粉螨危害储藏中药材的实验研究

随机选取１０种中药材分别进行直接孵育（自然组）、高压灭菌后直接孵育（对照组）、高压灭菌并接种腐良酪螨后孵育（试验组）、高压灭菌并接种粉尘螨后孵育（试验组）,探讨粉螨对储藏中药材的危害。结果从自然缓和 药材中分离出螨的种数、虫口密度及真菌污染程度均较高于试验组和对照组,药材质量及重量显著下降,与其它各组相比,差异均有显著性（Ｐ〈０．０１）。人为接种腐食酪螨、粉尘螨的２实验组,粉螨孳生密度高,药材重量     

储藏中药材孳生粉螨的调查

采用清水漂浮法和塔氏电热集螨器分离法,共分离中药材样品129种,1290份,从中分离出粉螨44种,隶属7科25属。得出结论:中药材粉螨的污染严重,应加强对中药材螨类的防治,以保护中药材及预防人体螨病。     

安徽省储藏物孳生粉螨的群落组成及多样性分析

目的调查安徽省粉螨的物种组成多样性。方法对每个城市选取储藏环境中的储粮、经济作物和干果等进行粉螨标本的采集、鉴定、计数及数据分析。结果共检获粉螨31种,隶属于7科20属。自北而南的淮北平原、江淮丘陵、皖中平原、皖南山地中,皖南山地平均孳生密度最高为46只/g,物种丰富度指数为1.38,物种多样性指数为2.7,物种均匀度指数为0.92。结论安徽省粉螨污染储藏物的情况较为严重,粉螨群落组成较为多样化,应采取有效防螨措施。     

安徽省城市居民储藏物中孳生粉螨群落组成及多样性研究

从安徽省15个城市居民储藏物中采集了48种样本,采用水膜镜检法和电热集螨法进行粉螨的分离,并进行螨种的鉴定及计数。检获粉螨27种,隶属于7科19属。其平均孳生密度为28.65±7.6只/g,物种丰富度指数为2.70,物种多样性指数为2.62,物种均匀度指数为0.89。其群落组成较为多样化,粉螨污染储藏物的情况严重。     

淮南地区粉螨群落结构及其多样性

在淮南地区仓储、人居、工作、野外4类生境中采集粉螨样本,行分离、镜检,共检获粉螨3 650头,隶属于7科20属,共32种。结果表明,其物种数S、丰富度指数R、多样性指数H′排序均为仓储环境>野外环境>人居环境>工作环境,野外环境中粉螨群落的均匀度指数最大,工作环境中粉螨的优势度指数最大。工作和野外环境的群落相似性指数最低,达到极度不相似水平。结果表明,粉螨群落的结构及多样性与其生境条件直接相关,人类活动是较为重要的影响因素。     

安徽省动物饲料孳生粉螨种类调查

调查安徽省内养殖业较发达地区各养殖户所用饲料及饲料生产厂原料及成品中粉螨孳生种类.从养殖户家中及饲料厂生产车间及原料、成品仓库中采集相应样品,采用水膜镜检法和电热集螨法进行粉螨分离并进行螨种鉴定,记录粉螨在饲料及饲料生产原料中孳生情况.结果 查获孳生的粉螨有20种,隶属于4科13属,总体孳生率为45.2%(506/1120).安徽省动物饲料中粉螨孳生率较高,应加强对养殖户的除螨、防螨教育,减少粉螨对农牧业生产及人类健康的危害.     

淮南市储藏植物性中药材粉螨类名录初报

初步报道淮南市储藏植物性中药材粉螨类名录。本调查在1990年5月至1992年10月间进行,采集样本366份,鉴定出粉螨49种,它们分属于7个科、25个属。     

淮南地区储藏中药材孳生粉螨的群落组成及多样性

采集501种中药材样本,分别进行粉螨的分离、鉴定及计数,并利用统计学方法进行多样性分析,共检获粉螨49种,隶属于7科25属。粉螨的平均孳生密度为77．69只儋,物种丰富度指数为3．31,物种多样性指数为5．88,物种均匀度指数为1．51。其群落组成呈多样化。     

