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    10 June 2008, Volume 41 Issue 6
    CROP GENETICS & BREEDING·GERMPLASM RESOURCES·MOLECULAR GENETICS
    The Prediction of Rice Gene by Fgenesh
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1567-1574 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.001
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    Abstract: 【Objective】To give some scientifically reasons for genome annotation, shorten the annotating time and improve the results of gene prediction, this study has been done.【Method】Taking the sequence of chromosome no. 6, which has more length sequences than others of Oryza sativa L. ssp. japonica cv. Nipponbare, as analysis data in this research, the gene prediction of monocots module, rice, has been done by using Fgenesh version 2.0 and the predicting results have been explored particularly by bioinformatics methods. 【Result】The number of predicted genes for this chromosome is very closely to the number of TIGR annotated genes; The majority of the predicted genes are multi-exon genes which have a percentage of 77.52; Length range is very big in the predicted genes; According to the significant match number, multi-exon genes can be predicted more veracity than single exon genes and the support can be reach to 100% by TIGR annotation and to 78% by cDNA; From the angle of predicted exons location of multi-exon genes, the internal exons and last exons have a high support of cDNA; The length of internal exons is relatively short in high (>95%length, >78%similarity) cDNA and/or TIGR annotation support multi-exon genes, but the first exons and last exons on the reverse; The majority of single exon genes which have more than 95% in length and 78% in similarity support by cDNA and/or TIGR annotation is relatively short in length; From the angle of exon number, the majority of the multi-exon genes of high (>95%length, >78%similarity) cDNA and/or TIGR annotation support have the exon number no more than 5. 【Conclusion】The rice gene prediction by Fgenesh is very good, but need modified manually to some extent according to cDNA support after aligning the predicting sequence of genes with cDNA database of rice.
    Analysis of specific binding and subcellular localization of wheat ERF transcription factor W17
    Yun-Xiang ZHAO Zhao-shi XU Ming CHEN Lian-Cheng LI Yao-Feng CHEN You-Zhi MA
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1575-1582 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.002
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    【 Objective】The study aims to detect the subcellular localization of ERF(ethylene-responsive element binding factor)transcription factor W17 protein, the interaction between W17 and cis-acting regulatory elements GCC box and DRE in vitro, and the role of W17 in higher plant stress-signal pathway. 【Methods】Recombinant plasmid W17/163hGFP was introduced into onion epidermal cells by the particle bombardment method with a PDS1000/He. Transformed cells were incubated for 24 h at 22 ℃ in the dark and green fluorescence was monitored under a confocal microscope. The gene W17 was fused N-terminus of GST (glutathione-S-transferase) in prokaryotic expression vector pGEX-4T-1 and then transformed into E. coli strain BL21 (DE3). IPTG (0.5 mmol•L-1) was added to induce the expression of recombinant GST/W17 for 3 h.. The fused proteins were purified by GST purification columns, and then subjected to gel retardation assay with a 32P-labeled GCC or DRE sequence.【Results】The GFP fused with W17 protein were localized in the neclei; SDS-PAGE demonstrated that the fused protein could be induced and purified with molecular weight around 42.2 kD under the induction of IPTG. Purified fused protein was able to specifically bind to both the wild-type GCC box and DRE element, but had no interaction with either the mutant DRE or GCC box. 【Conclusion】W17 can localize into the nuclei and may be involved not only in pathogen- (biotic stress), but also in salt- (abiotic stress) induced signaling pathway.
    Allelic Variation of Wheat Polyphenol Oxidase (PPO) Genes and Its Effect on Polyphenol Oxidase Activity
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1583-1590 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.003
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    【Objective】The enzyme activity of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in grain has been closely related to the brown discoloration of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) based end-products, particularly for fresh noodles. The allelic variation of PPO genes on chromosome 2A and 2D and its effect on PPO activity were detected for improvement of the appearance quality of wheat based end-products and MAS for low PPO activity.【Method】One STS marker PPO18, which was located on wheat chromosome 2A and STS01 designed from a mRNA sequence (Genbank: AY515506) in this study, which was located on chromosome 2D were used to study the allelic variation of different PPO genes and its effect on PPO activity using 130 cultivars, which the PPO activity was measured in each of two crop seasons.【Result】The results showed that PPO alleles L1 and H1 at the STS01 locus and alleles L2 and H2 at PPO18 locus gave significantly different effect on wheat kernel PPO activity. The cultivars with allele STS01-H1 and PPO18-H2 had greater (P<0.01) PPO activity than the cultivars with STS01-L1 and PPO18-L2, meanwhile 32 cultivars with L1L2 gene gave very low PPO activity mostly. Allelic variation at STS01 and PPO18 loci can explain 63.06% of phenotypic variance for PPO activity. The effect of PPO genes on chromosome 2A and 2D on PPO activity appears cumulative. 【Conclusion】Wheat PPO activity was mainly effected by two PPO genes located on chromosome 2A and 2D. Using STS markers PPO18 and STS01 together in MAS could improve the effect of selection obviously in breeding program for low PPO activity.
    Phenotypic diversity of flowering-related traits of maize landraces from the core collection preserved in Chinese National Genebank
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1591-1602 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.004
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    【Objective】Understanding diversity profile of crop germplasm is the basis of effective conservation and efficient utilization of genetic resources. The present study investigates the phenotypic diversity of four flowering-related traits, including tasseling (T), pollen-shedding (S) tassel-pollenshedding interval (TPI) and anthesis-silking interval (ASI).【Method】799 maize landrace accessions from the core collection preserved in Chinese National Genebank were planted according to multiple-environment trail (MET), and the phenotypic observation of 4 flowering-related traits, including T, S, TPI and ASI, were recorded during the reproduction stage of these accessions. Shannon-Weaver diversity index was calculated based on the phenotypic estimates of these 4 flowering-related traits, and ANOVA was conducted to test the significance of differentiation among the phenotypic estimates and Shannon-Weaver diversity indices.【Result】The results of ANOVA showed that the differentiation of phenotypic estimates of all the 4 flowering-related traits significant at 1% level among 32 provinces/regions, and except TPI, the differentiation of Shannon-Weaver diversity indices of T, S, and ASI significant at 1% level. Among the 6 maize regions of China, phenotypic estimates of all these 4 flowering-related traits significant at 1% level, and the Shannon-Weaver diversity indices of T, S, and ASI significant at 5% or 1% level. Among the 6 maize regions in China, the Shannon-Weaver diversity indices of T, S, TPI, and ASI of accessions from Southwest Montane Maize Region are 1.85, 1.90, 0.88, and 1.20 separately. 【Conclusion】There exists high level of phenotypic diversity of T, S, TPI, and ASI among the maize landrace accessions conserved in Chinese National Genebank, and among 6 maize regions in China, the average phenotypic diversity level of the four flowering-related traits of the accessions of Southwest Montane Maize Region was significantly higher than those of the other 5 maize regions, which indicates that there exist considerably high protection value and utility potential in the maize germplasm of Southwest Montane Maize Region.
