Additional new taxa ofRubiaceae for the Flora of Turkey

A new species ofCruciata and a new subspecies ofGalium are described and discussed with regard to their affinities. Two new combinations are required for geographical races ofRubia tenuifolia. Galium lovcenseUrum. has priority overG. protopycnotrichumEhrend. & Krendl.     

Systematics and biogeography of the Andean genusEriocnemis (Aves: Trochilidae)

Summary With 11 currently recognised species, the genusEriocnemis (Reichenbach, 1849) is one of the most diversified Andean trochilid groups occupying mainly open montane habitats such as the edges of cloud forest or páramos. On the basis of distributional and morphological patterns, this study highlights the geographical variation and biogeography of the taxon. Characteristics common to all these species are the greenish dorsal plumage, the conspicuous and mostly whitish tibial tufts, and a fairly pronounced tail bifurcation. With the help of plumage synapomorphies for a cladistic analysis (PAUP*), several species groups or superspecies can be distinguished: theE. vestitus group (incl.E. vestitus, E. godini, E. nigrivestis), theE. luciani group (incl.E. luciani, E. cupreoventris, E. sapphiropygia), and theE. alinae group (incl.E. alinae, E. mirabilis).E. glaucopoides, E. mosquera, andE. derbyi differ quite widely in morphology and ecological requirements from the other species. Three new subspecies are described,E. vestitus arcosi from southern Ecuador and northern Peru, andE. luciani baptistae from central and southern Ecuador. A previously overlooked specimen ofE. luciani from the Andes of Mérida represents the first species record for Venezuela, about 1100 km northeast of the main population range, and should be recognised taxonomically asE. luciani meridae, subsp. nov., on the basis of its unique plumage morphology and geographical separation. Additionally, the unique type ofE. ventralis (Salvin, 1891) is probably of hybrid origin (E. vestitus × cupreoventris). The genus may have evolved in the northern Andes, subsequently spreading southward and invading the central Andes. Its recent range and phylogenetic patterns indicate vicariance events as the major speciation factor inEriocnemis.In memoriam Dr. Luis F. Baptista (1941–2000)     

Ludwik Fleck and the causative agent of syphilis: sociology or pathology of science? A rejoinder to Jean Lindenmann

In 1905 two different microbes were proposed to fill the vacant role of etiologic agent for syphilis, one, the Cytorrhyctes luis, by John Siegel, the other, Spirochaeta pallida, by Fritz Schaudinn. After gathering and reviewing the evidence the majority of medical scientists decided in favor of Schaudinn’s candidate. In a previous issue Jean Lindenmann challenged Ludwik Fleck’s suggestion that under suitable social conditions Siegel’s candidate could just as well have won acceptance by the scientific community (Lindenmann, 2001). To refute this counterfactual thesis, Lindenmann presented an asymmetric account of the dispute over the etiology of syphilis. He adopted the view of the proponents that Schaudinn’s spirochete had already been there in syphilitic lesions for centuries, only awaiting the discovery of an appropriate staining technique to be revealed. Here a more symmetric analysis of the episode will be attempted, paying serious attention to the arguments put forward by the spirochete’s opponents, who expatiated on the many possibilities of inadvertently creating artifacts through microscopic preparation and staining. The symmetric account that is presented in this rejoinder thus aims to trace the simultaneous construction of facts and artifacts. It will not, however, resurrect Fleck’s counterfactual thesis.     

