超富集植物对重金属耐受和富集机制的研究进展

超富集植物对重金属耐受和富集机制的研究成为近年来植物逆境生理研究的热点,在简要总结细胞壁沉淀、重金属螯合效应、酶活性机制和细胞区室化作用的基础上,概述了超富集植物对重金属的耐受机制,讨论了重金属跨根细胞质膜运输,共质体内运输、木质部运输和跨叶细胞膜运输的富集过程。     

Mechanisms of weak acid-induced stress tolerance in yeasts: Prospects for improved bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass

Weak acids are known to have a negative impact on yeast performance, restraining production efficiency during the production of bioethanol and other fermentative yeast-derived products. These acids, which might be hydrophilic or lipophilic exert negative effects on yeasts when they diffuse into the cell in their unionized state as a result of their pH being lower than the pka of yeast growth medium. Consequently, the unionized acids dissociate into their respective cations and anions, as intracellular pH is typically neutral. Further, proton accumulation tends to reduce intracellular pH. As a result, the anions destabilize the internal cell machinery, thus affecting cellular metabolism on various levels. Overcoming this acid-mediated stress in budding yeast would in part, harness the potential of using lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysate – which is typically acetic acid-rich – as a cheaper feedstock for large-scale bioethanol production. Since organic acids are key intermediates in ethanol fermentation, this review focuses on the prospects of bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass using weak acid-tolerant strains of yeasts derived by metabolic engineering.     

三种观赏植物对重金属镉的耐性与积累特性

通过盆栽实验,对镉(Cd)胁迫下3种观赏植物含羞草、白雪姬和树马齿苋的生长、生理和重金属累积与分布情况进行了研究。结果表明:含羞草、白雪姬和树马齿苋的平均耐性指数分别为105.57、81.35和79.88;在100mg.kg-1Cd浓度下三者叶绿素a、b的含量分别为对照的83.74%、69.83%;60.64%、51.26%和60.64%、51.26%;类胡萝卜素的含量和叶绿素a/b值无明显变化;三者在Cd胁迫下均表现出O2.-离子生成速度上升,MDA含量增加,电导率升高的趋势,其中含羞草的变化幅度最低,白雪姬次之,树马齿苋最高。三者对Cd的耐性表现为含羞草白雪姬树马齿苋。3种观赏植物对Cd均具有较强累积能力,在土壤Cd含量为100mg.kg-1时,三者根和地上部分的Cd累积浓度均高于100mg.kg-1。且对Cd积累能力为树马齿苋含羞草白雪姬。含羞草、白雪姬和树马齿苋在土壤Cd污染的治理中有一定的应用价值。     

Transport and accumulation of ions in two spring wheat lines differing in salt tolerance

Fifty-two-day old plants of a salt tolerant line, S24 and a salt sensitive, Yecora Rojo were subjected for 15 days to 125 mol·m⁻³ NaCl in Hoagland’s nutrient solution under glass-house conditions. The dry matter of shoots and roots of the salt tolerant line was significantly greater over all time intervals in saline substrate than the salt sensitive line, Yecora Rojo. In the leaves of salt-treated former line concentration of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ was lower as compared to the latter line. The lower Na⁺ and Cl⁻ concentrations in the leaves of S24 were found to be associated with lower transport of these ions to the shoots whereas the reverse was true for Yecora Rojo. The lines did not differ in accumulation of either ion in roots. It is concluded that salt tolerance in these two genotypes of spring wheat is associated with restricted accumulation of toxic Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions to the shoots or with restricted transport.     

Linalool odor stimulation improves heat stress tolerance and decreases fat accumulation in nematodes

Aromatherapy uses plant essential oils and fragrant ingredients for relaxation, sleep assistance, and improvement of restlessness related to dementia. Certain aromatic substances increase the life span and stress tolerance of nematodes. We investigated effects of exposure to linalool, a linear chain monoterpenic alcohol that is present in the essential oils of many plants, and its optical isomer, l-linalool, in Caenorhabditis elegans. Nematodes were repelled by the odor of both linalool and l-linalool; however, linalool odor stimulation decreased fat accumulation and increased motility after thermal stress. Analysis of a gene-deficient mutant revealed that the DAF-16 insulin-signaling pathway, which is involved in heat stress tolerance, was enhanced by linalool treatment. Linalool stimulation increased the expression of downstream genes such as sod-3 and hsp-12.6 via DAF-16. We conclude that linalool odor induces a repelling behavior in nematodes, improves heat stress tolerance through the DAF-16 signaling pathway, and affects fat accumulation.     

