SEASONAL VARIATIONS OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS, TOTAL C, N, AND P CONTENT, AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN PHYLLARIOPSIS PURPURASCENS: (PHAEOPHYTA) FROM THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

Photosynthetic pigments, C, N, and P tissue composition, and photosynthetic rate were measured from April to October in the brown alga Phyllariopsis purpurascens (C. Agardh) Henry et South (Laminariales, Phaeophyta) growing at a 30-m depth in the Strait of Gibraltar. Ir-radiance reaching the population ranged from 13.5 to 27.5 mol.m^-2.mo^-1. The available light for this species, expressed as a percentage of the irradiance above the water, was 1.8%. Dissolved inorganic nitrogen forms, NO3-and NH₄+, were constant from April to October, whereas phosphate was depleted in August. Chlorophyll a decreased from 520.0 ± 165.0 to 199.6 ± 159.9 μg.g^-1 dry weight; in contrast, chlorophyll c and carotenoids did not change until September but increased threefold in October. C:N and N:P ratios changed in the same way and in the same range. They were constant until July but increased from 15–17 up to 42 (C:N) and from 14 to 40 (N:P) in October, suggesting a severe P limitation of growth of this species. The dark respiration rate and the light compensation point were constant from April to October (0.5 ± 0.1 μmol O₂. m^-2.s^-1 and 6.5 ± 0.2 μmol.m^-2. s^-1, respectively), whereas the maximum rate of apparent photosynthesis, light onset saturation parameter, and half saturation constant for light were maximum in April to May (3.7 μmol O₂. m^-2.s^-1and 40 and 41.5 μmol.m^-2. s^-1, respectively) and October (3.6 μmol O₂. m^-2.s^-1 and 50 and 53.7 μmol.m^-2. s^-1, respectively). They were minimum in August (1.2 μmol O₂.m^-2.s^-1 and 11.3 and 12 μmol.m^-2.s^-1, respectively). These minimum figures yielded a negative carbon budget in August and 0 in September, whereas it was positive the rest of the year. Photosynthetic efficiency, estimated by the ratio between maximum apparent photosynthesis and light half saturation constant, showed a strong agreement with productivity measured by means of an independent method. These results indicate that lamina expansion in this species is controlled by photosynthetic efficiency.     

The effect of mycorrhizal infection of Abutilon theophrasti on competitiveness of offspring

1. Our goal was to determine whether mycorrhizal infection of one generation of plants could influence the competitiveness of the subsequent generation.
2. We grew the offspring of mycorrhizal (M) and non-mycorrhizal (NM) Abutilon theophrasti plants together in dense populations in large boxes in a greenhouse.
3. Offspring of M plants were larger than offspring of NM plants. As the experiment progressed, the difference in size was magnified and self-thinning occurred.
4. Compared with offspring of NM plants, offspring of M plants had a twofold greater survival and collectively produced a total of nearly four times as many seeds.
5. We conclude that mycorrhizal infection of the parent generation can increase the competitive ability of the offspring.     

Reproductive phenology,growth and primary production of Phyllariopsis purpurascens (Phyllariaceae,Phaeophyta) from the Straits of Gibraltar

Two populations of Phyllariopsis purpurascens from the Straits of Gibraltar area were investigated during 1990 and 1991. This area has very strong currents (～2·5 m s^-1 at spring tide). The first sporophytes (less than 0·5 cm in length) were observed in April; they disappeared after the first storm period in October. The estimated number of spores produced in an unilocular sporangium was 64. The fertility period started in May and continued until October, but the maximum sorus surface area (27%) was reached in September. The maximum sporangial density was 1476±236 mm^-2. The slow development of fertility and its correlation with the seasonal increase in temperature suggest that sporangial development is controlled by temperature and not by photoperiod. The drag effect produced by the strong currents (at spring tides and storm periods) is sufficient to break adult plants (with 0·01 m² in surface intercepting the current). At the beginning of the sporophytic production cycle (210 days), the meristematic zone produces more tissue for blade growth than for stipe growth. Holdfast growth occurs in the first 3 months. The mortality was 90% for sporophytes 0–10 cm in length, and decreased to ～50% in adult plants. One cohort in the cycle has been identified. The net primary production (calculated by the graphic model of Allen) was 0·04 g dry weight m^-2·day^-1 from April to October (210 days). The production is among the lowest values estimated for seaweeds.     

