Potassium alleviated high nitrogen-induced apple growth inhibition by regulating photosynthetic nitrogen allocation and enhancing nitrogen utilization capacity

There is a close relationship between potassium(K)and nitrogen(N).However,the roles of K under high N conditions remain unclear.Using a hydroponics approach,we monitored the morphological,physiological,and molecular changes in M9T337 apple(Malus domestica)rootstocks under different nitrate(10 and 30 mmol·L^(-1)NO_(3)^(-))and K supply(0.5,6,10,and 20 mmol·L_(-1)K^(+))conditions.Results revealed that high nitrate inhibited the root growth of M9T337 rootstocks,downregulated the expressions of K transporter genes(MdPT5,MdHKT1,and MdATK1),and reduced the net NO3-and K+influx at the surface of roots,thereby resulting in an N/K imbalance in rootstocks.Further investigation showed that 10 mmol·L^(-1)K increased the activity of N metabolic enzymes(NR,GS,NiR,and GOGAT),upregulated the expressions of genes related to nitrate uptake and transport(MdNRT1.1,MdNRT1.2,MdNRT1.5,and MdNRT2.4),promoted15N transport from the roots to the shoots,optimized leaf N distribution,and improved photosynthetic N utilization efficiency under high nitrate conditions.These results suggest that the negative effects of high nitrate may be related to the N/K imbalance and that reducing N/K in plants by increasing K supply level can effectively alleviate the inhibition of N assimilation by high nitrate stress.

Identification of the HAK gene family reveals their critical response to potassium regulation during adventitious root formation in apple rootstock

Adventitious root formation is a bottleneck during vegetative proliferation.Potassium(K^(+))is an essential macronutrient for plants.K^(+)accumulation from the soil and its distribution to the different plant organs is mediated by K^(+)transporters named K^(+)transporter(KT),K^(+)uptake(KUP),or high-affinity K^(+)(HAK).This study aimed to identify members of the HAK gene family in apples and to characterize the effects of K^(+)supply on adventitious root formation and on the expression of HAK genes and the genes that putatively control auxin transport,signaling,and cell fate during adventitious root formation.In this study,34 HAK genes(MdHAKs)were identified in the apple(Malus×domestica‘Golden Delicious’)genome.A phylogenetic analysis divided MdHAKs into four clusters(Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,andⅣ),comprising 16,1,4,and 13 genes,respectively.The syntenic relationships revealed that 62.5%of the total MdHAK genes arise from genomic duplication events.Chromosome location,domain structure,motif analysis,and physico-chemical characteristics were subsequently investigated.Furthermore,the application of K^(+)indicated the emergence of adventitious roots at 8 d and produced more adventitious roots at 16 d than the K^(+)-free control(CK)treatment.In addition,various MdHAKs showed root-specific expression in B9 apple rootstock stem cuttings and enhanced expression during the initiation and emergence stages of adventitious root formation in response to K^(+)treatment.Additionally,K^(+)treatment enhanced the expression levels of MdPIN1,MdPIN2,and MdAUX1.Further data indicated that a higher expression of MdWOX11,MdLBD16,and MdLBD29 and of cell cycle-related genes contributed to the auxin-stimulated adventitious root formation in response to K^(+).

Effects of Different Dwarfing Rootstocks on Growth,Yield and Fruit Quality of‘Tianhong 2’Apple Trees

[Objectives]The paper was to provide a reference for screening dwarfing rootstock suitable for main spur-type Fuji cultivars in central and southern Hebei Province.[Methods]With spur-type Fuji‘Tianhong 2’as the material,the vegetative growth,yield and fruit quality of 8 different rootstock-scion combinations were compared.[Results]‘Tianhong 2’/SH6 as self-rooted rootstock had large average single fruit weight(256.33 g),large number of fruits per plant(188.68),the highest yield[(3250.08±23.42)kg/667 m ^(2)]and the highest colored area(93.5%),and the soluble solid content reached the requirement of high quality fruit(15.78%).[Conclusions]In central and southern Hebei Province,‘Tianhong 2’grafted on SH6 self-rooted rootstock has moderate growth,high yield and good fruit quality,so it can be considered as the preferred rootstock-scion combination in the local area.

