Enzyme Solutions and H_2O_2 on Somatic Embryogenesis of Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. (Oleaceae)

[Objective] This study aimed to explore the effects of treatments with three types of exogenous oxidase solutions and H2O2.solution on the somatic embryogenesis of Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. （Oleaceae）. [Method] The immature zygotic cotyledons were treated with PPQ （polyphenol oxidase） solution, GQD （glucose oxidase） solution, SOD （superoxide dismutase） solution and H202 （hydrogen peroxide） at different concentrations to explore the effects on the growth, browning and somatic embryogenesis on cotyledon explants in the somatic embryogenesis of F. mandshurica. Through comparative analysis on the effects of different treatments on somatic embryogenesis of F. mandshurica, the relationship between explants browning and somatic embryogenesis was uncovered during the somatic embryogenesis of F. mandshurica. [Result] H2O2 treatment not only advanced the explants browning, but also inhibited the growth and somatic embryogenesis of explants; different concentrations of PPQ promoted the growth and browning of explants, as well as improving the incidence of somatic embryogenesis; both GOD and SOD treatment could raise the explants browning rate; when somatic embryogenesis of explants treated with enzyme solutions advanced, the incidence of somatic embryogenesis was low; however, when the disparity of the incidence of somatic embryogenesis between 30 and 60 d treatments reached its peak, the incidence of somatic embryogenesis was also high. [Conclusion] The results of this study provide basis for raising the incidence and improving the status of somatic embryogenesis of F. mandshurica, as well as optimizing the somatic embryogenesis system of F. mandshurica.

Regulation of applied-hormones on tension wood formation in Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var.japonica Maxim. seedlings gravitational response

We investigated the role of GA3, uniconazole-P and IAA on tension wood formation, in particular the vessel features, in Fraxinu smandshurica seedlings. Ninety seedlings were used and treated with applications of GA3 and/or IAA to the apical bud of the stem using a micropipette. Applications of GA3 or GA3 plus IAA with uniconazole-P strongly increased cell number of tension wood in comparison to that of no-uniconazole-P-applied, indicated that GA3 is more efficient than IAA on xylem cell production. Wood quality was also regulated by relative concentration ratio of GA3 to lAA, because of the vessel elements differentiation, density and size were controlled by GA3 and/or IAA on the different levels. These results suggested that the relative concentration ratio of GA3 to IAA and interactions of them are essential in regulating both wood quality and wood quantity, and tension wood formation in this species.

Phosphate Availability Alters Lateral Root Anatomy and Root Architecture of Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. Seedlings

Abstract: Plants have evolved some mechanisms to maximize the efficiency of phosphorus acquisition. Changes in root architecture are one such mechanism. When Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. seedlings were grown under conditions of low phosphorus availability, the length of cells in the meristem zone of the lateral roots was longer, but the length of cells in the elongation and mature zones of the lateral roots was shorter, compared with seedlings grown under conditions of high phosphorus availability. The elongation rates of primary roots increased as phosphorus availability increased, but the elongation rates of the branched zones of the primary roots decreased. The number of lateral root primordia and the length of the lateral roots decreased as phosphorus availability increased. The topological index (altitude slope) decreased as phosphorus availability increased, suggesting that root architecture tended to be herringbone-like when seedlings were grown under conditions of low phosphate availability. Herringbone-like root systems exploit nutrients more efficiently, but they have higher construction costs than root systems with a branching pattern.

Control of Negative Gravitropism and Tension Wood Formation by Gibberellic Acid and Indole Acetic Acid in Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var. japonica Maxim Seedlings

