RAPD Profiling in Detecting Genetic Variation in Endemic Coelonema (Brassicaceae) of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China

Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to measure genetic diversity of Coelonema draboides (Brassicaceae), a genus endemic to the Qilian Mountains of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. We sampled 90 individuals in 30 populations of Coelonema draboides from Datong and Huzhu counties of Qinghai Province in P.R. China. A total of 186 amplified bands were scored from the 14 RAPD primers, with a mean of 13.3 amplified bands per primer, and 87% (161 bands) polymorphic bands (PPB) was found. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) shows that a large proportion of genetic variation (84.2%) resides among individuals within populations, while only 15.8% resides among populations. The species shows higher genetic diversity between individuals than other endemic and endangered plants. The RAPDs provide a useful tool for assessing genetic diversity of rare, endemic species and for resolving relationships among populations. The results show that the genetic diversity of this species is high, possibly allowing it to adapt more easily to environmental variations. The main factor responsible for the high level of differentiation within populations and the low level of diversity among populations is probably the outcrossing and long-lived nature of this species. Some long-distance dispersal, even among far separated populations, is also a crucial determinant for the pattern of genetic variation in the species. This distributive pattern of genetic variation of C. draboides populations provides important baseline data for conservation and collection strategies for the species. It is suggested that only populations in different habitats should be studied and protected, not all populations, so as to retain as much genetic diversity as possible.     

Genetic Variation Within and Among Populations of Rhodiola alsia (Crassulaceae) Native to the Tibetan Plateau as Detected by ISSR Markers

Genetic variation of 10 Rhodiola alsia (Crassulaceae) populations from the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau of China was investigated using intersimple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. R. alsia is an endemic species of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. Of the 100 primers screened, 13 were highly polymorphic. Using these primers, 140 discernible DNA fragments were generated with 112 (80%) being polymorphic, indicating pronounced genetic variation at the species level. Also there were high levels of polymorphism at the population level with the percentage of polymorphic bands (PPB) ranging from 63.4 to 88.6%. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed that the genetic variation was mainly found among populations (70.3%) and variance within populations was 29.7%. The main factors responsible for the high level of differentiation among populations are probably the isolation from other populations and clonal propagation of this species. Occasional sexual reproduction might occur in order to maintain high levels of variation within populations. Environmental conditions could also influence population genetic structure as they occur in severe habitats. The strong genetic differentiation among populations in our study indicates that the conservation of genetic variability in R. alsia requires maintenance of as many populations as possible.     

内蒙古早三叠世的Scalaroxylon及其演化意义

描述产于内蒙古下三叠统老龙头组木化石梯纹木属的一个新种ScalaroxylonjalaidqienseZhangetZhengsp.nov.及一个新联合种S.multiforium(ZhengetZhang)ZhangetZhengcomb.nov.。Scalaroxylon原产于德国上三叠统考依波层,当前报道的产自内蒙古的新材料是该类型化石在中国的首次发现。该属以次生木质部为代表,生长轮不存在,它的主要特征是管胞径向壁纹孔全为梯纹纹孔;木射线1至多列,异形;射线细胞的水平壁无孔,端壁通常具孔,弦向壁多数具孔。根据次生木质部管胞的纹孔类型和木射线构造特征对该属在植物系统演化上的意义进行了初步探讨,认为它代表了种子蕨类到苏铁类之间的中间环节。     

繁殖期高原鼠兔的行为时间分配与后代存活率的关系

2002年4-8月份,在中国科学院海北高寒草甸生态系统定位站附近,采用标志流放、直接观察法和解剖法对青藏高原特有的植食性小哺乳动物———高原鼠兔(Ochotonacurzoniae)的行为时间分配、繁殖特征和后代存活率等方面进行了研究。结果表明,雌、雄成体平均地面活动时间占总时间的比例分别为88.67%和89.88%,在不同的繁殖时段,成体的各种行为时间分配存在显著的变化,并影响后代的存活率。幼体从出生到15d的存活率和雌、雄性成体的每次移动距离以及雌性成体的地面活动强度都显著的正相关;从15d到45d的存活率和雄性成体的地面活动强度、观望强度显著的正相关。在相同的观察时期,高原鼠兔雌、雄成体的一些行为时间分配存在显著差异,如雄性成体地面移动距离、频次在繁殖前期显著的高于雌性成体;雄性成体的观望强度在6、7月份显著高于雌性成体。说明雄性成体在领域防卫中较雌性成体承担更多的责任,雌、雄成体在育幼活动中的繁殖投入存在互补性。     

