山东省麦红吸浆虫发生环境的初步分析

本初步分析丁山东省麦红吸浆虫发生的环境条件．结果表明．毗邻四省是麦红吸浆虫的高发区．为扩散到我省提供了虫源条件．鲁南各有虫县常年的4月上旬～5月上旬的温度和麦田湿度有利于麦红吸浆虫的化蛹和羽化．麦红吸浆虫成虫峰期和小麦抽穗期相吻合．为麦红吸浆虫产卵提供了条件．小麦品种混杂,增加了田间感虫机会．地膜蒜地形成了麦红吸浆虫的早期虫源．田间种群数量的积累．666停用后没有很好的替代土壤处理药剂．也是有利于麦红吸浆虫发生的条件．     

Multiple characterizations of Listeria monocytogenes sensitive and insensitive variants to divergicin M35, a new pediocin-like bacteriocin

AIMS: Divergicin M35 is a new class IIa bacteriocin produced by Carnobacterium divergicin M35. The bactericidal activity of this antimicrobial peptide was tested against a set of 11 strains of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from food. METHODS AND RESULTS: The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by the microdilution method. The strains tested displayed a different level of sensitivity to divergicin M35. L. monocytogenes LSD530, referred to as DivS strain, was the most sensitive and appeared to be inhibited by concentration of divergicin M35 below 0.13 microg ml(-1). The mutant resistant to divergicin M35, called DivM, was obtained from L. monocytogenes LSD530 (DivS) by gradually increasing the amounts of divergicin M35 until 1.3 microg ml(-1). Notably, DivM was stable after 50 generations. DivS parental strain was inhibited by a concentration of 4 microg ml(-1). L. monocytogenes LSD530 was shown to be resistant to divergicin M35 at 1.3 microg ml(-1). Remarkably, in the presence of divalent cations such as Ca(2+), Mg(2+) and Mn(2+), the lethality caused by divergicin M35 was reduced by 0.48, 0.54 and 0.63 log CFU per ml (after 18 h at 30 degrees C), respectively. The total DNA profiles of DivS and DivM were similar. DivS and DivM showed variable sensitivity to antibiotics. The two-dimensional (2-D) electrophoresis of cell wall proteins did not show any significant difference between DivS and DivM strains but their fatty acid composition showed a significant difference in C(16:0) content. CONCLUSIONS: Resistance to divergicin M35 is likely ascribed to modification in cell wall fatty acid composition rather than protein modification. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This study provides original results contributing to understanding of the resistance of L. monocytogenes to divergicin M35, a new class IIa bacteriocin.     

Evidence for a lentiviral etiology in an epizootic of immune deficiency and lymphoma in stump-tailed macaques (Macaca arctoides).

A retrospective study determined that an epizootic of immune suppression and lymphoma in stump-tailed macaques (Macaca arctoides) that began in 1976 was associated with a horizontally spread lentivirus infection. This conclusion was based on serology, epidemiology, pathology, and virus isolation. The lesions found in the stump-tailed macaques were more compatible with lesions seen in SIV-infected rhesus than those seen in rhesus macaques infected with type D retroviruses. A lentivirus, isolated from a rhesus inoculated with lymph node homogenate from a stump-tailed macaque, was designed SIVstm and was pathogenic for rhesus macaques. The isolate was antigenically related to other SIVs as well as to HIV-1 and HIV-2. Two surviving stump-tailed macaques sent to another colony carried SIVstm latently for at least 7 years and disseminated it throughout that colony.     

Population genetics and breeding system of Tupistra pingbianensis (Liliaceae),a naturally rare plant endemic to SW China

The levels and partitioning of genetic diversity and inbreeding depression were investigated in Tupistra pingbianensis, a narrow endemic of southeast Yunnan, China, characterized by a naturally fragmented distribution due to extreme specialization on a rare habitat type. Here genetic diversity and patterns of genetic variation within and among 11 populations were analyzed using amplified fragment length polymorphism markers with 97 individuals across its whole geographical range. High levels of genetic variation were revealed both at the species level (P_(99)=96.012%; H_t=0.302) and at the population level (P_(99)=51.41%; H_8= 0.224). Strong genetic differentiation among populations was also detected (F_(ST)= 0.2961; θ~Ⅱ= 0.281), which corresponded to results reported for typical animal-pollinated, mixed selfing, and outcrossing plant species. This result was consistent with mating patterns detected by our pollination experiments. The indirect estimate of gene flow based on θ~Ⅱwas low (N_m=0.64). Special habitat and its life history traits might play an important role in shaping the genetic diversity and the genetic structure of this species. A pollination experiment also failed to detect significant inbreeding depression upon F_1 fruit set, seed weight, and germinate rate fitness-traits. As a naturally rare species, T. pingbianensis is not seriously genetically impoverished and likely to have adapted to tolerating a high level of inbreeding early in its history, we propose this species need only periodic monitoring to ensure their continued persistence, but not intervention to remain viable.     