In the present study, we Investigated the role of glbberelllc acid （GA3） and Indole acetic acid （IAA） In the gravity response of stems and tension wood formation using two-year-old stems of Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var. Japonica Maxim seedlings. Forty-five seedlings were used and divided Into nine groups that Included five seedlings In each group. Seedlings were treated with applications of GA3 alone at concentrations of 2.89×10^-8 and 2.89×10^-7 μmol/L, IAA alone at concentrations of 5.71×10^-8 and 5.71×10^-7 μmol/L, or their combination to the apical bud of the stem using a mlcroplpette. Seedlings were positioned horizontally after the first treatment. The same treatments were repeated six times per week. At the end of the experiment, all seedlings were harvested. Then, stem segments were cut under a light microscope. Application of exogenous GA3 at the higher concentration stimulated the upward bending of stems, whereas exogenous IAA had no effect. A synergistic effect of GA3 and IAA on upward stem bending was observed following application of the two combinations of GA3 and IAA. Moreover, application of exogenous GA3 at the higher dose stimulated wood formation on both the upper and lower sides of the stems, whereas the mixture of GA3 and IAA had a synerglstic effect on wood formation In horizontal stems. Application of exogenous IAA alone at the lower concentration （5.71×10^-8 μmol/L） or application of a mixture of the higher concentrations of GA3 （2.89×10^-7 μmol/L） and IAA （5.71×10^-7 μmol/L） Inhibited the development of gelatinous fibers （the G-layer） of tension wood on the upper side of the horizontal stems. The differentiation of gelatinous fibers of tension wood was not Inhibited by GA3 when It was applied alone, whereas the development of the gelatinous fibers of tension wood was strongly affected by the application of IAA. The findings of the present study suggest that the development of the G-layer Is not related to the dose of GA3, but needs a relatively lower concentration of IAA.

Role of GA_3,GA_4 and Uniconazole-P in Controlling Gravitropism and Tension Wood Formation in Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var. japonica Maxim. Seedlings

GA3 and GA4 （gibberellins） play an important role in controlling gravitropism and tension wood formation in woody angiosperms. In order to improve our understanding of the role of GA3 and GA4 on xylem cell formation and the G-layer, we studied the effect of GA3 and GA4 and uniconazole-P, which is an inhibitor of GA biosynthesis, on tension wood formation by gravity in Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var. japonica Maxim. seedlings. Forty seedlings were divided into two groups; one group was placed upright and the other tilted. Each group was further divided into four sub-groups subjected to the following treatments： 3.43 x 10-9 lunol acetone as control, 5.78 x 10-8 lunol gibberellic acid （GA3）, 6.21 x 10-8 lunol GA4, and 6.86 x 10-8 lunol uniconazole-P. During the experimental period, GAs-treated seedlings exhibited negative gravitropism, whereas application of uniconazole-P inhibited negative gravitropic stem bending. GA3 and GA4 promoted wood fibers that possessed a gelatinous layer on the upper side, whereas uniconazole-P inhibited wood formation but did not inhibit the differentiation of the gelatinous layer in wood fibers on the upper side. These results suggest that： （i） both the formation of gelatinous fibers and the quantity of xylem production are important for the negative gravitropism in horizontally-positioned seedlings; （ii） GA3 and GA4 affect wood production more than differentiation of the gelatinous layer in wood fibers; G-layer development may be regulated by other hormones via the indirect-role of GA3 and GA4 in horizontally-positioned F. mandshurica seedlings rather than the direct effect of GAs; and （iii） the mechanism for upward wood stem bending is different to the newly developed shoot bending in reaction to gravity in this species.

Study on the variation in and selection of Fraxinus mandshurica provenances and families in northeast China

Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr.is one of the main afforestation species in northeast China,and there is great demand for improved F.mandshurica varieties.The results of an investigation into and analysis of the growth traits of F.mandshurica provenances and families showed that there were significant differences in different periods.However,variations in growth traits decreased year by year.There was a significant negative correlation between tree heights of the provenances and sunshine hours in their areas of origin.The provenances of Xinglong,Hailin and Wuchang were selected based on the volume of 18-year-old trees.The average genetic gain from the selection of fast-growing provenances was 19.4%.Ten superior fast-growing families were selected.The average volume of the selected families was22.6%,higher than that of all families.The correlation coefficient between heights at 6-year-old and at 18a was 0.838for provenances,and between heights at 4-year-old and at 18-year-old was 0.303 for families.These results indicate that early selection for height in provenances or families could be performed at 6 years or 4 years,respectively.Early selection for DBH and volume in families could start at 8 years.