Characteristics of net ecosystem carbon dioxide exchange (NEE) from August to October of Alpine meadow on the Tibetan Plateau, China

The Alpine meadow is one of the vegetation types widely distributed on the Tibetan Plateau in China with an area of about 1.2 million square kilometers. The Damxung rangeland station, located in the hinterland of the Tibetan Plateau, is covered with an typical vegetation. The continuous carbon flux data (from August to middle October, 2003) measured with the open-path eddy covariance system was used to analyze the diurnal variation pattern of net ecosystem carbon dioxide exchange (NEE) and its relationship with the environmental factors, such as photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), precipitation, and temperature. Results showed that NEE presented obvious diurnal variation pattern with single-peak of diurnal maximum carbon assimilation at 11: 00–12: 00 (local time) with an average of −0.268 mg CO₂·m⁻²·s⁻¹, i.e., −6.08 μmol CO₂·m⁻²·s⁻¹. During the daytime, NEE fitted fairly well with PAR in a rectangular hyperbola function with the apparent quantum yield (0.020 3 μmol CO₂ μmol⁻¹ PAR) and maximum ecosystem assimilation (9.741 1 μmol CO₂·m⁻²·s⁻¹). During the night-time, NEE showed a good exponential relation with the soil temperature at 5 cm depth. __________ Translated from Acta Ecologica Sinica 2005, 25(8): 1948–1952 [译自: 生态学报, 2005, 25(8): 1948–1952]     

甘南地区小红珠绢蝶生物学特性研究初报

小红珠绢蝶Parnassius nomion Fischer von Waldheim在甘肃甘南1年发生1代。翌年5月上旬幼虫孵化,6月下旬开始化蛹,7月下旬至8月上旬,成虫开始羽化,8月中旬至9月上旬成虫开始产卵,该虫以卵越冬。     

青藏高原高寒草原生态系统植被碳密度分布规律及其与气候因子的关系

根据青藏高原高寒草原生态系统中以降水量为主要驱动力的东西样带和以气温为主要驱动力的南北样带内植被土壤的实测数据,分析了这一区域植被碳密度的分布特征及其与气候因子之间的关系.结果表明,在南北样带内(北纬28°46′～31°40′),植被碳密度首先随纬度的增加而增加,当纬度达到约北纬30°16′处,植被碳密度达到最大值0.873 1 kg·m-2,之后,则随纬度的增加而减少,植被碳密度总体上呈现出南北低、中间高的分布特征;在东西样带内(东经80°02′～91°50′),植被碳密度随经度的增加而增加,呈现出东高西低的分布特征.在南北样带内植被碳密度与年均降水量和年均气温之间的偏相关系数均达到极显著水平,而在东西样带内植被碳密度与年均降水量和年均气温之间的偏相关系数也均达到显著水平;在南北样带内植被碳密度先随年均气温和年均降水量的增加而增加,当年均气温达到约-1.5 ℃、年均降水量达到约497.0 mm时,植被碳密度达到最大值1.329 6 kg·m-2,之后,随年均气温和年均降水量的增加而减少;在东西样带内植被碳密度也先随年均气温和年均降水量的增加而增加,当年均气温达到约0.7 ℃、年均降水量达到约409.0 mm时,植被碳密度达到最大值1.208 3 kg·m-2,之后,随年均气温和年均降水量的增加而减少.研究结果显示,青藏高原高寒草原生态系统南北样带和东西样带内的植被碳密度分布均是年均气温和年均降水量综合作用的结果,且年均降水量的作用大于年均气温.     

