To understand the effect of the running of Shaanxi Inner Mongolia Expressway on food crops planted along the sides, we determined the heavy metal contents(Zn, Pb, Cu and Cb) in the digestion solutions of the root, ste...To understand the effect of the running of Shaanxi Inner Mongolia Expressway on food crops planted along the sides, we determined the heavy metal contents(Zn, Pb, Cu and Cb) in the digestion solutions of the root, stem and leaf from rice and corn. The results showed that highway promoted the accumulation of heavy metal elements in corn and rice. Compared with the CKs(crops produced where no highway extend), contents of heavy metal elements in two crops tested from two sampling sites were both over standard. This indicates that food crops planted within 100 m away from the highway are been polluted by heavy metals, which is directly related with the running of Shaanxi Inner Mongolia Expressway. Based on this, the areas within 100 m away from the highway are not suggested to cultivate food crops.展开更多
With the further deepening of economic integration, Yunnan food security problems have become increasingly prominent. The construction of highland granary is an effective way to comply with the important strategic pla...With the further deepening of economic integration, Yunnan food security problems have become increasingly prominent. The construction of highland granary is an effective way to comply with the important strategic plan of China and allevi- ate the food security problems in Yunnan. In this paper, SWOT (Strengths Weak- nesses Opportunities Threats) analysis was used to analyze the advantages and disadvantages, opportunities and challenges encountered in the construction of Yun- nan plateau granary, and corresponding countermeasures and suggestions were proposed.展开更多
At present, substantial amounts of low-cost, fibrous co-products are incorporated into pig diets to reduce the cost of raising swine. However, diets that are rich in fiber are of low nutritive value because pigs canno...At present, substantial amounts of low-cost, fibrous co-products are incorporated into pig diets to reduce the cost of raising swine. However, diets that are rich in fiber are of low nutritive value because pigs cannot degrade dietary fiber. In addition, high-fiber diets have been associated with reduced nutrient utilization and pig performance. However, recent reports are often contradictory and the negative effects of high-fiber diets are influenced by the fiber source, type, and inclusion level. In addition, the effects of dietary fiber on pig growth and physiological responses are often confounded by the many analytical methods that are used to measure dietary fiber and its components. Several strategies have been employed to ameliorate the negative effects associated with the ingestion of high-fiber diets in pigs and to improve the nutritive value of such diets. Exogenous fiber-degrading enzymes are widely used to improve nutrient utilization and pig performance. However, the results of research reports have not been consistent and there is a need to elucidate the mode of action of exogenous enzymes on the metabolic and physiological responses in pigs that are fed high-fiber diets. On the other hand, dietary fiber is increasingly used as a means of promoting pig gut health and gestating sow welfare. In this review, dietary fiber and its effects on pig nutrition, gut physiology, and sow welfare are discussed. In addition, areas that need further research are suggested to gain more insight into dietary fiber and into the use of exogenous enzymes to improve the utilization of high-fiber diets by oils.展开更多
[Objective] The aim of this study was to observe variations of DON content in grain of two wheat cultivars during tempering at different temperatures, and explore the possible causes of the variations. [Method] Two na...[Objective] The aim of this study was to observe variations of DON content in grain of two wheat cultivars during tempering at different temperatures, and explore the possible causes of the variations. [Method] Two naturally Fusarium-infested wheat samples Youmai 3 and Yangmai 14 were selected as experimental materials. Tempering was carried out at different temperature (15, 25 and 35 ℃) for 48 h. During tempering, wheat grain samples were collected every 8 h. DON contents in tempered grain were measured by HPLC coupled with UV detector. [Result] For Youmai 3, DON contents were in the ranges of 3.94-12.49, 4.26-6.11 and 3.41- 7.91 μg/g during tempering at 15, 25 and 35 ℃, respectively. The highest DON contents were observed at the 32^nd hour at 15 ℃, the 8^th hour at 25 ℃ and the 32^rd hour at 35 ℃, respectively. After tempering for 48 h, DON contents in grain were increased by 175.1%, 27.5% and 7.2%, respectively. For Yangmai 14, DON contents were in the ranges of 0.55-1.56, 0.39-0.77 and 0.57-3.17 μg/g during tempering at 15, 25 and 35 ℃, respectively. The highest DON contents were ob- served at the 24^th hour at 15 ℃, the 40^th hour at 25 ℃ and the 48^th hour at 35 ℃, respectively. After tempering for 48 h, DON contents in grain were increased by 94.5% at 15 ℃ and 456.1% at 35 ℃, respectively, whereas it was decreased by 35.0% at 25 ℃. From the point of view of reducing DON level, 15 ℃ was not rea- sonable for the tempering of both wheat cultivars, and tempering at 35 ℃ for 16 h and tempering at 25 ℃ for 24 h appeared to be desirable for Youmai 3 and Yang- mai 14, respectively. [Conclusion] The results suggested controlling the tempering temperature and time would be helpful to reduce DON level in grain.展开更多