ENDOGENOUS INHIBITORS IN SEED OF FRAXINUS MANDSHURICA RUPR AND THEIR EFFECT ON GERMINATION AND REGENERATION

Bioassay and GC-MS determination indicated that inhibitors of seeds of Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr were distributed mainly in zones of β-inhibitors (including ABA) and of high and low Rf value. The inhibitory activity of outer seed coat of the dormant seed (control treatment) was higher than that of seeds with only the inner coat attached e.g. ABA was 114 and 54ng/g fresh weight respectively. The inhibitory effect of No. 12 zone was even higher than ABA. The inhibitory activity of all the zones decreased after stratification (St) and burying (AO) treatment, especially that of the outer seed coat, whose ABA content decreased to 7(St) and 11(AO) ng / g(fw). However, the decrease in inhibition of root growth lagged bchind'thc decrease in germination. It is concluded that burial is advantageous to regeneration. Inhibitors of the outer seed coat and seeds were mostly destroyed under the adverse conditions of natural dissemination (Di treatment) indicating that Di was not conducive to regeneration. MS analysis revealed that the largest peaks of No. 6, 7 and 12 zones were linoleic acid, olcic acid and 17-C, 18-C, and 20-C long chain fatty acids. Several coumarins were found in No. 6 and 7 zones, and cadincncs, farncsol and scsquitcrpcncs were found in No. 6 and 12 zones having common bioorigins with ABA.

Ethylene Evolution Changes in Tilted Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var. japonica Maxim.Seedlings in Relation to Tension Wood Formation

The effects of ethylene on tension wood formation were studied in 3-year-old Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var. japonica Maxim. seedlings in two separate experiments. In experiment 1, ethylene evolution of buds and stems was measured using gas chromatography after 0, 2, 4, 7, 14, and 21 d of treatment; in experiment 2, both aminoethoxyvinylglycine （AVG） and AgNO3 were applied to the horizontally-placed stems, and the cell numbers on sites of applications were measured after 40 d. Ethylene evolution from buds was found to be much greater in tilted seedlings than in upright ones. The cell numbers of wood fibers in shoots and 1-year-old stems were reduced in treatments with 12.5×10^-7μmol/L AVG, 12.5×10^-8μmol/L AVG, and 11.8×10^-8μmol/Lmol/L AgNO3; whereas the horizontal and vertical diameters were reduced by treatment of 12.5×10^-7μmol/L AVG. Ethylene evolutions of shoots and 1-year-old stems were inhibited greatly in comparison with the control by applying 12.5×10^-7μmol/L AVG. The formation of a gelatinous layer of wood fibers was affected by neither AVG nor AgNO3 application. These results suggest that ethylene regulates the quantity of wood production, but does not affect G-layer formation in F. mandshurica Rupr. var.japonica Maxim. seedlings.

不同供氮水平下水曲柳(Fraxinus mandushurica Rupr.)幼苗根系呼吸季节动态

根呼吸是林木根系获得吸收养分和水分所需能量的重要生理活动。为了探讨林木根系呼吸速率的季节变化及其影响因素,采用离体根系法（Li-6400-06叶室连接到Li-6400便携式CO2/H2O分析系统）研究了水曲柳（Fraxinus mandushuricaRupr.）苗木各径级根呼吸速率在不同供氮水平下季节变化规律。结果表明：水曲柳苗木根呼吸速率表现出明显的季节动态,且与气温的季节变化规律相同,其中比根呼吸速率在0.5732μmolCO.2g-.1s-1（直径≤2 mm,10月份）~7.1861μmolCO.2g-.1s-1（直径≤2 mm,7月份）之间变化,表面积呼吸速率也是7月份最高,达到0.6848μmolCO.2cm-.2s-1（直径〉5 mm）,10月份最低,仅为0.0132μmolCO.2cm-.2s-1（直径≤2 mm）;比根呼吸速率随根直径变大而降低,表面积呼吸速率变化规律则完全相反。供氮水平对水曲柳苗木根呼吸速率的影响随气温升高明显增强,其在6~8月份各径级根系中均达到显著水平（0.0007〈P〈0.0424）。水曲柳苗木根呼吸速率与地下10cm土壤温度表现出明显的指数关系（R2=0.779~0.981）;细根（直径≤2mm）呼吸温度系数Q10值在3.45~8.48之间,而粗根（直径〉2mm）Q10值范围为2.07~2.96,Q10值随根系径级增大而降低的现象表明水曲柳苗木细根对温度变化反应更为敏感;细根Q10值在供氮水平间差异显著（P=0.0392〈0.05）,粗根则不明显,表明土壤供氮水平主要影响细根的Q10值变化。