    BAC Library Construction for Mitochondrial Genome of JA Cytoplasmic Male Sterile and Maintainer Lines in Cotton
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1603-1610 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.005
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    Abstract: 【Objective】Two kinds mitochondrial genome BAC library were constructed using JA cytoplasmic male sterile in cotton and its maintainer lines. 【Method】According to many methods of crops, a high-efficient technology system of BAC library construction was established. This system contains that isolation of mitochondrion, preparation of high-molecular weight(HMW)mtDNA, partial digestion of megabase DNA with a restriction enzyme, selection of digested fragment and transformation with high efficiency. We designed a set of primers based on the conserved sequences of the orfB、coxⅠ and nad4L coding region in other plants. These genes locus were subjected to PCR analysis using these primers. The PCR products using mitochondrial cotton DNA as a template were further sequenced after cloning.【Result】Two kinds mitochondrial genome BAC library were constructed using JA cytoplasmic male sterile in cotton and its maintainer lines. Each library consisted of about 2600 clones with average insert size 22.29kb(or 21.36kb), ranging from 10.3kb to 37.5kb. Three genes were colned from mitochondrial genome of cotton, and It was testified that orfB, coxⅠ and nad4L were conversed between Jin-A cytoplasmic male sterile and its maintainer lines. With mitochondrial genes orfB, coxⅠ and nad4L as probes, We obtained all positive clones from two BAC library by colony in situ hybridization.【Conclusion】It was calculated that each library contains approximate 79 and 76 times of cotton mitochondrial genome and provide 100% possibility to isolate any interested cotton genes or sequences in each library.
    TILLAGE & CULTIVATION·PHYSIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
    Cultivation Approaches and Techniques for Annual Super-high-yielding of Rice and Wheat in the Lower Reaches of Yangtze River
    Yong DU LIU Hui
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1611-1621 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.006
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    Rice and wheat are most important food crops in China. The realization of their super-high-yielding has great significance in ensuring food security in this country. Based on our researches and practices in super-high-yielding, this paper introduced the cultivation approaches and key techniques for obtaining super-high-yielding of rice and wheat (annual grain yield > 21 t•ha-1). The main approaches included enlarging sink size through stabling panicle/spike number and increasing spikelets/grains per panicle/spike, improving population quality through increasing the percentage of productive tillers and grain-leaf ratio, enhancing sink (grain) strength through increasing sugar-spikelet ratio or sugar-grain ratio, increasing matter production capacity through fostering a healthy and strong root system during the grain filling period, and increasing harvest index through enhancing remobilization of assimilates from vegetative tissues to grains. The key techniques were nursing strong-seedlings/ precise-sowing, site-specific nutrient management, precise and quantitative water-saving irrigation, and chemical control. Key points for the super-high- yielding research in rice and wheat at present and in near future were suggested.
    Analysis on Effect Factors of Photosynthetic Rate in Different Male Sterility Lines of Wheat
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1622-1629 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.007
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    【Objective】 In order to study the effect factors of photosynthetic rate in male sterility lines of wheat, male sterile lines of CHA (chemical hybridizing agent) and cytoplasmic K (Aegilops kotschyi), T (Triticum timopheevi), V (Aegilops ventricosa) types of male sterile wheat were compared with their maintainer lines in the dynamic changes of net photosynthetic rate (Pn) and relatively physiologic and environmental factors, which relationship between them were also analyzed. 【Method】 At 4 different developmental stages, CIRAS-Ⅰ was used to record data of flag leaf, including Pn and stomatal conductance (Gs), transpiration rate (Tr), water use efficiency (WUE), photon flux density (PFD), intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci), atmospheric CO2 concentration (Ca), leaf temperature (Ti), atmospheric temperature (Ta), stomatal limiting value (Ls). The data was analyzed by statistical analysis system in order to acquire the results of difference analysis, correlation analysis, path analysis and regression analysis. 【Result】 Pn and Gs, Tr had their most values at anthesis stage. The dynamic changes of Pn was positively correlated with Gs and Tr, and the correlation coefficients were 0.9305**-0.9677**, and 0.8081*-0.9068** respectively (r0.05=0.754, r0.01=0.874). Cytoplasms of K, T, V-type male sterile had negative effects on Pn, Gs and WUE of flag leaf with different extent. Tr of flag leaf depressed distinctly on account of CHA, but CHA had no significantly negative effects on the water use efficiency of wheat flag leaf. As to K, T, V, CHA-type malesterile wheat, the dynamic changes of Pn were the same with Gs and Ci, and were different from Ls, which indicated that the dynamic changes of Pn were restricted by the stomatal factor. Regression equation was significant (R2= 0.9658), which could preferably reflect the rules of dynamic changes of Pn and the other factors in K, T, V, CHA-type male sterile lines. 【Conclusion】 Gs was the uppermost direct effect factor on Pn of K, T, V, and CHA types. And their direct path coefficients between Pn and Gs were 0.4943-0.6774, which were all significant. Furthermore, Tr, PFD, and Ta had significant effect on Pn of K, T-type male sterile lines, so did PFD and Ca on Pn of V-type male sterile lines. Chemical hybridizing agent led that Gs and Ci restricted the raise of Pn in CHA-type male sterile lines, which reflected Gs and Ci were the uppermost effect factors on Pn of CHA types.
    Monitoring Sugar to Nitrogen Ratio in Wheat Leaves with Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
    Feng Wei Yao xia Tian Yong-chao Zhu yan Li Ying-xue Cao Wei-xing
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1630-1639 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.008
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    【Objective】Carbon and nitrogen metabolism in crop plants reflects plant physiological status, growth activity and anti-disease ability, and coordinated carbon and nitrogen metabolism provides physiological basis for yield and quality formation in wheat. Thus, non-destructive and quick assessments of soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio is necessary for growth diagnosis and nitrogen management in wheat production. The objectives of this study were to determine the relationships between leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio and ground-based canopy hyper-spectral reflectance and spectral parameters, and to derive regression equations for monitoring leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) with canopy hyper-spectral remote sensing. 【Method】Three field experiments were conducted with different wheat varieties and nitrogen levels across three growing seasons, and time-course measurements were taken on canopy hyperspectral reflectance and leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio during the experiment periods. 【Result】The results showed that the soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio in wheat leaves decreased with increasing nitrogen rates, with significant difference among growing seasons. Dynamic changes of the soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio at different growth stages took on the trends of high-low-high pattern. The proper time for monitoring leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio should be from jointing to mid-filling, with best stage as anthesis. FWBI and Area980 of water-index were highly correlated with leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio, with the determination of coefficients (R2) as 0.762 and 0.768 from exponential equation, respectively, and the standard errors (SE) as 1.27 and 1.28, respectively. (R750-800/R695-740)-1 and VOG2 of pigment-index were also significantly related to leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio, with R2 as 0.718 and 0.712 from exponential equation, respectively, and SE as 1.87 and 1.95, respectively. Thus, the exponential equation with some key water-index and pigment-index as variables could well describe the dynamic change patterns in the leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio in wheat, with better performance from water-index than from pigment-index. Testing of the monitoring models with independent dataset indicated that FWBI, Area1190, (R750-800/R695-740)-1 and VOG2 were the best indicators to estimate leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio, with the predictive precision (R2) of 0.627, 0.618, 0.691 and 0.795, respectively, the relative error (RE) of 19.2%, 18.7%, 17.9% and 18.3%, respectively. 【Conclusion】Overall, the soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio in wheat leaves could be estimated by vegetation indices based on spectral characteristics related to water and pigment absorption, and FWBI, Area1190, (R750-800/R695-740)-1 and VOG2 could be used for reliably estimating the leaf soluble sugar to nitrogen ratio in wheat leaves.
