Role of foliar spray of plant growth regulators in improving photosynthetic pigments and metabolites in Plantago ovata (Psyllium) under salt stress–A field appraisal

Salinity is one of the major abiotic factors that limit the growth and productivity of plants.Foliar application of plant growth regulators(PGRs)may help plants ameliorate the negative impacts of salinity.Thus,a field experiment was conducted at the Botanical Garden University of Balochistan,Quetta,to explore the potential role of PGRs,i.e.,moringa leaf extract(MLE;10%),proline(PRO;1μM),salicylic acid(SA;250μM),and thiourea(TU;10 mM)in ameliorating the impacts of salinity(120 mM)on Plantago ovata,an important medicinal plant.Salinity hampered plant photosynthetic pigments and metabolites but elevated oxidative parameters.However,foliar application of PGRs enhanced photosynthetic pigments,including Chl b(21.11%),carotenoids(57.87%)except Chl a,activated the defense mechanisms by restoring and enhancing the metabolites,i.e.,soluble sugars(49.68%),soluble phenolics(33.34%),and proline(31.47%),significantly under salinity stress.Furthermore,foliar supplementation of PGRs under salt stress led to a decrease of about 43.02%and 43.27%in hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde content,respectively.Thus,PGRs can be recommended for improved photosynthetic efficiency and metabolite content that can help to get better yield under salt stress,with the best and most effective treatments being those of PRO and MLE to predominately ameliorate the harsh impacts of salinity.

Effects of silica nanoparticles on growth and photosynthetic pigment contents of Scenedesmus obliquus

To assess the aquatic ecosystem safety for silica （SiO2） nanoparticles （NPs）, the growth inhibition and photosynthetic pigment contents of Scenedesmus obliquus in logarithm growth phase exposed to SiO2 NPs and SiO2 bulk particles （BPs） suspensions were measured. SiO2 NPs with 10-20 nm diameters were found to be toxic. The 20% effective concentration （EC20） values for 72 and 96 hr were 388.1 and 216.5 mg/L, respectively. The contents of chlorophyll decreased significantly under moderate and high concentration （50, 100, and 200 mg/L） of SiO2 NPs after 96-hr exposure, but the carotenoids did not. SiO2 BPs were found to be nontoxic up to 200 mg/L. The toxicity of SiO2 NPs probablely due to their sorption to algal cells surface. The results imply that there is potential harm to aquatic environment by using SiO2 NPs, and it should deserve special concern.

Effects of Cadmium on Growth, Photosynthetic Pigments, Photosynthetic Performance, Biochemical Parameters and Structure of Chloroplasts in the Agarophyte <i>Gracilaria domingensis</i>(Rhodophyta, Gracilariales)

This paper aimed to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of cadmium on growth rates, photosynthetic pigments, photosynthetic performance, biochemical parameters and structure of chloroplasts in G. domingensis. To accomplish this, apical segments of G. domingensis were cultivated with different concentrations of cadmium, ranging from 100 to 300 μM, over a period of 16 days, and were processed for transmission electron microscopy analysis. The plants exposed to cadmium showed chloroplast alteration, especially degeneration of thylakoids and a decrease in the concentration of photosynthetic pigments, such as chlorophyll a and phycobiliproteins. However, the volume of plastoglobuli increased. As a defense mechanism, the plants treated with cadmium showed an increase in glutathione reductase activity. These results agree with the decreased photosynthetic performance and relative electron transport rate observed after exposure of algae to cadmium. Taken together, these findings strongly indicate that cadmium negatively affects the ultrastructure and metabolism of the agarophyte G. domingensis, thus posing a threat to the economic vitality of this red macroalga.