Influence of main site factors on Fraxinus mandshurica (Oleaceae) plantation

the investigation was carried out on 10-year-old plantation of Fraxinus mandshurica in Mao抏r Mountain Experimental Station of Northeast Forest University. Tree height (H), diameter at breast height (D1.3) and the increment of tree height in 5 years (H5), the thickness of humus layer, as well as the soil moisture were measured for the plantation and the growth indexes (H, D1.3, H5) for different site conditions were analyzed. The results showed that main site factors influencing the growth of Fraxinus mandshurica were soil moisture, gradient and location of slope in order. The growth of Fraxinus mandshurica was better on the middle- or up-slope site than on the down-slope site. Soil moisture and late frost caused by terrain are the main reasons that limit the growth of Fraxinus mandshurica plantation.

Molecular cloning and expression under abiotic stresses and hormones of the ethylene response factor Ⅶ gene FmRAP2.12 from Fraxinus mandshurica

RELATED TO AP2.12(RAP2.12)is one of the Ethylene Response Factors(ERF)transcription factor and plays a key role in controlling plant root bending and responding to multiple abiotic stresses including hypoxia stress.In this study,FmRAP2.12 gene was isolated and characterized from Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr.The open reading frame(ORF)of FmRAP2.12 was 1170 bp and encoded a protein of 389 amino acids.The conserved domains,three-dimensional phylogenetic relationship of FmRAP2.12 was also investigated.Quantitative real-time(qRT-PCR)analyzed the expression of FmRAP2.12 in different tissues.The expression level of FmRAP2.12 was highest in roots followed by leaves,and lowest in male flowers.Abiotic stress and hormone signal-induced expression was established using qRT-PCR.Salt stress induced FmRAP2.12 to a double peak pattern:the first peak value was at 6 h and the second at 72 h.Drought stress also induced FmRAP2.12 to a double peak pattern:the first at6 h and the second at 48 h.FmRAP2.12 was up-regulated after initiation of gibberellic acid(GA3)treatment,with a one peak pattern at 24 h.FmRAP2.12 may not respond to cold stress and Abscisic acid(ABA)treatment.The transient overexpression of FmRAP2.12 caused the up-expression of downstream key genes of abiotic stress response and gibberellin pathway.Our research reveals the molecular characteristic and expression patterns under abiotic stress and hormone condition of FmRAP2.12,providing support for the genetic improvement of F.mandshurica at a molecular level.

Definition of fine roots on the basis of the root anatomy, diameter,and branch orders of one-year old Fraxinus mandshurica seedlings

Fine roots are important in root absorption of nutrient and water,and in root turnover.Accurate definition of fine roots is a prerequisite to improved estimation of the physiological and ecological functions of forest ecosystems.Root development and physiological functions are reflections of root anatomical structure.In this study,the anatomical structures of different root orders were analyzed by examining paraffin sections of one-year old Fraxinus mandshurica seedlings.One-year-old F.mandshurica seedlings had over five root orders.The root anatomical structures of all orders showed more differences.First and second order roots consisted of four sections： the epidermis,cortex,pericycle,and vascular bundles.Fourth and fifth order roots were mainly composed of the skin and peripheral vascular bundles（including the xylem and phloem）.Third order roots had root epidermal and cortical structures,but the quantity and integrity of the cortical cells were inferior to those of the first and second order roots,and superior to those of the fourth and fifth order roots.All the first and second order roots and some third order roots with discontinuous cork layer（〈0.4 mm in diameter）,but not the fourth and fifth order roots,were the fine roots of one-year old F.mandshurica seedlings.Although they had similar diameters,different portions of root systems had different anatomical structures and therefore,vary in capacity to absorb water and nutrients.Fine roots were accurately defined by root diameter,branch orders,and anatomical structural features of one-year old F.mandshurica seedlings.