贺兰山岩黄耆及其近缘种的分类学研究

依据植物野外和腊叶标本形态观察以及小叶脉序观察,对贺兰山岩黄耆(豆科)及其近缘种进行了分类学研究。结果表明:贺兰山岩黄耆及其近缘种之间较为稳定的差别体现在花器官的形态方面。贺兰山岩黄耆与短翼岩黄耆的主要区别特征是小苞片长为萼筒的1～2倍,旗瓣与龙骨瓣近等长,而后者的小苞片长为萼筒的0.5～0.8倍,旗瓣长为龙骨瓣的0.8倍。贺兰山岩黄耆与华北岩黄耆和费尔干岩黄耆的主要区别是翼瓣长为龙骨瓣的0.3～0.5倍,而后二者的翼瓣长均为龙骨瓣的0.7～0.8倍。在小叶脉序特征方面,贺兰山岩黄耆与短翼岩黄耆和华北岩黄耆近似,均为小叶一级脉纤细,二级脉不分支,二级脉环外有较多网结三级脉,具少量复合二级间脉或不明显,而费尔干岩黄耆小叶一级脉粗,二级脉多分支,二级脉环外有少量网结三级脉,具明显的简单二级间脉。此外,小叶脉序特征可能在岩黄耆属组间关系的探讨中发挥作用。     

Taxonomical investigations onHelleborus viridis s. l. (Ranunculaceae) in Northern Italy

The taxon commonly namedHelleborus viridis in Lombardy (NW. Italy) differs from both, subsp.viridis and subsp.occidentalis, and is shown to fall within the variation range ofH. odorus subsp.laxus which has been reported so far for NE. Italy only. TrueH. viridis within Italy grows only in the Maritime Alps.     

Genetic Diversity of Rhizobia Nodulating Arachis hypogaea L. in Central Argentinean Soils

The diversity of thirty-nine isolates from peanut plants growing at fourteen different sites in the Argentinean province of Córdoba was examined by rep-PCR, RFLP of PCR amplified 16S rRNA gene and complete sequencing of ribosomal genes. The genomic analysis of the peanut isolates indicated that each group encompasses heterogeneity among their members, having distinct rep fingerprints and 16S rRNA alleles. Complete sequencing of 16S rRNA demonstrated that native peanut rhizobia from Córdoba soils representative of the slow and fast growers are phylogenetically related to Bradyrhizobium japonicum and Bradyrhizobium sp. and Rhizobium giardinii and R. tropici species, respectively. The nodC gene sequence analysis showed phylogenetic similarity between fast grower peanut symbionts and Rhizobium tropici.     

Characteristics of the bacteriocin produced by <Emphasis Type="Italic">Lactococcus lactis</Emphasis> subsp. <Emphasis Type="Italic">cremoris</Emphasis> CTC 204 and the effect of this compound on the mesophilic bacteria associated with raw beef

Summary >Screening for the bacteriocin production of strains of lactic acid bacteria from various meat and meat products resulted in the detection of a bacteriocin-producing Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris CTC 204, isolated from chicken. The bacteriocin inhibited not only closely related lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus helveticus), but also pathogenic microorganisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus, and Clostridium perfringens). It was inactivated by α-chymotrypsin, ficin, papain, and pronase E, but not by lipase or pepsin. This compound was heat stable even at autoclaving temperature (121°C for 10min) and was produced during refrigerated storage. It was also active over a wide pH range (2–10), but the highest activity was observed in the lower pH range. The results indicated that dipping raw beef in the bacteriocin produced by strain CTC 204 could contribute to the extension of the shelf life of refrigerated bovine meat.     

Karyotypes,C-banding and nucleolar numbers inGuizotia (Compositae)

Karyotypes, constitutive heterochromatin and nucleolar numbers of five recognized taxa and two systematically new populations ofGuizotia have been studied using Giemsa or aceto-orcein staining, C-banding and silver nitrate staining. All accessions have 2n = 30 chromosomes, but satellite chromosome number and nucleolar number varied from four to eight. Centromere positions varied from predominantly median to submedian and subterminal in different materials. The satellites and an interstitial region in the short arm of one chromosome pair were C-banded in all materials. Telomeric and centromeric C-bands were also observed. The material could be classified into three groups, indicating possible phylogenetic relationships.     

