Metabolism of Choline Chloride and Its Analogs in Wheat Seedlings

The incorporation rate of choline chloride and allylcholinebromide into wheat protoplasts were rapid compared with theincorporation rate of benzylcholine bromide. Choline chloridewas metabolized via two pathways: choline betaine and choline phosphorylcholine phos-phatidylcholine. Allylcholine bromidewas metabolized via only one pathway: allylcholine phosphorylallylcholine phosphatidylallylcholine, and benzylcholine bromide was notmetabolized at all. These results suggest that the stimulationof photosynthesis (Hyeon et al. 1988) by these compounds iscaused directly by these choline analogs and not by their metabolites. (Received June 29, 1989; Accepted October 20, 1989)     

Effects of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors on Proton Exchange and Photosynthesis in Pea Protoplasts

At concentrations of 100–200 M, ethoxyzolamide, a lipophilic inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase, considerably (by 60%) inhibited light-induced CO₂-dependent oxygen evolution in pea protoplasts at the optimum concentration of inorganic carbon (100 M CO₂) in the medium. At the same concentrations of the inhibitor, electron transport in isolated pea thylakoids was inhibited only by 6–9%. Acetazolamide, a water-soluble inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase, affected neither the rate of CO₂-dependent O₂evolution in protoplasts nor electron transport in thylakoid membranes. A light-dependent proton uptake by protoplasts was demonstrated. At pH 7.2, the induction kinetics and the rate of proton uptake were similar to those for CO₂-dependent O₂evolution. The rate of proton uptake was decreased twofold by 1 mM acetazolamide. This fact agrees with the notion that a membrane-bound carbonic anhydrase is operative in the plasma membrane of higher plant cells. A mechanism of its functioning is suggested. Possible functions of carbonic anhydrases in the cells of C₃-plants are discussed.     

Effects of Temperature on Photosynthesis by Maize and Wheat

Maize and wheat plants were grown in controlled environmentswith day temperatures of 13, 18, 23, or 28 ?C. Leaves from maizegrown at 23 ?C photosynthesized faster than leaves from maizegrown at 13 or 18 ?C and, except when measured at 28 ?C, fasterthan leaves from maize grown at 28 ?C;leaves of maize grownat13 ?C were yellow and photosynthesized at insignificant rates.Leaves from wheat grown at 18 ? or 13 ?C had faster rates ofphotosynthesis than leaves from wheat grown at 23 or 28 ?C.The best rates for maize were faster than the best rates forwheat when the measurements were made at 23 or 28 ?C but at13 or 18 ?C the best rates for maize were not significantlybetter than the best rates for wheat. Leaves of maize that developedin the environment with 23 ?C as the day temperature did notrapidly lose their green colour when transferred to the environmentwith the day temperature of 13 ?C and the rate of photosynthesisof these leaves did not decline rapidly. However, new leavesexpanding in the cooler conditions were yellow and not effectivein photosynthesis. At 13 or 18 ?C maize, a C4 plant, which photorespiresslowly, did not photosynthesize more effectively than wheat,which photorespires rapidly. The maize did not produce its mosteffective leaves at 13 or 18 ?C and its optimum temperaturefor photosynthesis was 23?C or higher. It may therefore be consideredill-adapted to the temperate climate.     

Homocholine and Short-Chain N-Alkyl Choline Analogues as Substrates for Torpedo Choline Acetyltransferase

Abstract: The kinetic parameters, K_m and V_max, for the acetylation of choline and several close analogues were determined by using (a) purified choline acetyltransferase and (b) a hypotonically lysed synaptosomal extract prepared from the electric organ of Torpedo marmorata. Whereas the K_m for choline was similar in both cases (0.51 and 0.42 m m ), the crude enzyme showed a three- to fivefold greater affinity for its analogues than the purified enzyme, the activity decreasing rapidly with increased N -alkyl substitution. Homocholine was a poor substrate, but was clearly acetylated by both preparations. The effect of salt on analogue acetylation by the crude enzyme was studied by increasing NaCl concentration from zero to 150 m m . There was an increase in both K_m and V_max for all substrates; choline, N,N,N -dimethylmonoethylaminoethanol, -monomethyldiethylaminoethanol and -dimethylmonobutylaminoethanol showed the greatest changes, whilst N,N,N -triethylaminoethanol and -dimethylmonopropylaminoethanol and homocholine were much less affected. However, in all cases, the kinetic parameter V_max / K_m remained unchanged. The maximal velocities of the different substrates varied more under conditions of high than of low salt. Sodium chloride up to 300 m m had no effect on the amount of enzyme which was bound to membranes in the synaptosomal extract. It is concluded that choline acetyltransferase has a high degree of substrate specificity, which is slightly altered by purification. The effects of salt cannot be explained as a consequence of nonspecific ionic association with membranes.     