Translational regulation by non-protein-coding RNAs: different targets, common themes

There are several classes of small non-protein-coding RNA (npcRNA) that play important roles in cellular metabolism including mRNA decoding, RNA processing and mRNA stability. Indeed, altered expression of some of these npcRNAs has been associated with cancer, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, as well as various types of mental retardation and psychiatric disorders. The basis of this correlation is currently not understood. However, recent studies have begun to shed light on one of the mechanism(s) by which these RNAs exert their effects, namely, translational control. These data provide hope that rational treatments for these varied disorders may be in sight. Here, we review this new body of work.     

截头堆砂白蚁在恒温恒湿条件的分飞活动

截头堆砂白蚁Cryptotermes domesticus(Haviland)是世界性的重要蛀木害虫,原始繁殖蚁分飞是该种白蚁的重要扩散传播途径之一。为了解截头堆砂白蚁的分飞活动规律,本文研究了其成熟群体在恒温恒湿条件下的分飞期。结果表明,在恒温27℃和相对湿度80%的条件下,经历持续10年零3个月的观察,有7年内全年每个月均有原始繁殖蚁分飞,只有3年内每年均缺少2个月无原始繁殖蚁分飞。试验结果揭示了截头堆砂白蚁成熟群体在形成有分飞能力原始繁殖蚁的基础上,只要温、湿度条件适宜,全年中不分季节和日期,都有可能进行分飞活动。     

Tattooing Dye as a Green Electrode Material for Lithium Batteries

Lawsone (2‐hydroxy‐1,4‐naphthoquinone), a naturally derived red‐orange dye, is investigated as a promising cathode material for next‐generation lithium batteries. Lithium cells based on lawsone cathode display a high discharge capacity of 280 mA h g^?1 (99% theoretical capacity), a high energy density of 664 W h kg^?1, and long life of 1000 cycles at 0.5 C along with good rate performance up to 5 C. These results represent significant improvements from previously reported organic cathode materials, and surpass those of conventional lithium batteries based on LiCoO₂ cathodes (140 mA h g^?1 and 520 W h kg^?1, respectively). Its success stems from the unique 2D planar packing of lawsone molecules, with maximized overlap of adjacent p orbitals for redox active sites. The result is the simultaneous enhancement of electrical and ionic conductivities that are an order of magnitude higher than those of other synthetic quinones. Given that lawsone is derived from the henna plant and has long been used as a dye for human hair and skin, this work may open a new chapter in the design of future green batteries.     

Population genetics and breeding system of Tupistra pingbianensis (Liliaceae), a naturally rare plant endemic to SW China

The levels and partitioning of genetic diversity and inbreeding depression were investigated in Tupistra pingbianensis, a narrow endemic of South-east Yunnan, China, characterized by a naturally fragmented distribution due to extreme specialization on a rare habitat type. Here genetic diversity and patterns of genetic variation within and among 11 populations were analyzed using AFLP markers with 97 individuals across its whole geographical range. High levels of genetic variation were revealed both at the species level (P₉₉ = 96.012%; H_t = 0.302) and at the population level (P₉₉ = 51.41%; H_s = 0.224). Strong genetic differentiation among populations was also detected (F_ST = 0.2961; ⍬^嘦= 0.281), which corresponded to results reported for typical animal-pollinated, mixed selfing and outcrossing plant species. This result was consistent with mating patterns detected by our pollination experiments. The indirect estimate of gene flow based on ⍬^嘦 was low (N_m = 0.64). Special habitat and its life history traits may play an important role in shaping the genetic diversity and the genetic structure of this species. A pollination experiment also fail to detect significant inbreeding depression upon F₁ fruit set, seed weight and germinate rate fitness-traits. Since naturally rare species T. pingbianensis is not seriously genetically impoverished and likely to have adapted to tolerating a high level of inbreeding early in its history, we propose this species need only periodic monitoring to ensure their continued persistence but not intervention to remain viable.