    Effects of Application of Phosphorus Combined with Nitrogen Fertilizer on Changes of Grain Protein Components and Characteristics of Dough Rheological in Wheat
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1640-1648 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.009
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    【Objective】This experiment was designed to elucidate effects of application of phosphorus combined with nitrogen on protein quality and dough rheological characteristics of wheat grain. 【Method】Two varieties, GC8901 and SN1391, with different qualities were studied to determine the dynamic changes in contents of grain protein and its components and dough rheological characteristics of wheat grains under the field conditions. 【Result】Compared with the treatment of N 225kg/hm2 and P2O5 0 kg/hm2, analytical results of grains of GC8901 treated by N 225kg/hm2 and phosphorus application showed that contents of albumin, globulin, gliabin, glutenin, total protein and glutenin macropolymers increased, and water absorption rate, dough formation and stability time and evaluation value increased, but mixing tolerance decreased. However, the above effects of GC8901 treated with N 225kg/hm2 and P2O5 240kg/hm2 dropped. For three treatments, including GC8901 without nitrogen and with phosphorus fertilization,SN1391 without nitrogen and with phosphorus fertilization, and SN1391 with N 225kg/hm2 and phosphorus fertilization, analytical results of their grains showed that, with the amount of phosphorus fertilization increasing, contents of albumin and globulin increased, contents of gliabin, glutenin, total protein and glutenin macropolymers decreased, whilst water absorption rate, dough formation and stability time and evaluation value decreased, and mixing tolerance increased. 【Conclusion】In conclusion, the effects of phosphorus addition on the contents of total protein and its components in grains and dough rheological characteristics varied significantly with different varieties and nitrogen levels. For GC8901, proper phosphorus addition combined with enough nitrogen could improve its quality as high-gluten wheat. As for SN1391, phosphorus addition could change its quality as low-gluten.
    Effects of Agrobacterium tumefaciens on the Physiological and Biochemical Characters in Sweet Potato Explants
    Yi-fu GONG Feng GAO
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1649-1654 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.010
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    【Objective】The study was conducted in order to investigate the changes in physiological and biochemical characters of sweet potato explants infected by Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain N9-1. 【Method】The stem, lamina and petiole explants of sweet potato cv. “Xindazi” infected by A. tumefaciens strain N9-1 were taken after 0, 1, 3, 5 days of cocultivation respectively and investigate the changes in physiological and biochemical characters. 【Results】The changes in the contents of soluble protein in stem, lamina and petiole explants infected by A. tumefaciens were showed a tendency to decrease gradually since the increasing of co-culture time. During the primary period of infection, a lot of POD and SOD in the explants would be used up due to occurrence of the stress. So the activities of POD and SOD would decrease at this period. In the later stage of infection, the reason why the activities of POD and SOD would increase may be that the mechanism of disease resistance in plant had functioned. The change tendencies in contents of endogenous hormones ABA and GA3 in the infected stem, petiole and lamina explants were showed increasing first and then decreasing, while the contents of iPAs in them showed a tendency on the contrary. During the suitable co-culture time of the stem explants (about 3 days), the activities of POD increased gently, while the activities of SOD, the contents of endogenous hormones GA3 and iPAs were in the relatively lower range, and the content of ABA were in the higher range. 【Conclusion】During the period of infection, the contents of soluble protein, the activities of POD and SOD, the contents of endogenous hormones in explants infected by A. tumefaciens were changed due to occurrence of the stress. All of these change tendencies in explants infected by A. tumefaciens were similar to those in plants infected by other bacterium in field.
    PLANT PROTECTION
    Transgenic rape with hrf2 gene encoding harpinXooc resistant to Sclerotinia Sclerotinorium
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1655-1660 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.011
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    【Objective】The objective of this study was to increase the resistance of rape using the method of transformation.【Method】The gene hrf2 derived from Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola encoding harpinXooc protein has been constructed into transgenic vector pCAMBIA1301.The cotyledonal petiole segments from rapeseed variety Yangyou 4 were infected and transformed by Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain LBA4404/ pCAMBIA1301-hrf2.【Result】Hygromycin-resistant green shoots were obtained. PCR,PCR-Southern,RT-PCR and GUS analysis have confirmed successful integration of the foreign gene into the genomes of the rapeseed variety Yangyou 4. Disease bioassays of transgenic plants indicated that the resistance of transgenic plants to Rape sclerotiniose.【Conclusion】The hrf2 gene can be transferred into rape using the method of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, which increased the resistance to Sclerotinia Sclerotinorium in the transgenic plant.
    Morphological and Biochemical Characteristics in Tobacco Cells during Programmed Cell Death induced by Parasiticein
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1661-1666 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.012
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    【Objective】Using a tobacco (Nicotiana tobacum) cell culture and parasiticein, the protein from oomycete pathogen Phytophthora parasitica, we observed serial reactions of the dead cells.【Method】Tobacco suspension cultures were subjected to 100nmol/L parasiticein and used to observe morphological aspects of dead cell by phase contrast microscopy.【Results】In the early phase, dead cells showed that the cell membrane retracts and moves away from the cell wall leaving a visible gap. In the later phase the cytoplasm shrinkaged. The same aspects can be obtained after stained with trypan blue. Using fluorescence microscopy, chromatin morphology was observed by DAPI staining. Chromatin had a granular appearance with lobated nuclei in some cells treated with parasiticein. DNA laddering was found in dead cells after separated on a 2.0% (w/v) agarose gel. Also we found that the death of the cell induced by parasiticein was partially inhibited by K252-a, an inhibitor of protein kinase.【Conclusion】Those data suggest that parasiticein-induced cell death shows many morphological and biochemical properties of PCD.