氯化胆碱浸种对烟草幼苗某些生理特性的影响

烟草种子经氯化胆碱(CC)溶液浸种后,萌发种子的呼吸速率和α-淀粉酶活性提高,烟苗茎高和根系伸长受抑制,但根系活力和单位长度内苗干重显著增加;幼苗叶片中可溶性糖、可溶性蛋白质和叶绿素含量提高;超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化物酶(POD)和硝酸还原酶(NR)活性也随氯化胆碱浓度的增大而明显提高.     

Effects of Light and Inhibitors of Photosynthesis and Respiration on the Multiplication of Tobacco Mosaic Virus in Tobacco Protoplasts

The multiplication rate of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) in tobaccoprotoplasts in light was several times than in the dark. 3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea(DCMU) at 10^–5M completely antagonized this illuminationeffect. KCN at 10^–4 M and antimycin A at 10^–5 M,which prevented the protoplasts from surviving in the dark,did not block TMV multiplication in light. Inhibitor experimentsshowed that photosynthesis and respiration were indirectly associatedwith the TMV multiplication. Either of them was found to benecessary for TMV multiplication but neither was indispensable.They play complementary roles in the supply of energy and materialsrequired for virus production. (Received August 2, 1984; Accepted July 9, 1985)     

He-Ne激光对增强UV-B辐射小麦叶片显微结构及光合特性的影响

采用低剂量(5 mW·mm-2)He-Ne激光辐照经增强UV-B辐射处理(10.08 kJ·m-2·d-1)后的晋麦47号小麦幼苗,用常规石蜡切片法,观察各处理组小麦幼苗叶片组织显微结构特征;同时对幼苗光合特性、水分利用及色素含量状况进行测定分析.结果显示:(1)与对照(CK)相比,UV-B辐射处理(B)与复合处理(BL)的表皮细胞及腺毛排列致密,气孔稀疏、缩小且下陷;叶肉组织细胞均明显加厚,细胞略小且排列紧密,维管束相对面积减小,BL的以上性状均介于CK与B之间.(2)B组净光合速率、气孔导度、蒸腾速率均显著降低.与B相比,BL气孔导度及光合速率偏高,蒸腾速率差异不明显.就水分利用率而言,L最大,略高于CK,B组最小,略低于BL,各组间差异显著.(3)增强UV-B辐射可使小麦幼苗叶绿素含量显著降低,经He-Ne激光辐照处理后可以使叶绿素含量得到一定程度恢复性升高,并且Chla变化的幅度大于Chlb.结果表明:低剂量He-Ne激光辐照能够对小麦幼苗组织显微结构以及光合器官的UV-B辐射损伤起到促进修复的作用.     

Nitrate Nutrition and Temperature Effects on Wheat: Photosynthesis and Photorespiration of Leaves

Lawlor, D. W., Boyle, F. A., Young, A. T., Keys, A. J. and Kendall,A. C. 1987. Nitrate nutrition and temperature effects on wheat:photosynthesis and photorespiration of leaves.—J. exp.Bot. 38: 393–408. Photosynthetic and photorespiratory carbon dioxide exchangeby the third leaf of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Kolibri),was analysed for plants grown at 13/10 °C (day/night temperature)and 23/18 °C with two rates of nitrate fertilization (abasal rate, — N, and a 4-fold larger rate, +N) and, insome experiments, with two photon fluxes. Net photosynthesiswas greatest at the time of maximum lamina expansion, and forleaves grown with additional nitrate. Maximum rate of photosynthesis,carboxylation efficiency and photochemical efficiency at maturitywere slightly decreased by nitrate deficiency but photosystemactivity was similar under all conditions. As leaves aged, photosynthesisand photochemical efficiency decreased; carboxylation efficiencydecreased more than photochemical efficiency particularly withbasal nitrate. Low oxygen increased the carboxylation and photochemicalefficiencies, and increased the maximum rate of assimilationby a constant proportion in all treatments. Photorespiration,measured by CO₂ efflux to CO₂-free air, by ¹⁴CO₂ uptake, andfrom compensation concentration, was proportional to assimilationin all treatments. It was greater, and formed a larger proportionof net photosynthesis, when measured in warm than in cold conditionsbut was independent of growth conditions. Assimilation was relatedto RuBPc-o activity in the tissue. Relationships between photosynthesis,photorespiration and enzyme complement are discussed. Key words: Wheat, leaves, nitrate nutrition, temperature effect, photosynthesis, photorespiration     

