宁夏枸杞果实生长发育期内源激素变化及关系研究

以‘宁杞1号’枸杞为材料,采用高效液相色谱技术,对不同发育时期宁夏枸杞果皮和种子内源激素(ZT、GA3、IAA、ABA)含量进行测定,以揭示其变化规律.结果显示:(1)种子中的生长素与果实横径和果实单粒重均呈极显著的正相关关系,与果实纵径呈显著正相关关系,即种子中的生长素在果实的增大中起着重要的作用.(2)果皮和种子中的赤霉酸含量都远远大于其他3种激素含量,且从第一次快速生长期(花后2～8 d)到缓慢生长期(花后8～25 d),其含量与种子中的生长素含量变化较为一致,进入第二次快速增长期(花后25～33 d)以后,果皮和种子中赤霉酸的含量则迅速下降,而种子中的生长素含量却急速上升,这可能是果皮和种子中的赤霉酸促进了种子内生长素的合成,而种子内的生长素可以直接调节果实细胞的伸长.研究表明,‘宁杞1号’种子中的内源激素在果实生长发育中起着重要的作用,且各激素间存在着平衡关系,果皮和种子中各种激素相互影响,共同促进果实的生长发育.     

大核和焦核"桂味"荔枝果实发育及其发育期间果皮中内源激素含量的变化比较

同一株大核和焦核"桂味"荔枝的果实生长型均呈"单S型",其果实大小差异主要由种子大小不同引起.果实发育期间,两者果皮中内源激素变化的规律大体上一致,大核果皮中GA3、IAA含量和(IAA ZRs GA3)/ABA比值均高于焦核果皮,但ZRs含量和ZRs/ABA比值则比其低,ABA含量的差异无规律可循.     

野生玫瑰果实发育过程中种子的细胞组织结构和内源激素变化对其休眠性的影响

以吉林珲春自然群落的野生玫瑰(Rosa rugosa Thunb.)为试验材料,探究野生玫瑰在果实形成过程中种子的发育及休眠性的形成和变化。选取青果期(1~35 d)、转色期(35~60 d)、红果期(60~75 d)的果实及种子,结合形态学、组织细胞学观察法及高效液相色谱技术,对果实各发育时期的种子形态、种胚及内果皮的发育进行研究,并分析种子内源激素含量变化与果实发育、种子休眠之间的关系。结果表明:果实和种子在青果期(1~35 d)时发育速度最快,种胚在花后24 d发育完全,种子不存在形态休眠。花后24 d内果皮开始沉积木质素并逐渐木质化,种子开始产生机械休眠。种子激素含量的变化与果实的发育、转色及内果皮的木质化密切相关,种子内源GA3和ABA含量在青果期(1~35 d)达到峰值,内源IAA含量在果实转色期(35~60 d)达到最大值,高浓度的ABA含量是种子尚未脱离果实时便已进入生理休眠的主要原因。     

2个软枣猕猴桃品种的花粉育性研究

猕猴桃为雌雄异株植物,但在丹东宽甸地区栽培的软枣猕猴桃‘龙成2号’和‘桓优1号’在不配置授粉雄株的情况下,仍能正常结果,且种子发育正常。该研究通过花粉活力测定、花粉扫描电镜观察、花粉管行为的荧光显微镜观察以及不同套袋授粉技术等,研究其授粉坐果特性,以明确‘龙成2号’和‘桓优1号’的生殖特性,为软枣猕猴桃栽培生产提供理论依据。结果表明:(1)‘龙成2号’和‘桓优1号’的花粉均没有活力。(2)‘龙成2号’和‘桓优1号’花粉粒空瘪,与正常雄性花粉存在很大差异,果园中的蜜蜂携粉足携带花粉中可见少量雄性花粉。(3)自花授粉的柱头未见花粉萌发,人工正常授粉(绿王花粉)的花粉萌发率显著高于自然授粉。(4)人工套硫酸纸袋或防虫网不授粉的结实率均为0,人工正常授粉的坐果率、单果重和果实纵横径略高于自然授粉,而果实侧径和单果种子数显著高于自然授粉。(5)该栽培地区周边山上约1km处可见野生软枣猕猴桃分布。研究认为,‘龙成2号’和‘桓优1号’为雌性品种,其在丹东宽甸地区不需配置授粉树即可结果的原因是周边有野生软枣猕猴桃分布,授粉昆虫为蜜蜂。充分授粉有助于提高其坐果率及果实大小,因此在正常栽培生产中应配置授粉雄株。     