Changes in the Photosynthetic Pigment Contents and Transcription Levels of Phycoerythrin-Related Genes in Three Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis Strains Under Different Light Intensities

Three Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis strains,including wild type and high-temperature-resistant cultivars 981 and 2007,were studied with the changes in their photosynthetic pigment contents and related gene transcription levels under different light intensities(10,60,100,and 200μmolm^(−2)s^(−1)).The three G.lemaneiformis strains had the following photosynthetic pigments with high-to-low contents:phycoerythrin(PE),phycocyanin(PC),allophycocyanin(APC),and chlorophyll a(Chl a).Among the three strains,cultivar 981 had the highest PE content,followed by cultivar 2007.The PC and APC contents were similar among the three strains,but they were higher in cultivars 981 and 2007 than in the wild type.The Chl a contents in the three G.lemaneiformis strains were equal.A low light intensity(10μmolm^(−2)s^(−1))promoted photosynthetic pigment accumulation in G.lemaneiformis and improved the relative PE gene transcription(peA and peB)in a short period(≤6 d).A high light intensity decreased the PE content.PebA and PebB,which catalyzed phycoerythrobilin synthesis,showed no compensatory upregulation at a low light intensity among the strains except for the wild type.At a high light intensity,transcription levels of pebA and pebB in the three strains were upregulated.This study provided an experimental basis for elucidating the photosynthesis of G.lemaneiformis.As key genes of algal growth,photo-synthesis-related genes served as useful gene markers for screening elite varieties with good traits in breeding.Cultivar 2007 was superior to cultivar 981 in terms of maintaining high pigment levels in a wide range of light intensities,which is the most suitable for aquaculture.

Involvement of anti-oxidative enzymes, photosynthetic pigments and flavonoid metabolism in the adaptation of Reaumuria soongorica to salt stress

Reaumuria soongorica is a short woody shrub widely found in semi-arid areas of China. It can survive severe environ- mental stress including high salinity in its natural habitat. Thus, we investigated the involvement of anti-oxidative enzymes, photosynthetic pigments and flavonoid metabolism in the adaptation of R. soongorica to saline environments. R. soon- gorica was treated with 0, 100, 200 and 400 mM NaC1 solutions for 14 days. Soil salt content increased significantly by watering with high content of NaC1 solution, and no variation between 8 and 14 days during treatment. The levels ofpe- roxidation of lipid membranes （measured by malondialdehyde content） and the activities of three antioxidant enzymes （superoxide dismutase （SOD）, peroxidase （POD） and ascorbate peroxidase （APX）） increased under salt stress. Chlorophyll and carotenoid content decreased with increasing salt content. The ratio of Chl a/Chl b and carotenoid/Chl exhibited sig- nificant increase under 400 mM NaC1. However, total flavonoid and anthocyanin contents and key enzyme activities in the flavonoid pathway including phenylalanine ammonialyase （PAL） and Chalcone isomerase （CHI） decreased under salt stress. These findings possibly suggest that R. soongorica has an adaptation protection mechanism against salt-induced oxidative damage by inducin~ the activity of antioxidant enzymes and maintaining a steady level of carotenoid/Chl.

Effects of Light and Monosulfuron on Growth and Photosynthetic Pigments of Anabaena Flos-Aquae Breb

The effects of monosulfuron on growth and photosynthetic pigments of the nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium Anabaena flos-aquae grown exposed to 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-lux light intensity were studied. Exposed to three light intensities, the seven concentrations of monosulfuron tested can significantly inhibit algal growth in a dose-dependent manner. The cell numbers and growth rate were decreased with the increase in mono-sulfuron concentration, and A. flos-aquae had different degrees of sensitivity to monosulfuron with the most sensitive light intensity being 4000-lux followed by 3000-lux and 2000-lux. The herbicide monosulfuron appeared to have different effects on the synthesis of photosynthetic pigments. The chlorophyll appeared to tackle monosulfuron concentrations. The caroteniod content of algae treated with 0.008 and 0.08 mg/L monosulfuron exposed to 2000-lux had a different stimulatory effect from that of treatments exposed to 3000-lux and 4000-lux, but an inhibitory effect at concentration above 0.8 mg/L. The effect of monosulfuron on biliprotein in cells of A. flos-aquae exposed three light intensities displayed contrary dose dependence.

