光照强度对水蕨孢子萌发及配子体性别分化的影响

研究了不同光照强度条件对水蕨孢子萌发以及配子体性别分化的影响。结果表明:2 000~4 000 lx的光照强度条件有利于水蕨孢子萌发,4 000 lx光照条件下孢子萌发最快。光照强度约为4 000 lx时最有利于使水蕨发育为两性配子体。光照强度约为1 000 lx时最有利于使水蕨发育为雄性配子体。为水蕨的人工栽培和分子生物学研究提供理论依据。     

孢子大小和培养基对水蕨孢子萌发及配子体性别分化的影响

利用MS培养基、改良Knop’s培养基、自来水和蒸馏水分别培养水蕨中等大小孢子,同时利用改良Knop’s培养基培养不同大小的水蕨孢子,观察记录不同条件下水蕨孢子萌发和性别分化情况。实验表明,二级孢子（赤道轴120～140μm）萌发率最高;一级孢子（赤道轴〉140μm）萌发最有利于使水蕨发育为两性配子体,三级孢子（赤道轴〈120μm）萌发最有利于使水蕨发育为雄配子体;MS培养基和改良Knop’s培养基相对于自来水和蒸馏水有利于水蕨孢子萌发;各培养基中水蕨两性配子体比率排序是MS培养基〉改良Knop’s培养基〉自来水〉蒸馏水,而雄配子体比率排序与之相反。此结果为水蕨的引种保护、人工繁育和分子生物学研究提供理论依据。     

Specificity of the Antheridogen from Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn

Characteristics of the fern antheridogen from Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn. are investigated. These are: (a) determination of molecular size (it is readily dialyzable), (b) pK_a (about 5), (c) movement in thin layer chromatography, and (d) ability to induce dark germination of fern spores. These four characteristics are compared to the same characteristics of three other antheridogens (antheridogens A and B or GA). Molecular size and pK_a are similar, but, the antheridogens are separable from each other using thin layer chromatography. It was also shown that spore germination is not induced by the Ceratopteris antheridogen, even in its own spores, a characteristic not reported as shared by the other antheridogens. However, the inconsistency of spore germination as an assay for antheridogen is demonstrated. The presence of gametophyte-produced allelopathic substances is also shown.     

Gibberellin-induced Fertility in the Fern Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn

Treatment of the homosporous fern Ceratopteris thalictroides L. sporophyte with gibberellic acid results in fertile fronds appearing 3 to 5 weeks after treatment. The hetero-blastic leaf sequence is markedly reduced, and the entire life cycle can be completed in 3 months on defined medium. Treatment with gibberellic acid also stimulates the accumulation of starch in mature leaves.     

水蕨的组织培养和快速繁殖

1植物名称水蕨[Ceratopteris thalictroides（L．）Brongn]。 2材料类别营养叶、孢子叶。 3培养条件基本培养基为MS培养基。（1）诱导愈伤组织培养基：MS＋6．BA2mg．L^-1（单位下同）＋NAA0.5;（2）诱导芽培养基：MS＋6．BA0．25＋IBA0．25＋活性炭（AC）0．5g．L^-1;（3）生根培养基：MS＋6．BA0．5＋IBA0．25＋AC0．5g．L^-1。     

Antheridogen activity in the fern Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn.

Spores of the homosporous fern Ceratopteris thalictroides , in multispore culture, initially produce spatulate gametophytes bearing only antheridia (males) and cordate gametophytes bearing both antheridia and archegonia (hermaphrodites). When multispore cultures are sampled, the ratio of male to hermaphroditic gametophytes is a constant for each population examined. Four possible causes of such a sex ratio (cytoplasmic inheritance, nuclear inheritance, incipient heterospory and an antheridogen) are investigated. Evidence presented indicates that an antheridogen causes the existence of two gametophyte types, while one or more cytoplasmic units are the probable cause of the sex ratio. The activity of the antheridogen is to cause potentially hermaphroditic plants to become male. This activity was elucidated in monospore culture. Populational differences in antheridogen activity are also demonstrated. The significance of antheridogens is discussed in relation to the mating system of these plants.     

水蕨精子器及精子形态的显微观察

研究人员在1月出版的《自然-神经科学》中报告说,人在睡觉时,其清醒时的经历会重复出现在大脑的几个部位。     

水蕨精子器及精子形态的显微观察

水蕨(Ceratopteris thalictroides)隶属于水蕨科(Cer- atopteridaceae)水蕨属(Ceratopteris),为一年生多汁淡水生草本蕨类。采集水蕨成熟孢子,按常规方法将其接种到改良knop's液体培养基中,置于人工培养箱中培养。培养条件为全天光照,光照强度约2000 lx;湿度约为60%～70%。     

水蕨颈卵器的形成与发育

主要运用电子透射显微镜技术对水蕨（Ceratopteris thalictroides（L．）Brongn）颈卵器形成与发育进行了研究。结果表明：水蕨颈卵器是由原叶体分生组织内颈卵器原始细胞形成的。该原始细胞经2次分裂形成3层细胞,上下两层发育成颈卵器颈部与底部的壁细胞,中层为初生细胞。初生细胞是颈卵器内雌配子发生的第一个细胞,该细胞经2次不等分裂形成1个卵细胞,1个腹沟细胞、1个双核的颈沟细胞。本研究首次阐明了水蕨颈卵器内细胞的发育顺序和特征。     