Evaluation of Productivity and Light Quality in Two High Density Dwarf Rootstock Apple Orchards in Central China

[Ohjective] The aim of the study is to investigate the productivity and light quality in two high density M26 dwarf rootstock apple orchards in central China so as to provide some management guidance for close planting of dwarf rootstock apples.[Method] The technical parameters of individual trees and group parameters as shoot number and composition and canopy coverage were determined, and the light quality in the canopy, fruit production and quality were investigated. [Result] Slender spindle （SS） orchard has 54 thousands shoots per 667 m^2. Coverage rate is 76%. Leaf area index is 1.9. The ratio of long, medium and spur shoots is 1：1：8. Fruit yield is 3 263 kg/667 m^2 with 85% first grade fruit. Light interception in the canopy is 58% while the ratio of canopy with good light is 65%. Modified slender spindle （MSS） orchard has 93 thousands shoots per 667 m^2 and the coverage is 77%. Leaf area index is 3.3. The ratio cf long, medium and spur shoots is 1：2：7. Fruit yield is 3 931 kg/667 m^2 with 85% first grade fruit. The light interception in the canopy is 73% while the ratio of canopy with good light is 35%. [Conclusion] Apple orchard with M26 dwarf rootstock trained as SS and MSS tree form in medium planting density may be useful to the management of the similar orchards in Central China.

Physiological mechanisms of resistance to cold stress associated with 10 elite apple rootstocks

A study was conducted in attempting to identify the cold-resistant apple rootstocks and to establish a comprehensive evaluation system. In this study, 10 elite apple dwarfing rootstocks(GM256, JM7, M26, M7, SC1, SH1, SH38, SH6, M9, and T337) were employed for the experiment and the following parameters were investigated under different low temperature stress conditions(0, –15, –20, –25, –30, and –35°C): the changes of the relative electrical conductivity(REC), anthocyanin content, protein content, soluble sugar content, soluble starch content, proline content, malondialdehyde(MDA) content, superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity, and peroxidase(POD) activity of the dormant branches. The inflection temperature that could represent the plant tissue semi-lethal temperature(LT) was obtained by the measurements of REC. The LTwas used to evaluate eight other indices. The results showed that there was no significant correlation between LTand POD activity as well as between the soluble sugar, protein and proline contents at 0 and –15°C. Soluble starch content at 0 and –15°C and anthocyanin content at –15–(–30)°C were significantly but negatively correlated to the LT50 and the MDA content at 0–(–20)°C was significantly positively correlated to the LT. Statistical analysis based on principal component analysis and LT50 showed that cold resistant apple rootstocks in the decreasing order from high to low as GM256, SH6, SH38, SH1, SC1, M26, M7, JM7, T337, and M9.

Comprehensive evaluation of tolerance to alkali stress by 17 genotypes of apple rootstocks

Alkaline soils have a great inlfuence on apple production in Northern China. Therefore, comprehensive evaluations of toler-ance to such stress are important when selecting the most suitable apple rootstocks. We used hydroponics culturing to test 17 genotypes of apple rootstocks after treatment with 1：1Na2CO3and NaHCO3. When compared with the normaly grown controls, stressed plants produced fewer new leaves, and had shorter roots and shoots and lower fresh and dry weights after 15 d of exposure to alkaline conditions. Their root/shoot ratios were also reduced, indicating that the roots had been severely damaged. For al stressed rootstocks, electrolyte leakage （EL） and the concentration of malondialdehyde （MDA） increased while levels of chlorophyl decreased. Changes in root activity （up or down）, as wel as the activities of peroxidase （POD）, superoxide dismutase （SOD）, and catalase （CAT） were rootstock-dependent, possibly relfecting their differences in alkali tolerance. Using alkali injury index （AI）, adversity resistance coefifcients （ARC）,cluster analysis, and evaluation of their physiological responses, we classiifed these 17 genotypes into three groups： （1） high tolerance： Hubeihaitang, Wushanbianyehaitang, Laoshanhaitang Ls2, Xiaojinbianyehaitang, and Fupingqiuzi; （2） moderate tolerance： Pingyitiancha, Laoshanhaitang Ls3, Hubeihaitang A1, Deqinhaitang, Balenghaitang, Maoshandingzi, Shandingzi, and Xinjiangyepingguo; or （3） low tolerance： Pingdinghaitang, Hongsanyehaitang, Xiaojinhaitang, and Sanyehaitang. These results wil signiifcantly contribute to the selection of the most suitable materials for rootstocks with desired levels of tolerance to alkali stress.

