The objective of this paper is to demonstrate whether air plasma can change the seed germination characteristics, seedling emergence, as well as biochemical reactivity, in Andrographis paniculata （A. paniculata） see...The objective of this paper is to demonstrate whether air plasma can change the seed germination characteristics, seedling emergence, as well as biochemical reactivity, in Andrographis paniculata （A. paniculata） seedlings by modifying the seed coat and finding a beneficial treatment dose. Eight treatment doses and one control were used to conduct electrical conductivity determination, a germination test, a seedling emergence test and a biochemical assay. The results showed that after being treated with air plasma excited at 5950 V for 10 s, the perme- ability of the seeds was improved significantly, resulting in the acceleration of seed germination and seedling emergence. In the meantime, the catalase activity and catalase isoenzyme expression were also improved, while the malondialdehyde content in the seedlings was decreased （which means greater counteraction with environmental stress）. After being treated with 4250 V for 10 s and 5950 V for 20 s, the seed germination was enhanced, but without an obvious change in seedUng emergence. However, after treatment with 3400 V for 20 s and 5100 V for 10 s, the permeability of the seeds was decreased, resulting in a delay in seedling emergence. These results indicate that air plasma can change the physiological and biochemical characteristics of Andrographis paniculata seeds by modifying the seed coat, combined with the effects of the active plasma species, and that different treating doses have different effects.展开更多
In this study,5μmol·L^(-1)abscisic acid(ABA)and gibberellic acid(GA3)were used to study the effect of both growth regulators on the morphological parameters and pigment composition of Andrographis paniculata.The...In this study,5μmol·L^(-1)abscisic acid(ABA)and gibberellic acid(GA3)were used to study the effect of both growth regulators on the morphological parameters and pigment composition of Andrographis paniculata.The growth regulators were applied by means of foliar spray during morning hours.ABA treatment inhibited the growth of the stem and internodal length when compared with control,whereas GA3 treatment increased the plant height and internodal length.The total number of leaves per plant decreased in the ABA-treated plants,but GA3 treatment increased the total number of leaves when compared with the control.Both growth regulators(ABA and GA3)showed increased leaf area.ABA and GA3 treatments slightly decreased the total root growth at all the stages of growth.The growth regulator treatments increased the whole plant fresh and dry weight at all stages of growth.ABA enhanced the fresh and dry weight to a larger extent when compared with GA3.An increase in the total chlorophyll content was recorded in ABA and GA3 treatments.The chlorophyll-a,chlorophyll-b,and carotenoids were increased by ABA and GA3 treatments when compared with the control plants.The xanthophylls and anthocyanin content were increased with ABA and GA3 treatments in A.paniculata plants.展开更多
Gold nanoparticles （AuNPs） were synthesized by sonication using ethanolic leaf extract of Andrographis paniculata. We investigated the optimum parameters for AuNP synthesis and functionalization with polycaprolacton...Gold nanoparticles （AuNPs） were synthesized by sonication using ethanolic leaf extract of Andrographis paniculata. We investigated the optimum parameters for AuNP synthesis and functionalization with polycaprolactone-gelatin （PCL-GL） composites. The AuNPs were characterized with various biophysical techniques such as TEM, XRD, FT-IR and EDX spectroscopy. TEM images showed that nanoparticles were spherical in shape with a size range from 5 to 75 nm. EDX analysis revealed the presence of molecular oxygen and carbon on the surface of AuNPs. The synthesized AuNPs were tested for their effect on HeLa （human cervical cancer） and MCF- 7 （human breast cancer） cell lines and found to be nontoxic and biocompatible, which are potential carriers for hydrophobic drugs.展开更多
基金supported by the Science and Technology Planning Project of Beijing,China(Z090605006009022)
文摘The objective of this paper is to demonstrate whether air plasma can change the seed germination characteristics, seedling emergence, as well as biochemical reactivity, in Andrographis paniculata （A. paniculata） seedlings by modifying the seed coat and finding a beneficial treatment dose. Eight treatment doses and one control were used to conduct electrical conductivity determination, a germination test, a seedling emergence test and a biochemical assay. The results showed that after being treated with air plasma excited at 5950 V for 10 s, the perme- ability of the seeds was improved significantly, resulting in the acceleration of seed germination and seedling emergence. In the meantime, the catalase activity and catalase isoenzyme expression were also improved, while the malondialdehyde content in the seedlings was decreased （which means greater counteraction with environmental stress）. After being treated with 4250 V for 10 s and 5950 V for 20 s, the seed germination was enhanced, but without an obvious change in seedUng emergence. However, after treatment with 3400 V for 20 s and 5100 V for 10 s, the permeability of the seeds was decreased, resulting in a delay in seedling emergence. These results indicate that air plasma can change the physiological and biochemical characteristics of Andrographis paniculata seeds by modifying the seed coat, combined with the effects of the active plasma species, and that different treating doses have different effects.
文摘In this study,5μmol·L^(-1)abscisic acid(ABA)and gibberellic acid(GA3)were used to study the effect of both growth regulators on the morphological parameters and pigment composition of Andrographis paniculata.The growth regulators were applied by means of foliar spray during morning hours.ABA treatment inhibited the growth of the stem and internodal length when compared with control,whereas GA3 treatment increased the plant height and internodal length.The total number of leaves per plant decreased in the ABA-treated plants,but GA3 treatment increased the total number of leaves when compared with the control.Both growth regulators(ABA and GA3)showed increased leaf area.ABA and GA3 treatments slightly decreased the total root growth at all the stages of growth.The growth regulator treatments increased the whole plant fresh and dry weight at all stages of growth.ABA enhanced the fresh and dry weight to a larger extent when compared with GA3.An increase in the total chlorophyll content was recorded in ABA and GA3 treatments.The chlorophyll-a,chlorophyll-b,and carotenoids were increased by ABA and GA3 treatments when compared with the control plants.The xanthophylls and anthocyanin content were increased with ABA and GA3 treatments in A.paniculata plants.
文摘Gold nanoparticles （AuNPs） were synthesized by sonication using ethanolic leaf extract of Andrographis paniculata. We investigated the optimum parameters for AuNP synthesis and functionalization with polycaprolactone-gelatin （PCL-GL） composites. The AuNPs were characterized with various biophysical techniques such as TEM, XRD, FT-IR and EDX spectroscopy. TEM images showed that nanoparticles were spherical in shape with a size range from 5 to 75 nm. EDX analysis revealed the presence of molecular oxygen and carbon on the surface of AuNPs. The synthesized AuNPs were tested for their effect on HeLa （human cervical cancer） and MCF- 7 （human breast cancer） cell lines and found to be nontoxic and biocompatible, which are potential carriers for hydrophobic drugs.