Comparison of Photosynthetic Pigment Contents of the Resurrection Plants <i>Ramonda serbica</i>and <i>Ramonda nathaliae</i>of Some Different Populations from Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia

The resurrection plants Ramonda serbica and Ramonda nathaliae are the physiological model plant and endemic species from Balkan Peninsula. Study was carried out to assess the impact of different populations on photosynthetic pigment contents and their effect on physiological activity of these species. The experiment was conducted with leaves of R. serbica collected from nine populations in Kosovo, three in Albania and two in Macedonia, while for R. nathaliae four populations in Macedonia. For this purpose plants after collection from their natural populations were kept for 24 hours at constant temperature and humidity and in natural photoperiod. According to our data the pigment contents (Total chl + Carot) of R. serbica, measured as mg per gram dry weight (DW), were higher (7.06 mg·g-1 DW) in Radaci populations (Kosovo) and lower (4.63 mg·g-1 DW) in Jukniu Mountain-Kruja (Albania). On the other hand, the higher (5.28 mg·g-1 DW) of pigment contents (Total chl + Carot) of R. nathaliae were observed in Vorca populations and the lower (4.24 mg·g-1 DW) in Kaparll?k populations. Ratio chlorophyll a/b of R. serbica in Kruja Castle populations from Albania was the higher (3.68) comparing with Zhlebi populations from Kosovo (1.68). Similarly in case of R. nathaliae the higher (3.36) value was in Kaparll?k populations and the lower (3.12) in Matka populations. The data obtained were further analyzed using one-way ANOVA and a significant change was recorded in the different populations. These studies clearly indicate that the Ramonda plants from different ecological habitats there have been changes of photosynthetic pigment contents.

Nitrogen Metabolising Enzymes and Photosynthetic Pigments as Influenced by Nitrogen Application in Oilseed Rape(Brassica napus L.)

Nitrogen(N)assimilation is a wide pathway in plants because of its fundamental importance for growth and development.The transport,assimilation and recycling of nitrogen is a highly complex and regulated process,as it is the mineral nutrient that is required in great abundance by the plants.Basic approach to enhance agriculture sustainability is dependent on exploration of the elite germplasm where new cultivars could perform better even under low N.To test the effect of nitrogen levels at 100 and 125 kg ha-1 on photosynthetic pigments and N assimilation in oilseed rape(B.napus L.)canola variety GSC-7 and hybrid Hyola PAC 401 were selected for comparison with new hybrid PGSH-52 in pipeline.N assimilating enzymes were assayed at vegetative,flowering and siliquing stages of crop growth to visualise the impact of N on the productivity.Nitrogen assimilating enzymes were highest at flowering stage and enhanced with increased N level.Nitrate reductase(NR)activity improved by 11.5%,nitrite reductase(NiR)by 24.2%,glutamine synthetase(GS)by 12.2%and glutamate synthase(GOGAT)by 35.2%over recommended N dose(N100)at flowering stage.Hyola PAC 401 registered maximum enzymatic activities trailed by GSC-7 at all the three stages of crop growth.Differences existed within the genotypes for photosynthetic pigments which varied with N levels.Chlorophyll a,chlorophyll b,total chlorophyll and carotenoids increased with nitrogen at 125 kg N ha^(-1)whereas chlorophyll a/b declined at three stages of crop growth.At flowering total chlorophyll and carotenoids were maximum and enhanced by 12.8%and 5%respectively with higher nitrogen level.

Effect of CO_2 Increase in Atmosphere and UV-B Intensification on Nostoc commune Photosynthetic Pigment and UV-B Masking Materials

Using Nostoc commune as experiment target,the effect of CO 2 with different concentrations in atmosphere and dosage of UV-B on photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll a （Chl a）,carotenoids,phycoerythrin,phycocyanin,allophycocyanin and UV-B masking materials was studied.The results showed that high dosage of UV-B radiation inhibited the synthesis process of Chl a,phycoerythrin,phycocyanin and allophycocyanin,but promoted the synthesis of carotenoids,MAAs and scytonemin,thus the negative effect produced by UV-B radiation was reduced and the resistance of Nostoc commune against UV-B radiation was enhanced.