Nutrient retranslocation from the fine roots of Fraxinus mandshurica and Larix olgensis in northeastern China

Nutrient retranslocation in trees is important in nutrient budgets and energy flows in forest ecosystems. We investigated nutrient retranslocation in the fine roots of a Manchurian Ash （Fraxinus mandshurica） and a Larch （Larix olgensis） plantation in northeastern China. Nutrient retranslocation in the fine roots was investigated using three methods, specifically, nutrient concentration, the ratio of Ca to other elements （Ca/other elements ratio） and nutrient content. The method based on nutrient content proved most suitable when investigating nutrient retranslocation from fine roots of the two species. The nutrient-content-based method showed that there were retranslocations of N, P, K and Mg from the fine roots of Manchurian Ash, with retranslocation efficiencies of 13, 25, 65, and 38 %, respectively, whereas there were no Ca retranslocations. There were retranslocations of N, P, K, Ca and Mg from the fine roots of Larch, with retranslocation efficiencies of 31, 40, 52, 23 and 25 %, respectively.

Growth and photosynthetic responses of Fraxinus mandshurica seedlings to various light environments

To determine light requirement and adaptability of Fraxinus mandshurica seedlings, the seasonal variations of photosynthetic variables were measured in 3-year-old seedlings grown under four light levels （100%, 60%, 30%, and 15% of full sunlight） with a LI-6400 portable photosynthesis system. The leaf chlorophyll content, special leaf weight, annual height and basal diameter increment of seedlings were also observed. The maximum and minimum values of net photosynthetic rate, maximum rate of carboxylation, and maximum rate of electron transport of F. mandshurica seedlings were detected with 60% and 15% of full sunlight treatments, respectively. With the decrease of light level, both light saturation point and special leaf weight significantly declined （p 0.05）, but leaf chlorophyll content significantly increased （p 0.05）. Annual height and basal diameter increments of seedlings grown under 60% of full sunlight treatment were significantly greater than those of seedlings under other treatments （p 0.05）. It was concluded that F. mandshurica seedlings can adapt to a wide range of light environments from 15% to 100% of full sunlight by adjusting light saturation point, leaf chlorophyll content and special leaf weight. According to the maximum of relative growth, 60% of full sunlight treatment is the optimum light level for the growth of 3-year-old F. mandshurica seedlings.

Indirect somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of Fraxinus mandshurica plants via callus tissue

Somatic embryogenesis of Fraxinus mandshurica has the problems of low somatic embryo(SE) yield,unsynchronized SE development,and a high percentage of deformed SEs.We aimed to improve F.mandshurica SE production by synchronizing SE development,improving SE quality,and inducing root formation to obtain complete regenerated plants.Cotyledons of immature zygotic embryos of F.mandshurica were induced to form callus and then SEs.The SE induction percentage from explants differed among 32 mother trees,and the one with the highest SE induction percentage(29.8%) was used for further experiments.The highest callus induction percentage was94.2% on 1/2-strength Murashige and Skoog medium(MS1/2)supplemented with 0.15 mg·L^(-1) naphthalene acetic acid.The highest callus proliferation coefficient(240.5) was obtained on McCown's Woody Plant Medium containing 0.1 mg·L^(-1)6-benzyl adenine and 0.15 mg·L^(-1) 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.The highest number of SEs(1020.5 g~(-1) fresh weight) was obtained on MS1/2 medium supplemented with1 mg·L^(-1) 6-benzyladenine.The highest number of cotyledon embryos(397/g fresh weight) was obtained by incubating materials on medium containing 1 mg·L^(-1) abscisic acid and then applying a drying treatment.The cotyledon embryos were milky white,uniformly sized(average length 4.7 mm),and 80% of them were normal.The SE rooting percentage on 1/2 MS medium containing 0.01 mg·L^(-1) NAA was 37.5%.Overall,the germination percentage of SEs was 26.4%,and complete regenerated plants were obtained after transplanting and acclimation.These results provide more possibilities for the preservation and breeding of F.mandshurica.

