中国草原/荒漠植物多样性监测网 模式植物群落监测方案

“模式群落”是指能够反映某种植被分类单元基本特征, 并可作为准确描述该植被类型“标准”的典型植物群落。中国生物多样性监测网络——草原/荒漠植物多样性监测网旨在统一监测方法和技术规范的基础上, 在草原/荒漠植被主要群系分布的典型地段建立模式植物群落监测固定样方, 定期复查, 长期监测草原和荒漠的植物多样性变化。文章强调了典型植物群落监测是生物多样性监测的重要组成部分, 阐述了模式群落的概念, 介绍了草原/荒漠植物多样性监测网的总体思路和布局, 以及主要监测内容、方法、指标和预期产出。     

长期生态研究中的若干重要问题及趋势

长期生态研究（LTER）是对生态过程进行长期的监测,研究各种生态因子的相互作用及生态过程,从而揭示出生态系统和环境的长期变化。为生态系统评价管理提供科学依据。本文探讨了长期生态研究的核心问题及其时空尺度,揭示出长期生态所注重的问题及其对策,并以国际长期生态研究计划为例论述了生态研究所关注的内容并提出了研究的发展趋势,这对中国的长期生态研究及陆地生态系统评价有着积极的指导作用。     

中国农田土壤动物长期监测样地科学调查监测的实施方法

我国农田土壤动物面临严峻的多样性丧失问题, 建设监测样地并开展长期监测是解决该问题的重要途径, 但至今国内外仍缺乏农田土壤动物长期监测样地科学调查监测的实施方法。依据BCI 50 ha大型固定样地建设规范, 参照我国已建成的森林和农田土壤动物大型固定样地监测经验, 本文提出了农田土壤动物长期监测样地科学调查监测的实施方法。首先, 需要明确科学问题, 确定科学调查监测应遵守的基本原则。其次, 需要规范长期调查监测涉及的专业术语, 依据研究目的和实际情况选择地点和样地, 参照建设规范和农田特征建立农田土壤动物大型固定样地。第三, 以研究农田土壤动物多样性为核心, 揭示土壤动物在农田生态系统健康和功能中的作用, 有选择性地开展4类27项科学指标的长期监测工作, 要求按照统一的、规范化的工作流程开展野外调查和室内实验。最后, 要科学规范地完成标本的鉴定描述和保存保管, 研发体现农田土壤动物特征的数据库和管理信息系统。希望本文的研究结果能推动我国乃至世界范围的规范化样地建设和标准化网络监测, 为我国农田土壤动物评估与保护提供长期可靠的数据支撑。     

被动声学监测技术在西黑冠长臂猿监测中的应用

近年来, 被动声学监测技术被广泛应用于陆生哺乳动物的监测, 它能以较低的价格和非侵入的方式在特定区域进行野生动物无人值守监测, 面临的主要问题是需要人工收回数据和后期数据分析整理较为困难。本研究设计了一套被动声学监测系统用于西黑冠长臂猿(Nomascus concolor)监测, 监测系统在野外由太阳能供电, 使用自研的指向性拾音器阵列采集鸣声数据, 并通过无线网桥实时传输数据至管护局办公楼的服务器进行存储, 通过后台的鸣声数据管理系统辅助研究人员识别鸣声和辨认鸣声来源方向, 简化数据采集和处理流程。该系统在哀牢山国家级自然保护区枇杷箐科研监听点对两个西黑冠长臂猿群体进行了351天的连续监测, 特点为: 系统运行长期稳定, 数据通过无线方式传输便捷高效且不受季节天气影响。指向性拾音器阵列能有效分辨长臂猿鸣声来源方向, 弥补了传统监测设备难以分辨鸣声方向的缺陷。该系统与现有人工监测方法相比在数据采集的持续性、连续性、完整度以及鸣声数据处理智能化和监测成本方面均具有一定优势, 符合西黑冠长臂猿持续长期监测需求, 未来可作为西黑冠长臂猿自动化监测的解决方案进行推广应用。     

草地有害啮齿动物监测专家系统设计介绍

主要介绍了青藏高原草地有害啮齿动物监测专家系统的建造原理和方法。该系统由综合数据库、知识库、推理机、知识编辑语言及系统建造支持环境等部分组成,文中详细说明各部分的主要功能以及与其他部分的相互关系。该系统可对青藏高原有害动物种群动态进行长期监测,快速准确地预测预报草地植被受害状况,并根据生态环境特点,对有害啮齿动物综合治理进行规划,为用户提供长期治理的技术和多种可供选择的可行性方案。     

