木原均,Á.洛夫与小麦族(禾本科)的现代遗传学属的概念

分类学是认识生物体的一种工具,对生物体间系统关系的理解,种质资源利用的指南,也是一种交流用的普通语言。因此,分类处理需要反映这些关系的近期认识。在自然界,生物体只有两个绝对的单位：个体与种。一个种是一群个体被不可缺少的生殖关系相互联系成为的一个绝对单位。生殖隔离是种与种间的基本界限,同时也是生物演化过程中形成独立基因库(gene pools)的惟一因素。既然在种以上的分类群没有绝对界线,在种以上的任一分类处理都不可能避免人为性。虽然如此,仍然必须作出某些分类适应它们的描述、利用与(或)研究。这篇文章对小麦族分类群间生物系统关系的划分是基于遗传学的研究。我们分类处理的原则是：(1)反映这些种系统演化现今的理解;(2)便于种质资源的利用;(3)避免与传统处理有不必要的剧烈改变。     

木原均,.洛夫与小麦族(禾本科)的现代遗传学属的概念(英文)

分类学是认识生物体的一种工具,对生物体间系统关系的理解,种质资源利用的指南,也是一种交流用的普通语言。因此,分类处理需要反映这些关系的近期认识。在自然界,生物体只有两个绝对的单位:个体与种。一个种是一群个体被不可缺少的生殖关系相互联系成为的一个绝对单位。生殖隔离是种与种间的基本界限,同时也是生物演化过程中形成独立基因库(gene pools)的惟一因素。既然在种以上的分类群没有绝对界线,在种以上的任一分类处理都不可能避免人为性。虽然如此,仍然必须作出某些分类适应它们的描述、利用与(或)研究。这篇文章对小麦族分类群间生物系统关系的划分是基于遗传学的研究。我们分类处理的原则是:(1)反映这些种系统演化现今的理解;(2)便于种质资源的利用;(3)避免与传统处理有不必要的剧烈改变。     

代谢异速生长理论及其在微生物生态学领域的应用

新陈代谢是生物的基本生理过程,影响生物在不同环境中参与物质循环和能量转化的过程.代谢速率作为生物体重要的生命过程指标,几乎影响所有的生物活性速率,且在很多研究中均表现出异速生长现象.所谓代谢异速是指生物体代谢速率与其个体大小(或质量)之间存在的幂函数关系.代谢异速生长理论的提出,从机制模型角度解释了代谢异速关系这一普遍存在的生命现象.该理论利用分形几何学及流体动力学等原理,从生物能量学角度阐释了异速生长规律的机理,证实了3/4权度指数的存在;但同时有研究表明,权度指数因环境因素等影响处于2/3-1范围之间而非定值.随着研究工作的深入,代谢异速生长理论研究从起初的宏观动植物领域拓展到了微生物领域,在研究微生物的代谢异速生长理论时,可将微生物的可操作分类单元(Operational taxonomic unit,OTU)或具有特定功能的功能群视为一个微生物个体,基于其遗传多样性和功能多样性特征进行表征,以便于将微生物群落多样性与其生态功能性联系起来,使该理论在微生物生态学领域得到有效的补充和完善.尽管细菌具有独特的生物学特性,但与宏观生物系统中观测到的现象表现出明显的一致性.有研究表明,3个农田土壤细菌基于遗传多样性的OTU数的平均周转率分别为0.71、0.80和0.84,介于2/3与1之间,可能与生物代谢异速指数有一定关联,为微生物代谢异速指数的研究提出了一个参考解决方案.鉴于微生物个体特征和生物学特性,在分析代谢速率与个体大小关系中,从微生物单位个体的定义、个体大小表征到计量单位的统一,仍需更多的理论支持.分析了代谢异速生长理论在微生物与生态系统功能关系研究中的可能应用,延伸了该理论的应用范围,并对尚待加强的研究问题进行了评述和展望.     