Relationship between H_(2)O_(2) accumulation and NO synthesis during osmotic stress:promoted somatic embryogenesis of Fraxinus mandshurica

Osmotic stress promotes somatic embryogenesis of Fraxinus mandshurica,which leads to accumulation of reactive oxygen species(ROS).The single pieces of cotyledons of F.mandshurica were used as explants to induce somatic embryogenesis in osmotic-stress medium.Furthermore,the hydrogen peroxide H_(2)O_(2) content of explanted cells was varied by adding exogenous H_(2)O_(2) or catalase solution to assess the effects of the exogenous H_(2)O_(2)on somatic embryogenesis,intracellular H_(2)O_(2)accumulation,and the relationship between signaling mediated by ROS or reactive nitrogen species.The results revealed that exogenous H_(2)O_(2)(100?300μmol L^(–1))increased the number of somatic embryos.On 60th day of exogenous H_(2)O_(2)(200μmol L^(–1))treatment,the number of somatic embryos of explants treated,which was 136.54%,was higher than the control.Moreover,exogenous H_(2)O_(2)(100μmol L^(–1))significantly increased the intracellular H_(2)O_(2)content and enhanced the activities of superoxidase dismutase and peroxidase.Finally,exogenous H_(2)O_(2)(100μmol L^(–1))activated the intracellular non-enzymatic pathway for nitric oxide(NO)synthesis.The somatic embryogenesis in broadleaf trees increases with the change of endogenic ROS content,and depends on the upregulation of antioxidant enzymes.Both H_(2)O_(2)and NO,as signaling molecules,were found to be involved in the process of somatic embryogenesis in broadleaf trees.In the process of exogenous H_(2)O_(2)promoting somatic embryogenesis,NO synthesis depended on non-enzymatic reactions.These results provide a scientific basis for resolving the mechanism by which ROS levels are regulated during somatic embryogenesis of broadleaf trees and establish a reasonable and efficient technology system for regulating somatic embryogenesis of trees.

Progeny Test on the Natural Populations and Selection of Excellent Populations from Fraxinus Mandshurica

Fraxinus mandshurica is one of the ancient relict flora species originated from the Tertiary period, which is mainly produced in the eastern mountains in Northeast China. It has an important scientific value for studying the Tertiary flora and the Quaternary glacial climate. In order to make rational use of the natural genetic resources of F. mandshurica , and to increase the scientific and technological added value of improved varieties, this study used the method of positional observation of fixed standard fields to discuss the genetic variations of tree height and DBH of the natural populations and its open-pollinated progenies, systematically analyze the heritability and genetic gains in growth characters based on the analysis of progeny test, growth dynamic and heredity effects. The populations with good growth, stress resistance and adaptability were selected. The results showed that there were extremely significant difference in the growth characters among the natural populations, and the coefficients of variance for tree height （22.99%） were smaller, while the coefficients of variance for DBH （41.37%） were larger. On the other hand, there were extremely significant differences in the growth characters among the open-pollinated progenies, and the interaction between these progenies and the blocks was significant. Meanwhile, the growth characters had strong heritability, high genetic gain, and remarkable heredity effects. The heritability of tree height and DBH were 0.825 and 0.781, and the genetic gains were 15.16% and 25.85%, respectively. Therefore, Shanhetun （SHT） and Xinglong （XIL） were determined to be excellent natural populations both in the growth, resistance and adaptation with growth traits as the main evaluation index, which could be widely applied in the advanced generation improvement breeding.

