Mediterranean sea cliff plants: morphological and physiological responses to environmental conditions

Aims The plants of Mediterranean sea cliff ecosystems are resistant to several environmental challenges. In this study, six species typical of the coastal rocky cliffs have been analyzed in order to evaluate their diverse morphological and physiological responses to their environment across the seasons, and to examine the strategy of the ecological group to which each species belongs. Since these species are widespread across the Mediterranean region, our aim was also to highlight their ecophysiological features in habitats where the direct influence of the sea is stronger.Methods The selected species are characteristic of the sea cliffs of Elba island (Tyrrhenian sea, Italy): the halophyte Crithmum maritimum, the semideciduous Helichrysum italicum and Lavandula stoechas and the sclerophylls Myrtus communis, Quercus ilex and Rhamnus alaternus. Four morphological traits—canopy height, leaf area, specific leaf area and leaf dry matter content—and two physiological traits—leaf water potential (LWP) and photosynthetic efficiency (PE), measured before the dawn and at midday—were analyzed. Water potential was measured by a pressure chamber and photosynthetic efficiency was determined by the analysis of chlorophyll fluorescence. Plant performance was also evaluated by calculating chronic (PI chr) and dynamic photoinhibition (PI dyn).Important findings Crithmum maritimum showed high resistance to the recurrent dry periods, because of the high water storage capacity of its leaves and its PE declined markedly only in July, under the harshest climatic conditions. Semideciduous taxa utilize primarily an avoidance strategy, which aims at reducing the overall leaf surface, while sclerophylls mostly show a tolerance strategy towards the prevailing stressors, as demonstrated by LWP and PE, that are lower in the sclerophylls than in the semideciduous taxa during summer, due to osmoregulation and photoinhibition, respectively. Furthermore, variability of physiological parameters was higher in the sclerophylls than in the semideciduous taxa, because the former had to withstand wider oscillations of their LWP and PE. The sclerophyllous taxa underwent a slight loss of PE also in winter, likely owing to the combined action of low temperature and high irradiance. In Mediterranean sea cliff ecosystems, the stressful combination of high irradiance, high temperatures and low rainfall typical of the summer season may have been intensified by the shallow soil which displays a poor water storage capacity. On the other hand, winter stress, caused by high solar radiation and low temperatures, does not seem to seriously affect the performance of the studied species.     

干旱下接种根际促生细菌对苹果实生苗光合和生理生态特性的影响

本试验研究了接种根际促生细菌(PGPR)对干旱条件下植物光合和生理生态特性的影响,以期为PGPR在植物抗旱中的应用提供理论依据.采用盆栽试验,以苹果实生幼苗为供试植物,以经过筛选得到的既具有1-氨基环丙烷-1-羧酸(ACC)脱氨酶活性又具有较强溶磷能力的根际促生菌YX₂为供试菌株,设置正常水分(CK)、轻度干旱(LD)、中度干旱(MD)和重度干旱(SD),其相应含水量分别为田间持水量的70%～80%、55%～65%、40%～50%、25%～35%,研究不同程度干旱胁迫条件下接种YX₂对苹果实生幼苗光合和生理生态特性的影响.结果表明: 与未接种处理相比,干旱环境下接种YX₂提高了苹果幼苗叶片的相对含水量、叶绿素含量、抗氧化酶活性、叶绿素荧光值、气孔导度和光合性能,降低了相对电导率、渗透调节物质和丙二醛的积累,缓解了干旱胁迫对净光合速率的抑制,增强了抗氧化系统的防御能力,减少了细胞膜过氧化伤害,提高了植株抗旱性能.     

Synergistic effects of biofilm-producing PGPR strains on wheat plant colonization,growth and soil resilience under drought stress

