In vitro Rapid Propagation of Ficus carica L.‘Masui Dauphine’

In this study, Ficus carica L. ‘Masui Dauphine＇ was used as the experi- mental material to investigate the effects of explant type, basal medium, hormone types and concentrations on in vitro rapid propagation of‘Masui Dauphine＇. Accord- ing to the results, the most suitable explants for in vitro rapid propagation of ‘Masui Dauphine＇ were axillary buds and the best medium was modified MS ＋ 1.0 mg/L 6-BA ＋ 0. 05 mg/L NAA ＋ 1.0 mg/L GA3 ＋ 20 mg/L sucrose ＋ 7 mg/L agar, pH 5.8. This study provided scientific basis for barge-scale cultivation of‘Masui Dauphine ＇.

Structural Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Lignin Extracted from Ficus Carica L.

The most abundant phenolic biopolymer in the biosphere is the lignin.This phenolic biopolymer commonly exists in combination with polysaccharides and other cell wall components.In this study,the solvent system dioxane-water is used to extract lignin,which is considered as unaltered native lignin.The dioxane lignin extracted from fig stems was characterized regarding to its structural feature,quantification of its functional groups,molecular weight,and evaluation of its thermal properties.Purity and molecular weight distribution of the studied lignin indicated that isolated lignin contained a low amount of sugar(c.a.19%)and had a high weight-average molecular weight(10068 g.mol-1).Lignin sample had approximately the same amounts of guaiacyl(G)and p-hydroxyphenyl(H)units with relatively fewer syringyl(S)units.The isolated lignin revealed good antioxidant properties.Therefore,it proved to have a high potential of application in new antioxidants formulations.

DNA Barcodes in Fig Cultivars (Ficus carica L.) Using ITS Regions of Ribosomal DNA, the psbA-trnH Spacer and the matK Coding Sequence

Molecular markers provide a useful method for genotype characterization and allow a high precision determination of the genetic relationship between cultivars and varieties. A system based on DNA sequences—which is known as DNA barcoding—will choose one or several standard loci which can be sequenced and compared to differentiate between species. In this research, the ITS, matK, and trnH-psbA sequences were evaluated for the molecular identification of seven F. carica genotypes, generating complete sequences for the first two loci, but unable to produce bidirectional sequences by using the trnH-psbA sequence. The ITS sequence presented the highest variation rates, while the phylogeny constructed with the matK sequence obtained the highest percentage of solved monophyletic groups. Through Pearson’s correlation analysis, it was possible to determine the existence of a significant correlation between the ITS region and psbA-trnH, and the matK and psbA-trnH sequences, but not between ITS and matK. The phylogenies constructed with the ITS + matK barcodes and ITS + matK + psbA-trnH presented the highest percentage for resolution. However, considering the cost efficiency and the facilitated recovery by using PCR, the matK + ITS combination is recommended.

Assessments of Biodiversity Based on Molecular Markers and Morphological Traits among West-Bank, Palestine Fig Genotypes (Ficus carica L.)

Both morphological characters and PCR-based RAPD approaches were used to determine the genetic diversity and relatedness among nine fig genotypes grown at the northern region of the West-Bank, Palestine. Although we tested 28 primers for the RAPD technique, only 9 produced reasonable amplification products. A total of 57 DNA loci were detected in which 70.2% were polymorphic. DNA fragments presented a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 9 polymorphic bands using primers OPT-10 and OPA-18, respectively. Primers exhibited collective resolving power values (Rp) of 18.826. The Mwazi genotype showed the highest genetic distances among all of the other genotypes. Morphologically, considerable variations were found using 41 quantitative and qualitative traits. Adloni could be a very promising genotype for fresh consumption due to its very late maturation period, extended harvesting period, variable fruit size, and easy skin peeling. In addition, 7 genotypes presented firm fruits, which are a very important criterion for exporting purposes. Dendrogram constructed by UPGMA based on RAPD banding patterns appear somewhat contradictory to the morphological descriptors particularly with Swadi and Biadi genotypes (closed genetically and distanced morphologically), which might be attributed to the phenotypic modifications caused by environmental differences across regions. These preliminary results will make a fundamental contribution to further genetic improvement of fig crops for the region.