桂木茎枝化学成分的研究

从桂木(Artocarpus nitidus subsp.lingnanensis)茎枝中分离得到13个化合物。通过波谱分析,分别鉴定为albanin A(1)、brosimone I(2)、cycloartocarpin A(3)、artotonkin(4)、albafuran A(5)、artocarpin(6)、artogomezianone(7)、β-香树素乙酯(8)、3,4-二羟基苯甲醛(9)、3,4-二羟基苯甲酸(10)、3-甲氧基-1,2-丙二醇(11)、β-谷甾醇(12)和β-胡萝卜苷(13)。这些化合物为首次从桂木中分离得到。     

Identification of ononitol and O-methyl-scyllo-inositol in pea root nodules

Ononitol (4-O-methyl-myo-inositol) and O-methyl-scyllo-inositol were identified in pea (Pisum sativum L.) root nodules formed by twoRhizobium leguminosarum strains. Ononitol was the major soluble carbohydrate in nodules formed by strain 1045 while O-methyl-scyllo-inositol and two unidentified components were dominant in the carbohydrate pattern of the nodules formed by strain 1 a. The cyclitols were also present in the denodulated roots, but to a much smaller extent; in the above-ground plant parts only traces were found. The identification of ononitol and O-methyl-scyllo-inositol was established by gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry utilizing trimethylsilyl- and acetyl-derivatives.Abbreviations GC-MS gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy - TLC thin-layer chromatography     

Recent developments in the actinorhizal symbioses

Over 200 species of angiosperms in eight different families are capable of forming root nodule symbioses with the actinomycetal genusFrankia as endosymbiont. Several thorough reviews of the biology of these actinorhizal associations have appeared in recent years (Benson and Silvester, 1993; Schwintzer and Tjepkema, 1990; Tjepkema et al., 1986). The purpose of the present discussion is to provide a summary overview of the actinorhizal symbioses, with an emphasis on recent research activities. A few areas of comparative interest with other symbiotic diazotrophs will be highlighted, especially regarding the question of oxygen protection and nitrogen fixation.     

The occurrence of leghemoglobin protein in the uninfected interstitial cells of soybean root nodules

The distribution of leghemoglobin (Lb) in resin-embedded root nodules of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) was investigated using immunogold labeling. Using anti-Lb immunoglobulin G and protein A-gold, Lb or its apoprotein was detected both in cells infected by Bradyrhizobium japonicum and in uninfected interstitial cells. Leghemoglobin was present in the cytoplasm, exclusive of the organelles, and in the nuclei of both cell types. In a comparison of the density of labeling in adjacent pairs of infected and uninfected cells, Lb was found to be about four times more concentrated in infected cells. This is the first report of Lb in uninfected cells of any legume nodule; it raises the possibility that this important nodule-specific protein may participate in mediating oxygen flow to host plant organelles throughout the infected region of the nodule.Abbreviations BSA bovine serum albumin - IgG immunoglobulin G - kDA kilodalton - Lb leghemoglobin - TBST Tris-buffered saline plus Tween 20     

Subspecies-specific distribution of intervening sequences in the Bacillus subtilis prophage ribonucleotide reductase genes

A collection of 212 gram-positive bacilli isolated from natural habitats was screened for the presence of intervening sequences (introns and intein-coding sequences) in the SPbeta prophage-related ribonucleotide reductase genes bnrdE and bnrdF. Three novel configurations were identified on the basis of the presence of (i) intervening sequences in bnrdE and bnrdF, and (ii) an ORF in the bnrdE-bnrdF spacer. Analysis of the cell wall genetic determinants as well as of the incorporation of radio-labelled glycerol into cell wall allowed newly and previously identified B. subtilis strains with different configurations of bnrdE/bnrdF intervening sequences to be assigned to one of two subspecies. Strains apparently belonging to the subsp. subtilis contain three intervening sequences many of which are associated with the putative homing endonuclease activity. Strains of the subsp. spizizenii contain only one or two ORF-less group I introns. Introns occupying bnrdF are confined to the subspecies subtilis.     

Differentiation between the two subspecies of Atherosperma moschatum Labill. (Atherospermataceae) from their leaf oils

The leaf oils of both subspecies of Atherosperma moschatum have been investigated to determine if there were any chemical differences between the two subspecies. While both subspecies of A. moschatum contained methyl eugenol (55–87%), safrole (5–20%) and linalool (1–6%), camphor (5–10%) was found to be only in the oils of A. moschatum subsp. moschatum and to be either absent or, at most, less than 0.5% in the oils of A. moschatum subsp. integrifolium. There was also a range of monoterpene hydrocarbons and 1,8-cineole, all in the range of 0.1–5%, that were present in subspecies moschatum but virtually absent in subspecies integrifolium.     

