高毒力昆虫病原线虫共生细菌菌株的筛选及其杀虫活性的检测

昆虫病原线虫共生细菌是寄生在昆虫病原线虫肠道的一种细菌,二者互惠共生。实验采用6个不同种的菌株为筛选材料。共生细菌菌株的培养液经85%饱和度的(NH₄)_2SO4盐析,浓缩冻干得到杀虫粗提物。以粗提物注射大蜡螟Galleria mellonella、饲喂玉米螟Ostrinia furnacalis和棉铃虫Helicoverpa armigera,发现Xenorhabdus nematophilus D43、X.bovienii A54、Photorhabdus luminescens HZL和CB-8等4个菌株发酵液的粗提物对昆虫有高的血腔毒性,菌株A54对昆虫又有高的胃毒效果。由此确立A54为高毒力的菌株,其杀虫活性表现为：注射大蜡螟48 h的死亡率为80%,96 h为93.3%;粗提物饲喂玉米螟,72 h死亡率为53.3%,120 h死亡率为100%;饲喂棉铃虫,72 h死亡率为80.1%,120 h死亡率为90%。杀虫粗提物经DEAE-52柱层析分离,得到一个穿透峰和三个盐的梯度洗脱峰,其中穿透峰对昆虫有很好的胃毒效果,但没有血腔毒性;三个盐峰均有很高的血腔毒性,但没有胃毒作用。穿透峰样品饲喂2龄、3龄棉铃虫也有很好的杀虫活性,96 h 2龄棉铃虫的死亡率为65%,3龄棉铃虫的死亡率为30%;处理96 h的棉铃虫同处理前相比体重下降,未死棉铃虫体重明显低于对照。     

禾本科植物内生真菌研究5. 中国产部分epichlo?内生真菌的遗传多样性

Epichlo?内生真菌（epichlo? endophytes）是禾本科植物的共生真菌,开展其多样性研究对菌株的生物学特性和进化规律的了解以及开发利用都有着十分重要的意义。本研究筛选了12条随机引物对24株epichlo?内生真菌进行RAPD扩增,探讨真菌种类、宿主种类、采集地和菌株间的遗传多样性。结果表明,宿主为拂子茅Calamagrostis sp.、雀麦Bromus sp.、披碱草Elymus sp.、小颖羊茅Festuca parvigluma Steud.的菌株分别独立聚为一个分枝;而宿主为鹅观草Roegneria spp.的Neotyphodium属菌株聚类情况较为复杂;宿主为早熟禾Poa spp.的菌株分别在三个不同的分枝,表现出丰富的遗传多样性。以上结果反应了我国具有丰富的epichlo?内生真菌资源,它们和其宿主之间有着比较明显的相互关系。本研究还显示,采集于南京的拂子茅与其内生真菌共生可能发生在较久远的年代。     

Prevalence of keds on city dogs in central Poland

The aim of this study was to identify the species of ked infesting dogs in the cities of central Poland. A total of 510 dogs were observed between June and September 2015. The presence of keds was noted in 182 (35.7%) animals. Keds were more prevalent in female (38.0%) than in male (33.2%) dogs, and were more frequently found in animals younger than 1 year (46.2%) and in long‐haired dogs (36.6%). The body areas most heavily colonized by keds were the groin (35.4%) and neck (21.4%). A total of 904 keds were isolated from dogs, including Hippobosca equina (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) (17.2%), Lipoptena cervi (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) (32.0%), and two species not previously encountered in Poland: Hippobosca longipennis (45.0%) and Lipoptena fortisetosa (5.9%). Hippoboscidae may act as vectors of pathogens and any shifts in their geographic range may lead to the spread of new diseases affecting animals.     