外源GA和ABA对花生籽仁皱缩变异品系荚果生长的影响

以荚果和籽仁生长发育正常的花生品系‘05D610’及其籽仁皱缩变异系‘05D677’为材料,在荚果膨大阶段初期滴加赤霉素(GA,20mg·L~(-1))和脱落酸(ABA,15 mg·L~(-1))处理幼果,检测荚果生长期间幼果或籽仁内源GA、ABA、ZT(玉米素)和IAA(生长素)含量的变化以及荚果和籽仁的生长量特征,以明确激素含量与荚果和籽仁生长发育的关系和‘05D677’籽仁皱缩的原因。结果显示:(1)外源施加GA处理,可显著提高‘05D610’和‘05D677’的内源GA和ZT含量,并推迟内源IAA含量峰值出现的时间,显著提高‘05D610’荚果和籽仁的鲜重、干重,极显著提高了‘05D677’荚果干重。(2)外源施加ABA处理,使‘05D610’内源GA含量显著降低,‘05D677’内源GA和ABA含量显著提高,同时两品系内源IAA含量峰值出现的时间推迟,使‘05D610’和‘05D677’籽仁干重分别显著和极显著提高。研究表明,用适宜浓度外源GA和ABA处理荚果膨大阶段的初期果针,可以调控荚果膨大阶段幼果或者籽仁中内源激素水平,从而提高花生荚果、籽仁产量;荚果膨大阶段内源GA、ABA和ZT含量不足是导致‘05D677’籽仁皱缩的重要原因。     

枣雄性不育种质胚败育与内源激素变化的关系

以雄性不育1号和梨枣为试材,研究了枣果实发育过程内源激素变化与胚败育的关系。结果表明,种子Z、GA3和IAA含量高于果肉利于枣种子早期发育。种子发育过程Z／GA3和Z／IAA持续下降,IAA／GA3在胚败育的关键时期硬核期前后呈现双峰,且种子内的IAA／GA3大于果肉。在果实发育过程中,胚败育果实内Z、GA3和IAA含量及比值呈现出异常变化。早期胚败育果实果肉Z、GA3和IAA含量高于含种胚的果肉,呈现较高水平的Z／GA3和Z／IAA及低水平的IAA／GA3。果实发育后期瘪种子中IAA、GA3和ABA亏缺,Z异常累积,Z／GA3异常升高。     

无花果花芽分化与内源激素含量的关系

在‘布兰瑞克’无花果花芽分化形态学研究的基础上,对花芽分化期无花果新梢第7或第8节位花芽中的玉米素核苷(ZRs)、脱落酸(ABA)、赤霉素(GA1 3)、生长素(IAA)4种内源激素含量的变化进行了探讨。结果表明,在无花果花芽分化阶段,GA1 3和IAA初期含量较高,后快速下降,后期稳定在较低水平;ZRs和ABA在初期含量较低,后大幅提高,后期稳定在较高水平。可见,较高水平的内源ZRs、ABA和较低水平的内源GA1 3、IAA,以及较高的ABA/IAA、ABA/GA1 3、ZRs/GA1 3和ZRs/IAA比值有利于无花果花芽分化。     