水蕨颈卵器的形成与发育

主要运用电子透射显微镜技术对水蕨(Ceratopteris thalictroides(L.)Brongn)颈卵器形成与发育进行了研究。结果表明:水蕨颈卵器是由原叶体分生组织内颈卵器原始细胞形成的。该原始细胞经2次分裂形成3层细胞,上下两层发育成颈卵器颈部与底部的壁细胞,中层为初生细胞。初生细胞是颈卵器内雌配子发生的第一个细胞,该细胞经2次不等分裂形成1个卵细胞,1个腹沟细胞、1个双核的颈沟细胞。本研究首次阐明了水蕨颈卵器内细胞的发育顺序和特征。     

水蕨孢子壁的形成和发育

利用光镜、扫描电镜和透射电镜对水蕨科(Parkeriaceae)水蕨(Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn.)孢子壁的形成和发育进行了研究。结果表明, 水蕨孢子呈辐射对称, 三裂缝, 表面具肋条状纹饰。孢子壁由内壁、外壁和周壁三部分构成。在四分体阶段外壁已基本形成, 其外壁显著, 表面光滑, 质地均匀, 由孢粉素形成, 外壁厚约3-5 μm, 脊高约5-7 μm。周壁由绒毡层残余物在外壁表面沉积形成, 较薄, 厚度只有0.1 μm, 表面具有杆状突起。研究结果对揭示孢子纹饰和孢子壁各层的形成过程、来源和稳定性有一定的意义, 并为蕨类植物孢粉学和系统学研究提供基础资料。     

水蕨孢子壁的形成和发育

利用光镜、扫描电镜和透射电镜对水蕨科（Parkeriaceae）水蕨（Ceratopteris thalictroides（L．）Brongn．）孢子壁的形成和发育进行了研究。结果表明,水蕨孢子呈辐射对称,三裂缝,表面具肋条状纹饰。孢子壁由内壁、外壁和周壁三部分构成。在四分体阶段外壁已基本形成,其外壁显著,表面光滑,质地均匀,由孢粉素形成,外壁厚约3—5μm,脊高约5—7μm。周壁由绒毡层残余物在外壁表面沉积形成,较薄,厚度只有0．1μm,表面具有杆状突起。研究结果对揭示孢子纹饰和孢子壁各层的形成过程、来源和稳定性有一定的意义,并为蕨类植物孢粉学和系统学研究提供基础资料。     

不同光照度下水蕨配子体叶绿素荧光特性的研究

以模式植物水蕨的两性配子体和雄配子体为材料,研究了不同光照度下蕨类植物配子体叶绿素荧光参数的差异,探讨水蕨配子体光系统Ⅱ(PSⅡ)对不同光照的响应规律.结果表明:同一光照度条件下,水蕨两性配子体的实际光化学效率(Ф_(PSⅡ))和潜在光化学效率(F_v/F_m)均高于雄配子体,但无显著差异,此时两者间的光化学猝灭系数(q_p)和非光化学猝灭系数(q_N)值也无显著差异;在4 000 lx光照条件下,两性配子体PSⅡ驱动的电子传递速率(ETR_(PSⅡ))显著高于雄配子体.随着光照度的增加,水蕨两性配子体的Ф_(PSⅡ)、ETR_(PSⅡ)和q_p值逐渐增加,且在4 000 lx光照下显著增加,但F_v/F_m和q_N值无显著变化;而雄配子体的Ф_(PSⅡ)、ETR_(PSⅡ)、F_v/F_m、q_p和q_N值均呈先增后减趋势,但各光照处理间无显著差异.研究发现,水蕨两性配子体PSⅡ的活性相对比雄配子体高;两性配子体和雄配子体的光保护能力相似;光照度对水蕨雄配子体的光合能力没有显著影响,而4 000 lx的光照度对水蕨两性配子体的生长最有利.     

水蕨孢子囊早期发育的超微结构

利用透射电镜对模式植物水蕨(Ceratopteris thalictroides)孢子囊的早期发育进行研究.结果表明:水蕨的孢子囊是由叶片表皮的原始细胞发育而来,经过横向和纵向分裂形成外套层原始细胞和内部细胞,此过程中各个细胞内线粒体和叶绿体逐渐变大,变发达;之后外套层原始细胞继续纵分裂形成孢子囊壁细胞,内部细胞分裂形成内外两层绒毡层和孢子母细胞,此过程中电子密集物在分裂最为旺盛的细胞内体积最大,数量最多;最后孢子母细胞减数分裂形成四分孢子,此时可见孢子之间以及孢子与原生质团之间均存在着表面膜.内层绒毡层为周原质团绒毡层,外层绒毡层为腺质型绒毡层.水蕨孢子囊的早期发育属于薄囊蕨型发育.     