昆虫病原线虫共生菌杀虫毒素研究进展

对昆虫病原线虫共生菌杀虫毒素的种类、与口服毒性有关的杀虫毒素以及口服毒性与杀虫毒素基因的关系等研究进展进行了综述,并对未来的研究方向提出了作者的见解。     

禾本科植物内生真菌研究 5.中国产部分epichloё内生真菌的遗传多样性

Epichloё内生真菌(epichloё endophytes)是禾本科植物的共生真菌,开展其多样性研究对菌株的生物学特性和进化规律的了解以及开发利用都有着十分重要的意义。本研究筛选了12条随机引物对24株epichloё内生真菌进行RAPD扩增,探讨真菌种类、宿主种类、采集地和菌株间的遗传多样性。结果表明,宿主为拂子茅Calamagrostis sp.、雀麦Bromus sp.、披碱草Elymus sp.、小颖羊茅Festuca parvigluma Steud.的菌株分别独立聚为一个分枝;而宿主为鹅观草Roegneria spp.的Neotyphodium属菌株聚类情况较为复杂;宿主为早熟禾Poas pp.的菌株分别在三个不同的分枝,表现出丰富的遗传多样性。以上结果反应了我国具有丰富的epichloё内生真菌资源,它们和其宿主之间有着比较明显的相互关系。本研究还显示,采集于南京的拂子茅与其内生真菌共生可能发生在较久远的年代。     

1-Kestose consumption during pregnancy and lactation increases the levels of IgA in the milk of lactating mice

To examine the effect of dietary supplementation with 1-kestose on the IgA levels in milk, BALB/c mice were fed diets with or without 5% 1-kestose during pregnancy and lactation. The total and specific IgA levels in the milk were measured at 7 and 14?days after delivery. A two-way ANOVA with repeated measures resulted in a significant effect of 1-kestose-supplementation on total IgA concentrations (p?<?0.05) and the level of anti-Bacteroides IgA (p?<?0.05). A significant positive correlation was found between the mean count of Bacteroides spp. in maternal feces and the total IgA concentration in maternal milk (r?=?0.55, p?<?0.05), suggesting a potential link between the gut and mammary gland immune system. In conclusion, this study demonstrated the effects of dietary prebiotics on milk IgA production.     

沙棘属植物弗兰克氏菌研究进展

弗兰克氏菌(Frankia spp.)能够与沙棘等非豆科植物形成根瘤进行共生固氮,其固氮效率远远高于豆科植物根瘤菌,与沙棘共生的弗兰克氏菌还能够促进沙棘对旱寒等各种不同生境的适应性,是自然界一类具有开发潜力的放线菌资源。为了更好地开发利用弗兰克氏菌资源,推进弗兰克氏菌分类鉴定工作,加强弗兰克氏菌与寄主植物共生结瘤固氮的机制研究,促使弗兰克氏菌在农业生产中得到尽快应用,本文简要介绍沙棘属(Hippophae L.)物种多样性、结瘤状况与分布特点、沙棘根瘤形态结构与功能、弗兰克氏菌物种多样性与分布特征,讨论弗兰克氏菌的结瘤机制、生理生态效应与作用机制以及影响沙棘属植物与弗兰克氏菌共生的主要因子,以期为进一步开展沙棘属植物弗兰克氏菌的系统研究提供有价值的参考。     

Evaluation of persistence and effectiveness of bacterial cell suspensions and culture filtrates against M. incognita on brinjal

Keeping in view the staid health and ecological apprehensions coupled with the use of pesticides, entomopathogenic nematodes have the potential to supersede pesticides for the management of various pests. Brinjal plants are the most seriously affected by Meloidogyne incognita. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the persistence effectiveness of bacterial cell suspensions (Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp.) and their culture filtrates in soil up to 7, 14 and 21?days and their response against M. incognita as a source of biological control for nematode management. In a life cycle study, Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp., isolated from Steinernema asiaticum and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, were proved more effective in influencing the life cycle of RKNs. It was found that all the treatments of bacterial cell suspensions and their culture filtrates at all persistent times proved effective in reducing the number of females and egg masses as compared to control. It delayed penetration of nematode juveniles (J2) into host roots. It was concluded that persistence effectiveness of bacteria and their metabolites decreased in soil with time.     

Keratinophilic fungi associated with starlings Sturnus vulgaris in Brittany,France

The occurrence of keratinophilic fungi on the feathers of 110 starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) was investigated in order to assess the part that these birds may have in spreading of fungi of medical interest. Thirty eight birds (26%) yielded keratinophilic fungi, primarily Chrysosporium species, but also Scopulariopsis brevicaulis and Trichophyton terrestre. We reviewed the pathogenicity of the isolated fungi. Starlings may spread the propagules of keratinophilic fungi but it is difficult to determine if their increasing numbers in cities can be of significance in the epidemiology of today's rare mycoses. This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Characterization of 1,3-regiospecific lipases from new Pseudomonas and Bacillus isolates

Lipase producing ability of 120 bacterial isolates was examined qualitatively, resulting in 32 lipase producers, which were further screened for 1,3-regiospecificity. Three Bacillus (GK-8, GK-31 and GK-42) and one Pseudomonas (GK-80) were found to produce 1,3-regiospecific lipases. These lipases were alkaline in nature as they showed pH optima of 9.0 and high stability in the alkaline pH range of 8.0–11.0. The lipases from three Bacillus isolates, viz. GK-8, GK-31 and GK-42 showed temperature optima of 37 °C, whereas the Pseudomonas (GK-80) lipase showed optimum activity at 50 °C. The lipase of GK-8 was highly stable and showed enhanced activity in different organic solvents like petroleum ether (172%), diethyl ether (143%) and acetone (135%).     