Assessment of flavonoid-rich extracts from dark peels of Ficus carica L.fruits for cosmeceutical and antimicrobial applications

Background:Exploring natural sources to identify new active ingredients for cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical applications is of interest to many researchers.Methods:Flavonoid-rich extracts from dark Ficus carica peels were investigated in the present study.Extracts were prepared from the peels of four dark cultivars(Bakor Noir,Bouankik,Azenjer and Tazegaght)using acidified methanol.The antimicrobial activity of the extracts was evaluated by the agar well diffusion assay followed by the minimal inhibitory concentration determination using the microdilution method against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria and two fungi.Cosmeceutical properties were evaluated by measuring antioxidant activity,ultraviolet absorption characteristics and sun protection factor values.The antioxidant activity of the extracts was measured using aβ-carotene-linoleic acid system.The toxicity of the extracts was assessed using a brine shrimp lethality assay.Results:The extracts contained high amounts of phenolic compounds(3.85–8.63 g/100 g),mainly flavonoids(up to 5 g/100 g).Multiple antibacterial activities were recorded against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria,with the best actions against Bacillus subtilis(minimal inhibitory concentration=156.25µg/mL),Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa(minimal inhibitory concentration=312.5µg/mL),but no antifungal activity was recorded.Azenjer extract showed high inhibition of lipid oxidation evaluated by theβ-carotene bleaching assay with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration of 88.84µg/mL.All extracts showed absorption peaks in the ultraviolet range and Azenjer and Tazegaght extracts at 25 mg/mL presented sun protection factor values>15.The brine shrimp toxicity assay results revealed lethal concentration of 50%values greater than 2,000µg/mL,indicating the safety of the extracts.Conclusion:Therefore,Ficus carica peel extracts could be considered original ingredients with potential applications in the formulation of antibacterial drugs and skincare products.

Pro-fertility effect of Ficus carica fruit extract in streptozotocin-induced male rats

Objective:To explore the impact of Ficus carica fruit aqueous extract on fertility parameters in streptozotocin(STZ)-induced male rats.Methods:Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four different groups.All groups except a normal control group were induced with 50 mg/kg of streptozotocin(STZ)intravenously to induce diabetes.A positive control group was treated with an antidiabetic drug,metformin(500 mg/kg)whereas a negative control group remained untreated throughout the experiment.Meanwhile,another diabetic rat group received treatment with 400 mg/kg of aqueous Ficus carica fruit extract.Rats in the treatment group were administered Ficus carica fruit aqueous extract daily through forcefeeding via oral gavage for a 21-day period.Assessments included the sperm quality(count,motility and morphology),histology of the testes,serum testosterone and fasting blood glucose(FBG)level.Results:The FBG level of the Ficus carica-treated rats exhibited a significant decrease compared to the negative control group(P<0.05).Sperm quality analysis also indicated that the aqueous Ficus carica extract had significant positive effects on sperm count and motility(P<0.05).The histology of the testes in Ficus caricatreated rats revealed an improved cell arrangement in the germinal cell layer.Furthermore,serum testosterone level showed an increment in the Ficus carica treatment group in comparison to the negative control group.Conclusions:Our findings provide compelling evidence for the profertility and anti-hyperglycemic properties of aqueous Ficus carica fruit extract in diabetic-induced male rats.

ATR–FTIR Spectroscopy Combined with the Invitro Antioxidant Activity and Chromaticity for Rapid Discrimination of Fig(Ficus carica L.)Cultivars

Vibrational spectroscopy analysis of full-ripened fig fruits(Ficus carica L.)was acquired using Fourier-transformed infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy by attenuated total reflectance(ATR).The objective of this study was to investigate accurate discrimination of 25 fig cultivars using chemometric analysis of both ATR-FTIR fingerprinting and in-vitro antioxidant activity along with chromatic coordinates color.In-vitro antioxidant activity was assessed through three methods and displayed statistically significant differences across cultivars and between the fruit parts,with promising antioxidant potency.Infrared spectra were measured separately on both peels and pulp to better know which fruit part provides high discrimination throughput between cultivars.The results showed vibration intensities of five fingerprint regions displaying statically significant differences.The highest vibration intensity occurred in the region of 1175-940 cm^(-1)including the phenols fingerprint.Principal components analysis based on integrated intensities corresponding to fingerprint regions,revealed two main groups in pulp samples,while five groups in peels samples.The pulp extracts of’Nabout’showed a typical vibration in 3000-2800 cm^(-1)and 1775-1725 cm^(-1)regions and,therefore was classified as single subset in cultivars scatterplot.This cultivar had a lightcolored fig and exhibited the highest antioxidant potency for all essays particularly in peel extracts.The biochemical assessment and FTIR fingerprinting data were involved in PCA analysis,and that displayed some dissimilarities in the classification patterns,given the fact that antioxidant activities and chromaticity together could not totally explain the classification based on FTIR fingerprinting between peel and pulp.Application of FTIR-ATR spectroscopy to discriminate fig cultivars seems to be a rapid,accurate and cost-effective alternative to laborious measurement techniques,in fig quality screening and preselection,such as chromatography analysis.This study suggests the use of fig peels for a high-level discrimination while using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy,since it provides high-throughput screening framework.