Drought stress substantially impedes crop productivity throughout the world. Microbial based approaches have been considered a potential possibility and are under study. Based on our prior screening examination, two distinct and novel biofilm-forming PGPR strains namely Bacillus subtilis-FAB1 and Pseudomonas azotoformans-FAP3 are encompassed in this research. Bacterial biofilm development on glass surface, microtiter plate and seedling roots were assessed and characterized quantitatively and qualitatively by light and scanning electron microscopy. Above two isolates were further evaluated for their consistent performance by inoculating on wheat plants in a pot-soil system under water stresses. Bacterial moderate tolerance to ten-day drought was recorded on the application of individual strains with wheat plants; however, the FAB1 + FAP3 consortium expressively improved wheat survival during drought. The strains FAB1 and FAP3 displayed distinct and multifunctional plant growth stimulating attributes as well as effective roots and rhizosphere colonization in combination which could provide sustained wheat growth during drought. FAB1 and FAP3-induced alterations cooperatively conferred improved plant drought tolerance by controlling physiological traits (gs, Ci, E, iWUE and P_N), stress indicators (SOD, CAT, GR, proline and MDA content) and also maintained physico-chemical attributes and hydrolytic enzymes including DHA, urease, ALP, protease, ACP and β glucosidase in the soil. Our findings could support future efforts to enhance plant drought tolerance by engineering the rhizobacterial biofilms and associated attributes which requires in-depth exploration and exploiting potential native strains for local agricultural application.     

干旱胁迫下几种荒漠植物抗氧化能力的比较研究

对3种荒漠植物沙拐枣、梭梭和沙枣在干旱胁迫下的抗氧化能力进行了比较研究。结果表明,3种荒漠植物长期处于干旱生境下,都受到不同程度的膜脂过氧化,其中,沙枣的膜脂过氧化程度大于梭梭和沙拐枣。在1d的变化中,随着水势的下降,上午10：00前3种植物体内MDA含量都表现为上升趋势,此后梭梭和沙拐枣体内MDA含量表现为持续下降,到下午18：00达到最低,说明尽管水分胁迫在加强,它们却表现出极强的抗氧化胁迫能力;而沙枣体内MDA含量在下午18：00又开始上升,表明沙枣表现出一定的调节能力,但其能力有限,低于梭梭和沙拐枣。3种植物对干旱胁迫的应激方式不同;沙拐枣体内的SOD活性和ASA含量明显高于梭梭和沙枣,这与其体内相对较低的O2含量具有很好的一致性;对于植物体内H2O2的清除,抗氧化酶系统对沙拐枣体内的H2O2的清除起了一定的作用,但不是主要的,抗氧化剂GSH起主要作用,而梭梭体内南抗氧化酶系统中的CAT起主要作用,抗氧化剂起辅助作用;沙枣体内的AsA-POD起主要作用,其它的抗氧化酶和氧化剂起辅助作用。同时,植物体内还保持管各种酶的平衡。     

柴达木盆地荒漠植物功能性状及其对环境因子的响应

植物功能性状是植物适应环境的外在表达,反映了植物在不同环境中的生存策略,探究干旱区荒漠植物功能性状及其与环境之间的关系,有助于理解植物适应极端干旱环境的生态对策,为保护荒漠地区生态系统提供理论依据。以柴达木盆地为研究区,选取8个植物功能性状指标,包含4种植物生活型,10种荒漠植物,探究荒漠植物功能性状的基本特征及其对环境因子的响应。研究表明：柴达木盆地植物叶片碳含量(LCC)、叶片氮含量(LNC)、叶片磷含量(LPC)、叶片C∶N、叶片N∶P、叶片稳定碳同位素(Leafδ¹³C)、叶片干物质含量(LDMC)和植株高度(Height)的变化范围分别为272.07—466.00mg/g、12.40—44.50mg/g、0.51—2.07mg/g、8.62—29.74、11.37—39.29、-27.38‰—-14.80‰、100—480mg/g、3.00—264.22cm。不同生活型间LNC、LPC、叶片N∶P和LDMC差异不显著,LCC、叶片C∶N、叶片δ¹³C和植株高度存在显著差异。LNC、LPC和叶片N∶P与全球、中国和青藏高原相比不存在显...     

