The toxic effects of different gradient concentrations of Hg2+ and Cd2+ on chlorophyll content, chlorophyll a/b value, photosynthetic O-2 evolution, respiration rate, anti-oxidase system (superoxide dismulase (SOD), c...The toxic effects of different gradient concentrations of Hg2+ and Cd2+ on chlorophyll content, chlorophyll a/b value, photosynthetic O-2 evolution, respiration rate, anti-oxidase system (superoxide dismulase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD)) and ultrastructure of the cells of Azolla imbricata (Roxb.) Nakai were studied. The results showed that with Hg2+ and Cd2+ increase, chlorophyll content and chlorophyll a/b value, photosynthetic O-2 evolution decreased drastically; respiration rate peaked at 2 mg/L pollutant and declined afterwards. The activities of SOD, CAT and POD increased first and decreased afterwards except the activity of POD, which decreased with the increasing of Cd2+ concentration. Ultrastructural observation showed that the extent of ultrastructural damage was much more serious with higher pollutant concentration and longer time of stress. This resulted in swelling of chloroplast, disruption and disappearance of chloroplast membrane and disintegration of chloroplasts; swelling of cristae of mitochondria, deformation and vacuolization of mitochondria; condensation of chromatin in nucleus, dispersion of nucleolus and disruption of nuclear membrane. The experimental results showed: (1) Hg2+ and Cd2+ pollution not only destroyed physiological activities, but also caused irreversible damage to its ultrastructure, thus leading the cells to death; (2) With increase in the stress of Hg2+ and Cd2+, ultrastructural damage was related to the changes of plant physiology; (3) The toxic symptoms of plant showed an evident correlation between dose and effect; (4) The toxicity of Cd2+ on A. imbricata is heavier than that of Hg2+ under the same treatment time and concentration. The lethal concentration of Hg2+ to A. imbricata ranged from 3.5 to 4 mg/L, and that of Cd2+ ranged from 3 to 3.5 mg/L. The damage of cell ultrastructure on Anabaena azollae Strasburger was observed. The results indicated that tolerance of Azolla imbricata for Hg2+ and Cd2+ was higher than that of A. imbricata.展开更多
Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) wastes produced by Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus L. fed Azolla, an aquatic atmospheric nitrogen fixing fern, was evaluated for 90 days in pond experiment. Six isonitrogenous (29.2%...Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) wastes produced by Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus L. fed Azolla, an aquatic atmospheric nitrogen fixing fern, was evaluated for 90 days in pond experiment. Six isonitrogenous (29.2% crude protein) and isoenergetic (16.9 Kj·g–1) diets A0, A10, A20, A30, A40 and A50, containing 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% of Azolla meal (AM) respectively, as partial fishmeal (FM) substitutes, was provided to experimental fish. The Azolla-free diet A0 served as a control. Fish specific growth rate (SGR) was higher with the control diet, the lower values being obtained in A50-fed fish (P Azolla could be used in diet to sustain Nile tilapia growth and as “environmentally-friendly” ingredient to limit P loss, while providing N to the field, beneficially in tropical marshland pond where this nutrient is already limiting.展开更多
Through analyses of unique microlaminated sediments recovered from the Lomonosov Ridge during Integrated Ocean Drilling Program(IODP) Expedition 302,it became evident that enormous blooms of the free floating freshwat...Through analyses of unique microlaminated sediments recovered from the Lomonosov Ridge during Integrated Ocean Drilling Program(IODP) Expedition 302,it became evident that enormous blooms of the free floating freshwater fern Azolla occurred within the Arctic Basin during an extended period of~1.2 Ma in the Eocene.The timing of the Azolla展开更多
The approximate general composition and the fatty acid profile of Nile tilapia fed Azolla-diets in ponds were studied for 90 days. Six isonitrogenous (29.2% CP) and isoenergetic (16.9 kJ·g>sup>-1) diets wer...The approximate general composition and the fatty acid profile of Nile tilapia fed Azolla-diets in ponds were studied for 90 days. Six isonitrogenous (29.2% CP) and isoenergetic (16.9 kJ·g>sup>-1) diets were formulated to contain 0% (A0), 10% (A10), 20% (A>sub>20), 30% (A30), 40% (A40) and 50% (A50) of Azolla meal (AM), as partial fish meal (FM) substitutes. Diet A0 without AM served as a control. Fish growth decreased as AM level exceeded 20% in diets (P 0.05). Crude lipid was significantly lower in fish fed A50 and significant differences were also found in crude ash (P 20, A30 and A50. High level of the fern reduces growth without negatively affecting fatty acid in fish. Fish PUFA, especially the (n - 3) fatty acids, are affected positively, even when fed 50% AM, which is good for the quality of the fish produced in regard to the benefits for the health of consumers.展开更多