    Expression of Aminopeptidase N (APN1),the Main Receptor Protein for Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A Toxin from Helicoverpa armigera Larval Midgut in Tn cells
    Ge-Mei LIANG Hong-Lei CHANG Gui-Rong Wang Yu-Yuan Guo
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1667-1672 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.013
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    【Objective】To successfully express the Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) toxin receptor protein located on internal membrane of larval midgut of cotton blooworm (Helicoverpa armigera Berliner), within eukaryotic expression system, which is one of the key links for clarifying the relationship between receptor and Bt resistance.【Method】By using PCR method to separately amplify the fragments without signal peptide of Aminopeptidase N1 gene from midguts of susceptible and resistant H. armigera, and separately cloned into pUC 19 vector. After sequencing the gene, the fragment encoding for APN1 without signal peptide were cloned into the Bac-to-Bac baculovirus expression system transfer vector pFastBacHTB under the polyhedron gene promoter. The recombinant transposing plasmid pFastBacHTB/APN1 was screened and then transformed into E scherichia coli DH10Bac. It was cultured in LB plate which contained Te, Kan, Ge, X-gal and IPTG. The resulting recombinant bacmid was transfected into cells of the insect Trichoplusia ni (Tn) and recombinant baculoviruse was obtained. The lysate of cells infected with recombinant baculoviruse was analyzed by SDS-PAGE and blot. 【Result】The results showed that the recombinant baculoviruse was fully capable of expressing APN1. 【Conclusion】The APN1 gene was successfully expressed in Tn cell established the base for continue research its function and its relationship of resistance with Bt, and can be used as reference mehthod for farther study the expression and function of other receptor proteins.
    Application of Analogy Deviation to Predict Potential Distribution of Solenopsis invicta (Buren) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and its Invasion Probability in China
    Ya-Nan WANG Wen-Jun SHEN
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1673-1683 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.014
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    【Objective】The aim of the study is to apply analogy deviation to predict potential distribution of Solenopsis invicta Buren, and its invasion probability in China.【Method】Investigating distribution data of S. invicta and collecting meteorologic data of weather station in the world, and establishing climatic location sets of native range and seriously happened range of S. invicta. According to the climatic analogy theory, analogy deviation helps to find the area that climate matching for location sets. The relative percentage of value in analogy deviation is considered the value of invasion probability, and due to those value to built level alarm.【Result】The result shows that Hongkong, Macao, Guangdong and Guangxi belong to red level alarm range, and their invasion probability are more than 80%. Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, Guizhou, Yunan and Hainan are part of orange level alarm range, and their invasion probability are between 50% and 80%. The other area in China belong to lower risk range.【Conclusion】The place in red level alarm range must be taken effective measures to control this pest. Pay more attention to Sichuan, Chongqing and southeast Yunan which haven’t been invaded by S. invicta, two reasons as follow: firstly, those place mentioned above are more climatic similar with native range than the other place; secondly, S. invicta has highly climatic adaptability. In addition, this study performs that analogy deviation playing a resultful role in forecasting potential areas of alien species.
    Residual behavior of a new fungicide fluazinam in peppers and soils
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1684-1690 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.015
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    A new residual analytical method of fluazinam in peppers and soils was developed. The fluazinam in samples was extracted by acetone, cleaned up by SPE (solid phase extraction) column, and determined by GC instrument with ECD (electronic capture detector). The linear correlation coefficient of this method was 0.9980, the recoveries ranged from 80% to 94.6%, and the variation coefficient varied from 1.5% to 9.3%. The residue dynamics of fluazinam 50%SC(Suspension Concentrate) in pepper and soil was studied in field conditions. Two-year field trial results showed that the half-lives of fluazinam in peppers and soils was 2.5~3.7days and 1.2~4.2 days, respectively. When the pepper was treated by fluazinam 50%SC at 495g/ha (247.5g a.i./ha) four times at 7 days intervals, on the 7th day after the last application the final residues of fluazinam in peppers were all below 0.06mg/kg, which was below MRL(Maximum Residue Limit) (0.1mg/kg) fixed in Korea. It is implied that fluazinam in pepper is non-persistent. The results suggested that fluazinam 50%SC be used in pepper field at most 4 times and the pre-harvest interval be 7 days.
    Discussion on Objective and Research Priority for Agricultural Biological Security in China
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1691-1699 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.016
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    (1Institute of Plant Protection , CAAS, Beijing 100094; 2 Institute of Crop Science, CAAS, Beijing 100081) Abstract: The paper expressed the background and the severe situations which we are faced with agricultural biological security in China. Analyzed systematically a number of science and technology issues which has been demanded and presented urgently from prevention, control and management of fatal biological invaders , agricultural pests with high truculency and variability, GMO potential risks for food production and ecology, and conservation of agricultural biodiversity. The research objective and priority of agricultural biological security has been discussed further.
    SOIL & FERTILIZER·WATER-SAVING IRRIGATION·AGROECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT
    Advance in new scenarios of greenhouse gas emission and climate change
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1700-1707 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.017
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    In part because of the growing number of scenarios developed within the professional research community, the IPCC decided during its 25th session (April 2006) that the research community would undertake development of scenarios for assessment in a possible AR5, while the IPCC’s role would be limited to catalyzing and assessing such work. And the IPCC decision indicates that RCPs (Representative Concentration Pathways) as concentration pathways in order to emphasize that while they are based on existing scenarios in the literature that have underlying socio-economic assumptions and emissions outcomes, they are being selected on the basis of their emissions pathways and associated concentrations of radiatively active gases and aerosols, and their primary purpose is to provide these concentration pathways to the climate modeling community to produce new climate change projections. The RCPs should be “compatible with” the full range of emissions scenarios in the peer reviewed literature. In order to take into account the effects of emissions of all greenhouse gases and aerosols, the RCPs have been selected based primarily on their emissions and associated concentration outcomes, measured as the net radiative forcing of greenhouse gases and aerosols. The paper suggest DC/EIT to actively attend the development of new models and scenarios in order to advance scientific research and political negotiate of greenhouse gas emission and emission right distribution.
    Ecological, Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Enhanced Nitrate Nutrition in Rice
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1708-1716 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.018
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    Previous researches on nitrogen nutrition of rice mainly focus more on ammonium (NH4+) than nitrate (NO3-). In fact, the roots of rice can excrete oxygen (O2) to surrounding soil and this can convert NH4+ to NO3- in the process of nitrification at root surface or in rhizosphere. Therefore, rice roots are actually always exposed to a mixture of NH4+ and NO3- even in flooded condition. This paper referred ecological significance of enhanced nitrate nutrition in rice and the nitrification process in the rhizosphere of rice, and then discusses the physiological and molecular mechanisms of enhanced nitrate nutrition in rice from root growth, nitrogen absorption and assimilation. Finally some issues on enhanced nitrate nutrition of rice are proposed to be further studied.
