耕作措施对冬小麦田杂草生物多样性及产量的影响

在连续5a秸秆全量还田的免耕、旋耕、耙耕、深松和常规耕作试验地中,设置了除草和不除草处理,研究了其对杂草总密度、优势杂草种类、生物多样性指数和冬小麦产量的影响,并分析了杂草与小麦间的竞争关系。结果表明,麦田杂草主要有7种,分别是麦蒿(Descuminia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl)、荠菜(Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik)、燕麦(Avena sativa L.)、田旋花(Convolvulus arvensis L.)、刺儿菜(Cirsium setosum (Willd.) Bieb.)、繁缕(Stellaria media (L.) Vill.)、麦家公(Lithospermum arvense L.)。在未除草条件下,免耕、深松的杂草总密度显著提高;而在除草条件下,杂草密度显著下降。免耕、深松、常规耕作在未除草条件下,优势杂草种类为麦蒿、荠菜,旋耕、耙耕条件下的优势杂草为麦蒿;而除草后各处理的优势杂草均只有麦蒿。耙耕、常规耕作措施在未除草条件下杂草群落具有较高的物种丰富度和均匀度。无论哪种耕作措施,除草能提高冬小麦产量,其中以深松耕作结合除草处理的小麦产量最高。在小麦抽穗期,未除草处理杂草株高接近或高于小麦株高,会造成杂草与小麦间的光竞争,对小麦的生长状况有显著影响,从而导致小麦产量降低。     

Physical and chemical cues affect oviposition by Neoleucinodes elegantalis

Recognition and acceptance of a suitable host plant by phytophagous insects requires the integration of visual, physical and chemical cues. The present study investigates the host cues that a specialist insect integrates to optimize oviposition decisions and whether these cues are weighted in a specific way. The study also determines whether the tomato fruit borer Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), an important pest on Solanaceae in Brazil, shows a preference for oviposition sites that differ in physical and/or chemical cues. When styrofoam balls are provided as artificial fruits, N. elegantalis deposit significantly more eggs on rough artificial fruits than on smooth ones. Hexane fruit extracts applied to the artificial fruits stimulate female oviposition strongly. Physical and chemical cues also affect the oviposition of females when offered together. Furthermore, certain parts of the artificial fruits are prefered, irrespective of the presence of chemical cues. Both physical and chemical cues affect oviposition decisions; hence, the fruit borer relies on cues of different sensory modalities.     

县域生态资产核算研究——以云南省屏边县为例

生态资产(Eco-Assets)是生产与提供生态产品和服务的自然资源。以国家重点生态功能区县——屏边苗族自治县为例,研究了县域生态资产核算的指标和方法,以生态资产综合指数、负债表和损益表,开展屏边县生态资产实物量核算,以期能够切实反映出生态系统实物量的变化和生态补偿成效,结合生态补偿分析屏边县生态资产变化的原因和趋势,给生态补偿政策和离任干部审计提供技术支撑。结果表明:(1)屏边县生态资产核算可以分为森林、灌丛、草地、湿地自然生态系统和农田、城镇和荒漠人工生态系统实物量的核算。(2)2015年,屏边县生态资产指数为1.09,森林和灌丛占据主要位置,二者总和占当年生态资产的95.48%。15年来,屏边县生态资产综合指数降低了16.48%,其中森林和草地降低明显,分别减少了20.10%和6.67%,湿地指数增长了57.11%。(3)2000年以来,生态保护工程和城镇扩张是生态资产变化的主要原因,生态补偿投入持续增加为生态保护工程顺利建设实施提供了保障。本研究表明,现有的土地利用数据和生态环境监测数据基本可以支撑县域生态资产的核算,同时县域生态资产的变化能够体现出生态保护工程实行成效,并为实...     

不同生存条件下东方田鼠肝脏基因表达谱分析

目的比较实验室条件下饲养的东方田鼠和野外捕捉东方田鼠肝脏的基因表达差异,寻找可能参与肝脏病变的关键基因。方法以实验室条件饲养的东方田鼠和野外捕捉东方田鼠为研究对象,分别抽提RNA,逆转录成cDNA,体外转录为cRNA并进行片段化;利用表达谱芯片分别进行杂交,扫描后筛选差异基因,并应用real-time PCR方法对部分基因的表达水平进行进一步测定,验证芯片数据的结果。结果实验室饲养东方田鼠肝组织与野外捕捉东方田鼠相比,共有99个基因和41个EST差异表达。其中参与机体代谢的基因占主导,约占35.4%;其次为参与信号通路的基因,约占24.2%;参与细胞周期和免疫的基因分别占6.1%和3.0%。结论利用基因表达谱芯片初步筛选了可能参与东方田鼠脂肪肝形成过程的基因,发现机体代谢通路的基因占主导,肝脏中细胞色素家族基因表达差异明显。     

Ephedrine plus caffeine causes age-dependent cardiovascular responses in Fischer 344 rats

Human consumption of ephedrine and caffeine in dietary supplements has been associated with a number of adverse effects including changes in the ECG, myocardial infarction, hyperthermia, and, in rare instances, death. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential mechanisms associated with the cardiotoxicity of combined ephedrine and caffeine ingestion. Seven- and fourteen-week-old Fischer 344 rats treated with ephedrine in combination with caffeine exhibited increases in heart rate (HR), temperature, and corrected QT interval. Of the 14-wk-old rats treated with 25 mg/kg ephedrine plus 30 mg/kg caffeine, 57% died within 3-5 h of treatment, whereas none of the similarly treated 7-wk-old rats nor any of the rats treated with vehicle died. One hour after treatment with this dose of ephedrine plus caffeine, 14-wk-old rats exhibited a larger increase in HR (as % increase over baseline) than 7-wk-old rats. Furthermore, the 14-wk-old rats that died had a higher HR and temperature than the 14-wk-old rats that lived. Histopathological studies suggested interstitial hemorrhage and myofiber necrosis in the 14-wk-old rats treated with the highest concentration of ephedrine and caffeine. This study showed enhanced susceptibility to ephedrine plus caffeine in 14-wk-old rats compared with 7-wk-old rats. The greater mortality in the 14-wk-old rats was associated with increases in body temperature, HR, and myocardial necrosis.     