琯溪蜜柚和度尾蜜柚自交和互交胚珠发育状况的比较

用石蜡切片技术对溪蜜柚 (Citrus grandis cv.Guanxim iyou)和度尾蜜柚 (C.grandis cv.Duweimiyou)自交和互交胚珠发育进行了比较观察。溪蜜柚的自交授粉后胚珠发育有 2种不同情形 (I型和 II型 ) , 型在授粉后5 d的珠心组织细胞有变形现象 ,接着胚囊萎缩 ,但外珠被能生长发育到 5 0 d左右 ; 型受精后胚乳发育异常 ,种子不能发育。度尾蜜柚自交胚囊中胚乳没有出现 ,在授粉后 35 d左右珠心组织和囊腔同时萎缩。互交胚珠发育正常 ,成熟果实有籽。表明两品种是自交不亲和的 ,导致了果实无籽。但两者的识别反应和阻抑部位不同 ,溪蜜柚 I型可能出现在受精前 , 型出现在受精后 ,而度尾蜜柚自交花粉管可能没有进入胚囊 ,是一种受精前的障碍。瘪籽的大小与不亲和障碍发生的时期有关。实验为进一步研究两品种的自交不亲和性遗传机理提供了实验证据 ,将有助于解决由于果实无籽导致的汁胞粒化、裂果、裂瓣等品质问题。     

Guan溪蜜柚和度尾蜜柚自交和互交胚珠发育状况的比较

用石蜡切片技术对Guan溪蜜柚（Citrus grandis cv.Guanximiyou)和度尾蜜柚（C.grandiscv.Duweimiyou)自交和互交胚珠发育进行了比较观察。Guan蜜柚的自交授粉后胚珠发育有2种不同情形（Ⅰ型和Ⅱ型）,I型在授粉后5d的珠心组织细胞有变形现象。接着胚囊萎缩,但外珠被能生长发育到50d左右;Ⅱ型受精后胚乳发育异常,种子不能发育,度尾蜜柚自交胚囊中胚乳没有出现,在授粉后35d左右珠心组织和囊腔同时萎缩,互交胚珠发育正常。成熟果实有籽。表明两品种是自交不亲和的,导致了果实无籽。但两者的识别反应和阻抑部位不同,Guan溪蜜柚I型可能出现在受精前,Ⅱ型出现在受精后,而度尾蜜柚自交花粉管可能没有进入胚囊,是一种受精前的障碍。瘪籽的大小与不亲和障碍发生的时期有关,实验为进一步研究两品种的自交不亲和性遗传机理提供了实验证据。将有助于解决由于果实无籽导致的汁胞粒化,裂果,裂瓣等品质问题。     

内源脱落酸和赤霉素对番茄发育果实和种子水分关系的影响

利用热偶湿度计（ｔｈｅｒｍｏｃｏｕｐｌｅｐｓｙｃｈｒｏｍｅｔｅｒ）研究了野生型、ＧＡ－缺陷型和ＡＢＡ－缺陷型番茄发育过程中果实种子的水分关系,发现除ＡＢＡ－缺陷型种子胶囊和果肉水势变化特殊外,３种类型果实水分状况变化基本一致;在整个发育时期内．前期种子胶囊和果肉水分流向种子,中期种子水分流向种子胶囊和果肉,后期种子和果实间的水势达到平衡。鉴于种胚脱水是一种主动过程,种胚水势一直低于整个种子、种子胶囊和果肉。内源赤霉素可明显增加果实和种子的重量,但对增加种胚溶质的作用不大。由于内源脱落酸可以促使果实成熟和衰老,促进果实细胞解体,大大降低种子胶囊和果肉水势,因而抑制成熟种子在果实内萌发。     

High temperature stress of Brassica napus during flowering reduces micro- and megagametophyte fertility, induces fruit abortion, and disrupts seed production

High temperature stress (HTS), during flowering, decreases seed production in many plants. To determine the effect of a moderate HTS on flowering, fruit and seed set in Brassica napus, plants were exposed to a HTS (8/16 h dark/light, 18 degrees C night, ramped at 2 degrees C h-1, over 6 h, to 35 degrees C for 4 h, ramped at 2 degrees C h-1 back to 23 degrees C for 6 h) for 1 or 2 weeks after the initiation of flowering. Although flowering on the HTS-treated plants, during both the 1 week and 2 week HTS treatments, was equal to that of control-grown plants, fruit and seed development, as well as seed weight, were significantly reduced. Under HTS, flowers either developed into seedless, parthenocarpic fruit or aborted on the stem. At the cessation of the HTS, plants compensated for the lack of fruit and seed production by increasing the number of lateral inflorescences produced. During the HTS, pollen viability and germinability were slightly reduced. In vitro pollen tube growth at 35 degrees C, from both control pollen and pollen developed under a HTS, appeared abnormal, however, in vivo tube growth to the micropyle appeared normal. Reciprocal pollination of HTS or control pistils with HTS or control pollen indicated that the combined effects of HTS on both micro- and megagametophytes was required to knock out fruit and seed development. Expression profiles for a subset of HEAT SHOCK PROTEINs (HSP101, HSP70, HSP17.6) showed that both micro- and megagametophytes were thermosensitive despite HTS-induced expression from these genes.     