Effect of cadmium on photosynthetic pigments,lipid peroxidation,antioxidants,and artemisinin in hydroponically grown Artemisia annua

The effects of different cadmium （Cd） concentrations （0, 20, 60, and 100 μmol/L） on hydroponically grown Artemisia annua L. were investigated. Cd treatments applied for 0, 4, 12, 24, 72, 144, 216, and 336 hr were assessed by measuring the changes in photosynthetic pigments, electrolyte leakage, malondialdehyde （MDA） and antioxidants （ascorbic acid and glutathione）, while the artemisinin content was tested after 0, 12, 144, 216, and 336 hr. A significant decrease was observed in photosynthetic pigment levels over time with increasing Cd concentration. Chlorophyll b levels were more affected by Cd than were chlorophyll a or carotenoid levels. The cell membrane was sensitive to Cd stress, as MDA content in all treatment groups showed insignificant differences from the control group, except at 12 hr treatment time. Ascorbic acid （AsA） content changed slightly over time, while glutathione （GSH） content took less time to reach a maximum as Cd concentration increased. Cd was found to promote synthesis and accumulation of artemisinin, especially at concentrations of 20 and 100 ~tmol/L. In conclusion, Cd stress can damage to photosynthetic pigments, and vigorously growing A. annua showed a strong tolerance for Cd stress. Appropriate amounts of added Cd aided synthesis and accumulation of artemisinin.

Selenium-induced Changes in Activities of Antioxidant Enzymes and Content of Photosynthetic Pigments in Spirulina platensis

Spirulina platensis exposed to various selenium （Se） concentrations （0, 10, 20, 40, 80, 150, 175, 200, 250 mg/L） accumulated high amounts of Se in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Under low Se concentrations （〈150 mg/L）, Se induced increases in biomass concentration, content of photosynthetic pigments, and activities of glutathione peroxidase （GPX）, superoxide dismutase （SOD）, catalase （CAT） and Gua-dep peroxidases （POD）, which indicates that antioxidant enzymes play an important role in protecting cells from Se stress. Higher Se concentrations （≥175 mg/L） led to higher Se accumulation and increases in activities of GPX, SOD, CAT and POD, but also induced lipid peroxidation （LPO） coupled with potassium leakage and decreases in biomass concentration and contents of photosynthetic pigment. The results indicate that increases in activities of the antioxidant enzymes were not sufficient to protect cell membranes against Se stress. Time-dependent variations in the activities of antioxidant enzymes, contents of chlorophyll a and carotenoid and the LPO level were also investigated under representative Se concentrations of 40 and 200mg/L. Opposite variation trends between SOD-CAT activities, and GPX-POD-APX activities were observed during the growth cycles. The results showed that the prevention of damage to cell membranes of S. platensis cells could be achieved by cooperative effects of SOD-CAT and GPX-POD-APX enzymes. This study concludes that S. platensis possessed tolerance to Se and could protect itself from phytotoxicity induced by Se by altering various metabolic processes.

Effects of drought stress on antioxidant enzyme,photosynthetic pigment and flavonoid pathway in two desert shrubs

Antioxidant enzyme activity, photosynthetic pigment content, and free malondialdehyde （MDA）, as well as flavonoid content and the key enzyme activity in the flavonoid pathway were determined in two desert shrubs, Caryopteris mongolica Bunge and Reaumuria soongorica （Pall.） Maxim. under drought stress. The free MDA content was enhanced during the experimental period, which may be an indicator of oxidative stress. Superoxide dismutase （SOD）, peroxidase （POD）, and ascorbate peroxidase （APX） activities in C. mongholica showed a significant increase during the experiment, but catalase （CAT） activity was slightly decreased. On the other hand, POD and APX activities showed a significant increase and SOD and CAT activity data had no significant changes in R. soongorica. APX, SOD, and CAT activities were higher in R. soongorica than in C. mongholica, but MDA content was lower, indicating that the lower values of MDA were attributed to higher activities of antioxidant enzyme in R. soongorica. Chlorophyll content decreased significantly in the two shrubs during the experiment, which indicated that there was a photoprotection mechanism through reducing light absorbance by decreasing pigments content. Caretonoids content increased in C. mongholica and decreased in R. soongorica. The ratio of Chla/Chlb decreased significantly but caretonoids/Chl revealed a significant increase in the two shrubs, which could be explained as no decrease of peripheral light-harvesting complexes and a higher tolerance to drought. Total flavonoid content and the activities of phenylalanine ammonialyase （PAL） and chalcone isomerase （CHI） showed different changes between C. mongholica and R. soongorica after treatment. These values decreased in R. soongorica and increased in C. mongholica except for PAL activity. However, anthocyanin content increased in the two shrubs, indicating that there was a different regulation response in the ftavonoid pathway in the two shrubs under drought stress, and anthocyanin should be an important antioxidant both in the shrubs. Our results demonstrated the different responses of antioxidant defense and drought tolerance ability between the two shrubs.

