THE EFFECT OF METHANOL ON SPORE GERMINATION AND RHIZOID DIFFERENTIATION IN ONOCLEA SENSIBILIS

In germinating spores of Onoclea sensibilis, the nucleus migrates to one end prior to an asymmetric cell division that partitions each spore into two daughter cells of unequal size. The larger cell develops into a protonema, whereas the smaller cell immediately differentiates into a rhizoid. When spores were germinated in the presence of methanol, nuclear migration was inhibited and most nuclei moved only to the raphe on the proximal side of the spores. Subsequent cell division partitioned each spore into daughter cells of equal size of which both developed into a protonema and neither into a rhizoid. Spores became sensitive to methanol at a time just prior to or coincident with nuclear migration and the effects of the alcohol were rapidly reversible as long as the spores were removed from methanol prior to the completion of cell division. Exposure to methanol prior to, but not during, nuclear migration or after mitosis had no effect upon rhizoid differentiation. The alcohol disrupted the formation of crosswalls after mitosis and they were often convoluted and irregularly branched. These results are consistent with the interpretation that methanol may disrupt a membrane site that plays an essential role in nuclear movement and rhizoid differentiation.     

SPORE GERMINATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAMETOPHYTE OF SCHIZAEA PUSILLA

During germination of the spore of Schizaea pusilla, the first division of the protoplast was perpendicular to the polar axis and resulted in the formation of the rhizoid. The next division parallel to the polar axis of the spore gave rise to the protonemal initial. Following this “Vittaria”-type germination, the protonema that developed was characterized by an extensive branching to produce uniseriate filaments and rhizoidophores.     

中国藓类植物孢子萌发和原丝体发育的初步研究

关于苔藓植物的孢子萌发(Spore Germination)和原丝体发育(ProtonemaDevelopment)的研究,对阐明苔藓植物的各分类群之间的关系和种系发生及系统演化等有重要意义。虽然早在1782年J. Heduing就报告过藓类植物的原丝体形态,但后来长时间内研究较少,直到20世纪50年代开始增多了研究者从事本项工作。到1978年     

影响飞虱虫疠霉孢子萌发类型和侵染性芽管形成的生化因子

孢子萌发类型是决定飞虱虫疠霉能否入侵的重要因子之一 ,而不同营养基质及昆虫体壁理化特性直接影响到孢子的萌发类型。对氨基酸、脂类、糖类、矿物质、维生素及桃蚜(Myzuspersicae)和褐稻虱 (Nilaparvatalugen)粗提物研究发现 ,它们均在不同程度上对芽管形成有刺激作用。其中 ,L 半胱氨酸、L 天冬酰氨、山俞酸 (C2 2 :0 )、海藻糖、果糖、麦芽糖、甘油、抗坏血酸、叶酸、维生素B1、ZnSO4、FeSO4以及两种寄主粗提物对芽管形成刺激作用显著。而这些基质如L 半胱氨酸、抗坏血酸、叶酸、维生素B1、FeSO4、ZnSO4及豆蔻酸 (C1 4 :0 )、软脂酸 (C1 6 :0 )、硬脂酸 (C1 0 :0 )、花生酸 (C2 0 :0 )、山俞酸 (C2 2 :0 )、掬焦油酸 (C2 4 :0 )、核黄素、烟酸能显著抑制二级分生孢子的产生。相反对刺激芽管形成不明显的物质如丙氨酸、酪氨酸、葡萄糖、半胞糖、蔗糖、肌醇、糖原、维生素B6、NaCl和KCl等能显著促进二级分生孢子的形成。此外 ,有些物质在高浓度下刺激芽管形成 ,而在低浓度下能促进二级分生孢子的形成 ,如L 天冬酰氨、海藻糖、…     

不同氮形态对AM真菌孢子萌发和菌丝生长的影响

以Long-Ashton培养基为基础,采用NH4+-N、NO3--N和NH4+-NO3--N 3种氮源,研究了不同氮形态对AM真菌孢子萌发和菌丝生长的影响。结果表明,孢子的萌发速度在NO3--N和NH4+-NO3--N培养基上先快后慢,而NH4+-N培养基上先慢后快,但最终三者的萌发率没有差异,均达到50%左右;菌丝生长对3种氮形态的反应存在显著差异,NO3--N和NH4+-NO3--N培养基上的菌丝生长速率和长度大于NH4+-N培养基上的相应值。本试验表明,与NO3--N和NH4+-NO3--N 相比,NH4+-N虽然没有降低AM真菌孢子的萌发率,但是能够抑制萌发菌丝的生长。     