Cooperation effects of GA3, IAA and uniconazole-P on tension wood formation and gravitropism in Fraxinus mandshurica seedlings

The cooperation effects of GA3, IAA and uniconazole-P were studied on the gravitropism and wood formation in Fraxinus mandshurica Rupr. var.japonica Maxim. Seedlings using traditional paraffin section technology. Our results are： （1） Gravitropism of stems was strongly inhibited only in B, whereas promoted significantly in D, E, F, H and I treatments; （2） Xylem formation was increased on both sides in H, I and J treatments and on the lower side in E and F which also show the synergistic effect; （3） On the radial direction, cell wall thickness was enhanced on the upper side, whereas decreased on the lower side in C, and was also significantly promoted on the upper in E, G, H, I and J treatments. On the tangential direction, cell wall thickness was increased on the lower side in E, H, I and J treatments respectively; （4） Gelatinous layer of wood fibers was observed on the upper side in all treatments. These results suggest that both GA3 and IAA affected negative gravitropism and wood formation significantly. However, appliedor unapplited-uniconazole-P does not affect G-layer formation, indicating GA does not play the key role on G-layer formation, and ratio of GA3/IAA or IAA may be more important in regulating G-layer formation.

不同水曲柳无性系种子休眠差异

以18个水曲柳无性系种子为研究材料,经过不同层积处理后,在适宜温度下比较无性系种子萌发表现,同时分析其萌发表现与种子胚生长变化之间的关系。结果表明:经不同层积处理后,不同水曲柳无性系种子休眠程度存在差异。1、2和6号无性系种子休眠程度较浅,经较短时间(共18周)变温层积处理可解除休眠,其中2、6号种子发芽率达75%以上;13、14、15、16号无性系种子通过延长2周低温层积时间(共20周)可解除休眠;4、8、11和12号无性系种子通过延长2周暖温层积时间(共20周)可解除休眠;5和18号无性系种子休眠程度较深,需同时延长暖温和低温层积时间(共22周)才能解除休眠;3、7、9、10、17号无性系种子延长2周层积时间(共20周)可解除种子休眠,其中延长暖温或低温层积时间对种子休眠的影响差异不显著。在层积处理过程,不同无性系种子胚长、胚率、胚质量比的变化规律不同,6、7、11号等无性系种子相对延长2周低温层积时间有利于胚生长,2、5、17号等无性系种子相对延长2周暖温层积时间有利于胚生长,但通过层积过程中种子胚生长变化情况并不能准确判断不同无性系种子休眠程度上的差异,应通过种子的萌发表现来判断不同无性系种子休眠差异。研究结果可为生产实践中选择种子休眠较浅的无性系母树采种育苗提供参考依据。

不同针叶树混交对水曲柳吸收根和运输根形态与生物量垂直分布的影响

为研究树种之间根系的相互作用,以黑龙江省东北林业大学帽儿山地区的水曲柳(Fraxinus mandshurica)纯林和水曲柳与兴安落叶松(Larix gmelinii)、红松(Pinus koraiensis)、红皮云杉(Picea koraiensis)的混交林为研究对象,采用根钻法,研究了不同针叶树混交对水曲柳吸收根和运输根形态与生物量的垂直分布特征的影响。结果表明:在土壤表层(0<土壤深度(d)≤10 cm)和亚表层(10 cm<d≤20 cm),水曲柳红松混交林、水曲柳兴安落叶松混交林内,水曲柳吸收根生物量显著高于水曲柳纯林。4种林型内,水曲柳吸收根和运输根生物量均随土壤深度加深呈现下降的趋势,其中,45.79%~53.76%的吸收根和39.63%~49.39%的运输根位于土壤表层。在土壤表层,水曲柳云杉混交的运输根比根长显著降低,根平均直径显著增加。在土壤亚表层,水曲柳云杉混交的吸收根和运输根组织密度及吸收根平均直径显著低于纯林,而吸收根比根长显著高于纯林。水曲柳吸收根和运输根平均直径随土壤深度增加整体呈现增加的趋势,且在运输根表现更加明显。吸收根生物量和比根长均与土壤全氮质量分数存在显著正相关。因此,水曲柳与红松、落叶松混交在一定程度上提高了目的树种水曲柳的吸收根生物量,增强了水曲柳对土壤资源的获取能力。