental inbreds. Popping test data were obtained for 160 S(1) families developed from the [AG19(H123 x AG19)] BC(1) population. The heritability ( h(2)) for popping expansion volume on an S(1) family mean basis was 0.73. The presence of the gametophyte factor Ga1(s) in popcorn complicates the analysis of popcorn x dent corn crosses. But, from a practical perspective, the linkage between a favorable QTL allele and Ga1(s) in popcorn will lead to selection for the favorable QTL allele. Four QTLs, on chromosomes 1S, 3S, 5S and 5L, jointly explained 45% of the phenotypic variation. Marker-based selection for popping expansion volume would require less time and work than phenotypic selection. But due to the high h(2) of popping expansion volume, marker-based selection was predicted to be only 92% as efficient as phenotypic selection. Marker-assisted selection, which comprises index selection on phenotypic and marker scores, was predicted to be 106% as efficient as phenotypic selection. Overall, our results suggest that phenotypic selection will remain the preferred method for selection in popcorn x dent corn crosses.     

Identification of trait-improving quantitative trait loci for grain yield components from a dent corn inbred line in an advanced backcross BC<Subscript>2</Subscript>F<Subscript>2</Subscript> population and comparison with its F<Subscript>2:3</Subscript> population in popcorn

Normal maize germplasm could be used to improve the grain yield of popcorn inbreds. Our first objective was to locate genetic factors associated with trait variation and make first assessment on the efficiency of advanced backcross quantitative trait locus (AB-QTL) analysis for the identification and transfer of favorable QTL alleles for grain yield components from the dent corn inbred. A second objective was to compare the detection of QTL in the BC₂F₂ population with results using F_2:3 lines of the same parents. Two hundred and twenty selected BC₂F₂ families developed from a cross between Dan232 and an elite popcorn inbred N04 were evaluated for six grain yield components under two environments, and genotyped by means of 170 SSR markers. Using composite interval mapping (CIM), a total of 19 significant QTL were detected. Eighteen QTL had favorable alleles contributed by the dent corn parent Dan232. Sixteen of these favorable QTL alleles were not in the same or near marker intervals with QTL for popping characteristics. Six QTL were also detected in the F_2:3 population. Improved N04 could be developed from 210 and 208 families with higher grain weight per plant and/or 100-grain weight, respectively, and 35 families with the same or higher popping expansion volume than N04. In addition, near isogenic lines containing detected QTL (QTL-NILs) for grain weight per plant and/or 100-grain weight could be obtained from 12 families. Our study demonstrated that the AB-QTL method can be applied to identify and manipulate favorable QTL alleles from normal corn inbreds and combine QTL detection and popcorn breeding efficiently.     

Study and characterization of a novel functional food: purple popcorn

Many phytonutrients seem to be able to combat the effects of oxidants which may lead to chronic diseases. Among them, anthocyanins have been studied for a long time, and different types of functional foods rich in these pigments are already available on the market. In particular, wine, berries and various cereals have already aroused consumers’ awareness, and in this context we propose a new and attractive healthy food: purple popcorn. Popcorn is the most popular American snack, now well known all over the world. A corn rich in anthocyanins, suitable to be transformed into a snack, could help to introduce healthy antioxidant compounds into the diet of many people, contributing to the prevention of chronic diseases. In this work we developed a coloured popcorn variety rich in anthocyanins (about 66 mg/100 g, mainly cyanidin) by a recurrent selection scheme, with the aim of obtaining a healthier snack. The selection was based on some quality characteristics such as anthocyanin content, popping ability and the popping expansion volume. The purple popcorn obtained was further analyzed by high pressure liquid chromatography and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging ability, before and after microwave treatment. The results obtained showed that, even though the microwave treatment reduced the anthocyanin content to about 46 %, the remaining anthocyanins exhibited a marked antioxidant capacity compared to the colourless control. Finally taste perception was also checked between coloured and uncoloured popcorn, and no difference was perceived.     

Genetic progress in the UNB-2U population of popcorn under recurrent selection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

As part of the Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense recurrent selection program of popcorn, we evaluated full-sib families of the sixth cycle of recurrent selection and estimated genetic progress for grain yield and expansion capacity. We assessed 200 full-sib families for 10 agronomic traits, in a randomized block design, with two replications within sets in two environments: Campos dos Goytacazes and Itaocara, in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There were significant differences for families/"sets" for all traits, indicating genetic variability that could be exploited in future cycles. In the selection of superior progenies, the Mulamba and Mock index gave the best gains for popping expansion (PE) and grain yield (GY), with values of 10.97 and 15.30%, respectively, using random economic weights. By comparing the evolution of the means obtained for PE and GY in the cycles C(0), C(1), C(2), C(3), C(4), C(5), and predicted for C(6), a steady increase was observed for both PE and GY, with the addition of 1.71 mL/g (R(2) = 0.93) and 192.87 kg/ha (R(2) = 0.88), respectively, in each cycle. Given the good performance of this popcorn population in successive cycles of intrapopulation recurrent selection, we expect that a productive variety with high expansion capacity will soon be available for producers in the north and northwest regions of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.     