A wide range of insect pests attacks stored sorghum grains and the significant damage in grain weight loss and negative impact on the nutritional values of sorghum are caused with the activities of these pests. The in...A wide range of insect pests attacks stored sorghum grains and the significant damage in grain weight loss and negative impact on the nutritional values of sorghum are caused with the activities of these pests. The insecticides, especially from organophosphate group (OP), are still used to prevent damage of sorghum grains during storage period. One of the possible replacements for OP and other synthetic insecticides is a natural and safe diatomaceous earth (DE). The primary objectives of this study was conducting the laboratory experiments with enhanced DE Protect-lt on Sitophilus oryzae (L.), Rhyzopertha dominica (Fab.) and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.) to find out the effective concentrations and to determine the effect of applicable concentration of DE on bulk density (test weight) of sorghum grains. The effect of Protect-it on bulk density was measured at 1,000 ppm. After the exposure of S. oryzae, R. dominica and T castaneum to treated grains during 13 days, lethal dosis that causes 90% mortality (LD90) were 811 ppm, 1,102 ppm and 1,244 ppm, respectively. After exposure of 8 days the concentration of 1,000 ppm generated the mortality ofS. oryzae 100% and for R. dominica and T.castaneum for over 99%. The same concentration had a minimal effect on the reduction of sorghum bulk density (for 1.95% only).展开更多
While a high-fat diet(HFD) is assumed to be related to fat-mediated oxidative stress decreasing antioxidant enzyme activity, probiotics are believed to have positive effects on the regulation of HFD-induced obesity ...While a high-fat diet(HFD) is assumed to be related to fat-mediated oxidative stress decreasing antioxidant enzyme activity, probiotics are believed to have positive effects on the regulation of HFD-induced obesity as well as lipid metabolism, energy homeostasis, and anti-oxidation. Because Bacillus subtilis B10 has beneficial effects on the abnormal lipid metabolism and the oxidative stress in HFD-induced obese mice, ICR mice were randomly assigned into an HFD group and the HFD was supplemented with 0.1%(w/w) Bacillus subtilis B10(HFD+B10 group). Thereafter, 30-d treatments were run, and then hepatic lipid level and antioxidant status were measured. The expression of genes related to lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in the liver was determined by reverse-transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-q PCR). We found that HFD-induced obese mice treated with B10 showed a decrease in weight gain, serum glucose activity as well as hepatic triglyceride(TG), glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase(GOT), and glutamic pyruvic transaminase(GPT) activities. In addition, the gene expressions of antioxidant genes, glutathione reductase(GR), xanthine oxidase(XO), heat-shock protein 90(Hsp90), and lipid synthesis gene 3β-hydroxysteroid-?24 reductase(DHCR24) in the HFD+B10 group were down-regulated, suggesting alleviation of oxidative stress, while the lipolysis gene 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-Co A synthase 2(HMGCS2), energy metabolism gene peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α(PPARα) and the gene encoding tumor-suppressor protein p53 were up-regulated. The regulatory and positive effect of dietary supplementation of probiotic B10 suggests that it has a beneficial effect on the homeostasis of the lipid metabolism and on alleviating oxidative stress in HFD-induced obese mice.展开更多
基金Supported by the program from Shaanxi Provincial Expressway Management Office(05HX01)~~
文摘To understand the effect of the running of Shaanxi Inner Mongolia Expressway on food crops planted along the sides, we determined the heavy metal contents(Zn, Pb, Cu and Cb) in the digestion solutions of the root, stem and leaf from rice and corn. The results showed that highway promoted the accumulation of heavy metal elements in corn and rice. Compared with the CKs(crops produced where no highway extend), contents of heavy metal elements in two crops tested from two sampling sites were both over standard. This indicates that food crops planted within 100 m away from the highway are been polluted by heavy metals, which is directly related with the running of Shaanxi Inner Mongolia Expressway. Based on this, the areas within 100 m away from the highway are not suggested to cultivate food crops.