中国北方露天煤矿区植被恢复研究进展

煤炭开采破坏了土地原有的自然属性,进而导致一系列生态和环境问题,形成大量矿山废弃地。恢复受损的土壤和植被是矿山废弃地生态复垦的关键。本文在查阅国内外大量相关研究成果的基础上,就中国北方露天煤矿区生态复垦过程中植被恢复的研究现状及当前研究存在的问题进行了评述,并指出今后工作内容的重点是开展长期定位监测,加强煤矿废弃地土壤-植被系统的长期定位研究,为露天煤矿区的合理经营与管理提供科学依据。     

公路路域动物生态学研究方法综述

从公路死亡效应、公路阻隔效应、公路回避效应和公路动物通道四个方面总结了国内外公路路域动物生态学研究的6种方法:样线法/样方法、痕迹法(主要是沙床/雪踪)、红外相机监控法、GPS项圈法、标记重捕法和遗传多样性分析法。通过比较分析各种方法优缺点并结合我国应用情况及国内外研究的发展趋势,提出了6种方法在四大研究领域应用对策:1)选择生态敏感区域的典型路段作为长期监测样线,采用样线法系统调查公路动物死亡效应,在部分路段试点与公路养护部门联合开展公路野生动物死亡的统计工作;2)选择生态敏感区域的典型路段作为长期监测样线,采用痕迹法进行公路阻隔与回避效应的监测,与野生动物保护部门合作,引入GPS项圈法提高监测精度;3)以痕迹法和红外相机监控法为主进行公路回避效应的监测研究,还可引入GPS项圈法从景观层面分析路网的道路影响域;4)以痕迹法和红外相机监控法为主进行野生动物通道的监测,逐步引入GPS项圈、遗传多样性分析法进行景观层面的种群稳定性分析,科学评价动物通道效率。     

佛坪自然保护区6种有蹄动物的活动痕迹监测

野生动物监测在保护管理自然资源以确保可持续利用上占有关键地位.然而,我国对大型哺乳动物的长期监测基本尚未纳入常规.佛坪自然保护区自20世纪90年代中期就大熊猫等珍稀动物及其栖息环境展开了长期监测.以该保护区2000～2006年监测数据为基础,探讨了该地有蹄类动物(除扭角羚外)的资源动态及在生境因子利用上的差异.结果表明该保护区内有蹄类动物资源在不同区域的分布并不均衡,以三官庙区域的痕迹密度最高而以龙潭区域为最低.监测期间有蹄类动物资源呈现出逐步下降的趋势.物种两两之间在海拔、坡度等生境因子的利用上大多存在显著差异,表现出不同的微生境利用模式.最后就监测对象的确定以及监测方法的选择进行了探讨,该保护区所采用的监测方法较为科学有效.     

内容分析法在完善患方投诉事由监测指标中的应用

针对上海市医疗质量安全监控系统收集的部分监测指标内容无法归类、分析的现状,课题组运用内容分析法对患方投诉事由监测指标的完善应用进行分析研究,结果显示基于TF-IDF词频统计的内容分析法对完善监测指标和监测工作具有一定的应用价值和指导意义。     

我国森林动态监测样地的野生动物红外相机监测

<正>自2004年以来的10年中,中国森林生物多样性监测网络(Chinese Forest Biodiversity Monitoring Network,CForBio)参照世界热带森林研究中心(Center for Tropical Forest Science,CTFS)的监测规范和标准在全国陆续建立了至少12个森林动态监测样地(www.cfbiodiv.org/)。这些样地涵盖了我国不同纬度带的主要森林植被类型,已成为我国生物多样性长期监测与研究的重要平台。野生动物多样性是各个样地的重要监测内容,2009–2013年陆续有7个样地采用红外相机技术来监测兽类和地面活动鸟类的多样性。本专辑内以"森林动态监测样地"专题来     

Environmental risks from the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)–the need for molecular ecology

Applications to release genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment, usually the agricultural environment, are increasing exponentially. Many involve crop plants that are also weeds. Studies of biological invasions and of biological control show that the probability that a genetically new organism establishing itself is small; it is also unpredictable and in some cases could have severe ecological effects. GMOs pose risks both because they will be released in large numbers and because the greater the genetic novelty the greater the possibility of ecological novelty. Molecular ecology is an essential ingredient in ensuring that risks are assessed efficiently.     