Deep chemometrics for nondestructive photosynthetic pigments prediction using leaf reflectance spectra

The need for the rapid assessment of the photosynthetic pigment contents in plants has encouraged the development of studies to produce nondestructive quantification methods.This need is driven by the fact that data on the photosynthetic pigment contents can provide a variety of important information that is related to plant conditions.Using deep chemometrics,we developed a novel one-dimensional convolutional neural network(CNN)model to predict the photosynthetic pigment contents in a nondestructive and real-time manner.Intact leaf reflectance spectra from spectroscopic measurements were used as the inputs.The prediction was simultaneously carried out for three main photosynthetic pigments,i.e.,chlorophyll,carotenoid and anthocyanin.The experimental results show that the prediction accuracy is very satisfying,with a mean absolute error(MAE)=0.0122±0.0004 for training and 0.0321±0.0022 for validation(data range of 0–1).

Comparative Analysis of the Photosynthetic Characteristics and Active Compounds of Semiliquidambar cathayensis Chang Heteromorphic Leaves

In the present study,the variation patterns of leaf shape in different populations of individual Semiliquidambar cathayensis plants were analyzed to investigate the relationship among leaf shape variation,photosynthetic properties,and active compounds to understand the genetic characteristics of S.cathayensis and screen elite germplasms.The leaf shape of 18 offspring from three natural S.cathayensis populations was analyzed to investigate the level of diversity and variation patterns of leaf shape.Furthermore,photosynthetic pigment content,physiological parameters of photosynthesis,and the active compounds in leaves of different shapes were determined.Statistical analysis showed that the leaf shape variation in S.cathayensis indicated a high level of genetic diversity among and within the populations.Cluster analysis showed that the three natural populations formed two clusters,one whose offspring was dominated by entire leaves and another characterized by palmately trifoliate leaves.The differences in photosynthetic characteristics and active compounds of leaves of three different shapes were comprehensively evaluated using principal component analysis.Two principal components with a cumulative contribution rate of 92.768%were extracted,of which the highest comprehensive score was for asymmetrically lobed leaves.The leaf shape in different S.cathayensis germplasms exhibited distinct patterns,and there were some correlations between the photosynthetic properties and active compounds in leaves of different shapes.Thus,the leaf shape can be used to predict active compound content,and in turn,select varieties based on that purpose;it also provides a simple and effective method to classify S.cathayensis germplasms.

一种天然蓝色素可降解膜的制备及其油脂抗氧化性研究

目的将真菌Pseudofusicoccum violaceum F10产的天然蓝色素添加到明胶基膜中制备成可降解抗氧化性膜,并探究该膜的抗氧化性能。方法将天然蓝色素按一定比例添加到明胶、羧甲基纤维素钠(sodium carboxymethylcellulose,CMC)、甘油制备的基础膜液中,制备成蓝色素膜;采用响应面优化成膜工艺;对膜的色素保留率、机械性能、透水性、抗氧化活性及抗油脂光氧化性等进行测定。结果色素添加浓度在0.02%~0.04%时,色素在膜中分布均匀,浓度增加到0.08%时,色素分布不均匀、有聚集现象;随着蓝色素添加量增大,膜的抗拉力强度增强,伸长率有所下降;最佳的成膜工艺是明胶2.474 g、CMC 1.125 g、甘油1.158 g、蓝色素0.03%;正常光照下膜的色素保留率可达90%以上,加速光照下膜的色素保留率可维持在80%以上;蓝色膜的自由基清除率随色素添加量的增加而增强,当添加量为0.06%时,1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼(1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,DPPH)自由基和2,2’-联氮-二(3-乙基-苯并噻唑啉-6-磺酸)二铵盐[2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)ammonium salt,ABTS]阳离子自由基的清除率分别为42.3%和32.4%;与无色素膜相比,蓝色素膜能使橄榄油的过氧化值(peroxide value,POV)降低45.7%。结论该蓝色膜有较好色素保留率、机械性能,同时具备抗氧化活性和抗光氧化性,本研究可为开发同时具备减缓油脂自动氧化和光氧化的可降解包装膜奠定了理论基础。

