The protective role of xanthophyll cycle in resurrection angiosperm Boea hygrometrica (Bunge) R.Br. was investigated by analysis of the changes of chlorophyll fluorescence and xanthophyll cycle components in response ...The protective role of xanthophyll cycle in resurrection angiosperm Boea hygrometrica (Bunge) R.Br. was investigated by analysis of the changes of chlorophyll fluorescence and xanthophyll cycle components in response to dehydration and rehydration in detached leaves under very weak light condition (3 mumol photons.m(-2).s(-1)) and in the dark. With declines in the values of PSII photochemical efficiency (Fv/Fm), PSII actual quantum yield (Phi(PSII)), photochemical quenching (qP) and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) during dehydration, zeaxanthin significantly increased in control Boea leaves under very weak light condition, while no zeaxanthin accumulation was detected in Boea leaves treated with dithiothreitol (DTT) and Boea leaves in the dark, and after 3 d rehydration, the parameters Fv/Fm, Phi(PSII), qP and NPQ showed full recovery in control Boea leaves under very weak light condition, but the parameters only underwent partial recovery in Boea leaves treated with DTT and Boea leaves in the dark, suggesting that the recovery of photosystem II (PSII) photochemical activities in Boea leaves was obviously affected by treatments with DTT and darkness, therefore, zeaxanthin may play an important protective role in desiccated Boea leaves even under very weak light conditions.展开更多
Resurrection plants which are able to quickly reactivate after falling into a period of anabiosis caused by dehydration have been very rare among angiosperms, especially among dicotyledons whose chlorophyll content an...Resurrection plants which are able to quickly reactivate after falling into a period of anabiosis caused by dehydration have been very rare among angiosperms, especially among dicotyledons whose chlorophyll content and chloroplast structure little changed in the course of desiccation, therefore has been called homoiochlorophyllous desiccation-tolerant plants (HDTs). Another type of resurrection angiosperms that lost its chlorophyll dining desiccation is called poikilochlorophyllous desiccation-tolerant plants (PDTs). HDTs have been received more attention because of simplicity of protection mechanism which is much easy to the study and utilization of the desiccation tolerance of resurrection angiosperms. Recent advances in studies of photosynthesis of resurrection angiosperms indicate that photochemical activities are sensitive indicators for the study of physiological state of resurrection angiosperms during desiccation and rehydration. Photochemical activities of resurrection angiosperms are inhibited with loss of water similar to those of general plants, however, the magic thing is that they could reactivate rapidly during rehydration even losing more than 95% water. Up-regulations in xanthophyll cycle and antioxidative systems as well as preservation in integrity and stability of photosynthetic membranes during desiccation may be very important to desiccation tolerance of resurrection angiosperms. The fact that phosphate treatment in rehydration stage also strongly influences resurrection indicated importance of studies on rehydration stages of resurrection angiosperms.展开更多
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 photosy...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.展开更多
The developing mobile technologies have resulted in operators focusing on how to optimize their 2G networks and ensure a smooth network end, there are two approaches for upgrade: one core network with a 2G-radio netwo...The developing mobile technologies have resulted in operators focusing on how to optimize their 2G networks and ensure a smooth network end, there are two approaches for upgrade: one core network with a 2G-radio network, while the other is (Mobile Switching Center) with WCDMA MSCS (Mobile Gateway) to optimize the Core network hierararchy展开更多
We consider a modified Markov branching process incorporating with both state-independent immigration-migration and resurrection. The effect of state-independent immigration-migration is firstly in- vestigated in deta...We consider a modified Markov branching process incorporating with both state-independent immigration-migration and resurrection. The effect of state-independent immigration-migration is firstly in- vestigated in detail. The explicit expressions for the extinction probabilities and mean extinction times are presented. The ergodicity and stability properties of the process incorporating with resurrection structure are then investigated. The conditions for recurrence, ergodicity and exponential ergodicity are obtained. An explicit expression for the equilibrium distribution is also presented. As a preparation, the criteria for regularity and uniqueness for such structure are firstly established.展开更多
We consider a modified Markov branching process incorporating with both state-independent immigration and instantaneous resurrection.The existence criterion of the process is firstly considered.We prove that if the su...We consider a modified Markov branching process incorporating with both state-independent immigration and instantaneous resurrection.The existence criterion of the process is firstly considered.We prove that if the sum of the resurrection rates is finite,then there does not exist any process.An existence criterion is then established when the sum of the resurrection rates is infinite.Some equivalent criteria,possessing the advantage of being easily checked,are obtained for the latter case.The uniqueness criterion for such process is also investigated.We prove that although there exist infinitely many of them,there always exists a unique honest process for a given q-matrix.This unique honest process is then constructed.The ergodicity property of this honest process is analysed in detail.We prove that this honest process is always ergodic and the explicit expression for the equilibrium distribution is established.展开更多
In this paper, we consider Markov branching processes with killing and resurrection. We first show that the Markov branching process with killing and stable resurrection is just the Feller minimum process which is hon...In this paper, we consider Markov branching processes with killing and resurrection. We first show that the Markov branching process with killing and stable resurrection is just the Feller minimum process which is honest and thus unique. We then further show that this honest Feller minimum process is not only positive recurrent but also strongly ergodic. The generating function of the important stationary distribution is explicitly expressed. For the interest of comparison and completeness, the results of the Markov branching processes with killing and instantaneous resurrection are also briefly stated. A new result regarding strong ergodicity of this difficult case is presented. The birth and death process with killing and resurrection together with another example is also analyzed.展开更多
"Who are we?Where are we from?"Humans have been pondering these questions since the day they first came into being.One of the ways we preserve memories of the past is through our cul- tural heritage that has..."Who are we?Where are we from?"Humans have been pondering these questions since the day they first came into being.One of the ways we preserve memories of the past is through our cul- tural heritage that has been passed on from generation to genera- tion.Intangible cultural heritage,as well as tangible cultural her- itage,is essential to the continuity of human civilization. Since the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)unveiled the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001,China has had Kunqu opera,Guqin and its music,the art of Uygur Muqam of Xinjiang and the traditional Mongolian folk song Long Song added to UNESCO’s protection list.It is now one of the coun-展开更多
文摘The protective role of xanthophyll cycle in resurrection angiosperm Boea hygrometrica (Bunge) R.Br. was investigated by analysis of the changes of chlorophyll fluorescence and xanthophyll cycle components in response to dehydration and rehydration in detached leaves under very weak light condition (3 mumol photons.m(-2).s(-1)) and in the dark. With declines in the values of PSII photochemical efficiency (Fv/Fm), PSII actual quantum yield (Phi(PSII)), photochemical quenching (qP) and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) during dehydration, zeaxanthin significantly increased in control Boea leaves under very weak light condition, while no zeaxanthin accumulation was detected in Boea leaves treated with dithiothreitol (DTT) and Boea leaves in the dark, and after 3 d rehydration, the parameters Fv/Fm, Phi(PSII), qP and NPQ showed full recovery in control Boea leaves under very weak light condition, but the parameters only underwent partial recovery in Boea leaves treated with DTT and Boea leaves in the dark, suggesting that the recovery of photosystem II (PSII) photochemical activities in Boea leaves was obviously affected by treatments with DTT and darkness, therefore, zeaxanthin may play an important protective role in desiccated Boea leaves even under very weak light conditions.