Transcriptome analysis reveals the effects of alkali stress on root system architecture and endogenous hormones in apple rootstocks

Soil alkalinity is a major factor that restricts the growth of apple roots.To analyze the response of apple roots to alkali stress, the root structure and endogenous hormones of two apple rootstocks, Malus prunifolia (alkali-tolerant) and Malus hupehensis (alkali-sensitive), were compared. To understand alkali tolerance of M. prunifolia at the molecular level, transcriptome analysis was performed. When plants were cultured in alkaline conditions for 15 d, the root growth of M. hupehensis with weak alkali tolerance decreased significantly. Analysis of endogenous hormone levels showed that the concentrations of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and zeatin riboside (ZR) in M. hupehensis under alkali stress were lower than those in the control. However, the trend for IAA and ZR in M. prunifolia was the opposite. The concentration of abscisic acid (ABA) in the roots of the two apple rootstocks under alkali stress increased, but the concentration of ABA in the roots of M. prunifolia was higher than that in M. hupehensis. The expression of IAA-related genes ARF5, GH3.6, SAUR36, and SAUR32 and the Cytokinin (CTK)-related gene IPT5 in M. prunifolia was higher than those in the control, but the expression of these genes in M. hupehensis was lower than those in the control. The expression of ABA-related genes CIPK1 and AHK1 increased in the two apple rootstocks under alkali stress, but the expression of CIPK1 and AHK1 in M. prunifolia was higher than in M. hupehensis. These results demonstrated that under alkali stress, the increase of IAA, ZR, and ABA in roots and the increase of the expression of related genes promoted the growth of roots and improved the alkali tolerance of apple rootstocks.

Differences in the Efficiency of Potassium(K) Uptake and Use in Five Apple Rootstock Genotypes

Plants that grow well while accumulating and transporting less potassium（K） perform better than more-sensitive plants when under deficiency conditions, which makes low-K-input and environmentally friendly agriculture possible. We conducted hydroponics and sand culture experiments to evaluate the efficiency of various apple（Malus domestica Borkh） rootstocks in their K uptake and utilization. Five genotypes were selected which are widely used in China- M. hupehensis Rehd, M. prunifolia Borkh, M. robusta Rehd, M. sieversii Roem, and M. rockii Rehd. Plant heights, root and shoot dry weights, and K concentrations were recorded. These genotypes differed markedly in dry weights, absolute and relative K concentrations, absolute and relative K accumulations, and their K efficiency ratio under deficient K conditions. The last parameter, expressed as relative shoot dry weight, was strongly and positively correlated with the other four parameters in each genotype. Therefore, we suggest that this parameter could serve as an index when selecting K-efficient genotypes. In this study, we have determined that M. sieversiiand M. rockii are K-inefficient genotypes; M. prunifolia is K-efficient genotype; M. hupehensis and M. robusta have moderate levels of potassium efficiency.

Dwarfi ng apple rootstock responses to elevated temperatures: A study on plant physiological features and transcription level of related genes

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of heat stress on physiological features, together with endogenous hormones and the transcription level of related genes, to estimate the heat resistance ability and stress injury mechanism of different dwarfing apple rootstocks. Among the six rootstocks, the rootstocks of native Shao series（SH series） showed better heat stress resistance than those of Budagovski 9（B9）, Cornell-Geneva 24（CG24）, and Malling 26（M26） from abroad. Among SH series rootstocks, SH1 and SH6 showed higher heat stress resistance than SH40. M26 demonstrated the lowest adaption ability to heat stress, showing higher leaf conductivity and lower liquid water content（LWC） with the increase in temperature. Heat stress also resulted in the suppression of photosynthesis, which showed no significant restoration after 7-day recovery. It should be noted that although a higher temperature led to a lower LWC and photosynthetic efficiency（P_n） of CG24, there was no significant increase in leaf conductivity, and 7 days after the treatment, the P_n of CG24 recovered. The extremely high temperature tolerance of SH series rootstocks could be related to the greater osmotic adjustment（OA）, which was reflected by smaller reductions in leaf relative water content（RWC） and higher turgor potentials and leaf gas exchange compared with the other rootstocks. Determination of hormones indicated multivariate regulation, and it is presumed that a relatively stable expression levels of functional genes under high-temperature stress is necessary for heat stress resistance of rootstocks.