培养基对不同性别水蕨配子体叶绿素荧光特性的影响

研究了MS和改良knop’s培养基条件下水蕨(Ceratopteris thalictroides)两性配子体和雄配子体叶绿素荧光参数的差异,结果表明:MS培养基中两性配子体PSⅡ线性电子传递的量子效率ФPSⅡ和PSⅡ驱动的电子传递速率ETRPSⅡ值显著高于MS培养基中的雄配子体以及改良knop’s培养基中的配子体;各组配子体光化学效率Fv/Fm值无显著差异;外源营养对各组配子体光化学荧光猝灭系数qP和非光化学荧光猝灭系数qN的影响不具明显规律性。综上所述,MS培养基中外源糖类的添加使水蕨配子体PSⅡ的光合活性增强,有利于大量快速生长的两性配子体的形成。     

Cryptic species in the fern Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn. (Parkeriaceae). I. Molecular analyses and crossing tests

For the taxonomic revision of the problematic species Ceratopteris thalictroides, molecular analyses and crossing tests were conducted for 16 sources in the world. An analysis of allozyme composition of five enzymes revealed the presence of three intraspecific entities, which were called the south type, the north type, and the third type. An analysis of the nucleotide sequences of chloroplast DNA also distinguished the same entities. Crossing tests showed that the south type was completely cross-sterile with the other two types, and that the other two were considerably cross-sterile with each other. These results suggest that the three entities should be regarded as different biological species. Although the south type and the other two meet in several regions, complete cross-sterility between them seems to sustain their genetic distinctiveness in spite of occasional crossing. The results from the present study suggest that widely distributed fern species are apt to comprise several cryptic species.     

Cryptic species in the fern Ceratopteris thalictroides (L.) Brongn. (Parkeriaceae). I. Molecular analyses and crossing tests

For the taxonomic revision of the problematic species Ceratopteris thalictroides, molecular analyses and crossing tests were conducted for 16 sources in the world. An analysis of allozyme composition of five enzymes revealed the presence of three intraspecific entities, which were called the south type, the north type, and the third type. An analysis of the nucleotide sequences of chloroplast DNA also distinguished the same entities. Crossing tests showed that the south type was completely cross-sterile with the other two types, and that the other two were considerably cross-sterile with each other. These results suggest that the three entities should be regarded as different biological species. Although the south type and the other two meet in several regions, complete cross-sterility between them seems to sustain their genetic distinctiveness in spite of occasional crossing. The results from the present study suggest that widely distributed fern species are apt to comprise several cryptic species. Received: August 1, 2001 / Accepted: November 1, 2001     

Ultrastructural studies of mutant spermatozoids in ferns. I. The mature nonmotile spermatozoid of mutation 230X in Ceratopteris thalictroides(L.)Brongn

Electron microscopy reveals that nonmotility in the spermatozoids of mutant 230X of the fern Ceratopteris thalictroides results from highly aberrant flagella. With respect to its mitochondrial complement, amyloplasts, condensed chromatin within the nucleus and the multilayered structure (MLS), the mutation is almost indistinguishable from the wild-type spermatozoids. In contrast to flagellar mutations in other organisms (man, mouse, Drosophila, Chlamydomonas), which principally affect the microtubules of the axoneme, the basal body cartwheel is lacking in 230X. In its absence, compound microtubules with shared walls are still present, but in highly disorganized arrays. Since the amount of polymerized tubulin in the spermatozoids of 230X is approximately the same as in the wild type, the mutation does not seem to affect microtubule synthesis or assembly. Centriolar cartwheels appear to be essential templates for the alignment of triplet and doublet tubules in regular radial arrays. The MLS in 230X is almost normal, whereas the flagella are aberrant, indicating that there are two distinct functional classes of microtubules in archegoniate spermatozoids. In contrast to the helix of 3½ gyres found in the wild type, nuclear morphology in 230X exhibits profound distortions ranging from deep channels and holes to supernumerary attenuated arms. Parts of nuclei associated with the MLS are almost normal, but malformations are in variably associated with the presence of microtubules of the aberrant flagella that are in close proximity t o the nuclear surface. The shapes of the teratologies are directly related to the number and configuration of the adjacent perinuclear tubules. From these findings, it is argued that microtubules have a crucial role in nuclear shaping in archegoniates; and that the precise form of the nucleus is closely related to the geometry and development of the MLS. On the other hand, it is difficult to envisage how microtubules growing in the chaotic arrays found in 230X could themselves generate shaping forces, More likely, the actual force-generating system, situated in or near the nuclear envelope, has become misaligned and severely restricted by the perinuclear arrays of flagellar tubules, which function as cytoskeletal elements additional to those of the normal MLS. Archegoniate plants are particularly advantageous for the detection of basal body mutants, since centrioles are absent from the mitotic apparatus. Cytological and hybridization studies of 230X affirm the nuclear basis of the mutation, and provide no support for the possible genetic autonomy of centrioles.     

(2-Chloroethyl)phosphonic Acid Promotes Germination of Immature Spores of Ceratopteris richardii Brongn

Freshly collected spores of strain Hn-n of Ceratopteris richardii Brongn. require storage for several months before attaining maximum germination rate. Treatments using (2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acid increased germination rate in freshly collected spores and decreased germination rate in older spores.