Zinc tolerance and accumulation in metallicolous and nonmetallicolous populations of Arabidopsis halleri (Brassicaceae)

Zinc tolerance was investigated in five populations of Arabidopsis halleri (syn.: Cardaminopsis halleri ) raised from seeds collected from contaminated and uncontaminated sites. Tolerance was measured by determining the concentration which inhibited root growth (EC₁₀₀). A. halleri populations from contaminated and uncontaminated sites were found to be Zn-tolerant compared with the Zn-nontolerant species Arabidopsis thaliana and A. lyrata subsp. petraea . At very high Zn concentrations, populations of A. halleri from uncontaminated sites were slightly less Zn-tolerant than those from contaminated sites. These observations support the hypothesis that in A. halleri , Zn tolerance is largely a constitutive property. One population from an uncontaminated site and one population from a contaminated site were studied for Zn uptake. Zinc content was measured in shoots and roots using a colorimetric test under laboratory conditions. The results showed that whatever their origin, individuals from both populations are Zn accumulators compared with the nonaccumulator species A. thaliana . Moreover, the population from the uncontaminated area accumulated Zn in its shoots and roots more quickly than the population from the contaminated site. These results suggest that, in A. halleri , Zn accumulation to very high concentration is a constitutive property.     

The Arabidopsis defensin gene AtPDF2.5 mediates cadmium tolerance and accumulation

Although excess cadmium (Cd) accumulation is harmful to plants, the molecular mechanisms underlying Cd detoxification and accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana remain largely undetermined. In this study, we demonstrated that the A. thaliana PLANT DEFENSIN 2 gene AtPDF2.5 is involved in Cd tolerance and accumulation. In vitro Cd‐binding assays revealed that AtPDF2.5 has Cd‐chelating activity. Site‐directed mutagenesis of AtPDF2.5 identified eight cysteine residues that were essential for mediating Cd tolerance and chelation. Histochemical analysis demonstrated that AtPDF2.5 was mainly expressed in root xylem vascular bundles, and that AtPDF2.5 was significantly induced by Cd. Subcellular localization analysis revealed that AtPDF2.5 was localized to the cell wall. The overexpression of AtPDF2.5 significantly enhanced Cd tolerance and accumulation in A. thaliana and its heterologous overexpression in rice increased Cd accumulation; however, the functional disruption of AtPDF2.5 decreased Cd tolerance and accumulation. Physiological analysis suggested that AtPDF2.5 promoted Cd efflux from the protoplast and its subsequent accumulation in the cell wall. These data suggest that AtPDF2.5 promotes cytoplasmic Cd efflux via chelation, thereby enhancing Cd detoxification and apoplastic accumulation.     

工业酵母抗逆机理研究进展

工业酵母利用木质纤维素等生物质资源发酵生产醇、酮、醛、酸等各种化合物,是解决人类面临的不可再生资源和能源危机的重要途径,这激发了人们对木质纤维素水解液为原料和环保节能型浓醪发酵技术的极度关注。然而高浓度底物、产物、渗透压、木质纤维素水解液中抑制性物质、发酵过程温度的提高均会抑制微生物生长代谢及发酵性能,这是发酵行业"瓶颈"问题。本文简述了渗透压、温度及抑制性物质对酵母细胞生长的危害,并从胞内稳态平衡、分子水平等方面着重叙述工业酵母对渗透压、温度及抑制性物质的抗逆机制研究进展。     

Salt tolerance and glycerol accumulation of a respiration-deficient mutant isolated from the petite-negative, salt-tolerant yeast Zygosaccharomyces rouxii

A respiration-deficient (RD) mutant was isolated from the petite-negative, salt-tolerant yeast Zygosaccharomyces rouxii. One strain among sixteen glycerol-non-utilizing mutants exhibited vigorous liberation of CO2 but no uptake of O2. Furthermore, this strain lacked cytochrome aa3 and had a reduced level of cytochrome b. The few mitochondria found in cells of this strain contained few or no cristae. Salt tolerance and intracellular accumulation of glycerol by the RD strain were almost equal to that of the wild-type strain in media containing NaCl up to 2.5 M. In media with more than 3 M NaCl, the growth of the RD mutant was retarded and the intracellular accumulation of glycerol was depressed in spite of ample production.     