虎刺楤木根皮化学成分研究

从虎刺楤木［Ａｒａｌｉａ ａｒｍ ａｔａ （Ｗａｌｌ．） Ｓｅｅｍ ．］根皮中分离到１１个成分,根据理化及光谱性质,鉴定其中７个为皂甙,即去葡萄糖竹节参皂甙Ⅳａ（ＡＴ－Ⅰ）、竹节参皂甙Ⅳａ（ＡＴ－Ⅱ）、姜状三七甙Ｒ１（ＡＴ－Ⅲ）、人参皂甙Ｒ０（ＡＴ－Ⅳ）、Ａｄ－Ⅲ［（ＡＴ－Ⅴ）后称黄毛楤木皂甙］、虎刺楤木皂甙（ＡＴ－Ⅵ）和楤木皂甙Ａ（ＡＴ－Ⅶ）,其余４个成分则为二十八羧酸（ＡＴ－Ⅷ）、谷甾醇（ＡＴ－Ⅸ）、谷甾醇与豆甾醇的混合物（ＡＴ－Ⅹ）及齐墩果酸（ＡＴ－Ⅺ）。以上成分均系首次从该植物中分得,其中ＡＴ－Ⅵ则为一新皂甙     

Plant height–crown radius and canopy coverage–density relationships determine above-ground biomass–density relationship in stressful environments

Debate continues in theoretical ecology over whether and why the scaling exponent of biomass–density (M–N) relationship varies along environmental gradients. By developing a novel geometric model with assumptions of allometric growth at the individual level and open canopy at the stand level, we propose that plant height–crown radius and canopy coverage–density relationships determine the above-ground M–N relationship in stressful environments. Results from field investigation along an aridity gradient (from eastern to western China) confirmed our model prediction and showed that the above-ground M–N scaling exponent increased with drought stress. Therefore, the ‘universal’ scaling exponents (−3/2 or −4/3) of the M–N relationship predicted by previous models may not hold for above-ground parts in stressful environments.     

红树林群落优势种群自疏过程的生长动态

在深圳福田红树林保护区设置永久样地,经1994、1996、1998和2002年4次调查表明：群落中个体的断枝、死亡现象很明显,样地总面积200m^2中出现的总个体数分别为417、341、196和132个,种群平均密度依次为2．08、1．70、0．98和0．66个／m^2;间隔期的死亡率依次为18．2％、42．5％和32．6％。种群个体存在明显的增粗生长,在每2年间隔期,优势种群桐花树(Aegiceras corntculatum(L．)Blanco)、秋茄(Kandelia candel(L．)Druce)和白骨壤(Avicennia marina(Forsk．)Vierh．)的胸径增加最大值分别达3．63cm、2．45cm、4．52cm,且以白骨壤加粗较大。增高生长也很明显,第二次调查时341个个体中,233个出现增高生长,第三次调查时,196个个体中127个出现增高生长;2年间隔期,以桐花树增高生长最普遍,达1．5m,秋茄增高生长最大的达1．9m,白骨壤达1．8m。生物量亦呈明显的相关变化,在逐次间隔调查中,地上部分总生物量依次降低,或稍增加后再次降低,但存活种群个体的平均生物量大多依次增加,4次调查期间单位面积的总生物量分别为7．57kg／m^2、8．36kg／m^2、5．15kg／m^2和7．7lkg／m^2,与谭凤仪等(1995b)焊期通过标准木等方式的计算结果相似。研究结果证实红树林群落的自疏过程是一种重要的演变过程,以植株、分枝干枯频繁发生为特征;演替过程中,新苗出现很少,而高度(长度)生长、增粗生长、干枯发生等与群落中种群的组成、结构、密度状况等直接相关。     

红树林群落优势种群自疏过程的生长动态

在深圳福田红树林保护区设置永久样地,经1994、1996、1998和2002年4次调查表明:群落中个体的断枝、死亡现象很明显,样地总面积200 m2中出现的总个体数分别为417、341、196和132个,种群平均密度依次为2.08、1.70、0.98和0.66个/m2;间隔期的死亡率依次为18.2%、42.5%和32.6%.种群个体存在明显的增粗生长,在每2年间隔期,优势种群桐花树(Aegiceras corniculatum(L.)Blanco)、秋茄(Kandelia candel(L.)Druce)和白骨壤(Avicennia marina(Forsk.)Vierh.)的胸径增加最大值分别达3.63 cm、2.45 cm、4.52 cm,且以白骨壤加粗较大.增高生长也很明显,第二次调查时341个个体中,233个出现增高生长,第三次调查时,196个个体中127个出现增高生长;2年间隔期,以桐花树增高生长最普遍,达1.5 m,秋茄增高生长最大的达1.9 m,白骨壤达1.8 m.生物量亦呈明显的相关变化,在逐次间隔调查中,地上部分总生物量依次降低,或稍增加后再次降低,但存活种群个体的平均生物量大多依次增加,4次调查期间单位面积的总生物量分别为7.57 kg/m2、8.36 kg/m2、5.15 kg/m2和7.71 kg/m2,与谭凤仪等(1995b)早期通过标准木等方式的计算结果相似.研究结果证实红树林群落的自疏过程是一种重要的演变过程,以植株、分枝干枯频繁发生为特征;演替过程中,新苗出现很少,而高度(长度)生长、增粗生长、干枯发生等与群落中种群的组成、结构、密度状况等直接相关.     