薜荔(Ficus pumila L.)传粉的代价

种间关系中一方以自身生长过程中的一部分物质和能量为对方所利用的现象便是一个物种为对方付出的代价。在中性的种间关系中，两个物种彼此不受影响，无所谓代价；在偏性的种间关系中，受害者付出无谓的代价，受益者得到无偿的利益（如寄主与寄生物、被捕食者与捕食者之间...

薜荔榕小蜂(Blastophaga pumilae Hill)与薜荔(Ficus pumila L.)的共生关系

榕属(Ficus)植物皆具隐头花序,我国有120种,分布很广。榕小蜂与榕树有着密切的共生关系。本文首次报道了我国此类动、植物的共生现象;发现了在同一个花序中雄花迟熟达一年的第一例植物;摸清了我国大陆新分布的薜荔榕小蜂的生活史;论述了发育的同步性、结构与功能的统一性。其内容可作为了解榕属植物的隐头花序与榕小蜂特殊的形态结构、生活方式、传粉过程及体现在其中的生钫进化辩证法则的代表。因取材于分布最广的薜荔,敬为相关学科的教学、科研提供了生动易得的倒证。文末提出尚待解决的问题。

Content determination of benzyl glucosinolate and anti—cancer activity of its hydrolysis product in Carica papaya L.

Objective:To determine the content of benzyl glueosinolate（BG） in the pulp and the seed and investigate the anti-cuncer activity of its hydrolysis product in Curica papaya L.Methods: Determination of BG was performed on an Hypersil BDS C18 column at the wavelength of 214 nm with 0.1%trifluoroacelic acid（TFA） aqueous solution（A） and 0.1%TFA acelonilrile（B） as the mobile phase.In vitro activity test was adopted with cidtured human lung cancer H69 cell in vitro to investigate the inhibition rate of cell proliferation of benzyl isothiocyanale（BITC） againsl H69 cell.Results:The pulp has more BG before the maturation of papaya and it nearly disappeared after papaya matured,while the seed contains BG at every stage.Activity test demonstrated that the a higher concentration of BITC would have betler inhibition rate of cell proliferation on 1169 cell,and the IC50 was 6.5μmol/L.Conclusions:BG also can be produced in the pulp of papaya and it will be stored in the seed after the fruit has been matured.The hydrolysis product of BG has certain cancer-prevention anti-cancer activities for human.

Experimental Study on the Anti-inflammatory Effect of Ficus pumila L.

[Objectives]To study the anti-inflammatory effects of extracts from different parts of Ficus pumila L.[Methods]Inflammatory models of xylene-induced ear swelling,glacial acetic acid-induced celiac capillary permeability and carrageenan-induced toe swelling were established to evaluate the effects of extracts from different parts of F.pumila L.on inflammation.The inflammatory model of ear swelling in mice with bilateral adrenalectomy induced by xylene was established to determine whether its anti-inflammatory effect depends on hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis(HPAA)system.[Results]Compared with the blank control group,except that there was no statistical significance in the low dose group(P>0.05),the high and middle dose groups of extracts from different parts of F.pumila L.had significant inhibitory effects on xylene-induced ear swelling in mice.The high,middle and low dose groups of F.pumila L.extract could significantly increase the celiac capillary permeability of mice induced by glacial acetic acid,and significantly inhibit the toe swelling induced by carrageenan.Compared with the blank control group,the high and middle dose groups of extracts from different parts of F.pumila L.could significantly inhibit xylene-induced ear swelling and carrageenan-induced toe swelling in bilateral adrenalectomy mice.[Conclusions]The extracts from different parts of F.pumila L.had anti-inflammatory activity,and its anti-inflammatory effect was independent of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis(HPAA)system.