Niche differentiation shapes the bacterial diversity and composition of apple

Microorganisms play an important role in plant growth,health and ecological function.It is necessary to explore the microbial community because of the significant ecological and economic value of apples(Malus x domestica).However,the related bacterial communities in different ecological habitats are not clear in the unique scion/rootstock combinations of apples.In this study,the Illumina Miseq platform was used to analyze the bacterial communities in different niches(bulk soil,rhizosphere soil and roots)of two scion/rootstock combinations[Fuji/Malus xiaojinensis Cheng et Jiang(Mx)and Fuji/Malus baccata(L.)Borkh.(Mb)].The relationship between the microbial community,soil properties,and plant characters was explored.The results showed that the diversity of the bacterial community decreased from bulk soil to rhizosphere soil and then to roots.In addition,at the phylum level,Proteobacteria,Actinobacteria and Acitinobacteria were dominant and had notable divergence in different ecological niches.Distinct niches had remarkable effects on the diversity and composition of the bacterial community according to PCoA.The rootstock genotype had an effect on the bacterial composition but no effect on the diversity.pH,soil organic matter(SOM),alkaline hydrolyzable nitrogen(AN)were the main factor affecting the structure of bacterial community in rhizosphere soil,as shown by Pearson analysis.Bacteria taxa in the roots were affected by starch,fructose,sucrose and sorbitol.This study showed the microbial community structure in different ecological niches of different scion/rootstock combinations and provided some evidence for understanding the microbial-plant interaction of apple rootstocks.

Tolerance to Iron-Deficiency Stress of Three Apple Rootstock Species in Hydroponic System

[Objective] Iron deficiency is one of the most important crop element deficiencies in the Loess Plateau of northwestern China. The selection for crop cultivars that are tolerant to low iron levels could be one of the approaches to solving the problem and improving crop production. [Method] Three major apple root stock species （Malus prunifolia, Malus sieversii and Malus baccata） were selected to evaluate their tolerance to iron defciency in hydroponic system. A 3×2 factorial pot experiment was conducted with three replicates in a greenhouse at Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China. [Result] The SOD, POD and CAT activities in roots and stems of the 3 root stock species in Fe-defcient Hoagland solution decreased, however Malus sieversii got the less reduction and had better root architecture and growth than the other species. The aboveground biomass, plant height, chlorophyll content, total root length and lateral root number were correlated positively with iron-defciency stress tolerance. The species’ tolerance to iron-defciency from high to low was M. sieversii’s〉M. baccata’s〉M. prunifolia’s. Moreover, the improvement of some morphological features such as root length, above-ground biomass, plant height and lateral root number in apple could be conducive to breeding cultivars with tolerance to iron-defciency stress. [Conclusion] Malus sieversii had better tolerance to iron-defciency stress than the others in this study.

Genome-wide identification of WOX gene family in apple and a functional analysis of MdWOX4b during adventitious root formation

The plant-specific WUSCHEL-related homeobox(WOX)genes are crucial for plant growth and development.Here,we systematically identified the MdWOX gene family in apple at the genome-wide level,and analyzed the phylogenetic relationships,conserved motifs,gene structure,and syntenic relationships of the MdWOX genes.A total of 18 MdWOX genes were identified and phylogenetic analysis placed them into three clades.The phylogenetic relationships among the WOXs were further supported by the analyses of gene structure and conserved motifs.Chromosomal distribution and synteny analysis revealed that whole-genome and segmental duplications have played key roles in MdWOX gene family expansion.Moreover,the MdWOX genes exhibit tissue-specific expression patterns and MdWOX4a,MdWOX4b,MdWOX5b,MdWOX11/12a,and MdWOX11/12b may play essential roles in adventitious root development.The adventitious rooting ability was enhanced in MdWOX4b transgenic tobacco lines.The results of this study provide useful information for future functional studies on MdWOXs in the development of apple rootstocks.

