喜树苗期种群构件特征研究

通过调查构件生物量、个体生长变化情况及各构件的生长情况,依据Harper的构件理论,对喜树苗期构件种群进行研究,结果表明:(1 )喜树苗期构件生物量增长及喜树苗期各构件生长情况的曲线动态图多呈传统的“S”形,符合Logistic增长,只有叶生物量和叶面积动态呈平放的倒“S”形;(2 )构件之间及构件与个体之间生物量增长不具同步性;(3 )一级枝系统是喜树苗期种群构件的主要组成部分,二、三级枝系统等构件生长缓慢。

低温胁迫对喜树苗期叶生理指标的影响

以 1年生喜树苗为材料 ,研究了低温胁迫下喜树苗期叶SOD、Chl、MDA、pro含量的变化。结果表明 :10天 8℃低温胁迫下SOD活性、叶绿素含量分别比对照 (30℃± 2 )下降2 5 31%、11 91% ,丙二醛、脯氨酸含量比对照提高 14 82 %、50 72 % ;18天 4℃低温胁迫下SOD活性、叶绿素含量分别比对照下降 2 2 56 %、37 19% ,丙二醛、脯氨酸含量比对照提高2 9 4 2 %、58 72 %。

通过组织培养筛选高含量喜树碱细胞系

测定不同生长期喜树苗各器官中喜树碱的含量。其中新生叶和根中的喜树碱的含量较高,然而,喜树碱的含量随叶和枝条生长期的延长而逐渐下降。以喜树碱高含量的幼叶为材料,进行了愈伤组织的诱导和培养,并通过优良细胞系的筛选,使愈伤组织中喜树碱的含量提高到0.02%。

Effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza on the growth of Camptotheca acuminata seedlings

Camptotheca acuminata seeds were sown in sterilized sands in the greenhouse in February of 2005. After 90-day growth, seedlings were inoculated with three species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi （AMF）, Acaulospora mellea, Glomus diaphanum and Sclerocystis sinuosa.. The height, biomass, and absorptions of nitrogen and phosphorus of C. acuminata seedlings inoculated with AMF were investigated. The results showed that the formation of AM promoted the height growth and biomass accumulation of seedlings significantly and improved the absorption of phosphorus in seedlings. The height and biomass of mycorrhizal seedlings were 1.2 and 1.6 times higher than those of the non-mycorrhizal seedlings. The absorption of nitrogen was less influenced by the formation of AM. The nitrogen content in mycorrhizal seedling was equal to that of non-mycorrhizal seedlings. Compared with non-mycorrhizal seedlings, the nitrogen content of mycorrhizal seedlings inoculated with A. mellea changed considerably in the root, stem and leaves. The difference in nitrogen content was not significant between mycorrhizal seedlings inoculated with G. diaphanum and S. sinuosa. The AM formation stimulated the absorption of phosphorus, especially in roots, and also changed the allocation of nitrogen and phosphorus in different organs of seedlings. Compared with non-mycorrhizal seedlings, the ratio of nitrogen and phosphorus in mycorrhizal roots increased, but reduced in stem and leaves.

Nitrate reductase activity and its diurnal variation rhythm for Camptotheca acuminata seedlings

Nitrate reductase activity (NRA) in different plant organs and leaves in different positions of Camptotheca acuminata seedlings was determined by an In vivo assay, the diurnal variation rhythm of NRA in leaves of different positions was observed,and the correlations between leaf NRA, leaf area and lamina mass per unit area (LMA) were also examined. The results showed that NRA in the leaf was significantly highest, compared with that in other organs such as roots, stems and leaves. In this experiment, the 10 leaves were selected from the apex to the base of the seedlings in order. The different NRA occurred obviously in leaves of different positions of C. acuminata seedlings from the apex to the base, and NRA was higher in the 4th-6th leaves.The diurnal change rhythm of leaf NRA showed a one peak curve, and maximum NRA value appeared at about midday (at 12:30 or so). No obvious correlations between NRA and leaf area or lamina mass per unit area were observed. This study offered scientific foundation for the further research on nitrogen metabolism of C. acuminata.

Effect of planting density on plant growth and camptothecin content of Camptotheca acuminata seedlings

C. acuminata seedlings cultivated in greenhouse were transplanted into the fields with 5 designed planting densities (11, 16, 25,44 and 100 plants·m^-2) in May of 2004 and were harvested in the middle of September of 2004. The seedling growth indexes including plant height and crown width, biomass allocation, camptothecin (CPT) content and CPT yield of different organs (young leaf, old leaf, stem,and root) were studied. For the 5 selected planting densities, the plant biomass, height, crown width, and total leaf area of C. acuminata seedlings all showed highest values at the planting density of 25 plants ·m^-2. CPT content in young leaves was higher than that in other organs of seedlings and presented an obvious change with the variation of planting densities and with the highest value at density of 100plants·m-2, while for other organs no significant variation in CPT content was found with change of planting density. The accumulation of CPT was enhanced significantly at the planting density of 25 plants·m^-2. It is concluded that for the purpose to get raw materials with more CPT from C. acuminata, the optimal planting density of C. acuminata seedlings should be designed as 25 plants·m^-2.