Growth,yield and reproduction of dwarf tomato grown under simulated microgravity conditions

Abstract

A closed hydroponic system combined with a horizontal uniaxial clinostat has been used to grow tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under simulated microgravity conditions. The study was carried out to evaluate the quanti-qualitative traits (growth, yield and quality) of the dwarf tomato variety ‘Micro-Tom’ grown under simulated microgravity conditions and to determine if tomato plants would complete their life cycle (‘seed-to-seed’). Morphological and growth characteristics of ‘Micro-Tom’ were modified during clinorotation treatment. The ‘Micro-Tom’ plants grown under simulated microgravity exhibited a spreading growth and an increasing of the internode length. Total fruit yield, small fruit yield, leaf area, leaf dry weight, fruit dry weight, total dry weight and shoot – root ratio were lower in the clinorotated tomato plants than those grown in the control treatment. Foliar amount of carotenoids, and chlorophyll a and b were also substantially reduced under simulated microgravity conditions. Quality parameters (total soluble solids and fruit dry matter) of tomato plants were also negatively affected by clinorotation. The number of flowers per plant was increased by 32% in clinorotated plants versus controls. Fruit setting was reduced by 46% under clinorotation, while no significant difference was recorded for the pollen fertility and the seed number in small and large fruits. Clinorotation-exposed and control seeds were used in a germination trial in order to evaluate whether the seeds so formed were viable and if subsequent generations might be obtained in microgravity. Seeds formed under simulated microgravity proved to be biologically and functionally complete (germination = 78.6%) showing that ‘Micro-Tom’ plants could realize complete ontogenesis, from seed to seed in microgravity.     

Effects of fruit thinning on fruit and seed features of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Cistus ladanifer</Emphasis>

Fruit and seed features are the result of reproductive allocation decisions which ultimately depend on both plant availability of resources and total number of developing fruits. In this study, we manipulated fruit load in Cistus ladanifer plants by removing 0, 25 or 75% of developing fruits. Fruit features (total fruit weight, fruit-wall weight, total seed weight per fruit and seed number per fruit) were unaffected by fruit thinning, nevertheless mean seed weight increased in treated plants independently of thinning intensity. This reduced compensation was unrelated to plant size and had no consequences on fruit predation by insects. From these results it could be suggested that not only availability of resources but also morphological constraints could affect seed size in Cistus ladanifer. On the other hand, this change in seed weight could have important consequences since in this species heavy seeds perform better after fire events but light ones are advantageous in between fire recruitments.     

EMBRYO GROWTH AND SEED SIZE IN RAPHANUS SATIVUS: MATERNAL AND PATERNAL EFFECTS IN VIVO AND IN VITRO

Theories on the evolution of the angiosperm seed disagree as to the effects of different plant tissues on embryo growth. To examine the relative contributions of maternal and paternal genes on embryo growth, we conducted controlled crosses in the greenhouse with wild radish plants (Raphanus sativus), looked for maternal, paternal, and interaction effects on embryo development, and compared the performance of embryos within fruits and in embryo culture. Maternal plant identity affected fruit set, seeds per fruit, embryo developmental stage, and mean seed weight. In embryo culture, maternal effects were found for cotyledon size and embryo weight. Paternal effects were fewer or smaller in magnitude than maternal effects. The identity of the pollen donor affected embryo developmental stage and mean seed weight. In culture, paternal effects were detected for cotyledon size and embryo weight. Our results demonstrate that both maternal and paternal elements affect embryo growth. The fact that maternal effects are greater than paternal effects on embryo development in culture may result from cytoplasmic elements or maternal nuclear genes. Embryo performance in vivo compared to that in vitro varied among maternal plants. The interaction between an embryo and its endosperm and maternal tissues may be either positive or negative, depending upon the maternal plant and the embryo's developmental stage.     