金银花容器苗对干旱胁迫下接种根际促生细菌的生理响应

在盆栽试验条件下,以金银花容器苗为试材,研究了不同干旱强度下接种蜡样芽孢杆菌(Bacillus cereus)L90对植物生理特征的影响。结果表明:随着干旱胁迫强度的增加,金银花容器苗的光合速率和气孔导度逐渐降低;而干旱环境下接种L90可显著提高气孔导度,缓解干旱胁迫对净光合速率的抑制;且干旱强度增加,缓解效果增强。接种B.cereus L90可显著抑制干旱胁迫下金银花容器苗PSⅡ最大光化学效率、实际光化学效率和光化学猝灭系数的降低,抑制非光化学猝灭系数的升高。虽然L90并没有提高对照处理中光合色素的绝对含量,但可显著抑制干旱环境下金银花叶片中光合色素的分解。干旱显著降低了金银花叶片中细胞分裂素含量,增加了脱落酸(ABA)的含量;在干旱胁迫下,接种L90可显著提高叶片中细胞分裂素的含量,并可促使根部产生的ABA运输到叶片中。干旱胁迫程度较轻时,L90对金银花容器苗的相对含水量和相对电导率影响不显著;而在重度干旱时,同对照相比,干旱及接种L90处理的相对含水量分别降低20.56%和10.21%,相对电导率分别提高31.42%和16.08%,接种L90处理的变化幅度明显较小。因此,干旱生境下接种B.cereus L90,可增加叶片中细胞分裂素含量,抑制光合色素的分解及光合能力的下降,提高金银花容器苗在干旱环境中的适应能力。     

Influence of inoculation with plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on tomato plant growth and nematode reproduction under greenhouse conditions

Numerous species of soil bacteria which flourish in the rhizosphere of plants or around plant tissues stimulate plant growth and reduce nematode population by antagonistic behavior. These bacteria are collectively known as PGPR (plant growth promoting rhizobacteria). The effects of six isolates of PGPR Pseudomonas putida, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Serratia marcescens, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus, were studied on tomato plant growth and root knot nematode reproduction after 45 days from nematode infection. The highest number of shoot dry weight/g (43.00 g) was detected in the plant treated with S. marcescens; then P. putida (34.33 g), B. amyloliquefaciens (31.66 g), P. fluorescens (30.0 g), B. subtilis (29.0 g), B. cereus (27.0 g) and nematode alone (untreated) 20 g/plant. While the highest number of plant height was observed when plant was treated with S. marcescens, P. fluorescens, P. putida, B. amyloliquefaciens and P. putida 52.66, 50.66, 48 and 48 cm respectively. No significant differences were seen between previous treatments but only had significant differences compared with untreated plant. The highest number of fruit/plant was observed when plants were treated with S. marcescens (10.66), then B. amyloliquefaciens (8.66), P. putida (8), P. fluorescens (8) and B. cereus (7.66). No significant differences between the last 4 treatments, but all had significant differences compared with untreated plants. The highest weight of plant yield (g) was observed with S. marcescens (319.6 g/plant) and the lowest weight of plant yield was observed in plants treated with nematode alone (untreated). On the other hand, the lowest numbers of J₂/10 g of soil (78), galls/root, (24.33) galls/root, egg masses/root (12.66) and egg/egg masses were observed in the plants treated with S. marcescens.     

植物体内干旱信号的传递与基因表达

干旱是严重影响植物生长发育的重要环境胁迫因子之一。干旱能影响植物的水分状态,使植物缺水遭受伤害。近年来,相继从拟南芥等植物中克隆出了一些受干旱诱导的基因,如蛋白激酶基因、光合基因、渗透调节基因、功能蛋白基因（如LEA基因）等。干旱等胁迫信号经历一系列的传递过程,最后诱导这些特定基因的表达。在植物体中,可能存在依赖ABA型和不依赖ABA型两条干旱信号的传递途径。近年来从高等植物中分离出一系列调控干旱相关基因表达的转录因子,通过转录因子之间以及与其它相关蛋白之间的相互作用,激活或抑制干旱等胁迫因子诱导的基因表达。     

红树植物功能性状对盐和铜胁迫的响应

目前,室内通过人工控制方式开展红树林对环境胁迫的响应研究,忽视了不同红树植物物种的生长习性,且以单一胁迫为主。通过野外生长与人工控制相结合方式,研究5个时期(2018.6-2020.8)盐和铜胁迫对3种红树植物(秋茄、拉关木和木榄)11种功能性状的影响,使用单因素和双因素方差分析研究不同时期不同树种下盐和铜胁迫对叶片功能性状的影响,回答红树植物功能性状对盐和铜单一及复合胁迫响应的科学问题。结果表明,不同时期下,三种红树植物功能性状具有明显差异。随着时间增长,三种植物的碳含量和冠层高度均呈升高趋势,其他功能性状因物种不同而表现出不同趋势;与乡土红树植物(秋茄和木榄)相比,外来入侵物种(拉关木)具有更快的生长速度。不同时期下,拉关木比秋茄和木榄具有更好耐盐性,三个物种的植物生长发育对铜胁迫的响应均不敏感。大部分时期下,单一盐胁迫对拉关木的植物功能性状无显著影响(P < 0.05),对秋茄和木榄的碳含量、冠层高度和比叶面积有显著影响(P < 0.05);单一铜胁迫对三个物种的绝大多数功能性状无显著影响。另外,盐-铜复合胁迫对秋茄叶片碳、磷、氮磷比及冠层高度有显著影响(P < 0.05),对拉关木叶片碳、铜含量、冠层高度、比叶面积有显著影响(P < 0.05),仅对木榄SPAD值有显著影响(P < 0.05)。在红树林保护修复工作中,研究成果可为红树林退化原因和机理阐释、红树林生长监测评估、生境治理以及树种选择提供一定的理论依据。     