根螨属（Rhizoglyphus）1新种记述（真螨目：粉螨亚目：粉螨科）

记述根螨属１新种,定名为淮南根螨Ｒｈｉｚｏｇｌｙｐｈｕｓ ｈｕａｉｎａｎｅｎｓｉｓ ｓｐ．ｎｏｗ．,采自洋葱鳞茎上。     

阜阳地区居室环境中粉螨的群落组成和多样性

目的调查安徽省阜阳地区居室环境中粉螨的群落组成和多样性。方法于2009年7月,选择100户家庭进行样本采集,每居室环境中取4个采样点,对采集到的地面灰尘、床面灰尘、家具灰尘及衣物灰尘进行粉螨的分离、鉴定、计数和数据分析。结果共检获粉螨3609只,隶属于6科15属,共19种。对4类居室灰尘中粉螨群落多样性分析表明:它们的丰富度指数为0.89~2.09,多样性指数为1.28~1.83,均匀度指数为0.65~0.71。结论粉螨群落的结构及多样性与其生境条件直接相关;阜阳地区人居环境粉螨孳生密度较高(48.5%),应加强防螨措施。     

Spatial associations of insects and mites in stored wheat

The spatial association pattern of insect and mite populations in a steel bin containing stored wheat, Triticum durum Desf., in central Greece, was studied using the Spatial Analysis by Distance IndicEs (SADIE). The monitoring was carried out for 7 mo by using grain trier samples and probe traps. The most abundant insect species were Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens) (Coleoptera: Laemophloeidae) and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). For mites, the most abundant species were the phytophagous Lepidoglyphus destructor (Schrank) (Acari: Glycyphagidae) and the predator Blattisocius tarsalis (Berlese) (Mesostigmata: Ascidae). Both for P. interpunctella and C. ferrugineus, trap catches were associated with numbers of individuals in the trier samples, but the overall association index calculated among trap and sample counts was significant only in the 33% of trap-sample pairs of values. Generally, P. interpunctella had the main patch areas in the central part of the bin, with few exceptions, during the entire monitoring period. Similar trends also were noted in the case of C. ferrugineus, which was clearly aggregated in the center of the grain mass. Spatial association maps indicated a stable positive association in the central part of the bin, but in most of the other sampling zones the association was negative. However, distribution of L. destructor, based on trier samples, indicated increased presence in peripheral zones of the grain sampling area. Moreover, B. tarsalis presented the most dispersed distribution among all four species. For each species, the association between two consecutive samplings was significant in the majority of cases, indicating a stable spatial pattern. Finally, B. tarsalis was spatially associated to a higher degree with the insects found rather than with L. desctructor. Moreover, there was no association of insect and mite presence with grain temperature and moisture content. The results of the current study suggest that the coexistence of insects and mites in bulked grain follows a complex pattern, with significant interactions, especially in the case of mite predators, which are spatially associated with insect species.     

Spatiotemporal distribution of insects and mites in horizontally stored wheat

Samples were taken from a flat storage facility located in central Greece, filled with approximately 45 tons of hard wheat, to assess the spatiotemporal distribution of stored-product insects and mites. The wheat was stored in a 1.5-m-deep bulk from June 2001 until March 2002. The samples were taken with a partitioned grain trier during the entire storage period, at 10-d intervals. The trier samples were examined separately for the upper, medial, and lower 0.5 m of the bulk. The spatial distribution of the insect and mite species found was examined by contour analysis based on the numbers of individuals in the trier samples. Nine insect and 20 mite taxa were found during the sampling period. The most abundant insect species were Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens), and Rhyzopertha dominica (F.); the most abundant mite species were Lepidoglyphus destructor (Schrank), Acarus siro L., and the predator Cheyletus malaccensis Oudemans. The highest population densities for the majority of the insect and mite species were recorded during autumn. The majority of the individuals of the most abundant insect and mite species were found in the upper 0.5 m of the bulk, with the exception of C. malaccensis, which was equally distributed in the upper and medial 0.5 m of the bulk. The spatiotemporal distribution during the entire experimental period was notably varied according to the insect and mite species.     