In the present experiment with ongoing concentration(0µM,100µM,250µM,500µM and 1000µM)of 2,4-D,the responses of Azolla pinnata R.Br.was evaluated based on cellular functions.Initially,plants w...In the present experiment with ongoing concentration(0µM,100µM,250µM,500µM and 1000µM)of 2,4-D,the responses of Azolla pinnata R.Br.was evaluated based on cellular functions.Initially,plants were significantly tolerated up to 1000µM of 2,4-D with its survival.This was accompanied by a steady decline of indole acetic acid(IAA)concentration in tissues with 78.8%over the control.Membrane bound H^(+)-ATPase activity was over expressed within a range of 1.14 to 1.25 folds with activator(KCl)and decreased within a range of 57.3 to 74.6%in response to inhibitor(Vanadate)application.With regards to IAA metabolism,plants recorded a linear increase with wall bound oxidase activity up to maximum concentration of 2,4-D.The variations were more moderated when wall bound IAA-oxidase recorded a linear increase proportionate to the 2,4-D concentrations.This was more extended with the presence of different isoforms of IAA-oxidase which was much more pronounced with distinct polymorphisms of expressed proteins,however,not independent to the 2,4-D concentrations.Polyamines like spermine,spermidine and putrescine(spm,spd and put)were not consistent in concentration with the dosages of 2,4-D.Besides these,plants were induced to apoplastic NAD(P)H oxidase activity maximally by 1.6 folds under 500µM 2,4-D over control.Still,putrescine responded more or less consistently and recorded maximally 11.9 folds at 500µM 2,4-D as compared to the control.NAD(P)H oxidase activity recorded maximally 1.6 folds against control and remain consistent throughout the concentrations of 2,4-D.GPX along with APX were more linear in responses through the concentration of 2,4-D except CAT as compared to control.On enzymatic antioxidative activity,peroxidases(GPX and APX)were overexpresed in a similar manner except for catalase with a non-significant rise.In stabilization of cellular redox,glutathione reductase attended maximum value by 2.45 folds at 1000µM evidenced with significant variations in protein polymorphism.The sensitivity of 2,4-D also appeared in Azolla with a maximum loss of nucleic acids as documented by the comet assay.Moreover,the Azolla might have some DNA damage protective activity as evident using frond extract with plasmid nick assay.Therefore,Azolla plants with its cellular responses is evident to sustain against the 2,4-D herbicidal stress and may be granted in bio remediation process for the contaminated soil.展开更多
Two 90-day experiments were conducted in the same period in tanks and in earthen ponds to study the effects of culture systems on growth and fatty acid (FA) of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) fingerlings (mean...Two 90-day experiments were conducted in the same period in tanks and in earthen ponds to study the effects of culture systems on growth and fatty acid (FA) of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) fingerlings (mean weight: 16.3 g) fed Azolla, as partial replacement for fish meal (FM). Diets were isonitrogenous (29.2% CP) and isoenergetic (16.9 kJ·g-1) containing 0% (A0), 10% (A10), 20% (A20), 30% (A30), 40% (A40) and 50% (A50) of Azolla meal (AM) respectively. Diet A0, without AM, acted as a control. In both experiments, fish growth decreased as AM level increased in diets (P P 30-A50). Interestingly, those fish were rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3). Consequently, the n-3/n-6 values decreased in tanks, whereas an increasing trend was found in ponds, and values were significantly higher in ponds than in tanks (0.35 - 0.53 vs. 0.08 - 0.17). The results suggest raising Nile tilapia with Azolladiets in ponds to improve growth and produce fish with a better FA composition, for the wellbeing of consumers.展开更多
This study was conducted to screen and breed Azolla varieties with strong resistance.Four Azolla samples( CD,XT,HY,YZ) were collected from Hunan Province,and the growth characteristics such as propagation coefficient,...This study was conducted to screen and breed Azolla varieties with strong resistance.Four Azolla samples( CD,XT,HY,YZ) were collected from Hunan Province,and the growth characteristics such as propagation coefficient,temperature,light intensity,pH value and humidity were analyzed using artificial culture method.The results showed the four Azolla varieties all had the largest reproduction coefficients after cultured for 21 d,and the optimum culture conditions were temperature at 24-28 ℃,illumination intensity of 15 000-20 000 lx,pH 6.0,and humidity of 60%-80%.Among the four Azolla varieties,YZ has strong reproductive performance and high temperature resistance,and XT has strong acid resistance.展开更多