Arbuscular mycorrhizal impacts on competitive interactions between Acacia etbaica and Boswellia papyrifera seedlings under drought stress

Aims Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can have a substantial effect on the water and nutrient uptake by plants and the competition between plants in harsh environments where resource availability comes in pulses. In this study we focus on interspecific competition between Acaia etbaica and Boswellia papyrifera that have distinctive resource acquisition strategies. We compared the extent of interspecific competition with that of intraspecific competition.Methods In a greenhouse study we examined the influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (AM) and pulsed water availability on competitive interactions between seedlings of the rapidly growing species A. etbaica and the slowly growing species B. papyrifera. A factorial experimental design was used. The factors were AM, two water levels and five species combinationsImportant findings Seedlings of both species benefitted from AM when grown alone, and the positive growth response to pulsed water availability in B. papyrifera seedlings was in contrast with the negative growth response for A. etbaica seedlings. AM also affected the competitive performance of both species. B. papyrifera was not affected by intraspecific competition, whereas A. etbaica was negatively affected compared to the seedlings grown alone. This effect was stronger in the presence of AM. In interspecific competition, A. etbaica outcompeted B. papyrifera. Mycorrhiza and pulsed water availability did not affect the outcome of interspecific competition, and the aggressivity index of A. etbaica remained unchanged. The extent to which AM influences plant competition in a drought-stressed environment may depend on belowground functional traits of the species. AM and pulsed water availability could modify the balance between intraspecific and interspecific competition. By affecting the balance between intraspecific and interspecific competition, both factors could impact the establishment and survival of seedlings.     

Interactive effects of ozone and drought stress on plants: A review

Ground-level ozone (O₃) and drought are two key factors limiting plant growth. O₃ can enter into the plant tissue through the stomata, then causing the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which inspires programmed cell death. Drought usually induces the accumulation of ROS due to damage to antioxidant systems of plants. The effects of two kinds of stress on plants are similar due to the accumulation of ROS, resulting in reduced photosynthesis rate and physiological metabolism, eventually decreased plant growth and biomass. Nevertheless, O₃ and drought interacts synergistically to accumulate detrimental effects or antagonistically to reduce harmful effects. Actually, it is complex interactive process between O₃ and drought. On the one hand, O₃ triggers stomatal sluggishness or even dysfunction, which exacerbates water transpiration of leaves, water loss from plants and further O₃ phytotoxicity. On the other hand, drought induces stomatal closure, and thus protecting plants against the O₃ influx and evaporation of water. However, prolonged drought could limit the uptake of CO₂ and thus result in reduced plant growth. The response of plants to both O₃ and drought not only depends on the occurring sequence and duration of any factor but also rely on the difference in physiological metabolism of the plant itself. The interactive effects of O₃ and drought on stomatal characteristics, photosynthetic carbon mechanism, antioxidant response and growth development are reviewed in this paper and the aspects to be further studied are also suggested.     

Differences in some morphological, physiological, and biochemical responses to drought stress in two contrasting populations of Populus przewalskii

The cuttings of Populus przewalskii Maximowicz were exposed to three different watering regimes (100, 50, and 25% of the field capacity) in a greenhouse to characterize the morphological, physiological, and biochemical basis of drought tolerance in woody plants. Two contrasting populations of P. przewalskii were used in our study, which were from the wet and dry climate regions in western China, respectively. The results showed that there were significant differences in responses to three different watering regimes in both populations tested; drought not only significantly affected dry mass accumulation and partitioning but also significantly decreased chlorophyll pigment contents and accumulated free proline and total amino acids. On the other hand, drought also significantly increased the levels of abscisic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and superoxide radical as secondary messengers to induce the entire set of antioxidative systems including the increase of reduced ascorbic acid (ASA) content and the activities of superoxide dismutase, guaiacol peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, and glutathione reductase (GR). Moreover, there were different responses to drought stress between the two contrasting populations of P. przewalskii . Compared to the wet climate population, the dry climate population showed lower dry matter accumulation and partitioned more biomass to root systems, and accumulated more free proline and total amino acids for osmotic adjustment. The dry climate population also showed more efficient antioxidant systems with higher content of ASA and higher activities of ascorbate peroxidase and GR than the wet climate population.     