土壤干旱条件下氮素营养对小麦水分状况和光合作用的影响

轻度土壤干旱下,小麦叶片仍能维持较好的水分状况,高氮营养对叶片光合作用有明显的促进作用。中度以上土壤干旱下,叶片水势和相对含水量明显降低,高氮叶片降低的幅度显著大于低氮,同时叶片净光合率(P_n)也趋于降低,高氮叶片降低的幅度较大。高氮叶片的叶肉光合活性明显大于低氮叶片,干旱下P_n降低与其气孔限制作用较大有关。高氮叶片的渗透调节大于低氮叶片,但渗透调节对气孔导度和P_n的维持有限。     

The Effects of 2-5A on Protein Synthesis in Wheat Germ Extracts and Tobacco Protoplasts

Abstract

Nonphosphorylated 2-5A inhibited translation and caused RNA degradation in wheat germ extract, whereas 3-5A had no effect. Protein synthesis inhibition by 2-5A was observed in tobacco protoplasts. 70 kD 2-5A-binding protein was found in potato leaf extracts by chemical crosslinking.     

除草剂对冬小麦光合特性、籽粒产量及品质的调控效应

通过田间试验研究了4种除草剂(2,4-D丁酯、‘巨星’、‘世玛’和‘骠马’)对2个小麦品种(‘临优145’和‘临汾138’)光合特性、籽粒产量和品质的影响。结果表明:2,4-D丁酯使小麦灌浆期间旗叶的叶绿素相对含量(SPAD值)和净光合速率(Pn)一直较低,千粒重和籽粒产量显著低于对照;‘巨星’使灌浆前期的SPAD值和Pn较高而中后期快速下降,灌浆持续时间缩短,产量与对照相近;‘世玛’使灌浆前中期SPAD值和Pn较低但后期下降缓慢,灌浆持续时间延长,千粒重和籽粒产量显著高于对照和其它处理;‘骠马’对光合特性和产量影响较小。2,4-D丁酯和‘骠马’使籽粒的蛋白质含量、湿面筋含量、沉降值、吸水率、评价值显著或极显著提高,稳定时间延长,而形成时间与对照相近;‘巨星’和‘世玛’处理的品质指标大多低于或接近对照。研究发现,除草剂通过调控小麦旗叶光合特性和灌浆进程来影响其千粒重和籽粒产量,且除草剂和品种间存在差异;2,4-D丁酯虽能明显改善小麦品质但却显著降低籽粒产量,‘骠马’使小麦品质特性改善的同时也使籽粒产量有所提高,‘世玛’虽能显著提高籽粒产量却使品质特性变差。     

腺苷及其衍生物的心血管效应和作用机制

在实验中观察了腺苷及其衍生物的心血管效应和作用机制,结果表明：（１）腺苷和２－氯腺苷先引起由颈动脉体化学感受器内的Ａ２受体所中介的血压短暂升高,随之为心血管系统Ａ１和Ａ２受体中介的持久而明显的血压降低;（２）腺苷受体激动剂环戊腺苷抑制窦房结起搏细胞的电生理活动;（３）环戊腺苷减弱异丙肾上腺素诱发的早发和迟发性后除极及触发电活动;（４）内源性腺苷参与无氧所致的心率减慢;（５）预缺血时腺苷受体的激活及     