云雾山草坡和泾川刺槐林坡面土壤电阻率和含水率的空间差异

采用盆栽控水的方法,研究干旱胁迫（80%FC、60%FC、40%FC和20%FC）及施氮（N0 0 g·pot-1、Nl 1.2 g·pot-1、Nm 3.6 g·pot-1和Nh 6.0 g·pot-1）对麻疯树幼苗叶、茎和根部主要渗透调节物质积累的影响.结果表明： 干旱胁迫条件下,麻疯树幼苗茎和根部的游离脯氨酸、可溶性蛋白和茎部可溶性糖大量积累,叶片中脯氨酸含量也随干旱胁迫程度的增加大幅度上升;Na+、Ca2+和Mg2+在麻疯树幼苗叶、茎和根中大量积累,而K+仅在茎中大量积累,叶片和根部K+含量略微上升.施氮对植株渗透调节物质的影响与干旱胁迫强度和施氮水平有关.在80%FC和60%FC水分条件下,增加N肥施用量能明显促进麻疯树幼苗各组分渗透调节物质的积累;在40%FC水分条件下,Nh处理对渗透调节物质积累的促进作用减弱;而在20%FC条件下,Nl处理植株的渗透调节能力较高,Nm和Nh处理对植株渗透调节的促进作用不明显甚至转为抑制.     

1962—2010年甘肃省黄土高原区干旱时空动态格局

借助ArcGIS 9.3和SPSS软件平台,根据甘肃省黄土高原区33个气象站1962—2010年气象资料,利用综合气象干旱指数(CI)从干旱率、干旱强度和干旱频率三方面对甘肃省黄土高原区近50年的干旱时空变化特征进行了分析。结果表明:春、秋季干旱率呈现显著增加趋势,夏、冬季干旱率呈略微增加趋势;夏季干旱频率最大,春季、秋季次之,冬季最少;春、秋季干旱以2000年来最为严重,夏季干旱以2000年以来、20世纪70年代和90年代均较严重,冬季干旱以20世纪80年代最为严重;甘肃省黄土高原区逐年干旱持续日数和干旱强度存在明显的年际波动,线性变化趋势明显;从空间分布来看,春、夏和秋季干旱多发区主要集中在甘肃省黄土高原区西北部,而106°E以西"临洮-通渭-天水"一线和庆阳东南部是干旱多发区变幅最大的地方,冬季干旱多发区主要集中在甘肃省黄土高原区南部。     

黄土高原丘陵沟壑区抗侵蚀植物叶表皮的生态适应性

采用叶表皮临时装片法研究了黄土高原丘陵沟壑区不同土壤侵蚀环境沟间地、沟谷地和沟间人工刺槐林地6种抗侵蚀植物叶表皮组成细胞的形态特征.结果表明: 沟间地抗侵蚀植物叶的上表皮气孔开度、气孔密度、气孔指数、气孔器长宽比可塑性、气孔器面积可塑性、表皮毛〖JP2〗密度和表皮细胞密度分别比沟谷地提高93.8%、66.8%、17.9%、36.4%、42.3%、199.4%和46.5%,下表皮分别提高90.4%、76.6%、9.8%、47.1%、43.9%、98.2%和50.1%;沟间人工刺槐林地叶上表皮各形态指标分别比沟谷地提高66.7%、20.5%、11.9%、37.9%、19.8%、113.1%和10.8%,叶下表皮分别提高106.7%、45.8%、11.9%、41.3%、21.2%、52.2%和28.1%.沟间地植物叶上、下叶表皮毛长度分别比沟谷地缩短58.8%和29.7%,表皮细胞面积分别比沟谷地减少40.3%和37.0%.沟间人工刺槐林地叶上、下表皮毛长度分别比沟谷地缩短25.0%和23.6%,表皮细胞面积分别比沟谷地减少22.2%和19.2%.抗侵蚀植物通过增加叶表皮气孔开度、气孔密度、气孔指数、气孔器长宽比可塑性、气孔器面积可塑性、表皮毛密度、表皮细胞密度和减少表皮毛长度、表皮细胞面积来适应较强的土壤侵蚀环境.