塔里木沙漠公路防护林3种植物光合特性对干旱胁迫的响应

利用Li-6400光合作用系统在沙漠腹地测定分析塔里木沙漠公路防护林植物梭梭(Haloxylon ammodendron)、多枝柽柳(Tamarix ramosissima)和乔木状沙拐枣(Calligonum arborescens)光合特性对干旱胁迫的响应,探讨了水分亏缺对防护林植物光合积累的影响作用。结果显示:沙拐枣的净光合速率、蒸腾速率、水分利用效率、光能利用效率及潜在光合作用能力对水分亏缺最敏感,而柽柳则最不敏感;不同处理下3种植物光合特性变化的差异表明,不同植物对水分亏缺有着不同的响应变化和适应方式;此外,干旱胁迫未提高3种植物的水分利用效率,反而降低了其光能利用效率;C3植物多枝柽柳在干旱高温条件下保持着比C4植物梭梭和沙拐枣更为稳定的光合积累和水分利用效率,说明部分C3植物具备不弱于C4荒漠植物的干旱耐受适应能力;虽然水分亏缺对3种植物的光合作用能力均存在不同程度抑制作用,但未对其光合积累造成不可逆转的影响。可见3种植物都有很强的干旱适应与耐受能力,这种能力表明沙漠公路防护林的灌溉管理还有进一步的节水空间。     

The effects of urbanization on pollinators and pollination: A meta-analysis

Urbanization is increasing worldwide, with major impacts on biodiversity, species interactions and ecosystem functioning. Pollination is an ecosystem function vital for terrestrial ecosystems and food security; however, the processes underlying the patterns of pollinator diversity and the ecosystem services they provide in cities have seldom been quantified. Here, we perform a comprehensive meta-analysis of 133 studies examining the effects of urbanization on pollinators and pollination. Our results confirm the widespread negative impacts of urbanization on pollinator richness and abundance, with Lepidoptera being the most affected group. Furthermore, pollinator responses were found to be trait-specific, with below-ground nesting and solitary Hymenoptera, and spring flyers more severely affected by urbanization. Meanwhile, cities promote non-native pollinators, which may exacerbate conservation risks to native species. Surprisingly, despite the negative effects of urbanization on pollinator diversity, pollination service measured as seed set is enhanced in non-tropical cities likely due to abundant generalists and managed pollinators therein. We emphasize that the richness of local flowering plants could mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization on pollinator diversity. Overall, the results demonstrate the varying magnitudes of multiple moderators on urban pollinators and pollination services and could help guide conservation actions for biodiversity and ecosystem function for a sustainable future.     

土壤镉含量对高粱属植物生理生化特性的影响

通过盆栽模拟试验研究了土壤镉(Cd)含量对一年生高粱属植物(甜高粱、高丹草和苏丹革)根系活力、叶片脯氨酸含量和细胞膜透性等生理生化指标的影响.结果表明,土壤Cd含量＞25 ng·kg-1时,3种高粱属植物根系活力均显著下降(P＜0.05);3种高粱属植物叶片中脯氨酸的含量在各浓度处理下均显著增加(P＜0.05);Cd胁迫影响了3种高粱属植物叶片和根系的细胞膜通透性,表现为不同程度的增加.     