Effects of burial in sand on the growth and reproduction of Cakile edentula

Studies were conducted to examine the effects of sand burial on the growth and reproduction of Cakile edentula under controlled greenhouse conditions Sand burial enhanced both the vegetative growth and reproduction of plants Within one week after burial, plants showed a significant increase in the length of the internode just below the current sand surface This response was not mediated by the dark conditions imposed by sand burial About two weeks after burial, adventitious roots grew upwards into the deposited sand Plants buried in washed sand did not differ in their dry weight whereas those buried in unwashed sand were significantly taller, produced greater biomass and larger number of seeds per plant than control However, the mean mass per fruit and per seed were not altered The frequency distribution of fruit and seed was only slightly modified by the burial treatments     

Cost of reproduction in a spring ephemeral species, Adonis ramosa (Ranunculaceae): carbon budget for seed production

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Spring ephemerals have a specific life-history trait, i.e. shoot growth and sexual reproduction occur simultaneously during a short period from snowmelt to canopy closure in deciduous forests. The aim of this study is to clarify how spring ephemerals invest resources for seed production within a restricted period. METHODS: In order to evaluate the cost of reproduction of a typical spring ephemeral species, Adonis ramosa, an experiment was conducted comprising defoliation treatments (intact, one-third and two-thirds leaf-cutting) and fruit manipulations (control, shading and removal) over two growing seasons. In addition, measurements were made of the movements of carbon assimilated via (13)C tracing. KEY RESULTS: Survival rate was high irrespective of treatments and manipulations. The proportion of flowering plants and plant size decreased as a result of the defoliation treatments over 2 years, but the fruit manipulations did not affect flowering activity or plant size. Seed set and seed number decreased as a result of fruit shading treatment, but the defoliation treatments did not affect current seed production. Individual seed weight also decreased in the second year due to fruit shading. The (13)C tracing experiment revealed that young fruits had photosynthetic ability and current photosynthetic products from leaves were mainly transferred to the below-ground parts, while translocation to fruit was very small even when fruit photosynthesis was restricted by the shading treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Current foliage photosynthetic products are largely stored in the below-ground parts for survival and future growth, and about one-third of the resources for seed production may be attained by fruit photosynthesis. Therefore, the trade-off between current seed production and subsequent growth is weak. The cost of seed production may be buffered by sufficient storage in the below-ground organs, effective photosynthesis under high irradiation and self-assimilation ability of fruits.     

大花百子莲的结实和结籽格局及种子产量影响因素分析

在2007和2008年对大花百子莲(Agapanthus praecox subsp.orientalis‘Big Blue’)在群体、果序和单果水平上的结实和结籽格局进行了观测,并依据每花序单花数、单花胚珠数和单粒种子质量推算其单株潜在种子产量;此外,采用人工补充授粉方法研究了不同授粉方式对大花百子莲结实和结籽的影响,并对其种子产量的影响因素进行了分析。结果表明:从始花期、盛花期至末花期,随开花时间的延迟,大花百子莲植株的每花序单花数和座果率均逐渐降低,其中始花期开花的植株每花序单花数和座果率均最高。从果序基部、中部至顶端,座果率和结籽率均逐渐减小且差异显著。在果序基部和中部,果实内种子败育率沿果实基部至顶端依次降低,而单粒种子质量则依次增加;且果序基部的果实各部位的种子败育率均低于果序中部的果实,而单粒种子质量则差异不大。大花百子莲的单株潜在种子产量约为43.18 g,而其单株实际种子产量约为2.87 g,远低于其潜在种子产量。自然授粉的大花百子莲每柱头花粉数为27.5粒,而自花授粉、同株异花授粉和异株授粉的每柱头花粉数均超过100粒;与自然授粉、自花授粉和同株异花授粉植株相比,异株授粉植株的座果率和结籽率均显著增加。研究结果显示:大花百子莲的结实和结籽格局呈现非随机分布规律,在引种地存在有性繁殖障碍;养分和授粉状况是制约大花百子莲种子产量的重要因素。     