    Water and nitrogen distributions in soil and summer maize growth for subsurface drip irrigation system as affected by spatial variations of soil properties
    Zhenhua Du Yanfeng Li
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1717-1726 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.019
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    【Objective】In contrast to surface drip irrigation, both hydraulic design and spatial variations of soil properties may affect the system performance of subsurface drip irrigation (SDI). Field experiments were conducted on a sandy loam soil to investigate the influence of hydraulic design of SDI system and spatial variations of soil properties on water and nitrogen distributions and summer maize growth. 【Method】In the experiments, dripline depths were varied from 0 to 30 cm and two injector types, a differential pressure tank and a Venturi device, were used. Spatial variations of soil properties, including soil particle size distribution, bulk density, soil water characteristic curve, soil water content, and nitrate and ammonium nitrogen contents were tested. Saturated hydraulic conductivity was determined by an artificial neural network model from particle size distribution and bulk density. On harvest of summer maize, total dry matter above ground, yield, and nitrogen uptake were measured. 【Result】The results indicated initial nitrate content had the largest variability with a coefficient of variation Cv ranging from 0.51 to 1.58, saturated hydraulic conductivity had a moderate Cv of 0.31-0.44, and soil bulk density had a smallest Cv of 0.06. Dripline depth had a significant effect on the vertical distribution of nitrate following a fertigation event. A greater nitrate content of nitrate generally occurred at the proximity of the dripline buried positions, while injector types had an insignificant influence on nitrate distribution. No significant effect on ammonium distribution of dripline depths and injector types was found. The variability of total dry matter above ground, nitrogen uptake, and yield caused by hydraulic design and soil properties variation was least with Cv considerably smaller than soil nitrogen contents but approximate water and fertilizer applied Cv. 【Conclusion】Our experiments demonstrated that the nonuniform distribution of water and nitrogen in the soil following a fertigation event was mainly caused by the spatial variation of soil properties, especially the initial distribution of soil water and nitrogen contents. It is suggested that the spatial variations of soil properties should be considered in the design of SDI systems.
    Effect of precipitation and fertilization on maize farmland nutrient budget and Fertilizer-nitrogen use efficiency in low reach of Liaohe River Plain
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1727-1734 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.020
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    【Objective】The effects of fertilization and precipitation on the nutrient budget of N, P, and K in farmland soil and the Fertilizer-nitrogen use efficiency were studied. 【Method】 The results of a consecutive sixteen years field trial and meteorological observation data were used. 【Result】 The quantity of maize nutrients transferred from the system increased by a factor 2~3 in different fertilization conditions and it was more significantly influenced by fertilization than precipitation. But the precipitation was very important to increase Fertilizer-nitrogen use efficiency. Application of nitrogen fertilizer accelerated a large deficit of soil phosphorus, and the use of nitrogen and phosphorus accelerated the deficit of potassium. The process of deficit of soil nutrient was shortened with improving of precipitation condition. 【Conclusion】The use of recycled nutrients with an appropriate use of fertilizers according to the soil fertility could produce higher crop yields, balance soil nutrient budget, and reduce environmental pollution from agro-ecosystem.
    HORTICULTURE
    Construction of cDNA-AFLPs Molecular Transcriptome Map of Chinese Cabbage-pak-choi
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1735-1741 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.021
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    【Objective】Developing construction of cDNA-AFLPs molecular transcriptome map of Chinese cabbage-pak-choi (Brassica campestris L. ssp. chinensis Makino), which can establish the molecular basis of molecular breeding and heterosis for Chinese cabbage.【Method】With the inbred line ‘Aijiaohuang 97-3-2’, the inbred line ‘Baimanjing 001-24’ of turnip [B. campestris ssp. rapifera (Matzg.) Sinsk ] and F6 recombinant inbred(RI) population as experimental materials, Using 56 couples cDNA-AFLP primers out of 256, the segregation and distribution of cDNA-AFLPs in parents and F6 plants were analysized. 【Result】A total of 138 cDNA-AFLPs marker loci were mapped to 12 linkage groups, covering 1309.5 cM with an average distance of 9.2 cM. 【Conclusion】It was the first transcriptome map of Chinese cabbage by using cDNA-AFLP.
    Analysis of Fruit Aroma of Different Crabapple Cultivars
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1742-1748 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.022
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    【Objective】Fruit aroma of different crabapple cultivars and the stability were investigated.【Method】Volatiles of ripe crabapple fruits of ten varieties were analyzed by SPME/GC/MS. The volatiles stability of M.‘Red splender’ and M.‘Strawberry parifit’ fruits was studied.【Result】The results showed that the main volatiles of M.‘Red splender’, M.‘Strawberryparifit’, M.‘Pink Spire’, M.‘Radiant’, M.‘Sparkler’ and M.‘Flame’ fruits comprised 2-Hexenal, 3-Hexenal, Hexanal, 2,4-Hexadienal, Benzaldehyde, Dibutyl phthalate. Aldehydes were the most improtant components for fruit aroma, while the esters and alcohols were indispensability. After M.‘Red splender’ and M.‘Strawberryparifit’ fruits riped, the relative content of aldehydes and esters were decrease as alcohols increase.【Conclusion】The thesis summarize a effective method to find new idioplasms with particular fruit aroma in malus.
    Obtaining Polyploids and Genome Analysis of tetraploids by GISH in Citrus grandis cv.shatianyou
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1749-1754 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.023
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    Abstract: 【Objective】Shatianyou (Citrus grandis Osbeck cv. Shatianyou) is a peculiar excellent pummelo cultivar in China,but it has many seeds, about 100. The aim of the experiment was to obtain different ploidy new germplasm for seedless triploid breeding by means of screening seedlings, and to analyze genome constitution of natural and artificial tetraploids by Genome in situ hybridization(GISH).【Method】Collecting randomly open-pollinated seeds, then ploidy variation seedlings were gained from them by chromosome counting; In order to analyze genome constitution of tetraploids, the labeled total gDNA of diploid as probe was hybridized to tetraploid metaphase chromosomes by GISH.【Result】5 triploids and 9 tetraploids were found from 6000 seeds. GISH analysis of tetraploids showed that there were 7 allotetraploid and 2 autotetraploid in natural tetraploids, while 4 artificial tetraploids from colchicine induction were all autotetraploid.【Conclusion】These monoembryonic polyploids would be for seedless breeding. GISH result proved existence of unreduced eggs in Citrus grandis cv. Shatianyou.