生物分类与模糊数学

物种是客观存在的,种是生物分类的基本单位,但没有适用于所有生物群的物种定义。种,这个概念的内涵是因类群而异的。生物分类就是对种的识别和对种间关系,种内变异的认识。要研究某类群的种间差异和“种间距”;确定代表种间差异的“关键性状群”;分析每个种的进化程度、演化顺序、变异式样和变异幅度等等。可是,对同一类群的生物,不同研究者往往得出不同的分类结论,意见分歧,莫衷一是,至使人们感到生物分类学带有浓厚的主观色彩,甚至被一些人视力“分类艺术”而非分类科学。     

基于无人机的昆明海口林场宽地坝林区植物群落建群种格局研究

建群种是植物群落优势层中的主要物种,对群落环境有显著控制作用。空间格局是植物种群的基本特征之一,探讨建群种的空间格局是理解生物与生境之间关系和认识群落生态过程的有效途径。空间格局特征包括种群空间关联性及其空间分布型。利用无人机技术,获取昆明海口林场半湿润常绿阔叶林和落叶栎类林的多光谱遥感影像,采用ArcGIS Pro软件进行遥感影像分类并提取滇青冈(Cyclobalanopsis glaucoides)、光叶石栎(Lithocarpus mairei)、滇石栎(L.dealbatus)、栓皮栎(Quercus variabilis)、槲栎(Q.aliena)植株树冠中心点空间坐标。在Programita Febrero 2014软件中进点格局分析。结果表明:各物种10m以下呈均匀分布或随机,随尺度增加,渐渐表现为聚集分布。光叶石栎种群和滇石栎种群空间关联性表现为负相关。     

俄罗斯远东及黑龙江省春小麦种质资源的遗传多样性

利用31个SSR引物分析56份俄罗斯远东地区春小麦(Triticum aestivum)及56份黑龙江省2010生(区)试品系的遗传变异和群体结构。结果表明,黑龙江省春小麦和俄罗斯远东春小麦明显分化为两大类群,聚类结果同地理来源的划分基本一致;居群间和个体间都存在显著性差异;群体的遗传分化程度较高,但群体间的基因交流有限,血缘相对比较单一。鉴于部分黑龙江省同一育种单位的品种(系)间的遗传距离非常相近,目前亟需拓宽和创制新的小麦种质资源。实验结果证明种质资源遗传多样性与地理来源和人为选择压力密切相关。     

俄罗斯远东及黑龙江省春小麦种质资源的遗传多样性北大核心CSCD

利用31个SSR引物分析56份俄罗斯远东地区春小麦(Triticum aestivum)及56份黑龙江省2010生(区)试品系的遗传变异和群体结构。结果表明,黑龙江省春小麦和俄罗斯远东春小麦明显分化为两大类群,聚类结果同地理来源的划分基本一致;居群间和个体间都存在显著性差异;群体的遗传分化程度较高,但群体间的基因交流有限,血缘相对比较单一。鉴于部分黑龙江省同一育种单位的品种(系)间的遗传距离非常相近,目前亟需拓宽和创制新的小麦种质资源。实验结果证明种质资源遗传多样性与地理来源和人为选择压力密切相关。     

20世纪生态科学的过去、现在与未来

由原始生命物质发展成具有一定形体与正常生理功能的生物,经过漫长的进化历程,分化为多种多样的生物体及不同分类等级与特性各异的物种,随着它们对所在环境的适应,产生了不同方式的种间结合,直接的、间接的、相生的和相克的复杂生态关系,如食物链、共生体、互生群等等结合方式。生态科学的发展,就是从简单物种的形态或行为描述,进而深入到生物系统与环境系统之间作用机理与协同演化过程的研究。     

