[Objective] The aim was to study the germination behavior of Tamarix elongata Ledeb.under natural conditions.[Method] By using T.elongata as the experimental materials,the seed morphology and germination characteristi...[Objective] The aim was to study the germination behavior of Tamarix elongata Ledeb.under natural conditions.[Method] By using T.elongata as the experimental materials,the seed morphology and germination characteristics were observed and measured.[Result] ① T.elongata seed was 1 011.96 μm in length and 399.94 μm in width,and the thousand-seed weight was 38.66 mg;② the germination rate,germination energy,germination index and germination coefficient of T.elongata seeds were 95.56%,46.67%,20.25 and 56.86 respectively;③ there were no significant differences in morphology and germination characteristics among the three different geographical populations.[Conclusion] The present research will provide reference for the introduction and breeding of T.elongata as well as the protection of sand dune vegetation.展开更多
Germin and Germin-like protein （GLP） have various proposed roles in plant developmental stages and stress- related processes. A novel GLP cDNA clone was isolated from a cDNA library of Tamarix hispida. ThGLP, coded ...Germin and Germin-like protein （GLP） have various proposed roles in plant developmental stages and stress- related processes. A novel GLP cDNA clone was isolated from a cDNA library of Tamarix hispida. ThGLP, coded 225aa, possesses conserved motif of plant germin and Germin-like protein. ThGLP belongs to true germin subfamily through phylogenetic analyses. Gene expression profiles in roots and leaves were evaluated using real-time quantitative RT-PCR. The results show that the gene was highly induced by drought, salt, low temperature, CdCl2 and abscisic acid treatments. Our results demonstrate that the ThGLP gene is expressed in leaves and roots, is involved in different abiotic stress re-sponses and controlled by an ABA-dependent signaling pathway.展开更多
Seeds of Dodonaea viscosa （L.） Jacq, a representative species in dry and hot valleys in Southwest China, were chosen as experimental materials. In this experiment, the D. viscosa seeds were treated at 40, 60, 80 and...Seeds of Dodonaea viscosa （L.） Jacq, a representative species in dry and hot valleys in Southwest China, were chosen as experimental materials. In this experiment, the D. viscosa seeds were treated at 40, 60, 80 and 100℃ respectively before germination to study impacts of high temperature treatment on their generation rate and to further discuss the roles of fire during the process of vegetation formation in dry and hot valley areas of China. The results show that when the temperature was higher than 40 ℃, the germination rate of D. viscosa seeds was significantly higher than that of the control group, and the heat shock effect was apparent. The germination rate was the highest when the seeds were treated at 80 ℃ for 10 min, reaching 63.00%±2.55%. There was still a significant heat shock effect on the D. viscosa seeds which were stored for one year. In comparison with the conventional method of soaking seeds in hot water, the germination rate of D. viscose seeds which were treated at high temperature before germination increased significantly.展开更多
基金Supported by a Grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(30670133)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to study the germination behavior of Tamarix elongata Ledeb.under natural conditions.[Method] By using T.elongata as the experimental materials,the seed morphology and germination characteristics were observed and measured.[Result] ① T.elongata seed was 1 011.96 μm in length and 399.94 μm in width,and the thousand-seed weight was 38.66 mg;② the germination rate,germination energy,germination index and germination coefficient of T.elongata seeds were 95.56%,46.67%,20.25 and 56.86 respectively;③ there were no significant differences in morphology and germination characteristics among the three different geographical populations.[Conclusion] The present research will provide reference for the introduction and breeding of T.elongata as well as the protection of sand dune vegetation.
基金This study was supported by national natural science foundation (Grant No. 30972386)Central university basic scientific business specific foundation (Grant No. DL09BA22)Genetically modified organisms breeding major projects (Grant No.2009ZX08009-098B)
文摘Germin and Germin-like protein （GLP） have various proposed roles in plant developmental stages and stress- related processes. A novel GLP cDNA clone was isolated from a cDNA library of Tamarix hispida. ThGLP, coded 225aa, possesses conserved motif of plant germin and Germin-like protein. ThGLP belongs to true germin subfamily through phylogenetic analyses. Gene expression profiles in roots and leaves were evaluated using real-time quantitative RT-PCR. The results show that the gene was highly induced by drought, salt, low temperature, CdCl2 and abscisic acid treatments. Our results demonstrate that the ThGLP gene is expressed in leaves and roots, is involved in different abiotic stress re-sponses and controlled by an ABA-dependent signaling pathway.
基金Supported by the National Water Pollution Control and Treatment Science and Technology Major Project(2012ZX07101-003-04-04)~~
文摘Seeds of Dodonaea viscosa （L.） Jacq, a representative species in dry and hot valleys in Southwest China, were chosen as experimental materials. In this experiment, the D. viscosa seeds were treated at 40, 60, 80 and 100℃ respectively before germination to study impacts of high temperature treatment on their generation rate and to further discuss the roles of fire during the process of vegetation formation in dry and hot valley areas of China. The results show that when the temperature was higher than 40 ℃, the germination rate of D. viscosa seeds was significantly higher than that of the control group, and the heat shock effect was apparent. The germination rate was the highest when the seeds were treated at 80 ℃ for 10 min, reaching 63.00%±2.55%. There was still a significant heat shock effect on the D. viscosa seeds which were stored for one year. In comparison with the conventional method of soaking seeds in hot water, the germination rate of D. viscose seeds which were treated at high temperature before germination increased significantly.