黄河兰州段一株优势藻的分离鉴定及光照、pH、温度对其生长的影响

为探究黄河兰州段水域的优势绿藻,从金牛街码头和中山桥水域采集水样,分离得到4株微藻,初步鉴定为小球藻属(Chlorella)、链带藻属(Desmodesmus)、近头状尖胞藻属(Raphidocelis)和空星藻属(Coelastrum),依次命名为Chlorella sp.HH13,Desmodesmus sp.HH2C,Raphidocelis sp.HHTXZ和Coelastrum sp.HH4.4株藻培养9 d后生物量水平表现为HH13>HH2C>HHTXZ>HH4,选取HH13作为目标藻种探究其在最佳光照、pH和温度条件下的生物量、光合色素、可溶性蛋白以及可溶性糖的积累.在BG11培养基中培养HH13,确定最佳光照强度为6000 Lux,类胡萝卜素和总叶绿素含量达到最大值,分别为2.029和6.929 mg·g^(-1),可溶性糖和可溶性蛋白的含量也最高,分别为0.285%和7.661 mg·g^(-1);最佳pH值为7,生物量最高可达0.297 g·L^(-1),类胡萝卜素和总叶绿素含量达到最大值,分别为2.753和9.711 mg·g^(-1),可溶性糖和可溶性蛋白含量也最高,分别为0.484%和5.674 mg·g^(-1);最佳温度为28℃,生物量最高为0.289 g·L^(-1),类胡萝卜素和总叶绿素含量分别为1.796和6.073 mg·g^(-1),可溶性糖含量为0.288%,可溶性蛋白的含量为5.898 mg·g^(-1).最终得到HH13生长的最佳光照强度为6000 Lux、pH值为7、温度为28℃.

9个山茶品种对高温胁迫的光合生理响应及其耐热性综合评价

【目的】山茶的花型和花色丰富、花期长,其耐热性日益受到关注,筛选合适的评价方法和指标可为山茶属植物耐热性鉴定、种质发掘和新品种选育提供理论依据。【方法】以耐热性较强的单体红山茶和‘串花瀑布’为对照,7个自育束花茶花新品种为试验对象,采用瓶插方法,在短期(5 h)和长期(7 d)高温(42℃/35℃)处理后,考察各品种形态及光合生理标指标的变化,并综合评价其耐热性。【结果】(1)‘垂枝粉玉’和‘串花瀑布’在高温胁迫下叶绿素含量、类胡萝卜素含量、叶绿素a/b、净光合速率(Pn)和气孔导度(Gs)均上升,PSⅡ最大光化学效率(F_(v)/F_(m))、PSⅡ潜在活性(F_(v)/F_(o))和电子传递速率(ETR)维持在较高水平,且长期高温胁迫后均未出现热害。‘金叶粉玉’、‘上植华章’和‘玫瑰春’在高温胁迫下Pn和Gs均显著降低,而Ci升高,‘金叶粉玉’和‘上植华章’的F_(v)/F_(m)、F_(v)/F_(o)和ETR均大幅降低,且长期高温胁迫后出现较严重热害或死亡。(2)通过主成分分析将15个单项指标换算成4个独立的综合指标,累计贡献率可达90%;短期高温时以叶绿素含量、类胡萝卜素含量、叶黄素含量的综合权重值较高,长期高温时以叶绿素a/b、F_(v)/F_(m)、光化学淬灭系数(qP)、非光化学淬灭系数(qN)的综合权重值较高。【结论】新品种‘垂枝粉玉’耐热较强,‘上植月光曲’、‘上植欢乐颂’和‘玫玉’中等耐热,‘玫瑰春’、‘上植华章’和‘金叶粉玉’耐热性较弱;叶绿素、类胡萝卜素、叶黄素含量可作为山茶短期耐热性考察指标,而叶绿素a/b、F_(v)/F_(m)、qP、qN可作为山茶长期耐热性的考察指标。