增强UV-B辐射和干旱对春小麦光合作用及其生长的影响

在室外盆栽条件下研究了UV-B辐射和土壤干旱对春小麦 '和尚头'生长和光合作用的影响.结果显示:(1)干旱、UV-B辐射、干旱+UV-B(复合)处理均可使叶片类黄酮含量增加,且干旱+UV-B处理增加显著高于其他处理(P<0.05).UV-B辐射和干旱单独处理均能显著降低叶片光合色素含量,但UV-B辐射的副作用大于干旱,复合处理对光合色素的影响介于UV-B和干旱之间.(2)各处理间的光合速率日均值大小次序为:对照>UV-B+干旱>UV-B>干旱;增强UV-B对净光合速率的抑制作用大于干旱,而UV-B+干旱处理的抑制作用较二者单独处理有所减轻.(3)UV-B辐射和干旱单独处理后总生物量比对照减少15%,且抑制作用为:干旱>UV-B>复合处理; UV-B辐射和干旱胁迫不但影响春小麦的生物量,而且影响小穗特征和产量.研究表明,UV-B辐射和干旱之间存在交互作用,说明一种胁迫可以减缓(轻)另外一种胁迫对春小麦的抑制作用.     

Effects of Nitrogen Nutrition Level on Photosynthesis of Wheat Under Rapid Water Stress

Effects of nitrogen (N) nutrition level on photosynthesis of wheat were studied using method of quick drying of detached leaves, under rapid water stress. The results showed that in the case, leaf water potential (Ψw), net photosynthetic rate (Pn) and stomatal conductance (Gs) of high N (HN) leaves decreased more quickly than that of low N (LN) leaves. Therefore, the difference of Pn between HN and LN leaves became less and less with increasing water stress. Under severe water stress, the Pn of HN leaves were lower than that of LN leaves. The intercellular concentration of CO2 (Ci) of HN leaves were lower than that of LN leaves, and the value of stomatal limitation of photosynthesis (Ls) of HN leaves were higher during rapid water stress. However, the mesophllous conductance of CO2 (Gm) and photosynthetic activity of mesophyll of HN leaves were still higher than that of LN leaves.     

普通小麦与簇毛麦原生质体的紫外线融合

从来源于普通小麦品种济南177（Triticum aestivum cv.Jinan 177）悬浮细胞系的原生质体与来源于簇毛麦（Haynaldia villosa）胚性愈伤组织的原生质体融合获得体细胞杂种。供体簇毛麦原生质体在融合之前用紫外线照射30s或1min,紫外线剂量为360Цw/cm^2。仅由紫外线照射30s的组合获得再生愈伤组织克隆。细胞学、生物化学及PCR分析结果证实了再生克隆的杂种性质。用线粒体基因特异的探针进行的RFLP分析的结果表明,杂种中含有融合双亲的线粒体并且发生了重组。由杂种愈伤组织再生得到白化苗。讨论了紫外线对融合产物的影响。     

Effects of Water-Deficit Stress on Photosynthesis, Its Components and Component Limitations, and on Water Use Efficiency in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

It is of theoretical as well as practical interest to identify the components of the photosynthetic machinery that govern variability in photosynthesis rate (A) and water-use efficiency (WUE), and to define the extent by which the component processes limit A and WUE during developing water-deficit stress. For that purpose, leaf exchange of CO₂ and H₂O was determined in two growth-chamber-grown wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L. cv TAM W-101 and cv Sturdy), and the capacity of A was determined and broken down into carboxylation efficiency (c.e.), light- and CO₂-saturated A, and stomatal conductance (g_s) components. The limitations on A measured at ambient CO₂ concentration (A₃₅₀) were estimated. No cultivar difference was observed when A₃₅₀ was plotted versus leaf water potential (Ψ_w). Light- and CO₂-saturated A, c.e., and g_s decreased with decreasing leaf Ψ_w, but of the corresponding photosynthesis limitations only those caused by insufficient c.e. and g_s increased. Thus, reduced stomatal aperture and Calvin cycle activity, but not electron transport/photophosphorylation, appeared to be major reasons for drought stress-induced inhibition of A₃₅₀. WUE measured as A₃₅₀/g_s first increased with stomatal closure down to a g_s of about 0.25 mol H₂O m⁻² s⁻¹ (Ψ_w = −1.6 MPa). However, it was predicted that A₃₅₀/g_s would decrease with more severe stress due to inhibition of c.e.