Effects of below- and above-ground herbivores on plant growth,flower visitation and seed set

Separate and combined effects of root and leaf herbivores on plant growth, flower visitation and seed set were tested in a factorial experiment using potted mustard, Sinapis arvensis, at an old fallow field. A 50% leaf removal by cabbageworms (Pieris rapae) when the seedlings had their first four leaves reduced plant height and shoot mass, and delayed the onset of flowering. Root herbivory by two wireworms (Agriotes sp.) over the whole experiment changed flower visitation; the number of flower visitors per plant was higher in plants with root herbivores than in plants without root herbivores. Combined leaf and root herbivory affected flowering period, number of fruits per plant and number of seeds per fruit. Plants attacked by leaf and root herbivores had a shorter flowering period and produced fewer fruits per plant than plants with root herbivores only. Although the experimental plants faced major herbivore-induced growth changes, plant reproduction (seed set and weight per plant) was similar in all treatments, documenting their ability to effectively compensate for leaf and root herbivory.     

Effects of early-fruit removal on endogenous cytokinins and abscisic acid in relation to leaf senescence in cotton

Numerous studies have shown that early-fruit removal enhances vegetative growth and development of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). However, few studies have examined changes in leaf senescence and endogenous hormones due to fruit removal. The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between some endogenous phytohormones, particularly the cytokinins and abscisic acid (ABA), and leaf senescence following fruit removal. Cotton was grown in pots and in the field during 2005 and 2006. Two early-fruiting branches were excised from plants at squaring to form the fruit removal treatment while the non-excised plants served as control. Plant biomass, seed cotton yield, cytokinins and ABA levels in main-stem leaves and xylem sap as well as main-stem leaf photosynthetic rate (Pn) and chlorophyll (Chl) concentration were determined after removal or at harvest. Fruit removals increased the leaf area, root and shoot dry weight and plant biomass at 35 days after removal (DAR), whether in potted or field-grown cotton; under field conditions, it also improved plant biomass and seed cotton yield at harvest. The Pn and Chl concentration in excised plants were significantly higher than in control plants from 5 to 35 DAR, suggesting that fruit removal considerably delayed leaf senescence. Fruit-excised plants contained more trans-zeatin and its riboside (t-Z + t-ZR), dihydrozeatin and its riboside (DHZ + DHZR), and isopentenyladenine and its riboside (iP + iPA) but less ABA in both main-stem leaves and xylem sap than control plants from 5 to 35 DAR. These results suggest that removal of early fruiting branches delays main-stem leaf senescence, which can be attributed to increased cytokinin and/or reduced ABA. Cytokinin and ABA are involved in leaf senescence following early fruit removal.     

Factors affecting fruit and seed production of Paeonia ostii “Feng Dan”, an economically important oil tree

Many factors may affect reproduction of animal-pollinated species. In this study, the effects of pollen limitation, attractive traits (flower number, plant height and flower width) and flowering phenological traits (flowering onset, duration and synchrony) on female reproduction, as well as the patterns of variation in fruit and seed production within plants, were investigated in Paeonia ostii “Feng Dan” over two flowering seasons (2018 and 2019). Fruit set was very high (90%), and pollen supplementation did not increase fruit and seed production in either year, indicating no pollen limitation. Fruit set, ovule number per fruit and mean individual seed weight per fruit were not affected by any of the six attractive and phenological traits in either year, whereas seed number per fruit was related to the three attractive traits in one or both years. Seed number per plant was positively affected by the three attractive traits and best explained by flower number in both years, but the effect of each of the three phenological traits on seed number per plant differed between years. Within plants, the fruit set, ovule number, seed set and seed number per fruit declined from early- to late-opening flowers, presumably because of resource preemption, but the mean individual seed weight did not vary across the flowering sequence. Our study shows that attractive traits of Paeonia ostii “Feng Dan” are more important than flowering phenological traits in the prediction of total seed production per plant.