    Effects of Growth Age on Flower Bud Differentiation and Quality of Cut Chrysanthemum ‘Jinba’
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1755-1760 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.024
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    【Objective】Effects of growth age on flower bud differentiation and quality of cut Chrysanthemum cv. ‘Jinba’ (Dendranthema×grandiflorum Ramat.) were studied.【Method】In order to study the effects of growth age on flower bud differentiation and quality, plants of different growth ages were obtained by the way of cutting and planting at different time, and all plants started short-day treatment at the same time to induce flower bud differentiation.【Result】The results showed that, growth age had great effects on flower bud initiation of cut Chrysanthemum, the younger growth age was, the later the flower bud initiation. For growth age of 0 day treatment, 18 days was essential from flower bud induction to bud initiation, which distinctly longer than 4 days which was the shortest response time to induction. Growth age had effects on time required of ‘Jinba’ from flower bud induction to bud initiation (32-38 days). The younger growth age of the ‘Jinba’ was, the longer time required from flower bud initiation to finished differentiation, and the later of bloom time. Growth age also had great effects on quality of cut chrysanthemum, the younger growth age was, the poorer quality of flower.【Conclusion】The younger growth age of ‘Jinba’ was, the longer time required from induction to flower bud initiation, the longer time required from flower bud initiation to finish differentiation, and the later of bloom time. 4 days was the shortest time of responding to induction, and 21 days was the growth age of arriving mature floral competence state of ‘Jinba’. To obtain good quality cutting flower according to the standard for export, growth age must arrive 28 days when begin flower bud induction.
    The Analysis of AMMI Model on Fresh Flower Yield in Rugosa Rose
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1761-1766 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.025
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    【OBJECTIVE】The flower yield/plant of 13 Rugosa Roses during 2 years was analyzed【METHOD】by AMMI model. The article discussed the interactive effects of genotype and environment on flower yield/plant. 【RESULTS】The results showed that environment made significant influence on each quantitative trait. There were infinitely significant distinct in flower yield/plant on different cultivars.【CONCLUSION】The cultivars of high and stable flower yield/plant was R. rugosa ‘Xizi’, R. rugosa ‘Zifurong’ and R. rugosa ‘Saixizi'. The cultivars of relative stability flower yield/plant was R. rugosa ‘Jade Plate’, R. rugosa‘Tang Pink’, R. rugosa ‘Purple Branch’, R. rugosa ‘Purple Cloud’, R. rugosa ‘Purple Goose’ and R. rugosa ‘Zhuzishuanghui’. The high and unstable cultivars were R. rugosa ‘Tang Purple’ and R. rugosa ‘Puce Dragon’. The lower and unstable cultivars were R. rugosa ‘Tang Red’ and R. rugosa ‘Xiangciguo’.
    STORAGE·FRESH-KEEPING·PROCESSING
    Matrix solid-phase dispersion and gas chromatography determination of multi-residue pesticides in apples
    JianKe Li Lihua Wu
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1767-1777 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.026
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    Abstract: 【Objective】To study the multi-residue analytical methods of organophsphorous, organochlorine and pyrethroid pesticides in apples by matrix solid-phase dispersion and gas chromatography(MSPD-GC). 【Method】The MSPD-GC methods for the simultaneous determination of 35 pesticides in apples was established through the experimentation of chromatographic instrumentation working condition, choice test of materials for MSPD extraction, the ratio of solid-phase material to sample, the elution tests, and the recovery trials at different fortification levels. 【Result】The MSPD-GC method for simultaneously analysis of 35 pesticide residues in apples was optimized and established in this study, The method has shown good recovery (78.6%-104.68%) for various levels of spiked samples, the coefficient variations(CV) were ≤4.15% for all pesticides studied. The limit of detection(LOD) of all pesticide residues were lower than their maximal residues limit(MRL). 【Conclusion】 The proposed method is easier to perform, faster, higher recoveries and sensitivity, consumes less sample and organic solvents. It can meet the demands of practical use for the simultaneous determination of multi-residue pesticides in apples.
    Effect of heat stress on oxidative damage and protein functionality in broiler breast muscle
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1778-1785 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.027
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    【OBJECTIVE】This study was conducted to determine the effects of heat stress on pH, lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation and protein functionality in broiler breast meat. 【METHOD】Two hundred of AA broilers were randomly divided into 5 groups ,40 broilers for each group. After 30 days adaptive feeding under the normal temperature, broilers were suddenly stressed for 0h, 1h, 2h, 3h and 5h by increasing environmental temperature from(25士1)℃ to (40士1)℃. The pH, lipid or protein oxidative status and protein functionality of 10 broiler breast muscles in every group were investigated. 【RESULTS】As compared with the control group, the pH30min and pH24h of muscle decreased significantly (p<0.05), oxidative extent of intramuscular fat increased significantly at 3h and 5h(P<0.01), oxidative extent of sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar protein also increased significantly at 2h, 3h and 5h(P<0.01). A decreasing tendency was found in muscle protein solubility and water holding capacity from 1 h to 5 h. Lower hardness and springness was observed in myofibrillar protein gels of breast musles in heat stress groups (P<0.01), also lower water holding capacity was scrutinized in 2h, 3h and 5h treatmeats(P<0.01). 【CONCLUSION】The results indicated that preslaughter exposure of broiler chickens to heat stress could induce breast muscle lower pH and oxidative damage, increase intramuscular fat and protein oxidation, also decrease solubility of muscle protein and water holding capacity, have greatly negative influence on myofibrillar protein gels.
    Effect of Emulsifying Salt on the Functionality of Mozzarella Cheese
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1786-1794 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.028
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    【Objective】Through adding trisodium citrate and terasodium pyrophosphate, improving functionality of Mozzarella cheese, We expect to accelerate the cheese’s development in China.【Method】Trisodium citrate and terasodium pyrophosphate were added to curds(at 1,3,and 5%,wt/wt) at the dry-salting mothod of Mozzarella cheese,together with glucono-δ-lactone to maintain a constant pH. Examined the nutrition composition, textural profile analysis, meltability, stretchability, free-oil and microstructure of Mozzarella cheese, to demonstrate that the effect on the functionality of Mozzarella cheese.【Result】When added with trisodium citrate ,there is no difference of pH,fat,moisture and protein,but the content of calcium and phosphonium significant decreased;when added with terasodium pyrophosphate, there is no difference of pH,fat,moisture and content of calcium,but the content of phosphonium significant increased and protein significant decreased. Added with trisodium citrate and terasodium pyrophosphate,there is greatly difference of textural profile analysis(hardness,springiness and cohesiveness), meltability, stretchability, free-oil and microstructure.【Conclusion】Added Trisodium citrateand terasodium pyrophosphate could significant improve the functionality of Mozzarella cheese.