无花果内生菌Alternaria sp.QDFB-2菌丝体化学成分的研究

为研究无花果枝条内生真菌Alternaria sp.QDFB-2菌丝体的化学成分,采用硅胶柱层析、Sephadex LH-20凝胶柱层析、反相柱层析和高效液相色谱等方法对Alternaria sp.QDFB-2菌丝体粗浸膏进行分离纯化,利用核磁共振谱(NMR)和质谱(MS)等现代波谱技术、结合文献比对方法确定化合物的结构;采用MTT法进行化合物的体外细胞毒活性评价。结果表明:从Alternaria sp.QDFB-2菌丝体粗浸膏中分离纯化得到7种化合物:alternariol(1)、tentoxin(2)、dihydrotentoxin(3)、cyclo(Gly-Pro)(4)、cyclo(4-hydroxy-Pro-Pro)(5)、cyclo(S-Leu-S-N-methyl-Phe)(6)和uridine(7)。体外细胞毒活性评价显示,化合物1和7对SMMC-7721细胞具有中等增殖抑制活性,其IC50值分别为50.47μg·mL^(-1)(195.62μmol·L^(-1))和42.50μg·mL^(-1)(174.18μmol·L^(-1));化合物1对A549细胞也具有中等的增殖抑制活性,浓度为100μg·mL^(-1)时抑制率为52.12%;阳性对照顺铂的IC50值分别为3.46μg·mL^(-1)(11.53μmol·L^(-1))和5.12μg·mL^(-1)(17.06μmol·L^(-1))。Alternaria sp.QDFB-2菌丝体的化学成分丰富,值得深入研究。

基于UHPLC-QTOF-MS的薜荔水提物的化学成分分析及Beas-2b细胞抗衰老活性

采用超高效液相色谱-四级杆飞行时间-质谱(UHPLC-QTOF-MS)技术对薜荔果、茎、叶中化学成分进行分析,并对其缓解由香烟烟雾提取物诱导的肺部细胞衰老能力进行研究。以乙腈-0.1%甲酸水溶液为流动相进行梯度洗脱,流速为0.2μL·min^(-1);采用电喷雾电离原(ESI),正负离子扫描模式进行数据采集,通过Msdial进行数据库比对和参考已报道文献对薜荔果、茎和叶3种部位的水提物进行化学成分表征。建立香烟烟雾提取物诱导人支气管上皮细胞Beas-2b衰老模型,测定薜荔果、茎、叶3种水提物对细胞活性及细胞衰老的影响。结果成功鉴定出薜荔果、茎、叶水提物中的33种化学成分,发现薜荔3种水提物在适宜质量浓度范围内对Beas-2b细胞无明显毒性,50μg·mL^(-1)的薜荔茎和叶水提物对细胞衰老有一定缓解作用。结果表明UHPLC-QTOF-MS法灵敏度高,分析快速,结果可靠,能够全面快速分析和鉴定薜荔不同部位水提物中的化学成分,薜荔具有潜在的抗细胞衰老能力。

Analysis of Simple Sequence Repeats Information from Floral Expressed Sequence Tags Resources of Papaya (<i>Carica papaya</i>L.)

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is one of the most economically, medicinally and nutritionally important tropical fruit crops. Expressed sequence tags (ESTs) derived simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers are more valuable as they are derived from conserved genic portion. Development of EST-SSRs markers through in silico approach is cheaper, less time consuming and labour-intensive. In this study, we aimed to mine SSRs and developed EST-SSR primers from papaya floral ESTs. A total of 75,846 papaya floral ESTs were downloaded from public database National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). A total of 26,039 floral unigenes (7961 contigs and 18,078 singletons) were generated after assembly of these ESTs. From these floral unigenes, 433,782 perfect SSRs, 204,968 compound SSRs and 6061 imperfect SSRs were mined, respectively. In perfect SSRs, mononucleotide repeats were most abundant (94.7%) followed by tri- (3.1%) and di-nucleotide repeats (1.7%). The frequencies of tetra-, hexa- and penta-nucleotide repeats accounted for only (0.17%), (0.04%) and (0.03%), respectively. In mononucleotide repeats, the most abundant motif was A/T (69.3%) and in di- and tri-nucleotide repeats were AG/CT (61%) and AAG/CTT (31%), respectively. In imperfect SSRs, mononucleotide repeats (56.5%) were most abundant. 176 different types of motifs were identified. A total of 3807 primer pairs for floral papaya ESTs were successfully designed. These developed EST-SSR primers are being used for the genetic improvement of papaya such as study of cross-transferability across genera/species, evaluation of genetic diversity, and identification of sex-specific markers. These EST derived SSRs can also be used in filling gaps in existing linkage maps in papaya.