Two sets of experiments were conducted to study the chemical composition, mineralization and availability of nutrients (particularly N) of Azolla biomass and cyanohacteria blooms in submerged rice soil. One set of e...Two sets of experiments were conducted to study the chemical composition, mineralization and availability of nutrients (particularly N) of Azolla biomass and cyanohacteria blooms in submerged rice soil. One set of experiment was conducted with Azolla without soil and the other with both Azolla and cyaobacteria with soil, in laboratory condition. Large samples were collected from the rice fields. The study shows that Azolla and cyanobacterial biomass contain good amounts of C, N, P and Ca. The chemical analysis of oxidizable C, total N, P and Ca showed that Azolla biomass contain 20.7% oxidizable C, which is higher than the cyanobacterial biomass (9.18%). The N content in Azolla biomass was found to be 4.32%, than that of cyanobacterial biomass, i.e., 2.57%, however, P and Ca contents were also found to be higher in Azolla averaging to 124.83 ppm and 345.3 mg/100 g, respectively than cyanobacteria. The leachate analysis revealed that Azolla biomass release about 39.18% to 64.48% oxidizable C and about 19.23% to 33% N after 45 days of incorporation of soil dilution. Incorporation of Azolla and cyanobacterial biomass N@ 100 kg/ha significantly improved the oxidizable organic C, total as well as available N content in soil up to 75 days of incubation. Due to the incorporation of Azolla in soil, oxidizable organic C increased 25.51%, total N 4.10% and available N 47.65%. Almost similar trend of increase was also observed with the incorporation of cyanobacterial blooms.展开更多
Rice can grow in the non tidal lowland despite its limited soil fertility.One of the biofertilizers that can be used to improve fertility is azolla.This research aims to evaluate the growth of rice in non tidal lowlan...Rice can grow in the non tidal lowland despite its limited soil fertility.One of the biofertilizers that can be used to improve fertility is azolla.This research aims to evaluate the growth of rice in non tidal lowlands using azolla to enrich the soil and different dosage of N(Nitrogen)and P(Phosphate)fertilization.A FCRD(Factorial Completely Randomized Design)was adopted consisting of 3 treatment factors,namely concentrations of N with doses of N1:46 kg/ha;N2:69 kg/ha;N3:92 kg/ha;P with P1:34 kg/ha;P2:68 kg/ha;and the application of azolla(A0:without azolla and A1:with 100 g/m2 azolla).The result showed that enriching the soil with azolla,fertilization dosage N and P,has a significant effect on plant height in the 4th WAP(Week After Planting).Furthermore,the interaction between azolla and N significantly influences panicle number,grain weight,and plant height at 2nd,4th,and 8th WAP.Conclusively,the application of azolla,N,and P fertilization supplied nutrients to rice crops in the non tidal lowland.展开更多
文摘The toxic effects of different gradient concentrations of Hg2+ and Cd2+ on chlorophyll content, chlorophyll a/b value, photosynthetic O-2 evolution, respiration rate, anti-oxidase system (superoxide dismulase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD)) and ultrastructure of the cells of Azolla imbricata (Roxb.) Nakai were studied. The results showed that with Hg2+ and Cd2+ increase, chlorophyll content and chlorophyll a/b value, photosynthetic O-2 evolution decreased drastically; respiration rate peaked at 2 mg/L pollutant and declined afterwards. The activities of SOD, CAT and POD increased first and decreased afterwards except the activity of POD, which decreased with the increasing of Cd2+ concentration. Ultrastructural observation showed that the extent of ultrastructural damage was much more serious with higher pollutant concentration and longer time of stress. This resulted in swelling of chloroplast, disruption and disappearance of chloroplast membrane and disintegration of chloroplasts; swelling of cristae of mitochondria, deformation and vacuolization of mitochondria; condensation of chromatin in nucleus, dispersion of nucleolus and disruption of nuclear membrane. The experimental results showed: (1) Hg2+ and Cd2+ pollution not only destroyed physiological activities, but also caused irreversible damage to its ultrastructure, thus leading the cells to death; (2) With increase in the stress of Hg2+ and Cd2+, ultrastructural damage was related to the changes of plant physiology; (3) The toxic symptoms of plant showed an evident correlation between dose and effect; (4) The toxicity of Cd2+ on A. imbricata is heavier than that of Hg2+ under the same treatment time and concentration. The lethal concentration of Hg2+ to A. imbricata ranged from 3.5 to 4 mg/L, and that of Cd2+ ranged from 3 to 3.5 mg/L. The damage of cell ultrastructure on Anabaena azollae Strasburger was observed. The results indicated that tolerance of Azolla imbricata for Hg2+ and Cd2+ was higher than that of A. imbricata.