不同LED光质对紫花苜蓿种子萌发及幼苗酚类化合物合成的影响

[目的]本文旨在研究不同LED光质对紫花苜蓿种子萌发及幼苗光合色素和酚类化合物含量的影响,为紫花苜蓿芽苗菜生产和植物工厂化生产的光质调控技术提供基础。[方法]以黑暗处理(D)为对照,研究10种LED光质(红光R660和R630,蓝光B450和B465,绿光G520,黄光Y590,红蓝光组合R5B2、R1B1和R2B5,白光W)对紫花苜蓿‘WL656’种子萌发、幼苗生长、解剖及酚类化合物合成的影响。[结果]不同处理对紫花苜蓿种子发芽率、发芽势、发芽指数无显著影响。单色光处理中,2种纯红光均促进紫花苜蓿幼苗胚根伸长;B465处理使幼苗下胚轴直径、表皮细胞厚度、皮层厚度和单个导管面积均显著增加,B450使维管束直径显著增加。不同单色光对叶绿素a含量无显著影响,而2种蓝光处理下叶绿素b含量最低,R660处理下类胡萝卜素含量最高;2种纯蓝光均对幼苗中花青素、总酚和类黄酮的积累有促进作用,而在G520、Y590和D处理下幼苗几乎不含花青素。R630提高下胚轴中查尔酮合成酶(CHS)活性,G520显著提高子叶中CHS活性;W提高幼苗下胚轴的花青素合成酶(ANS)活性,Y590提高幼苗中ANS活性。3种红蓝光组合中,随着红光比例降低,茎直径、皮层厚度和下胚轴CHS活性降低,根长、表皮细胞厚度、维管束直径和下胚轴中花青素含量先减少后增加,子叶中光合色素含量和CHS活性上升。下胚轴中总酚和类黄酮含量在R2B5处理中最高,子叶中3种酚类化合物含量无差异。下胚轴中ANS活性在R1B1处理下最高,子叶中ANS活性在R5B2处理下最高。[结论]纯红光促进种子发芽后的幼苗伸长,纯蓝光促进幼苗中花青素、类黄酮和总酚生成,红蓝光组合对幼苗生理特性影响较为复杂。综合考虑生长生理指标,R2B5处理下生长量适中,叶绿素和酚类物质含量较高,是较适合紫花苜蓿幼苗生长的LED光质。

细菌性疫病对菜豆光合特性和生理指标的影响

为研究菜豆侵染细菌性疫病后的一系列生理变化,以不同菜豆细菌性疫病抗性品种‘双丰3号’(SF,抗病品种)和‘猫眼’(MY,感病品种)为试验材料,测定接种后不同时段菜豆细菌性疫病对光合作用参数、光合色素含量、POD、SOD活性及超氧阴离子含量积累的影响。结果显示:(1)不同抗性品种间,除胞间CO_(2)浓度增加外,2个品种的净光合速率、气孔导度、气孔限制值和水分利用效率均呈现下降状态,且增幅和降幅表现为MY>SF。(2)菜豆细菌性疫病侵染导致2个品种的叶绿素a、叶绿素b、总叶绿素和类胡萝卜素含量均有所下降,且总体含量表现为SF>MY。说明SF的光合作用和光合色素含量受菜豆细菌性疫病胁迫的影响小于MY。(3)MY的POD活性总体高出SF 3倍,SOD活性表现为SF>MY,且在超氧阴离子含量积累方面,SF的释放量比MY早2 d变少,其防御机制出现时间早于MY。说明维持较高的光合性能是对菜豆细菌性疫病具有较强抗性的生理基础,且POD和SOD活性都可以作为菜豆细菌性疫病的抗性鉴定生理指标。