Biomass and production of phyto- and bacterio-plankton in eutrophic Lake Tystrup, Denmark

SUMMARY.

• 1 Phytoplankton primary production and biomass were compared with bacterial secondary production estimated by means of frequency of dividing cells (FDC) in eutrophic Lake Tystrup. Denmark.
• 2 In the upper part of the photic zone, bacterial secondary production constituted 12% of the carbon fixed by the phytoplankton. In vertical profiles, bacterial secondary production ranged from 7.6% (early spring) to 121% (during August) of the carbon fixed by the algae.
• 3 A close relationship was found between occurrence and activity of bacteria and algae, suggesting that released organic products are of primary importance to the bacteria.
• 4 The annual phytoplankton primary production was estimated as 227 g C m^-2 compared to 102 g C m^-2 assimilated by the bacteria, so 45% of the carbon fixed by the phytoplankton went through pelagic bacteria.

     

Effects of exercise and lifestyle intervention on oxidative stress in chronic kidney disease

Objectives: Determine the effects of a 12-month exercise and lifestyle intervention program on changes in plasma biomarkers of oxidative stress in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.

Methods: A total of 136 stage 3–4 CKD patients were randomized to receive standard nephrological care with (N?=?72) or without (N?=?64) a lifestyle and exercise intervention for 12 months. Plasma total F₂-isoprostanes (IsoP), glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), anthropometric and biochemical data were collected at baseline and at 12 months.

Results: There were no significant differences between groups at baseline. There were no significant differences in changes for standard care and lifestyle intervention, respectively, in IsoP (p?=?0.88), GPX (p?=?0.87), or TAC (p?=?0.56). Patients identified as having high IsoP at baseline (>250 pg/mL) had a greater decrease in IsoP with lifestyle intervention compared to standard care; however, the difference was not statistically significant (p?=?0.06). There was no difference in the change in kidney function (eGFR) between standard care and lifestyle intervention (p?=?0.33).

Discussion: Exercise and lifestyle modification in stage 3–4 CKD did not produce changes in systemic biomarkers of oxidative stress over a 12-month period, but patients with high IsoP may benefit most from the addition of intervention to standard care.     

黄芪多糖对大鼠口腔溃疡治疗作用研究

本研究旨在探讨黄芪多糖对患有口腔溃疡大鼠(recurrent aphthous ulcer,RAU)的表皮细胞生长因子(epidermal growth factor,EGF)水平及T淋巴细胞亚群的影响。根据溃疡面的直径计算愈合率及HE染色观察溃疡组织病理学改变,酶联免疫吸附法(ELISA)测定EGF的水平,流式细胞仪检测大鼠外周血CD4+T细胞、CD8+T细胞亚群的百分率。实验结果显示治疗20 d后,黄芪多糖组大鼠溃疡面积减小,愈合率为87.5%～100%。与正常对照组相比,模型对照组大鼠CD4+T细胞数减少、CD8+T细胞数升高,CD4+/CD8+比值降低(P<0.05)。与模型对照组相比,黄芪多糖组大鼠外周血CD4+T细胞数升高、CD8+T细胞数降低,CD4+/CD8+比值回升(P<0.05)。EGF水平在造模后出现明显下降,黄芪多糖灌胃治疗后有升高。提示黄芪多糖能够提高RAU实验性大鼠EGF的水平和改善T细胞亚群的失衡状态,具有明显地促进口腔溃疡愈合的作用。     

靶向ASGPR的反义核酸与抗HBV药物联合用药的体外抗HBV作用

研究以宿主基因ASGPR为靶的反义核酸与抗乙肝病毒(hepatitis B virus,HBV)药物联合应用的抗-HBV作用,为HBV感染的联合治疗和用药提供新的思路。以HepG2.2.15细胞为靶细胞,脂质体为载体将靶向ASGPR的硫代反义寡核苷酸(ASODN)转染至HepG2.2.15细胞中,6h后加入抗病毒药拉米夫定(3TC)或阿地福韦(ADV),72h后收集细胞培养液,采用酶联免疫法及荧光定量PCR法测定ASODN与抗-HBV药物联合应用后对细胞培养液中HBsAg、HBeAg及细胞分泌HBV DNA的抑制作用。采用金正均Q值法对数据进行分析。拉米夫定(3TC)和阿地福韦(ADV)分别与ASODN联用对HBsAg的抑制呈相加或协同作用。随着ADV浓度的增加,两药的协同作用下降。3TC与ASODN联用对HBeAg的抑制呈拮抗、相加和协同作用,其拮抗作用随着3TC浓度的增加逐渐减弱。ADV与ASODN联用对HBeAg的抑制只呈相加作用。3TC和ADV分别与ASODN联用对HBV DNA的抑制均表现为相加作用或协同作用,取ADV0.5μmol/L与取ASODN0.2μmol/L联用时对HBV DNA的抑制率可提高到72.6%。ASODN在一定条件下分别与3TC及ADV联用有相加或协同抗HBsAg、HBeAg及HBV DNA的表达,尤以抗HBsAg作用显著增强。