人类活动对生物多样性的负面影响

生物多样性是指地球上所有生物种类及其功能关系的总和。它包括基因多样性、物种多样性和生态系统多样性。生物多样性具有多方面的价值。 1)存在价值强调生物体的“活着”就是一种价值表现 ,生物个体的活着并不只是为了自己 ,同时也在为其它物种提供食物来源。2 )选择价值是指生物多样性具有一种潜在的进化优势 ,当自然选择的进化驱力偏向某一方向时 ,必然能够找出适宜这种进化驱力的个体 ,即“选择”出某种生物体完成自然进化。3)维持价值强调自然界的每一个物种都在为生态系统的稳定和平衡起着维持作用。某一物种的灭绝往往导致食物链断裂…     

中专生物学“生物的类群”一章的教学

教学目的一、通过学生自学,使他们对生物的类群有初步的了解. 二、通过参观实物、标本和挂图等,对生物界的主要类群的主要特征有较深刻的印象,使学生了解生物界分类的基本知识.为学习“生物进化”打下基础. 教学内容 (一)拟出自学思考题. 1.生物分类系统的阶梯(等级)是如何确定的?分为哪几个等级? 2.什么叫物种?种的学名是怎么组成的?生物的分类有什么意义? 3.区别下列各类群: (1)原核生物与真核生物 (2)无脊椎动物和脊椎动物 (3)病毒和细菌 (4)种和品种     

A molecular phylogeny of Planorboidea (Gastropoda, Pulmonata): insights from enhanced taxon sampling

Planorbid gastropods are the most diverse group of limnic pulmonates, with both discoidal and highspired taxa. Phylogenetic relationships among these genera are confused and controversial. In particular, the monophyly of the limpet‐like taxa (traditionally Ancylidae) is disputed. Even recent molecular studies have concluded that substantially more work is necessary to solve the remaining issues concerning intergeneric phylogenetic relationships and higher taxa systematics. Planorbid snails are of great significance for humans as several members of this group are intermediate hosts of blood flukes (schistosomes) causing a chronic disease, schistosomiasis. We used the two independent molecular markers COI and 18S (concatenated dataset of 2837 nucleotide bp) to infer phylogenetic relationships of 26 genera (27 species) of Planorboidea, represented mostly by type species from mainly topotypical populations. With the majority of the taxa discussed not having been studied previously, this study attempted to test several hypotheses on planorbid phylogenetic relationships using Bayesian inference techniques. The monophyly of Planorboidea (= ‘Ancyloplanorbidae’) is strongly suggested on the basis of our extensive molecular analysis. Besides a distinct Burnupia clade, two major clades were recovered that correspond to family level taxa (traditional Bulinidae and Planorbidae). Considerable rearrangements of suprageneric taxa are evident from the phylogeny inferred. Therefore, the only clades recognized by current classifications and supported by our analysis are Planorbini and Segmentinini. The present study found that Ancylidae as traditionally understood, i.e. covering most freshwater limpet gastropods, is paraphyletic, as the genera of Burnupia and Protancylus have been shown to lie phylogenetically outside the Ancylini. Chromosome numbers and levels of polyploidy are discussed in the light of the new phylogeny. An earlier theory of shell shape evolution, i.e. that of patelliform taxa being most advanced, was not supported by this study; a limpet‐shaped taxon is most basal within Planorboidea. Although many taxa still remain to be studied, our results will hopefully contribute towards a better understanding of this very important group of freshwater organisms. Some taxonomic implications are discussed.     