文摘Resurrection plants which are able to quickly reactivate after falling into a period of anabiosis caused by dehydration have been very rare among angiosperms, especially among dicotyledons whose chlorophyll content and chloroplast structure little changed in the course of desiccation, therefore has been called homoiochlorophyllous desiccation-tolerant plants (HDTs). Another type of resurrection angiosperms that lost its chlorophyll dining desiccation is called poikilochlorophyllous desiccation-tolerant plants (PDTs). HDTs have been received more attention because of simplicity of protection mechanism which is much easy to the study and utilization of the desiccation tolerance of resurrection angiosperms. Recent advances in studies of photosynthesis of resurrection angiosperms indicate that photochemical activities are sensitive indicators for the study of physiological state of resurrection angiosperms during desiccation and rehydration. Photochemical activities of resurrection angiosperms are inhibited with loss of water similar to those of general plants, however, the magic thing is that they could reactivate rapidly during rehydration even losing more than 95% water. Up-regulations in xanthophyll cycle and antioxidative systems as well as preservation in integrity and stability of photosynthetic membranes during desiccation may be very important to desiccation tolerance of resurrection angiosperms. The fact that phosphate treatment in rehydration stage also strongly influences resurrection indicated importance of studies on rehydration stages of resurrection angiosperms.
文摘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.
文摘The developing mobile technologies have resulted in operators focusing on how to optimize their 2G networks and ensure a smooth network end, there are two approaches for upgrade: one core network with a 2G-radio network, while the other is (Mobile Switching Center) with WCDMA MSCS (Mobile Gateway) to optimize the Core network hierararchy
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundations of China (Grant Nos. 10771216 and 11071259)
文摘We consider a modified Markov branching process incorporating with both state-independent immigration-migration and resurrection. The effect of state-independent immigration-migration is firstly in- vestigated in detail. The explicit expressions for the extinction probabilities and mean extinction times are presented. The ergodicity and stability properties of the process incorporating with resurrection structure are then investigated. The conditions for recurrence, ergodicity and exponential ergodicity are obtained. An explicit expression for the equilibrium distribution is also presented. As a preparation, the criteria for regularity and uniqueness for such structure are firstly established.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10771216)Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (Grant No. HKU 7010/06P)Project-sponsored by SRF for ROCS,SEM
文摘We consider a modified Markov branching process incorporating with both state-independent immigration and instantaneous resurrection.The existence criterion of the process is firstly considered.We prove that if the sum of the resurrection rates is finite,then there does not exist any process.An existence criterion is then established when the sum of the resurrection rates is infinite.Some equivalent criteria,possessing the advantage of being easily checked,are obtained for the latter case.The uniqueness criterion for such process is also investigated.We prove that although there exist infinitely many of them,there always exists a unique honest process for a given q-matrix.This unique honest process is then constructed.The ergodicity property of this honest process is analysed in detail.We prove that this honest process is always ergodic and the explicit expression for the equilibrium distribution is established.
基金Xiangtan University New Staff Research Start-up Grant (Grant No. 08QDZ27)
文摘In this paper, we consider Markov branching processes with killing and resurrection. We first show that the Markov branching process with killing and stable resurrection is just the Feller minimum process which is honest and thus unique. We then further show that this honest Feller minimum process is not only positive recurrent but also strongly ergodic. The generating function of the important stationary distribution is explicitly expressed. For the interest of comparison and completeness, the results of the Markov branching processes with killing and instantaneous resurrection are also briefly stated. A new result regarding strong ergodicity of this difficult case is presented. The birth and death process with killing and resurrection together with another example is also analyzed.
文摘"Who are we?Where are we from?"Humans have been pondering these questions since the day they first came into being.One of the ways we preserve memories of the past is through our cul- tural heritage that has been passed on from generation to genera- tion.Intangible cultural heritage,as well as tangible cultural her- itage,is essential to the continuity of human civilization. Since the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)unveiled the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001,China has had Kunqu opera,Guqin and its music,the art of Uygur Muqam of Xinjiang and the traditional Mongolian folk song Long Song added to UNESCO’s protection list.It is now one of the coun-