文摘Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) wastes produced by Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus L. fed Azolla, an aquatic atmospheric nitrogen fixing fern, was evaluated for 90 days in pond experiment. Six isonitrogenous (29.2% crude protein) and isoenergetic (16.9 Kj·g–1) diets A0, A10, A20, A30, A40 and A50, containing 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% of Azolla meal (AM) respectively, as partial fishmeal (FM) substitutes, was provided to experimental fish. The Azolla-free diet A0 served as a control. Fish specific growth rate (SGR) was higher with the control diet, the lower values being obtained in A50-fed fish (P Azolla could be used in diet to sustain Nile tilapia growth and as “environmentally-friendly” ingredient to limit P loss, while providing N to the field, beneficially in tropical marshland pond where this nutrient is already limiting.
文摘Through analyses of unique microlaminated sediments recovered from the Lomonosov Ridge during Integrated Ocean Drilling Program(IODP) Expedition 302,it became evident that enormous blooms of the free floating freshwater fern Azolla occurred within the Arctic Basin during an extended period of~1.2 Ma in the Eocene.The timing of the Azolla
文摘The approximate general composition and the fatty acid profile of Nile tilapia fed Azolla-diets in ponds were studied for 90 days. Six isonitrogenous (29.2% CP) and isoenergetic (16.9 kJ·g>sup>-1) diets were formulated to contain 0% (A0), 10% (A10), 20% (A>sub>20), 30% (A30), 40% (A40) and 50% (A50) of Azolla meal (AM), as partial fish meal (FM) substitutes. Diet A0 without AM served as a control. Fish growth decreased as AM level exceeded 20% in diets (P 0.05). Crude lipid was significantly lower in fish fed A50 and significant differences were also found in crude ash (P 20, A30 and A50. High level of the fern reduces growth without negatively affecting fatty acid in fish. Fish PUFA, especially the (n - 3) fatty acids, are affected positively, even when fed 50% AM, which is good for the quality of the fish produced in regard to the benefits for the health of consumers.
基金This work isfinancially supported by DST-PURSE II program,DST,Govt.of INDIA on University of Kalyani.
文摘In the present experiment with ongoing concentration(0µM,100µM,250µM,500µM and 1000µM)of 2,4-D,the responses of Azolla pinnata R.Br.was evaluated based on cellular functions.Initially,plants were significantly tolerated up to 1000µM of 2,4-D with its survival.This was accompanied by a steady decline of indole acetic acid(IAA)concentration in tissues with 78.8%over the control.Membrane bound H^(+)-ATPase activity was over expressed within a range of 1.14 to 1.25 folds with activator(KCl)and decreased within a range of 57.3 to 74.6%in response to inhibitor(Vanadate)application.With regards to IAA metabolism,plants recorded a linear increase with wall bound oxidase activity up to maximum concentration of 2,4-D.The variations were more moderated when wall bound IAA-oxidase recorded a linear increase proportionate to the 2,4-D concentrations.This was more extended with the presence of different isoforms of IAA-oxidase which was much more pronounced with distinct polymorphisms of expressed proteins,however,not independent to the 2,4-D concentrations.Polyamines like spermine,spermidine and putrescine(spm,spd and put)were not consistent in concentration with the dosages of 2,4-D.Besides these,plants were induced to apoplastic NAD(P)H oxidase activity maximally by 1.6 folds under 500µM 2,4-D over control.Still,putrescine responded more or less consistently and recorded maximally 11.9 folds at 500µM 2,4-D as compared to the control.NAD(P)H oxidase activity recorded maximally 1.6 folds against control and remain consistent throughout the concentrations of 2,4-D.GPX along with APX were more linear in responses through the concentration of 2,4-D except CAT as compared to control.On enzymatic antioxidative activity,peroxidases(GPX and APX)were overexpresed in a similar manner except for catalase with a non-significant rise.In stabilization of cellular redox,glutathione reductase attended maximum value by 2.45 folds at 1000µM evidenced with significant variations in protein polymorphism.The sensitivity of 2,4-D also appeared in Azolla with a maximum loss of nucleic acids as documented by the comet assay.Moreover,the Azolla might have some DNA damage protective activity as evident using frond extract with plasmid nick assay.Therefore,Azolla plants with its cellular responses is evident to sustain against the 2,4-D herbicidal stress and may be granted in bio remediation process for the contaminated soil.