西藏产两种岩白菜中岩白菜素的HPLC测定

建立测定了岩白菜中岩白菜素含量的方法.色谱柱:WatersC18柱 5μm×3.9mm×150mm ,流动相:甲醇∶水∶磷酸=20∶80∶0.1,流速为1.0mL/min,检测波长275nm,AUFS0.01,柱温为室温.结果表明,岩白菜素在0.16～0.08μg有良好线性关系,r=0.9992,平均回收率为98.14%,RSD为1.12%.本方法是测定岩白菜中岩白菜素含量的快速、简便、准确可靠的定量方法.     

毛百合繁殖生物学研究Ⅰ毛百合的自然生长与繁殖

本文对产于东北地区的毛百合进行了自然状况下的生长与繁殖研究。结果发现在不同的生境下毛百合的生长发育有三种类型, 即生长旺盛类型;可完成生活史, 但生长受到一定限制类型;不能完成生活史, 只能营养生长类型。 在毛百合完成其生活史的转化中光是一个重要限制因子。在全光的46.6%的生境中毛百合尚能大部向成株转化, 并开花结果完成生活史, 而在相对光照为15.6%的林下, 毛百合转化为成株的概率很少。 由于长期适应环境的结果, 毛百合具有两种繁殖对策, 一是在全光下或不低于相对光照的46%的生境下, 有性与无性繁殖同时进行;而在低于相对光照的15%以下时, 除个别光强处外, 毛百合主要以鳞茎繁殖和生长, 一旦林地受干扰后, 则马上开花结实, 营有性繁殖。     

植物群落密度调控研究进展

植物群落密度调控是生态学领域的研究热点。从Yoda提出-3/2自疏法则以来,围绕植物群落密度调控规律从自疏线可变性、环境因素对密度调控影响的规律等进行了大量研究。尤其是基于代谢生态学理论建立的WBE自疏规律提出后,密度调控规律的争论和研究更为活跃,其焦点主要是自疏线斜率是否存在相对恒定的α值和值的大小。根据国内外文献,综述了-3/2自疏法则、-4/3自疏法则、质量-密度的等速比例关系和环境对密度调控规律的影响等方面的研究,指出密度调控的机制以及胁迫条件下的密度调控及其应用是未来研究的趋势。     

植物生长发育中程序性细胞死亡

本文简要介绍了植物细胞凋亡的一些特点以及植物在营养生长和生殖生长过程中发生的细胞凋亡现象。指出细胞凋亡是植物生长发育过程中正常的生理现象。     

Developmental studies of Hanford miniature swine exposed to 60-Hz electric fields

Evaluations of reproductive and developmental toxicology, including teratology, were included as part of a broad screening study in Hanford Miniature swine (HMS) to detect effects of exposure to electric fields. One group (E) was exposed to a uniform, vertical, 60-Hz, 30-kV/m electric field for 20 h/day, 7 days/week; sham-exposed (SE) swine were housed in a separate, environmentally equivalent building. The first generation (F0) gilts were bred after 4 months of study; some were killed for teratologic assays at 100 days of gestation (dg), and the others produced an F1 generation of offspring. The pooled incidence of terata in these litters (teratologic assays and live births) was similar in the E and SE groups. The F0 females, which produced the F1 generation, were bred again after 18 months of exposure and were killed at 100 dg. Malformation incidence in E litters (75%) was significantly greater than in SE litters (29%). No consistent differences in litter size, fetal mass, or mass of fetal organs were detected. The F1 gilts were bred at 18 months of age; defective offspring were found in significantly more of the E litters (71%) than in SE litters (33%). These F1 females were bred again 10 months later and teratologic assays were performed on their second litters at 100 dg. The percentage of litters with malformed fetuses was essentially identical in the E and SE groups (70% and 73%, respectively). There appears to be an association between chronic exposure to a strong electric field and developmental effects in swine, although the change in incidence of malformations between generations and between the first and second breedings makes it impossible to conclude unequivocally that there is a cause-and-effect relation.