籼型杂种稻米品质性状的数量遗传分析

应用新近提出的ｐ＾＋ｑ＾＋ｐｑ交配设计的种子性状遗传表达鉴别方法,分析了籼型水稻３个不育系和１０个恢复系配组的３０个杂种Ｆ１植株上的Ｆ２种子及其亲本的９个稻米品质性状。结果表明：（１）粒长、粒宽、粒重、糙米率和完整精米率５个性状在Ｆ２米粒间没有发生遗传分离,它们的遗传受二倍体母体基因型（Ｆ１植株）控制。（２）垩白率、直链淀粉含量、糊化温度和胶稠度４个性状则在Ｆ２米粒间有极显著的遗传分离,帮主要受三     

Exogenous ABA Increases Yield in Field-Grown Wheat with Moderate Water Restriction

Water stress is one of the most important environmental factors that regulate a plant’s growth and development. In agronomic practice the effects of water stress are translated into low yield and/or reduced quality. Abscisic acid (ABA) sprays (1 mM) were applied to wheat plants at different phenological stages and the effects on several physiological variables and on yield were evaluated under field conditions at different water regimes. Studies were conducted in the field across three consecutive winter–spring seasons. ABA treatments were applied at the beginning of shoot enlargement and repeated at anthesis. Exogenous ABA increased shoot dry weight and maintained a high concentration of photosynthetic pigments for a longer period of time during grain growth and maturation. Although ABA applications increased stomatal closure immediately after its application, the longer-term effect was to allow for a greater ostiolar opening of the stomatal pore which resulted in increased conductance of gases and water vapor. ABA also improved the transport of photoassimilates from the leaves and stem to the developing grains, that is, it effectively increased the sink strength of the grains. This correlated with a yield increase without significantly changing the protein quality in the grains. Thus, elevated ABA levels from exogenous application or genetic selection could help improve agricultural production of grains in arid areas where irrigation is not possible.     

Linkage disequilibrium,SNP frequency change due to selection,and association mapping in popcorn chromosome regions containing QTLs for quality traits

The objectives of this study were to assess linkage disequilibrium (LD) and selection-induced changes in single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) frequency, and to perform association mapping in popcorn chromosome regions containing quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for quality traits. Seven tropical and two temperate popcorn populations were genotyped for 96 SNPs chosen in chromosome regions containing QTLs for quality traits. The populations were phenotyped for expansion volume, 100-kernel weight, kernel sphericity, and kernel density. The LD statistics were the difference between the observed and expected haplotype frequencies (D), the proportion of D relative to the expected maximum value in the population, and the square of the correlation between the values of alleles at two loci. Association mapping was based on least squares and Bayesian approaches. In the tropical populations, D-values greater than 0.10 were observed for SNPs separated by 100-150 Mb, while most of the D-values in the temperate populations were less than 0.05. Selection for expansion volume indirectly led to increase in LD values, population differentiation, and significant changes in SNP frequency. Some associations were observed for expansion volume and the other quality traits. The candidate genes are involved with starch, storage protein, lipid, and cell wall polysaccharides synthesis.     

农业系统中磷肥残效及磷循环研究Ⅱ.磷及其他养分在作物体内分配

土壤P供应状况及作物生长好坏可明显影响高粱、玉米、大豆籽实及秸秆中的P浓度、P在籽实及秸秆中的分配比和形成单位籽实产量的P收获量。P供应充分,作物生长良好(产量高),籽实中的P浓度高,籽实P/秸秆P的分配比大,每形成单位籽实消费的P量高。     

Rice Grain Quality and Consumer Preferences: A Case Study of Two Rural Towns in the Philippines

Hedonic pricing analysis is conducted to determine the implicit values of various attributes in the market value of a good. In this study, hedonic pricing analysis was applied to measure the contribution of grain quality search and experience attributes to the price of rice in two rural towns in the Philippines. Rice samples from respondents underwent quantitative routine assessments of grain quality. In particular, gelatinization temperature and chalkiness, two parameters that are normally assessed through visual scores, were evaluated by purely quantitative means (differential scanning calorimetry and by digital image analysis). Results indicate that rice consumed by respondents had mainly similar physical and chemical grain quality attributes. The respondents’ revealed preferences were typical of what has been previously reported for Filipino rice consumers. Hedonic regression analyses showed that grain quality characteristics that affected price varied by income class. Some of the traits or socioeconomic factors that affected price were percent broken grains, gel consistency, and household per capita rice consumption. There is an income effect on rice price and the characteristics that affect price vary between income classes.