基金Supported by the Startup Fund of Yunnan Agricultural University(Accounting no.:A2002291)the Key Discipline Project for Agricultural Insects and Pests Control of Yunnan Agricultural University~~
文摘With the further deepening of economic integration, Yunnan food security problems have become increasingly prominent. The construction of highland granary is an effective way to comply with the important strategic plan of China and allevi- ate the food security problems in Yunnan. In this paper, SWOT (Strengths Weak- nesses Opportunities Threats) analysis was used to analyze the advantages and disadvantages, opportunities and challenges encountered in the construction of Yun- nan plateau granary, and corresponding countermeasures and suggestions were proposed.
文摘At present, substantial amounts of low-cost, fibrous co-products are incorporated into pig diets to reduce the cost of raising swine. However, diets that are rich in fiber are of low nutritive value because pigs cannot degrade dietary fiber. In addition, high-fiber diets have been associated with reduced nutrient utilization and pig performance. However, recent reports are often contradictory and the negative effects of high-fiber diets are influenced by the fiber source, type, and inclusion level. In addition, the effects of dietary fiber on pig growth and physiological responses are often confounded by the many analytical methods that are used to measure dietary fiber and its components. Several strategies have been employed to ameliorate the negative effects associated with the ingestion of high-fiber diets in pigs and to improve the nutritive value of such diets. Exogenous fiber-degrading enzymes are widely used to improve nutrient utilization and pig performance. However, the results of research reports have not been consistent and there is a need to elucidate the mode of action of exogenous enzymes on the metabolic and physiological responses in pigs that are fed high-fiber diets. On the other hand, dietary fiber is increasingly used as a means of promoting pig gut health and gestating sow welfare. In this review, dietary fiber and its effects on pig nutrition, gut physiology, and sow welfare are discussed. In addition, areas that need further research are suggested to gain more insight into dietary fiber and into the use of exogenous enzymes to improve the utilization of high-fiber diets by oils.
基金Supported by Joint Innovation Fund of Industry-University-Research Institute of Jiangsu Province,China(BY2012208)
文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to observe variations of DON content in grain of two wheat cultivars during tempering at different temperatures, and explore the possible causes of the variations. [Method] Two naturally Fusarium-infested wheat samples Youmai 3 and Yangmai 14 were selected as experimental materials. Tempering was carried out at different temperature (15, 25 and 35 ℃) for 48 h. During tempering, wheat grain samples were collected every 8 h. DON contents in tempered grain were measured by HPLC coupled with UV detector. [Result] For Youmai 3, DON contents were in the ranges of 3.94-12.49, 4.26-6.11 and 3.41- 7.91 μg/g during tempering at 15, 25 and 35 ℃, respectively. The highest DON contents were observed at the 32^nd hour at 15 ℃, the 8^th hour at 25 ℃ and the 32^rd hour at 35 ℃, respectively. After tempering for 48 h, DON contents in grain were increased by 175.1%, 27.5% and 7.2%, respectively. For Yangmai 14, DON contents were in the ranges of 0.55-1.56, 0.39-0.77 and 0.57-3.17 μg/g during tempering at 15, 25 and 35 ℃, respectively. The highest DON contents were ob- served at the 24^th hour at 15 ℃, the 40^th hour at 25 ℃ and the 48^th hour at 35 ℃, respectively. After tempering for 48 h, DON contents in grain were increased by 94.5% at 15 ℃ and 456.1% at 35 ℃, respectively, whereas it was decreased by 35.0% at 25 ℃. From the point of view of reducing DON level, 15 ℃ was not rea- sonable for the tempering of both wheat cultivars, and tempering at 35 ℃ for 16 h and tempering at 25 ℃ for 24 h appeared to be desirable for Youmai 3 and Yang- mai 14, respectively. [Conclusion] The results suggested controlling the tempering temperature and time would be helpful to reduce DON level in grain.