SPORE GERMINATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG GAMETOPHYTE OF THE OSTRICH FERN (MATTEUCCIA STRUTHIOPTERIS)

Light is required for the germination of spores of Matteuccia struthiopteris. Histochemical studies show that dormant spores contain no starch, but have an abundance of storage protein granules. Starch accumulates in the numerous chloroplasts of the spore on exposure to light and becomes gradually more extensive. Protein granules disappear as germination progresses. Following this, the centrally located nucleus migrates toward the proximal spore face. Concomitant with the nuclear migration, an increase of cytoplasmic RNA surrounding the nucleus occurs. An equal nuclear division and unequal cell division give rise to a 2-celled gametophyte consisting of a large prothallial cell and smaller rhizoidal cell. A new peripheral wall forms around the entire protoplast at the time of nuclear migration, while a transverse wall forms after nuclear division. The rhizoid emerges through the split raphe along the proximal spore face; it is rich in cytoplasmic RNA but contains very few chloroplasts and little starch. Electron microscopy of the 2-celled stage revealed a greater concentration of mitochondria, Golgi bodies, and a more extensive endoplasmic reticulum in the rhizoid than was found in the prothallial cell, which, however, was far richer in chloroplasts and lipid bodies. As the rhizoid elongates and becomes more vacuolated, cytoplasmic RNA decreases as cytoplasmic protein increases. The rhizoid undergoes no cell divisions, while the prothallial cell retains the potential for further cell division. The possible significance of the distribution of storage products, cell organelles, and other cell components were considered in relation to the non-equational cell division and differentiation of the 2 cells.     

ULTRASTRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SPORE GERMINATION IN THE MOSS DAWSONIA SUPERBA

The spore wall of Dawsonia superba has characteristics that, in many respects, are similar to those of other mosses except for the exine, which is layered in Dawsonia. Imbibed spores have a well-developed endoplasmic reticulum with dilated cisternae that are associated with vesicles at the periphery of the cell. Ribosomes on the surface of the vesicles suggest that many vesicles originate from the endoplasmic reticulum. Two types of protein storage bodies are observed: membrane bound protein bodies with a homogeneous matrix which gradually becomes vesicular, and densely stained and non-membrane bound bodies consisting of crystalline arrays of fibrils. As in spores of higher plants, the protein reserves disappear during germination and may be converted to starch and other materials needed for development of the gametophyte.     

FLORAL DEVELOPMENT OF COCHLOSPERMUM TINCTORIUM AND BIXA ORELLANA WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE ANDROECIUM

The initiation and development of the flower of Bixa orellana L. and Cochlospermum tinctorium A. Rich, were investigated using the scanning electron microscope to elucidate the nature of the androecial development and the relationships of both taxa. Initiation of floral buds starts with the inception of five sepals in a 2/5 sequence between two bracteoles. The petals are formed successively on the irregular pentagonal apex in a phyllotactic pattern different from that of the calyx. Stamen development proceeds centrifugally on a broad circular primordium or ringwall, which attains its final size at the time of initiation of individual stamens. Stamen primordia arise in successive whorls without connection to the perianth. The residue of the apex is differentiated into a gynoecial circular primordium. In Cochlospermum 3 to 4 carpels are initiated; in Bixa no individual carpels are visible. The origin of the androecial circular primordium is discussed in relation to other types of androecial development. A comparison is made with existing theories of the evolution of multistaminate androecia. Few differences were found in the floral development of Bixa and Cochlospermum, except in the gynoecium. It is proposed to retain them in a single family Bixaceae for a number of reasons. The floral development supports a thealean, dillenialean, or violalean affinity rather than a malvalean. The inception of a broad androecial circular primordium is highly different from the development in Malvales, where more space for stamens is provided by the continuous growth of a tube.     

OBSERVATIONS ON CHYTRIDIACEOUS PARASITES OF PHANEROGAMS. XX. RESTING SPORE GERMINATION AND EPIBIOTIC STAGE OF PHYSODERMA BUTOMI SCHROETER

The development and morphology of Physoderma butomi Schroeter on Butomus umbellalus L., found in Michigan, is followed from germination of the resting spore through formation of epibiotic and endobiotic stages, to resting spore. No evidence for sexuality was found.