An AFLP marker approach to lower-level systematics in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae)

Genus Eucalyptus, with over 700 species, presents a number of systematic difficulties including taxa that hybridize or intergrade across environmental gradients. To date, no DNA marker has been found capable of resolving phylogeny below the sectional level in the major subgenera. Molecular markers are needed to support taxonomic revision, assess the extent of genetic divergence at lower taxonomic levels, and inform conservation efforts. We examined the utility of 930 amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs) for analyzing relationships among Tasmanian taxa of subgenus Symphyomyrtus section Maidenaria. Phenetic and cladistic analyses resolved species into clusters demonstrating significant genetic partitioning, largely concordant with series defined in the most recent taxonomic revision of Eucalyptus. Some departures from current taxonomy were noted, indicating possible cases of morphological convergence and character reversion. Although the resolution obtained using AFLP was greatly superior to that of single sequence markers, the data demonstrated high homoplasy and incomplete resolution of closely related species. The results of this study and others are consistent with recent speciation and reticulate evolution in Maidenaria. We conclude that a combination of phylogenetic and population genetic approaches using multiple molecular markers offers the best prospects for understanding taxonomic relationships below the sectional level in Eucalyptus.     

CHLOROPLAST DNA POLYMORPHISM AND PHYLOGENY IN THE B GENOME OF GLYCINE SUBGENUS GLYCINE (LEGUMINOSAE)

The B genome of Glycine subgenus Glycine comprises three diploid species whose monophyly is supported by morphological, crossing, and chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) data. Previous cpDNA studies indicated low levels of divergence among these taxa and failed to resolve cladistic relationships among them. More intensive studies of cpDNA variation were initiated, using additional restriction endonucleases and accessions. Results from cladistic analyses of over 50 restriction site characters indicate that there is considerable cpDNA polymorphism within this group of species, with a minimum of 27 plastome types occurring among the 74 accessions sampled. Levels of homoplasy observed in this group are relatively high (15%) for closely related congeneric species. There is only limited congruence between plastome type and taxonomic classification based on morphological characters. Explanations for this lack of concordance include: 1) the early state of taxonomic understanding in this group, 2) lack of resolution in the cpDNA tree caused by homoplasy and the small number of synapomorphic characters, 3) introgression among these interfertile, often sympatric taxa, and 4) maintenance of ancestral cpDNA polymorphisms resulting in shared plastomes among species.     

Characterization of Endotrypanum (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae), a unique parasite infecting the neotropical tree sloths (Edentata)

This article reviews current concepts of the biology of Endotrypanum spp. Data summarized here on parasite classification and taxonomic divergence found among these haemoflagellates come from our studies of molecular characterization of Endotrypanum stocks (representing an heterogenous population of reference strains and isolates from the Brazilian Amazon region) and from scientific literature. Using numerical zymotaxonomy we have demonstrated genetic diversity among these parasites. The molecular trees obtained revealed that there are, at least, three groups (distinct species?) of Endotrypanum, which are distributed in Central and South America. In concordance with this classification of the parasites there are further newer molecular data obtained using distinct markers. Moreover, comparative studies (based on the molecular genetics of the organisms) have shown the phylogenetic relationships between some Endotrypanum and related kinetoplastid lineages.     

Towards understanding the dynamics of hybridization and apomixis in the evolution of the genus Boechera (Brassicaceae)

We have reviewed past and recent research on the radiation of the North American genus Boechera (Brassicaceae), and discuss future prospects for our understanding of the evolutionary processes and patterns of differentiation in this highly polymorphic genus. Boechera comprises about 80 biennial to perennial species of exclusively North American and Greenlandic distribution. Hybridization and apomixis, in conjunction with polyploidy, were found to play a major role in the origin and maintenance of intraspecific and interspecific polymorphism. However, taxonomic classification within the genus has mainly been based on morphological characters, and diagnostic features discriminating between taxa are often limited. Molecular markers are promising tools for: the assessment of infrageneric phylogen‐etic relationships, the isolation of basal sexual taxa, the detection of hybridization and estimation of its frequency among lineages in time and space, the identification of centres of genetic and species diversity, and the comparison of various reproductive modes. We present and discuss the major achievements obtained since the introduction of molecular methods to Boechera research with respect to these aims, and point out possible shortcomings of specific marker systems. The distribution and transmission of apomixis, polyphyletic origin of genotypes and cytotypes, variation in reproductive system, and the lack of consensus between current taxonomic concepts and evolutionary evidence are the major topics discussed here in the context of hybridization.     