Recombinant protein production in yeasts

Recombinant DNA (rDNA) technologies (genetic, protein, and metabolic engineering) allow the production of a wide range of peptides, proteins, and biochemicals from naturally nonproducing cells. These technologies, now approx 25 yr old, have become one of the most important technologies developed in the twentieth century. Pharmaceutical products and industrial enzymes were the first biotech products on the world market made by means of rDNA. Despite important advances in rDNA applications in mammalian cells, yeasts still represent attractive hosts for the production of heterologous proteins. In this review we summarize advantages and limitations of the main and most promising yeast hosts.     

Hydroponic screening of poplar for trace element tolerance and accumulation

Using the nutrient film technique, we screened 21 clones of poplar for growth in the presence of a mix of trace elements (TE) and for TE accumulation capacities. Poplar cuttings were exposed for four weeks to a multipollution solution consisting in 10 microM Cd, Cu, Ni, and Pb, and 200 microM Zn. Plant biomass and TE accumulation patterns in leaves varied greatly between clones. The highest Cd and Zn concentrations in leaves were detected in P. trichocarpa and P. trichocarpa hybrids, with the clone Skado (P. trichocarpa x P. maximowiczii) accumulating up to 108 mg Cd kg(-1) DW and 1510 mg Zn kg(-1) DW when exposed to a multipollution context. Our data also confirm the importance of pH and multipollution, as these factors greatly affect TE accumulation in above ground biomass. The NFT technique applied here to a large range of poplar clones also revealed the potential of the Rochester, AFO662 and AFO678 poplar clones for use in phytostabilization programs and bioenergy production, where production of less contaminated above ground biomass is suitable.     

Metal accumulation and tolerance in wetland plants

This paper briefly reviews the progress in studies of wetland plants in terms of heavy metal pollution. The current research mainly includes the following areas: (1) metal uptake, translocation, and distributions in wetland plants and toxicological effects on wetland plants, (2) radial oxygen loss (ROL) of wetland plants and its effects on metal mobility in rhizosphere soils, (3) constitutional metal tolerance in wetland plants, and (4) mechanisms of metal tolerance by wetland plants. Although a number of accomplishments have been achieved, many issues still remain unanswered. The future research effort is likely to focus on the ROL of wetland plants affecting metal speciation and bioavailability in rhizosphere soils, and the development of rhizosphere management technologies to facilitate and improve practical applications of phytoremediation of metal-polluted soils.     

Metal accumulation and tolerance in wetland plants

This paper briefly reviews the progress in studies of wetland plants in terms of heavy metal pollution. The current research mainly includes the following areas: (1) metal uptake, translocation, and distributions in wetland plants and toxicological effects on wetland plants, (2) radial oxygen loss (ROL) of wetland plants and its effects on metal mobility in rhizosphere soils, (3) constitutional metal tolerance in wetland plants, and (4) mechanisms of metal tolerance by wetland plants. Although a number of accomplishments have been achieved, many issues still remain unanswered. The future research effort is likely to focus on the ROL of wetland plants affecting metal speciation and bioavailability in rhizosphere soils, and the development of rhizosphere management technologies to facilitate and improve practical applications of phytoremediation of metalpolluted soils.     

不同渗氧能力水稻品种对砷的耐性和积累

水稻是目前世界上(尤其是东南亚)最主要的粮食作物之一,也是砷(As)通过食物链进入人体的主要途径。日益加剧的土壤砷污染,严重影响了稻米的产量和品质,进而威胁着人体健康。通过温室实验,研究CNT 87059-3、玉香油占和巴西陆稻3种不同渗氧能力的水稻品种在不同砷浓度处理下的生长情况和砷积累特征,结果表明:(1)渗氧能力强的玉香油占砷耐性指数最高,砷处理浓度为2 mg/L时耐性指数高达0.71,而CNT 87059-3的耐性指数为0.55,巴西陆稻仅有0.17;(2)随着砷处理浓度的升高,3种水稻品种的生物量呈现下降趋势,但渗氧能力强的玉香油占较其它两品种生物量的下降幅度小;(3)在不同砷浓度处理下水稻地下部分的砷含量有显著性差异(P0.001),且同种砷浓度处理下不同水稻品种的地下部分砷含量也存在显著性差异(P0.01),渗氧能力较强的水稻品种与渗氧能力较弱的品种相比能显著降低砷在根部(地下部分)的积累。水稻渗氧能力与其砷耐性和砷积累有显著相关性,渗氧能力越强,水稻的砷耐性越强,砷的积累量越少。因此,通过筛选渗氧能力强的水稻品种,有望降低污染农田水稻的砷含量和健康风险。     