Microbial content of commercial South African high-moisture dried fruits

AIM: The aim was to evaluate commercially available South African high-moisture dried fruits (HMDF) for the microbial, moisture and SO2 contents, as well as aw and pH. METHODS AND RESULTS: The microbial content of commercially available HMDF was evaluated using nine different growth media. The moisture content, aw) SO2 and pH of each product were determined using standard analytical methods. It was found that the highest total aerobic counts were generated from high-moisture dried (HMD) prunes and raisins. The most frequent spoilers were members of the genus Bacillus. Fungal counts were also very high in the apricot products, exceeding the limit of 1000 CFU g(-1) as set by HMDF producers. Members of the genus Staphylococcus were found in the HMD raisins and Salmonella and thermoduric organisms were isolated from the HMD prunes. CONCLUSIONS: The microbial levels of South African HMDF were within the limits set, with the exception of apricots. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF STUDY: The study shows the presence of Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Clostridium in South African HMDF. The presence of thermoduric organisms indicated that the current pasteurization process is not adequate and that the addition of preservatives would be an additional method to ensure safety and quality.     

Dammarane derivatives from the dried fruits of Forsythia suspensa

Anti-inflammatory activity guided fractionation of the n-hexane soluble fraction of a 70% aqueous methanolic extract of the dried fruits of Forsythia suspensa afforded two new triterpenes. The structures of these compounds were elucidated as 3beta-acetyl-20,25-epoxydammarane-24alpha-ol (1) and 3beta-acetyl-20,25-epoxydammarane-24beta-ol (2) on the basis of spectral data interpretation as well as by comparison with those of structurally similar compounds.     

The effects of physical factors on survival of stored food mites

The effects of physical factors (low barometric pressure, high and low temperature, light) on survival of stored food mites (Acaridae: Acarus siro L., Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank), Aleuroglyphus ovatus (Troupeau), Caloglyphus berlesei (Michael); Glycyphagidae: Glycyphagus domesticus De Geer; Carpoglyphidae: Carpoglyphus lactis (L.); Pyroglyphidae: Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Troupeau); Cheyletidae: Cheyletus eruditus (Schrank) were studied. C. lactis was the most resistant species-most specimens (85%) of this species survived the longest exposure (96 h) to the lowest pressure (95 mm Hg) tested. It showed 100% mortality only after 80 h exposure to -15°C and it was able to withstand 45°C for about 1 h. Mites from the family Acaridae were killed by low pressure of 95 mm Hg after an exposure of only 48 h and after 1 h exposure to -15°C. Constant light has unfavourable effects on development and reproduction of the flour mite, A. siro.Our results may have some practical implications. Vacuum of 190 mm Hg will protect the food against the mites. Also low temperature -15°C could be used to control mites in seed.     

Bulbs mycoflora and their relation with three stored product mites

The distribution of moulds on stored and field onion and garlic plants infested by bulb mites in Assiut area (Egypt) was studied using PDA medium at 28 °C. Among 40 host samples and the three mite species tested no significant difference was noted in the contamination by moulds. A total of 20 species appertaining to 11 genera were identified from the tested mites and their habitats. The predominant moulds on all samples were “storage moulds” from the genera Aspergillus (A. niger, A. versicolor)and Penicillium (P. chrysogenum, P. funiculosum,and ``field moulds' among which Alternaria, Cladosporium,Fusarium (and its teleomorphs) and Setosphaeria were encountered most frequently. One fungus well known facultative pathogen was obtained: Beauveria bassiana. The tested mites transferA. niger, N. haematococca, R. stolonifer andP. chrysogenum outside their bodies while, A. flavusand A. ochraceus transfer through their digestive tracts along with the foods. Individuals of all mites could survived till the end of the experiment on all fungal species tested except A. niger, A. ochraceus and A. sydowii.Among 48 isolates screened for their ability to produce chitinase, about 83% of the isolates could produce this enzyme. Most of the positive isolates (17 isolates) had moderate producers This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of economically important acaroid mites (Acari: Astigmata: Acaroidea) in Korea

Molecular diagnosis is highly valuable for the species identification of microscopic mites. Here, we collected some economically important mites of the superfamily Acaroidea from various stored products in Korea. Those nucleotide sequences of ribosomal second internal transcribed spacer (ITS2) and the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) regions were determined by PCR using universial primers. In nucleotide sequence comparison at GenBank database, seven species including Rhizoglyphus robini, R. echinopus, Sancassania sp. Acarus siro, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, T. similis in Acaridae and Suidasia medanensis in Suidasiidae were identified. Particularly, COI sequences of R. robini, R. echinopus, Sancassania sp. and T. similis were firstly determined. Our results suggest that the phylogenetic relationships inferred from the ITS2 region, rather than COI region, were similar to those derived based on their morphological classification. Our study provides molecular information for the identification and phylogenetic relationship of acaroid mites in Korea.