荒漠植物不同功能群性状特征及其与土壤环境的关系

研究不同功能群植物性状差异及其与土壤环境关系对于充分掌握植物的环境适应策略至关重要。以艾比湖流域为研究区,利用荒漠植物的植物高度、叶片碳、氮、磷、硫、钾、钙、钠、镁含量等9个性状,将高、低土壤水盐环境下的植物划分为5个功能群,分析不同功能群的植物组成、性状差异及其与土壤环境的关系。结果表明：(1)不同土壤水盐环境下,其植物功能群组成不同;其中白刺、胡杨和罗布麻在两个土壤水盐环境下的功能群中均存在。(2)植物的功能性状在不同土壤水盐环境下也发生了适应性的变化。高土壤水盐环境下3个功能群的植物高度、叶片碳、氮、磷和钙含量显著高于低土壤水盐环境功能群(P<0.05);低土壤水盐环境下2个功能群的植物叶片硫、钠和镁含量高于高土壤水盐环境功能群。(3)土壤含水量(SVWC)、电导率(EC)、pH以及土壤磷含量对荒漠植物功能性状影响较大。在高土壤水盐环境下,EC、pH与植物高度,叶片钾、钙含量正相关,与叶片硫含量负相关;在低土壤水盐环境下,SVWC、EC与植物高度呈显著正相关(P<0.05)。研究有助于理解荒漠植物对极端环境的适应对策,为保护荒漠地区生物多样性提供理论依据。     

Physiological,biochemical, and metabolic responses of a Taxus baccata L. callus culture under drought stress

In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant - The metabolic stimulation induced by abiotic stress is an efficient strategy for the production of secondary metabolites in sterile and...     

荒漠植物性状权衡策略及功能多样性研究进展

荒漠植物是干旱区具有独特功能性状与资源权衡表征的地带性植物。植物功能性状及其多样性格局与资源权衡策略对群落结构优化和生态系统功能改善起着关键作用。该综述主要从荒漠植物组织、器官功能性状特征、功能性状权衡策略、功能多样性组分及测度3个方面梳理了荒漠植物性状权衡策略与功能多样性研究的进展脉络：1）荒漠植物独特的根、茎、叶功能性状特征揭露了植被对环境变化的响应以及对生态系统功能的影响,基于植物功能性状的研究有助于解决许多生态学的关键性问题;2）作为植物功能性状之间存在的最普遍的联系,权衡策略是经过自然筛选后形成的性状组合,关键性状已经被发掘并创造性的提出了"经济谱"概念。荒漠植物研究过程中,应分析其根、茎、叶的特征属性筛选关键性状,着眼于关键性状间及整株植物性状间的权衡策略;3）功能多样性是影响生态系统运行和发挥作用的生物多样性的重要组成部分,荒漠植物功能多样性能预测和指示群落中物种对于荒漠生态系统功能发挥和过程变化的影响。功能多样性的组分可以从不同角度反映群落的生态位占据状况和资源利用程度,指数的选择要体现在群落内部物种的功能特征之间的差异程度,同时要考虑这些物种自身在群落内的优势程度。本研究为未来荒漠植物功能性状及多样性研究梳理了一些新的研究方向和内容,期望为荒漠植物生理生态学研究的选题和发展提供一些新的思路。     

五种西北旱区植物对干旱胁迫的生理响应

以黑果枸杞、金露梅、蒙古莸、柠条和花棒5种西北旱区植物为材料,采用盆栽试验研究了干旱胁迫对植物叶片光合、水分和生理生化的影响.结果表明: 随干旱胁迫时间的延长,5种植物叶片的保水力均升高,叶片相对含水量先升后降,叶绿素含量和叶绿素荧光参数均不同程度地降低,花棒和黑果枸杞的光合系统受到的影响最小,金露梅的光合系统受损最严重.干旱胁迫后金露梅叶片的电导率和丙二醛含量先降低后急剧上升,超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和过氧化物酶(POD)活性先升高后急剧降低.其余4种植物随土壤含水量的降低电导率先升后降,丙二醛含量先升后降或先降后升,SOD和POD活性总体呈上升趋势,其中蒙古莸SOD活性和花棒POD活性在所有植物中升幅最大,干旱28 d后分别升至为胁迫前的2.1、14.1倍.随胁迫时间的延长,5种植物各有机溶质的积累量存在较大差异,金露梅积累最多的可溶性糖和游离脯氨酸,28 d后分别增至为原来的2.1、23.4倍,花棒积累最多的可溶性蛋白,28 d后增至为原来的2.0倍.隶属函数法表明,植物耐旱能力为花棒>黑果枸杞>柠条>蒙古莸>金露梅.5种旱区植物可通过提高抗氧化酶活性和积累有机溶质对干旱胁迫进行积极的反馈,以减轻细胞受到的伤害.金露梅对水分亏缺的敏感性最高,试验期间其干旱程度已经超出了自身调节能力的阈值.