A semi-quantitative approach to GMO risk-benefit analysis

In many countries there are increasing calls for the benefits of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to be considered as well as the risks, and for a risk-benefit analysis to form an integral part of GMO regulatory frameworks. This trend represents a shift away from the strict emphasis on risks, which is encapsulated in the Precautionary Principle that forms the basis for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and which is reflected in the national legislation of many countries. The introduction of risk-benefit analysis of GMOs would be facilitated if clear methodologies were available to support the analysis. Up to now, methodologies for risk-benefit analysis that would be applicable to the introduction of GMOs have not been well defined. This paper describes a relatively simple semi-quantitative methodology that could be easily applied as a decision support tool, giving particular consideration to the needs of regulators in developing countries where there are limited resources and experience. The application of the methodology is demonstrated using the release of an insect resistant maize variety in South Africa as a case study. The applicability of the method in the South African regulatory system is also discussed, as an example of what might be involved in introducing changes into an existing regulatory process.     

Composting: a potentially safe process for disposal of genetically modified organisms

The widespread use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may result in the release of GMOs into the environment. The potential risks regarding their use and implementation of disposal methods, especially the possibility of novel genes from GMOs being transferred to natural organisms, need to be evaluated and better understood. There is an increasingly accepted public view that GMO products introduced into the environment should be degradable and should disappear after a limited period of time. Due to the risk of possible horizontal gene transfer, disposal methods for GMOs need to address destruction of both the organism and the genetic material. During the last two decades, we have developed a greater understanding of the biochemical, microbiological and molecular concepts of the composting process, such that maximum decomposition may be achieved in the shortest time with minimal negative impacts to the environment. The conditions created in a properly managed composting process environment may help in destroying GMOs and their genes, thereby reducing the risk of the spread of genetic material. When considering composting as a potential method for the disposal of GMOs, the establishment of controlled conditions providing an essentially homogenous environment appears to be an important requirement. An evaluation of composting as a safe option for disposal of GMOs is provided in this review.     

Genetically modified plants - the debate continues

The debate about the potential risks and benefits of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has hit the headlines over the past few months. The polarization of much of the debate obscures what really constitutes ecological risk, and what methods we can apply to identify and quantify those risks. Ecological science has much to offer in this respect, including ecological theory, manipulative experiments, the application of molecular tools and the interpretation of observational data from conventional agriculture. In the current heated debate, it is perhaps belief in the scientific method, above all else, that needs to be promoted and discussed.     

Gene transfer technology in aquaculture

The gene transfer technique, transgenesis, has permitted the transfer of genes from one organism to another to create new lineages of organisms with improvement in traits important to aquaculture. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), therefore, hold promise for producing genetic improvements, such as enhanced growth rate, increased production and efficiency, disease resistance and expanded ecological ranges. The basic procedure to generate transgenic fish for aquaculture includes: (1) design and construction of transgenic DNA; (2) transfer of the gene construct into fish germ cells; (3) screening for transgenic fish; (4) determination of transgene expression and phenotype; (5) study of inheritance; and (6) selection of stable lines of transgenics.GMOs offer economic benefits, but also pose environmental threats. Optimising the mix of benefits and risks is of fundamental importance. The potential economic benefits of transgenic technology to aquaculture are obvious. Transgenic fish production has the goal of producing food for human consumption; thus the design of genetic constructs must take into consideration the potential risks to consumer health, as well as marketing strategies and product acceptance in the market.     

EFSA’s scientific activities and achievements on the risk assessment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) during its first decade of existence: looking back and ahead