文摘A wide range of insect pests attacks stored sorghum grains and the significant damage in grain weight loss and negative impact on the nutritional values of sorghum are caused with the activities of these pests. The insecticides, especially from organophosphate group (OP), are still used to prevent damage of sorghum grains during storage period. One of the possible replacements for OP and other synthetic insecticides is a natural and safe diatomaceous earth (DE). The primary objectives of this study was conducting the laboratory experiments with enhanced DE Protect-lt on Sitophilus oryzae (L.), Rhyzopertha dominica (Fab.) and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst.) to find out the effective concentrations and to determine the effect of applicable concentration of DE on bulk density (test weight) of sorghum grains. The effect of Protect-it on bulk density was measured at 1,000 ppm. After the exposure of S. oryzae, R. dominica and T castaneum to treated grains during 13 days, lethal dosis that causes 90% mortality (LD90) were 811 ppm, 1,102 ppm and 1,244 ppm, respectively. After exposure of 8 days the concentration of 1,000 ppm generated the mortality ofS. oryzae 100% and for R. dominica and T.castaneum for over 99%. The same concentration had a minimal effect on the reduction of sorghum bulk density (for 1.95% only).
基金Project supported by the National High-Tech R&D Program(863)of China(No.2013AA102803D)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31472128)the Major Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Province(No.2006C12086),China
文摘While a high-fat diet(HFD) is assumed to be related to fat-mediated oxidative stress decreasing antioxidant enzyme activity, probiotics are believed to have positive effects on the regulation of HFD-induced obesity as well as lipid metabolism, energy homeostasis, and anti-oxidation. Because Bacillus subtilis B10 has beneficial effects on the abnormal lipid metabolism and the oxidative stress in HFD-induced obese mice, ICR mice were randomly assigned into an HFD group and the HFD was supplemented with 0.1%(w/w) Bacillus subtilis B10(HFD+B10 group). Thereafter, 30-d treatments were run, and then hepatic lipid level and antioxidant status were measured. The expression of genes related to lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in the liver was determined by reverse-transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RT-q PCR). We found that HFD-induced obese mice treated with B10 showed a decrease in weight gain, serum glucose activity as well as hepatic triglyceride(TG), glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase(GOT), and glutamic pyruvic transaminase(GPT) activities. In addition, the gene expressions of antioxidant genes, glutathione reductase(GR), xanthine oxidase(XO), heat-shock protein 90(Hsp90), and lipid synthesis gene 3β-hydroxysteroid-?24 reductase(DHCR24) in the HFD+B10 group were down-regulated, suggesting alleviation of oxidative stress, while the lipolysis gene 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-Co A synthase 2(HMGCS2), energy metabolism gene peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α(PPARα) and the gene encoding tumor-suppressor protein p53 were up-regulated. The regulatory and positive effect of dietary supplementation of probiotic B10 suggests that it has a beneficial effect on the homeostasis of the lipid metabolism and on alleviating oxidative stress in HFD-induced obese mice.