Isolation and Genotyping of Acanthamoeba Strains from Soil Sources from Jamaica,West Indies

Acanthamoeba spp. are opportunistic pathogens that are ubiquitous in nature. Many species of this genus are responsible for a fatal encephalitis and keratitis in humans and other animals. Seventy‐two soil samples were collected from the parishes across Jamaica and assessed for the presence of Acanthamoeba spp. Cultivation was carried out on non‐nutrient agar plates seeded with heat killed Escherichia coli. PCR and sequencing of the DF3 region were carried out in order to genotype the isolated strains of Acanthamoeba. Thermotolerance and osmotolerance assays were utilized to investigate the pathogenic potential of the Acanthamoeba isolates. Acanthamoeba spp. was isolated from 63.9% of soil samples. Sequencing of the DF3 region of the 18S rDNA resulted in the identification of genotypes T4, T5, and T11. T4 genotype was most frequently isolated. Most isolates were thermotolerant or both thermotolerant and osmotolerant, indicating that they may present the potential to cause disease in humans and other animals.     

Host preferences of introduced and native parasites (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) of phytophagous plant bugs (Hemiptera: Miridae) in alfalfa-grass fields in the northeastern USA

During an eight-year field study at two widely-separated locations (NJ & DE, USA), seven species of phytophagous mirid plant bugs were found in alfalfa and alfalfa-grass fields grown for animal forage. Five species of parasites were reared from these mirids. Two parasite species introduced from Europe killed significantly higher proportions of nymphs of the two important mirid pests of alfalfa than did native parasites. The introduced Peristenus digoneutis Loan parasitized an average of 31% of first and second generation tarnished plant bugs, Lygus lineolaris, a native insect; and the introduced Peristenus conradi parasitized 22% of first generation alfalfa plant bugs, Adelphocoris lineolatus, an introduced species. In addition, Peristenus pallipes significantly parasitized nymphs of Trigonotylus caelestialium (43%) and Leptopterna dolabrata (37%); both mirids are immigrant species. Because the parasite P. pallipes significantly attacked only these two non-native mirids, and is present in Europe, it also may be an accidental introduction to North America. A native wasp, Leiophron uniformis, heavily parasitized (49%) the native garden fleahopper, Halticus bractatus. A third native species, P. pseudopallipes, occasionally parasitized a few Lygus lineolaris in alfalfa at one location. Two other mirids, Stenotus binotatus and Megaloceroea recticornis, both accidently-introduced grass-feeding species, were not parasitized by native or introduced species. It is noteworthy that the effective host ranges of all the parasites in alfalfa-grass fields were limited: four of the five parasite species significantly parasitized only one of the seven mirid species, and the other parasite significantly parasitized only two mirids. Activity of the four common parasites was correlated with the mirids' host plant: three species principally parasitized alfalfa-feeding mirids, and one species principally parasitized grass-feeding mirids.     

Could halophilic archaea improve the traditional salted anchovies (Engraulis encrasicholus L.) safety and quality?

Aims: The positive influence of two selected extremely halophilic archaea strains in the production of salted anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus, L., 1758) was highlighted. Methods and Results: Anchovies produced with salt artificially contaminated with halophiles exhibited lower loads of staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae and lactic acid bacteria, and a reduced content of histamine as well as an improved organoleptic acceptance. Conclusions: The findings of this survey are expected to enhance the safety of salted anchovies, with regard to the histamine formation during ripening, and to improve the sensory attributes of this product. Significance and Impact of the Study: This study represents the first report on the positive influence of halophilic archaea in traditional salted anchovies production, thus suggesting new perspectives about a conscious employment of properly selected haloarchaea strains in this traditional manufacture.     