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and derived food and feed products are subject to a risk analysis and regulatory approval before they can enter the market in the European Union (EU). In this risk analysis process, the role of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which was created in 2002 in response to multiple food crises, is to independently assess and provide scientific advice to risk managers on any possible risks that the use of GMOs may pose to human and animal health and the environment. EFSA’s scientific advice is elaborated by its GMO Panel with the scientific support of several working groups and EFSA’s GMO Unit. This review presents EFSA’s scientific activities and highlights its achievements on the risk assessment of GMOs for the first 10 years of its existence. Since 2002, EFSA has issued 69 scientific opinions on genetically modified (GM) plant market registration applications, of which 62 for import and processing for food and feed uses, six for cultivation and one for the use of pollen (as or in food), and 19 scientific opinions on applications for marketing products made with GM microorganisms. Several guidelines for the risk assessment of GM plants, GM microorganisms and GM animals, as well as on specific issues such as post-market environmental monitoring (PMEM) were elaborated. EFSA also provided scientific advice upon request of the European Commission on safeguard clause and emergency measures invoked by EU Member States, annual PMEM reports, the potential risks of new biotechnology-based plant breeding techniques, evaluations of previously assessed GMOs in the light of new scientific publications, and the use of antibiotic resistance marker genes in GM plants. Future challenges relevant to the risk assessment of GMOs are discussed. EFSA’s risk assessments of GMO applications ensure that data are analysed and presented in a way that facilitates scientifically sound decisions that protect human and animal health and the environment.     

Current risk assessment approaches for environmental and food and feed safety assessment

Foundational activities at the international level underlie current risk and safety assessment approaches for genetically engineered/modified organisms (GEOs/GMOs). Early risk assessment considerations beginning with the OECD ‘Blue Book’ established risk/safety assessment as the characterization of the organism and its environmental release; establishment and persistence in the environment; and human and ecological effects, analyzed in principle through existing methods. Important in this context was recognition that GEOs/GMOs as a class did not represent new risks relative to products of traditional plant breeding and that any incremental risk would need to be established on a stepwise case-by-case comparative basis with existing crops and derived-foods as the baseline. Accordingly, concepts of familiarity and substantial equivalence were advanced by OECD and WHO as ways to establish a risk analysis baseline for determining whether and to what extent risk/safety assessment was needed. Regulatory implementations of this paradigm have skewed to increasingly complex portfolios of studies rather than adhering to analysis which is formulated to fit the risk/safety questions relevant to a given case. Plants produced through genome editing technology will benefit from risk analysis that implements sound problem formulation to guide the need for and nature of risk/safety assessments.

     

Detecting un-authorized genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and derived materials

Genetically modified plants, in the following referred to as genetically modified organisms or GMOs, have been commercially grown for almost two decades. In 2010 approximately 10% of the total global crop acreage was planted with GMOs (James, 2011). More than 30 countries have been growing commercial GMOs, and many more have performed field trials. Although the majority of commercial GMOs both in terms of acreage and specific events belong to the four species: soybean, maize, cotton and rapeseed, there are another 20 + species where GMOs are commercialized or in the pipeline for commercialization. The number of GMOs cultivated in field trials or for commercial production has constantly increased during this time period. So have the number of species, the number of countries involved, the diversity of novel (added) genetic elements and the global trade. All of these factors contribute to the increasing complexity of detecting and correctly identifying GMO derived material. Many jurisdictions, including the European Union (EU), legally distinguish between authorized (and therefore legal) and un-authorized (and therefore illegal) GMOs. Information about the developments, field trials, authorizations, cultivation, trade and observations made in the official GMO control laboratories in different countries around the world is often limited, despite several attempts such as the OECD BioTrack for voluntary dissemination of data. This lack of information inevitably makes it challenging to detect and identify GMOs, especially the un-authorized GMOs. The present paper reviews the state of the art technologies and approaches in light of coverage, practicability, sensitivity and limitations. Emphasis is put on exemplifying practical detection of un-authorized GMOs. Although this paper has a European (EU) bias when examples are given, the contents have global relevance.     

生态风险研究述评

生态风险(ＥｃｏｌｏｇｉｃａｌＲｉｓｋ,ＥＲ),指一个种群、生态系统或整个景观的正常功能受外界胁迫,从而在目前和将来减小该系统健康、生产力、遗传结构、经济价值和美学价值的一种状况[20]。生态风险评估(ＥｃｏｌｏｇｉｃａｌＲｉｓｋＡｓｓｅｓｓｍｅｎｔ,ＥＲＡ)指受一个或多个胁迫因素影响后,对不利的生态后果出现的可能性进行的评估。美国环保局(ＥＰＡ)把这种尚不为人们所重视的领域叫做生态风险评估[20,48]。随着新技术和新方法的应用,ＥＲＡ的研究领域迅速扩展。早期的生态风险评估主要是针对人类健康而言的,也就是人类健康风险…