    ANIMAL SCIENCE·RESOURCE INSECT
    Real-Time PCR Approach for Cellulolytic Bacteria Quantification in Rumen
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1795-1803 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.029
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    [Objective] The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of Real-Time PCR technique for study the mechanism of rumen fermentation. In addition, in order to monitor the change of rumen microbes under different diet, the Real-Time PCR method was applied to quantify cellulolytic bacteria in the rumen of sheep. [ Method] SYBR GreenⅠreal-time PCR technique was used in this experiment. According to the 16S rDNA sequence of three predominant cellulolytic bacteria, three pairs of primers were designed. [Results] Primers and reaction condition applied in this study showed a high specificity and sensitivity. The same change tendency was displayed in the population of cellulolytic bacteria between the real-time PCR technique and the traditional Hungate roll tube technique. Moreover, quantification of rumen cellulolytic bacteria by real-time PCR was faster and more sensitive, as compared with traditional method. This indicated that the method of real-time PCR could accurately reflect the variation of rumen microflora , especially in monitoring the change of specified strains in amounts of samples. [Conclusion]The quantitative method for cellulolytic bacteria in the rumen of sheep by real-time PCR could accurately reflect the variation of rumen cellulolytic bacteria.
    Identification and Bioinformatics Analysis of Ubi-d4/Requiem Gene in Mammary Gland of Xinong Saanen Goat
    Wu Hui-Juan
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1804-1809 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.030
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    Ubi-d4, belonging to d4 gene family, it involves in apoptosis response and modulates cell growth and turnover. The object of this study was to identify and verify if Ubi-d4 was involved in mammary gland involution of goat. Mammary gland samples came from Xinong Saanen goat at middle and late lactation periods. Suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) approach, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and biotechnology were employed to study Ubi-d4. Results: Goat mammary gland zinc-finger protein Ubi-d4 had an open reading frame of 1176 nucleotides encoding a putative protein of 391 amino acid, the GenBank No was EF105410), the homologies of nucleotide and peptide sequence of this Ubi-d4 with bovine (XM_881516), human (NM_006268.3), mouse’s (NM_011262) and rabbit (XM_341998) were 98%, 90%, 93%, 90% and 99%, 99%, 99%,98% respectively; the amino acid sequence of Ubi-d4 included one C2H2 type zinc-finger, one PHD-type zinc-finger, and had no signal peptide, no transmember structure. Conclusion: we successfully identified goat zinc-finger protein Ubi-d4 gene and predicted its function which might give valuable information for further functional studying.
    The Effect of Adding Two Type of Sodium Acetate Compounds On Corn Silage Quality and Aerobic Stability
    ZHANG Yong-Gen 张永根 ZXin-Hui ZHANG
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1810-1815 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.031
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    Abstract: The experiment was aimed to study the effect of applying two preservatives--Sodium Diacetate (SDA) and Sodium Dehydroacetate (SD)on corn silage quality and aerobic stability. In the experiment, whole newly-mowed corn plants were ensiled after treated with 0.4% SDA and 0.1% Sodium Dehydroacetate respectively, and then were taken to compare with negative control (no additives used) and positive control ((LuproMix NC-treated). The results of the experiment showed that the silage treated with chemical additive had better aerobic stability than did the untreated ((P<0.05)). Of three additives, the aerobic stabilities of SD-treated silage were the greatest (>213 h); positive control intermediate (>187 h); SDA-treated silage poorest (>147 h). The above results indicates that addition of SDA or SD in silage making had no effect on silage quality, but significantly improved aerobic stability of the silage.
    Study on the Worker Policing in Apis Cerana Cerana based on Microsatellite DNA
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1816-1821 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.032
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    Abstract: 【Objective】 For exploring the effect of worker policing in Apis cerana cerana, the worker reproduction was studied in different colonies. 【Method】 Apis cerana cerana was the studied biology in this paper. The virgin queens were instrumentally inseminated with 1 or 2 males, and the controlling ones were naturally mated. 7 weeks after the queens reproduced successfully, the drones were detected whether developed from the unfertilized eggs laid by queen or by workers, which based on the technology of honeybee microsatellite DNA that sampled the pupae of worker and drone in every colony. 【Result】 The drones were developed from the unfertilized eggs laid by queen in all of the colonies. 【Conclusion】 The activity of worker policing are taking place universally in colonies which the queens were instrumentally inseminated and naturally mated.
    VETERINARY SCIENCE
    Research on Etiology of Porcine High Fever Syndrome and Molecule Epidemiology of High Pathogenicity Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus in China
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1822-1831 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.033
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    【Objiective】Various viruses were detected from tissue samples of porcine high fever syndrome. Etiology of porcine high fever syndrome and molecule epidemiology of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus were determined. 【Method】PRRSV North America type and Europe type, porcine circovirusⅡ, porcine haemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus, Japanese encephalitis virus and Pestivirus were identified by (RT-)PCR from tissue samples. Sequence of PRRSV ORF5 was amplified and analyzed. 【Result】16 PRRSV North America type positive samples and PCV2 positive samples were detected; other viruses were not detected. Sequence analysis of PRRSV ORF5 indicated: PRRSV isolated strains could be divided into two groups. 【Conclusion】1)PRRSV was the causative agent of porcine high fever syndrome in China. 2) PRRSV prevalence strain was strain represented by JX0612, however defferent genetic characteristics PRRSV strains also spread in China.
    Relationship between distribution, transcription level of HSPs mRNA and immunity tissue pathological lesion of transport stressed pigs
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1832-1837 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.034
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    Abstract: 【OBJECTIVE】To demonstrate the relationship between the distribution, transcription level of HSPs mRNA and immunity tissue pathological lesion of transport stressed pigs. 【METHOD】In situ hybridization, one-step fluorescence quantitative and histopathological methods were used to invest pathological lesion, HSPs mRNA distribution and transcription level in lymph node and spleen of transport stressed pigs. 【RESULTS】Obvious acute histopathological changes were observed in lymph node and spleen at the beginning of transport stress (1-2 h). The level of HSP70 mRNA transcription increased continuously from the beginning of transportation. The inductions of HSP70 mRNA transcription in lymph node and spleen of 10 h transport stressed pigs were 9.59 and 11.46 times higher than that of the un-transport stressed pigs(P<0.01). However, the transcription levels of HSP90 mRNA increased only at the beginning of transport stress, 59.67 and 13.03 times higher than that of the un-transport stressed pigs at 2 h transport stressed pigs in lymph node and spleen, respectively. The location of HSP70 and HSP90 mRNA don’t change with the transport stress. 【CONCLUSION】Transport stress can affect the transcription of HSPs mRNA, and the effect is different between HSPs families. Furthermore, there are good relationship between the concentration of HSP90 mRNA and pathological lesion of lymph node and spleen, and HSP90 mRNA might be a hallmark to determine stress.