Genetic and physical localization of the root-knot nematode resistance locus Mi in tomato

As part of a map-based cloning strategy designed to isolate the root-knot nematode resistance gene Mi, tomato F2 populations were analyzed in order to identify recombination points close to this economically important gene. A total of 21 089 F2 progeny plants were screened using morphological markers. An additional 1887 F2 were screened using PCR-based flanking markers. Fine-structure mapping of recombinants with newly developed AFLP markers, and RFLP markers derived from physically mapped cosmid subclones, localized Mi to a genomic region of about 550 kb. The low frequency of recombinants indicated that recombination was generally suppressed in these crosses and that crossovers were restricted to particular regions. To circumvent this problem, a population of Lycopersicon peruvianum, the species from which Mi was originally introgressed, that was segregating for resistance was developed. Screening of this population with PCR, RFLP and AFLP markers identified several plants with crossovers near Mi. Recombination frequency was approximately eight-fold higher in the Mi region of the L. peruvianum cross. However, even within the wild species cross, recombination sites were not uniformly distributed in the region. By combining data from the L. esculentum and L. peruvianum recombinant analyses, it was possible to localize Mi to a region of the genome spanning less than 65 kb. Received: 15 July 1997 / Accepted: 1 October 1997     

木霉菌对3种致病真菌的作用关系研究

采用室内生长速率法测定了木霉菌 (Trichodermaspp .)与 3种致病真菌的互作关系 ,结果表明 ,木霉菌与 3种致病真菌间均存在明显的互作关系 ,但其互作类型与作用强度各不相同 :木霉菌与立枯丝核菌 (Rhi zoctoniasolani)间存在拮抗作用 ,但抑制强度不大 ;木霉菌与腐霉菌 (Pythiumaphanidermatum)不仅存在拮抗作用 ,且对腐霉菌的抑制强度较大 ;木霉菌与镰刀菌 (Fuariumspp .)间存在明显的协生作用。经进一步多方面考察后 ,有可能将该木霉菌用于病害防治     

Characterization of co-culture of Aeromonas and Pseudomonas bacterial biofilm and spoilage potential on refrigerated grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)

Aeromonas and Pseudomonas are important bacterial species involved in spoilage of refrigerated freshwater fish. In this study, 10 Aeromonas and seven Pseudomonas bacterial strains were isolated from spoiled grass carp and identified. Twelve of seventeen bacterial strains showed high potential of biofilm formation and 14 of 17 can produce extracellular protease. In order to explore the spoilage capacity of dual-species, the sterile grass carp fillets were inoculated with mono- and dual-species of Aeromonas salmonicida and Pseudomonas azotoformans strains. The results revealed significantly higher levels of the total viable count and total volatile basic nitrogen in dual-species as compared to mono-species from day 6. The higher contents of histamine, cadaverine and serious degradation in muscles tissue were also observed in dual-species after 10 days of storage. Results of in vitro experiments showed that the co-culture of A. salmonicida and P. azotoformans significantly increased the bacterial maximum growth rate, promoted the biofilm formation and improved the spoilage capacity of bacterial strains. This study has revealed that the co-culture of Aeromonas and Pseudomonas bacterial strains accelerated spoilage process of grass carp and increased biofilm formation. It indicates that the mixed-cultures of spoilage micro-organisms pose a huge threat to food industry.     

Resistance to cyst nematode (Heterodera cajani) in pigeonpea cultivars and in wild relatives of Cajanus*

Heterodera cajani is an important nematode pest of pigeonpea in India. Evaluation of 58 pigeonpea cultivars and 61 accessions of Cajanus acutifolius, C. cajanifolius, C. grandifolius, C. lanceolatus, C. lineatus, C. mollis, C. pla-tycarpus, C. reticulatus, C. scarabaeoides, C. sericeus, C. volubilis, Flemingia macrophylla, F. stricta, F. strobilifera, Rhynchosia aurea, R. bracteata, R. cana, R. densiflora, R. minima, R. rothii, R. suaveolens and R. sublobata revealed that the tested pigeonpea cultivars lacked resistance to H. cajani. Eight accessions of wild relatives were resistant and 20 accessions were moderately resistant. Based on the white cyst number on roots and low plant-to-plant variation, two accessions of C. scarabaeoides (ICPWs 111 and 128), three accessions of Flemingia spp. (ICPWs 194, 202 and 203), and one accession each of R. rothii (ICPW 257), R. densiflora (ICPW 224), and R. aurea (ICPW 210) were identified as resistant and promising for use in intergeneric hybridisation programmes.