The response of amphibian larvae to environmental change is both consistent and variable

Many environments are undergoing rapid environmental change and there is a need to understand the mechanisms by which species can persist in altered environments. Model systems, such as amphibian metamorphosis, which can be generalized across many types of environmental change and across many species, are a powerful tool for understanding mechanisms that facilitate persistence in altered and disturbed environments. Amphibian larvae respond to environmental change by varying age at metamorphosis, or size at metamorphosis. Differential selection pressures on age or size at metamorphosis may result in a differential response among taxa to environmental change. Using a meta‐analysis, we investigated whether age at metamorphosis, size at metamorphosis, and larval growth rate vary within and among taxonomic families of amphibians in experiments that modified the environmental temperature, density of individuals, food, hydroperiod and the presence of predators. For all environmental factors except predators, the direction of the response was consistent across most of the studied taxa. However, there was considerable variation in effect size both within and among families. Results demonstrate that amphibian metamorphosis is a valuable model system for studying the effects of environmental change. Yet, we stress the need for caution in making generalizations about how individuals respond to environmental factors that have an indirect effect on physiology and require the perception of an environmental cue, such as the presence of predators. Synthesis As the current conditions of the environment are rapidly changing there is a need to understand how organisms respond to environmental change, and whether response of one species can be generalized to other species. Using a meta‐analyses, we tested whether the phenotypic response of amphibian larvae to five types of environmental change is consistent among and within taxonomic families. The phenotypic response to changes in environmental factors was consistent when the environmental factor has a direct effect on physiology, but varies among and within family if the environmental factor has an indirect effect on physiology or requires the perception of an environmental cue.     

赖草属植物的分类现状及主要存在的问题

赖草属(Leymus Hochst.)为禾本科(Poaceae)小麦族(Triticeae)中的一个有重要经济价值的属,属内多数种类是优良牧草,有些种类具有耐寒、耐旱、耐碱等特性,是农业良种繁育、畜牧业牧草改良利用的重要基因资源。该属在分类学上是一个疑难属,在属的界限、属下组系的划分,以及类群间演化关系上问题较多。对赖草属分类学问题进行了综述,为赖草属植物资源的开发利用和保护提供资料。     

Incorporating allelic variation for reconstructing the evolutionary history of organisms from multiple genes: An example from Rosa in North America

Allelic variation within individuals holds information regarding the relationships of organisms, which is expected to be particularly important for reconstructing the evolutionary history of closely related taxa. However, little effort has been committed to incorporate such information for reconstructing the phylogeny of organisms. Haplotype trees represent a solution when one nonrecombinant marker is considered, but there is no satisfying method when multiple genes are to be combined. In this paper, we propose an algorithm that converts a distance matrix of alleles to a distance matrix among organisms. This algorithm allows the incorporation of allelic variation for reconstructing the phylogeny of organisms from one or more genes. The method is applied to reconstruct the phylogeny of the seven native diploid species of Rosa sect. Cinnamomeae in North America. The glyceralgehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), the triose phosphate isomerase (TPI), and the malate synthase (MS) genes were sequenced for 40 individuals from these species. The three genes had little genetic variation, and most species showed incomplete lineage sorting, suggesting these species have a recent origin. Despite these difficulties, the networks (NeighborNet) of organisms reconstructed from the matrix obtained with the algorithm recovered groups that more closely match taxonomic boundaries than did the haplotype trees. The combined network of individuals shows that species west of the Rocky Mountains, Rosa gymnocarpa and R. pisocarpa, form exclusive groups and that together they are distinct from eastern species. In the east, three groups were found to be exclusive: R. nitida-R. palustris, R. foliolosa, and R. blanda-R. woodsii. These groups are congruent with the morphology and the ecology of species. The method is also useful for representing hybrid individuals when the relationships are reconstructed using a phylogenetic network.