文摘Two 90-day experiments were conducted in the same period in tanks and in earthen ponds to study the effects of culture systems on growth and fatty acid (FA) of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) fingerlings (mean weight: 16.3 g) fed Azolla, as partial replacement for fish meal (FM). Diets were isonitrogenous (29.2% CP) and isoenergetic (16.9 kJ·g-1) containing 0% (A0), 10% (A10), 20% (A20), 30% (A30), 40% (A40) and 50% (A50) of Azolla meal (AM) respectively. Diet A0, without AM, acted as a control. In both experiments, fish growth decreased as AM level increased in diets (P P 30-A50). Interestingly, those fish were rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6n-3). Consequently, the n-3/n-6 values decreased in tanks, whereas an increasing trend was found in ponds, and values were significantly higher in ponds than in tanks (0.35 - 0.53 vs. 0.08 - 0.17). The results suggest raising Nile tilapia with Azolladiets in ponds to improve growth and produce fish with a better FA composition, for the wellbeing of consumers.
基金Supported by Changsha Science and Technology Project(kh1701089)
文摘This study was conducted to screen and breed Azolla varieties with strong resistance.Four Azolla samples( CD,XT,HY,YZ) were collected from Hunan Province,and the growth characteristics such as propagation coefficient,temperature,light intensity,pH value and humidity were analyzed using artificial culture method.The results showed the four Azolla varieties all had the largest reproduction coefficients after cultured for 21 d,and the optimum culture conditions were temperature at 24-28 ℃,illumination intensity of 15 000-20 000 lx,pH 6.0,and humidity of 60%-80%.Among the four Azolla varieties,YZ has strong reproductive performance and high temperature resistance,and XT has strong acid resistance.
文摘Two sets of experiments were conducted to study the chemical composition, mineralization and availability of nutrients (particularly N) of Azolla biomass and cyanohacteria blooms in submerged rice soil. One set of experiment was conducted with Azolla without soil and the other with both Azolla and cyaobacteria with soil, in laboratory condition. Large samples were collected from the rice fields. The study shows that Azolla and cyanobacterial biomass contain good amounts of C, N, P and Ca. The chemical analysis of oxidizable C, total N, P and Ca showed that Azolla biomass contain 20.7% oxidizable C, which is higher than the cyanobacterial biomass (9.18%). The N content in Azolla biomass was found to be 4.32%, than that of cyanobacterial biomass, i.e., 2.57%, however, P and Ca contents were also found to be higher in Azolla averaging to 124.83 ppm and 345.3 mg/100 g, respectively than cyanobacteria. The leachate analysis revealed that Azolla biomass release about 39.18% to 64.48% oxidizable C and about 19.23% to 33% N after 45 days of incorporation of soil dilution. Incorporation of Azolla and cyanobacterial biomass N@ 100 kg/ha significantly improved the oxidizable organic C, total as well as available N content in soil up to 75 days of incubation. Due to the incorporation of Azolla in soil, oxidizable organic C increased 25.51%, total N 4.10% and available N 47.65%. Almost similar trend of increase was also observed with the incorporation of cyanobacterial blooms.
文摘Rice can grow in the non tidal lowland despite its limited soil fertility.One of the biofertilizers that can be used to improve fertility is azolla.This research aims to evaluate the growth of rice in non tidal lowlands using azolla to enrich the soil and different dosage of N(Nitrogen)and P(Phosphate)fertilization.A FCRD(Factorial Completely Randomized Design)was adopted consisting of 3 treatment factors,namely concentrations of N with doses of N1:46 kg/ha;N2:69 kg/ha;N3:92 kg/ha;P with P1:34 kg/ha;P2:68 kg/ha;and the application of azolla(A0:without azolla and A1:with 100 g/m2 azolla).The result showed that enriching the soil with azolla,fertilization dosage N and P,has a significant effect on plant height in the 4th WAP(Week After Planting).Furthermore,the interaction between azolla and N significantly influences panicle number,grain weight,and plant height at 2nd,4th,and 8th WAP.Conclusively,the application of azolla,N,and P fertilization supplied nutrients to rice crops in the non tidal lowland.