铜和营养缺失对海州香薷两个种群生长、耐性及矿质营养吸收的差异影响

以来自铜矿区(CS)和非矿区(UCS)两个海州香薷种群为对象,通过室内水培实验,分析了两种群幼苗在铜及营养缺失胁迫下植物生长、铜富集及矿质营养含量的差异.结果显示,铜、低营养胁迫及其相互作用对非矿区种群生长具有明显的抑制作用,而对矿区种群的影响则远比非矿区种群小,且较低铜浓度(25μmol/L Cu)明显促进了矿区种群的生长;从耐性指数结果看,矿区种群铜耐性指数和营养胁迫耐性指数均高于非矿区种群.这表明矿区种群不仅进化为铜耐受种群,同时也进化成营养胁迫耐受种群.低营养胁迫明显促进了植物对铜的吸收和运转,如在低营养胁迫和25 μmol/L Cu复合处理下,矿区种群根铜含量约为单一铜处理的25倍,非矿区种群是单一铜处理5倍多.低营养胁迫和过量铜显著减少了非矿区种群矿质营养元素如P,Mg,K和Mn的吸收积累,而矿区种群则仍然能保持相对稳定;在铜和营养缺失复合作用下,两个种群矿质营养除Ca和部分Fe外,均显著减少,但矿区种群减少程度明显比非矿区种群小.这些结果表明,矿区种群在胁迫条件下具有保持营养相对稳定和平衡的能力,这种能力使其能在高铜污染和营养缺乏的土壤中正常生长和定居.     

Identification and properties of yeasts associated with the aerobic deterioration of wheat and alfalfa silages

Populations of fungi in aerobically deteriorating wheat and alfalfa silages were identified as: Endomycopsis burtonii, E. selenospora, Hansenula canadensis, Candida tenuis and C. silvicola. The yeasts recovered were similar for both silages, but H. canadensis was recovered only in wheat silages. All of these yeasts could utilize lactic acid aerobically, but not anaerobically. Only Endomycopsis spp. could utilize propionic acid aerobically and none of the yeasts utilized this acid anaerobically. However, all yeasts grew in complete media supplemented with propionate. Therefore, while lactic and propionic acids may contribute to stability under anaerobic conditions, they are much less less effective after the silage is exposed to air.     

蓝细菌对汞耐受机制的研究进展

蓝细菌对不同形态的汞具有很强的耐受和富集能力，能够改变环境中的汞浓度，影响汞的生物地球化学循环。同时，蓝细菌是生态系统中重要的初级生产者，经过蓝细菌富集的汞更容易进入食物链，影响人类健康。本文系统总结了蓝细菌对汞的耐受机制，主要包括：(1)在细胞壁外合成胶质鞘隔离汞；(2)通过与自身化合物结合钝化汞的毒性；(3)利用自身抗氧化机制修复汞对细胞的损伤；(4)利用自身酶转化汞的形态降低毒性；(5)与抗汞细菌共生抵御汞。基于此，本文展望了蓝细菌汞耐受机制的进一步研究方向，以及利用蓝细菌进行汞解毒和污染修复的前景。     

Mycosporines in carotenogenic yeasts

The ability to produce mycosporines (MYCs) in 157 pigmented yeast strains (eight genera, 25 species) isolated from natural environments of Patagonia (Argentina) was assessed. The strains belong to four taxonomic groups: the Sporidiobolales and Erythrobasidium clade of the class Urediniomycetes, and Cystofilobasidiales and Tremellales of the class Hymenomycetes. Induction of MYCs did not occur in all yeast strains tested and appeared to be an exclusive trait of members of the Erythrobasidium clade and Tremellales. This is the first report on the production of MYCs by pigmented species from the latter group, as well as the first extensive screening of mycosporinogenic yeasts. The consistent occurrence of MYCs in some specific phylogenetic groups suggests this trait bears evolutionary significance and that the presence/absence of MYCs may have potential applications in yeast systematics.