Burkholderia gladioli pathovar cocovenenans中文名称的使用现状分析与思考

Burkholderia gladioli pathovar cocovenenans是一种可引起人类食物中毒的致病菌,该菌产生的米酵菌酸等毒素通过作用于线粒体而造成机体损伤,机体中毒后死亡率高于30%,并且尚无特效药。B. gladioli pv. cocovenenans的分类学历史颇为曲折,从描述到被正式命名经历了漫长的过程,随着相关研究的增加及深入,出现了多个不同的中文名称,目前仍然存在不同的表述。这不仅阻碍了研究的开展,也会影响医护治疗成本,甚至延误病患的抢救时机。本文梳理了B. gladioli pv. cocovenenans的生物分类学历史,对其中文名称的使用现状进行了分析,并认为“唐菖蒲伯克霍尔德氏菌椰毒致病变种”可能是更为合适的译名。同时也对另外3类致病变种的中文名称做出展望。     

Hybriden und hybridogene Sippen ausOphrys bertolonii undO. atrata (Orchidaceae)

Flower polymorphism in 15 ItalianOphrys populations (N = 282) was analysed in detail. Statistical and graphical evaluation of data demonstrates morphological relationships and amount of hybrid character coherence.O. bertolonii s. str. andO. atrata are stable parental taxa, but occasionally form hybrids and hybrid swarms. Much evidence suggests that it was through such homogamic hybridization, involving these and other species ofOphrys, that the stabilized taxaO. bertoloniiformis andO. promontorii (ecologically different, but sympatric with the parents on Gargano), andO. benacensis (geographically separated from the parents in the Insubric region) originated. These differentiation-hybridization cycles are linked to the break-down and new establishment of incomplete prezygotic crossing barriers (e.g. different flower biology, flowering time, habitat preference).

     

四川牡丹和圆裂四川牡丹遗传多样性的ISSR分析

利用9条ISSR引物对四川牡丹(Paeonia decomposita)5个居群和圆裂四川牡丹(Paeonia decomposita subsp.rotundiloba)4个居群的遗传多样性进行了初步检测。结果表明:(1)四川牡丹在物种水平上的多态位百分率(PPB)为89.36%,Neis基因多样度(H)为0.291 4,Shannons多样性信息指数(I)为0.441 3;圆裂四川牡丹在物种水平上的多态位百分率(PPB)为81.91%,Neis基因多样度(H)为0.285 7,Shannons多样性信息指数(I)为0.428 5;圆裂四川牡丹的各项多样性参数略低于四川牡丹,而且居群水平上,四川牡丹与圆裂四川牡丹的遗传多样性相对较低。(2)四川牡丹和圆裂四川牡丹居群间遗传分化系数(Gst)分别为0.355 5和0.379 1,2个物种居群内的遗传分化都大于居群间的遗传分化;这2个物种居群间的基因流(Nm)非常有限,其中四川牡丹为0.906 5,圆裂四川牡丹为0.819 0。(3)经Mantel检测,四川牡丹居群间遗传距离与地理距离具有显著正相关关系(r=0.776,P=0.01),而圆裂四川牡丹则不存在显著相关性(r=-0.344,P=0.402)。(4)UPGMA聚类结果显示,四川牡丹与圆裂四川牡丹在分子水平上出现了明显分化,二者为相互独立的物种。研究表明,四川牡丹受到的人为干扰和自然灾害是其濒危的重要原因,与四川牡丹相比,圆裂四川牡丹居群受到的破坏更为严重;建议及时就地保护四川牡丹和圆裂四川牡丹居群的所有个体,而在迁地保护时,因遗传变异主要存在于居群内,应尽可能大量采样,达到最大限度保存其遗传多样性的目的。