    Dynamic pathology and antigen location study on broiler breeders with coinfection of MDV and REV
    Guo ZHU Zi-qiang CHENG Gui-hua WANG Xiang-kai MENG Ting-ting GAO Zhi-zhong CUI
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1838-1844 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.035
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    【Objective】To deeply understand the generation and development of coinfection of MDV and REV in broiler breeders,then find the optimal time of differential diagnosis.【Method】We studied pathohistological changes, apoptosis, immunohistochemistry and ultrastructure of tumor issues of broiler breeders inoculated with MDV and REV.【Result】The study showed that proliferation of small lymphocytes were seen in main organs at 1 week old, then immature lymphocytes,all kinds of lymphocytes,primitive reticular cells and Marek’s disease cells were observed after 2 weeks. Cell apoptosis couldn’t be seen untill 10 week in immune system. Immunohistochemistry detection showed that two special cells were observed in main organs at 2 weeks old. Multi-morphology Lymphocytes, MDV and REV, mitotic figures and apoptosis of lymphocytes were observed with transmission electron microscope.【Conclusion】Dynamic pathohistological study showed that pathological changes of coinfection chickens is earlier and manifester than single infection chickens. Coinfection chickens showed that inflammation is main phenomenon in early stage and tumour cells proliferated in late stage. So differential diagnosis can be done by pathohistology in early stage. Marek’s disease cells, primitive reticular cells, immature lymphocytes and two virus can serve as a basis for differential diagnosis. Immunohistochemistry detection is accurate method for late stage.
    RESEARCH NOTES
    Cloning and Sequence Analysis of α-Gliadin Genes from Spelt Wheat
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1845-1850 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.036
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    Specific PCR primer were designed based on the known α-gliadin gene sequences, and the coding regions of two gliadin genes Spelt-Gli-1 and Spelt-Gli-2 were isolated from spelt wheat (Triticum spelta L.), among which Spelt-Gli-1 was a pseudogene due to the stop codons in its coding region. The full coding region of Spelt-Gli-2 was 849bp, and could be translated into a protein of 263 amino acids. The two cloned gliadin genes had the typical structure of α-gliadin genes. The deduced amino acid sequences comparison suggested that Spelt-Gli-2 had a high degree of identity with the known a-gliadin genes.
    Effect of different cropping system on nematode community composition and diversity in the
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1851-1857 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.037
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    Different cropping system was conducted to study the nematode diversity structure and Similarity index .Soil nematodes as bioindicators was used to evaluate different cropping system on soil health. The results indicated that Ditylenchus the dominant genera in Continuous cropping , Cephalobus, Eucephalobus, Aphelenchoides, Aphelenchus was the dominant genera in rotation. Thel number of nematodes category has singificant differences between different soil layer during the study period, but the total number of nematodes was not. Continuous cropping system reduce the WI、 、MI. increase of PPI、PPI/MI indxs. rotato can reduce number the PPI、PPI/MI, increase number of WI、 、MI indxs; 、MI 、PPI and PP /MI、WI indxs the to evaluate different planting modes soil health seneitive indicators.
    Studies on Nitrogen Reuse Differences in Vegetative of Different Oilseed Rape Varieties
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1858-1864 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.038
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    The differences of organic nitrogen redistribution in vegetative of oilseed rape varieties with different nitrogen physiological efficiency during the later growing period were studied using 15N trace method under the sand culture of complete nutrient solution condition,. Results showed that high nitrogen physiological varieties had larger amount of organic nitrogen redistribution compared with the low nitrogen physiological efficiency varieties. The speed of organic nitrogen redistribution was slow at first and then fast, the redistribution amount of nitrogen toward seeds and its proportion was larger, the redistribution amount of nitrogen toward weed shell and its proportion was smaller. The amounts of nitrogen loss from plant and its proportion were smaller, and the velocity of nitrogen loss is slower. This may be one of the main reasons why the varieties with high nitrogen efficiency have high nitrogen harvest indexes. By comparing the redistribution amount of nitrogen and its proportion during the four growing periods, the results showed that the largest redistribution amount of nitrogen absorbed by plant and its proportion was found in flower bud stage, the smallest redistribution amount and its proportion at siliquing stage, and those were between them at seeding and flowing stages.
    Influence of different light conditions on root Fe3+ reductase activity of iron-deficient cucumber plants
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1865-1871 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.039
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    【Objective】To ascertain the Influence of different light conditions on root Fe3+ reductase activity of iron- deficient cucumber plants.【Method】The effects of different light conditions on Fe3+ reductase activity in Fe-deficiency cucumber (Cucumis stativus L. CV.) were studied in solution culture. 【Results】 The results showed Fe3+ reductase activity of Fe-deficiency plants decreased especially 68.9%, 84.6% and 93.1% to the contrast. Comparing to changes of chlorophy- ll,Fe and carbohydrate contents in plants under different light treatments, we know there aren't direct relations between effects of light on Fe3+ reductase activity and changes of chlorophyll, but there are significant relations to accumulation of carbohydrate from shoots to roots and Fe uptake in shoots of cucumber plants, demonstrating the effects of carbohydrate and Fe on Fe3+ reductase activity by light is a direct reaction. The changes between Fe3+ reductase activity and chlorophyll,Fe and carbohydrate contents in plants aren't identical under 36h dark. However changes between Fe3+ reductase activity and Fe contents of shoot tip in plants are identical under different light treatments.【Conclusion】The Fe3+ reductase activity in Fe-deficiency cucumber was obvious regulated by carbohydrate contents of roots ,and physiological demand of shoot for iron under different light conditions. Fe contents of shoot tip could be an good physiological demand index for iron supply in cucumber plants.
    Polymorphism of Bovine STAT5A Gene and its Associations with Milk Performance Traits in Chinese Holstein Cattle
    Scientia Agricultura Sinica. 2008, 41(6):  1872-1878 .  doi:10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2008.06.040
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    PCR-SSCP was applied to analyze the polymorphisms of two locus in STAT5A gene in 279 Chinese Holstein cattle. Three genotypes were found at two locus and 7 haplotype combinations were present. The frequencies of genotype AA/BB/AB were 0.2401/0.1470/0.6129 and that of allele A/B in the population were 0.5466/0.4534 at locus P1. The result showed that the genotypes had significant effect on milk yield in the first lactations as also as protein rate in the second lactations. Genotype frequency of CC/DD/CD were 0.2401/0.1470/0.6129 and the frequencies of allele C/D in the population were 0.5466/0.4534 at locus P2. Different genotypes had remarkable influence on protein rate in the second lactations. In addition ,the frequencies of 7 haplotype combinations were 0.1864,0.4624,0.0502,0.1505,0.0430,0.1039 and 0.0036, different haplotype combinations affected milk yield, protein rate in the first and second lactations. No significant differences between individuals with different genotypes and haplotype combinations for milk fat rate in the first and second lactations at these two locus.