<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>Pruning Waste Recycling: Recovery and Characterization of Mucilage from Cladodes

The present work focuses on the proximate physical and chemical profile of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage, mechanically extracted from cladodes, a waste of pruning in traditional organic cactus pear orchards in Italy (San Cono, Sicily). The mechanical extraction increased the mucilage yield to 30% dry weight. Physical characterization concerns pH, viscosity, free acidity and density, useful for emulsifying capacity. Spectrophotometric analysis was applied to assess total carbohydrates, proteins, uronic acids, total polyphenols content and antioxidant capacity. DART-MS and SEM-EDX were performed to evaluate functional mucilage components and relative amounts of minerals, respectively. From the main results Opuntia ficus-indica by-product, in addition to the preponderant total carbohydrates content, shows the high concentration in calcium and potassium and a fair amount of health-promoting phytochemicals, which make it a good candidate for the different type of industrial applications.

5-ALA对高温下无花果扦插幼苗的生长及叶片叶绿素荧光特性的影响

[目的]探讨5-氨基乙酰丙酸(5-ALA)对果树扦插育苗的影响,为5-ALA在果树育苗中应用提供依据。[方法]以‘布兰瑞克’无花果扦插苗为材料,研究生长季节叶面喷施0.05、0.10和0.20 mg·L-15-ALA溶液对高温条件下扦插苗生长和叶片叶绿素快速荧光特性的影响。[结果]低质量浓度5-ALA处理能显著提高高温下扦插苗的成活率,促进幼苗生长,提高组织可溶性糖、可溶性蛋白和淀粉含量。5-ALA处理可以诱导I相荧光显著增加,同时出现明显的"V"型L带和K带,强光下单位面积吸收(ABS/CSm)、捕获(TRo/CSm)和传递(ETo/CSm)的能量以及有活性的PSⅡ反应中心密度(RC/CS)显著上升,而热耗散能量份额(DIo/CSm)显著下降,放氧复合体活性受抑程度(WK)和PSⅡ反应中心最大关闭速率(Mo)下降,光合性能指数(包括PIABS和PICS)上升,这说明低质量浓度5-ALA处理可以提高高温条件下无花果幼苗叶片对光能的吸收和利用,增强植株耐热性能。[结论]5-ALA可以应用于无花果扦插育苗,提高幼苗抵抗夏季高温酷暑胁迫能力,提高扦插成苗率和苗木质量。

无花果内生真菌Alternaria sp. FL25次生代谢产物的分离及对植物病原菌的抑制活性(英文)

从无花果一株内生真菌链格孢属FL25(Alternaria sp. FL25)的次生代谢产物中首次分离得到4个化合物,经波谱(MS,1H-NMR,13C-NMR)解析,分别为Fumitremorgin B(1)、Fumitremorgin C(2)、Helvolic Acid(3)和环(苯丙-丝)二肽(4).抗植物病原真菌活性试验结果显示,4个化合物对大部分测试菌均具有明显的抑制活性.

无花果内生真菌FL25发酵产物中两个吲哚生物碱的研究

Two indole alkaloids were firstly isolated from the metabolite of Alternaria sp.FL25,an endophytic fungus from ficus carica.The structures of the two compounds were identified by spectroscopic analysis(HRESI-MS,1H-NMR,13C-NMR) and elucidated as Fumitremorgin B and C.

无花果试管苗在NaCl胁迫过程中的溶质积累

将多次继代培养的无花果试管苗接种在含 Na Cl不同浓度的 MS培养基上 ,30 0mmol·L- 1Na Cl使试管苗致死。在 0～ 2 0 0 mmol· L- 1Na Cl的培养基上 ,试管苗生长显著受到抑制 ,叶片中 Na+含量增加 ,K+/Na+上升。同时 ,游离脯氨酸和可溶性糖含量也增加 ,可以认为 Na+累积是无花果试管苗盐适应的主要方面 。

HPLC法测定阿图什市无花果叶中补骨脂素及佛手苷内酯的含量

目的:建立无花果叶中补骨脂素和佛手柑内酯的含量测定方法。方法:采用反相高效液相色谱法测定补骨脂素和佛手柑内酯的含量,色谱柱kromasil C18 ODS(150mm×4.6mm,5μm),流动相为甲醇-水(65:35),测定波长为222nm,流速1mL·min^(-1),进样量4μl。结果:补骨脂素与佛手柑内酯线性良好,回归方程分别为:补骨脂素y=52850644.3891x+41975.0624,t=0.9991,线性范围:(0.01639～0.1639)μg;佛手柑内醇y=6958902012703x+31347.1000,r=0.9994,线性范围:(0.00296～0.0296)μg。平均回收率,补骨脂素为928%,RSD 1.25%;佛手柑内酯为95.7%,RSD 4.75%。结论:本法简便、准确、稳定,重复性好,可用于测定无花果叶中补骨脂素和佛手柑内酯的含量。