A Phenotyping Protocol for Detailed Evaluation of Apple Root Resistance Responses Utilizing Tissue Culture Micropropagated Apple Plants

In the post-genomics era, reliable phenotypes are considered the bottleneck for unraveling the genetic control over the biology of interest. Phenotyping resistance response of roots to infection by soilborne pathogen is more challenging compared to that of plant aerial parts. In additional to the hidden nature and small stature of fine roots where infection occurs, extra obstacles exist for rosaceae tree crops such as apple. Due to self-incompatible reproduction and high-level heterozygosity of apple genome, genetically identical apple plants cannot be produced through apple seed germination. Here we report an established phenotyping protocol which includes a streamlined tissue culture procedure for micropropagation of uniform apple plants, standardized inoculation procedure using Pythium ultimum, and multilayered evaluating methods on apple root resistance traits. Because of the implementation of tissue culture based micropropagation procedure, constant availability of the uniform plants with defined genetic background, equivalent age and non-contaminated roots overcame a longstanding barrier of systematic and detailed phenotypic characterization of apple root resistance traits. Repeated infection assays by root-dipping inoculation demonstrated the reproducible and wide-range plant survival rates, from single-digit to over 90% survived plants for a given genotype. Genotype-specific values due to P. ultimum inoculation on shoot and root biomass reduction, maximum root lengths, leaf number and cumulative leaf areas were quantified between mock-inoculated and P. ultimum infected plants. Use of a glass-box container offered enhanced accessibility and minimized invasiveness for continuous and non-disruptive observation on the necrosis progression patterns along inoculated roots. With the assistance of a dissecting microscope, the genotype-specific resistance responses along the infected apple roots were captured and analyzed in detail. This reported phenotyping protocol represents a major development and should be easily adopted for other rosacea tree fruit crops with minor modifications.

苹果砧木新品种鲁砧1号离体叶片高效不定植株再生

【目的】建立苹果半矮化砧木新品种鲁砧1号离体叶片高效不定梢再生技术体系,为该砧木快繁和遗传改良奠定技术基础。【方法】以鲁砧1号无菌苗离体叶片为外植体,研究碳源、细胞分裂素种类和质量浓度对叶片不定梢再生的影响;以不定梢为试材,研究基本培养基、蔗糖质量浓度对不定梢生根的影响。【结果】MS添加较低质量浓度(0.6 mg·L^(-1))细胞分裂素(TDZ)时,碳源物质为D-山梨醇的叶片不定梢再生率显著高于蔗糖;其他激素处理下,D-山梨醇和蔗糖之间叶片不定梢再生率无显著差异。两种碳源上的平均每叶不定芽(梢)数,都表现较高细胞分裂素质量浓度处理高于或显著高于较低细胞分裂素质量浓度处理,以TDZ质量浓度为1 mg·L^(-1)时产生的不定芽数最多,平均每叶不定芽数为3.8~4个。在不定芽诱导培养基上,6-苄基氨基嘌呤(BA)比TDZ更容易诱导产生直接伸长生长的不定梢。不定梢生根率和平均每株生根条数,两种基本培养基及两个蔗糖质量浓度之间都表现差异不显著,但以1/4MS基本培养基和20 g·L^(-1)蔗糖组合的生根培养基上获得的生根率和单株生根条数最高,分别超过93%和5.8。【结论】鲁砧1号离体叶片容易诱导再生不定芽和不定梢生根,诱导叶片不定芽再生最佳培养基为MS添加1 mg·L^(-1)TDZ、0.3 mg·L^(-1)IBA和30 g·L^(-1)蔗糖,最佳生根培养基为1/4MS添加0.3~0.5 mg·L^(-1)IBA和20 g·L^(-1)蔗糖。

不同砧穗组合苹果果实成熟期香气物质分析

为了探究新疆野苹果+M26+礼泉短富、新疆野苹果+M26+岩富10、新疆野苹果+M26+玉华早富、八棱海棠+SH1+长富2号、八棱海棠+长富2号、八棱海棠+礼泉短富等6个宁夏主栽砧穗组合苹果果实风味品质差异,在银川市西夏区芦花乡试验基地8年生树上采成熟期果实样品,测定果实生理品质以及香气成分,并基于香气成分的活性值采用主成分分析和正交偏最小二乘判别分析筛选特征香气物质。结果表明,砧穗组合对苹果果实单果质量、果形指数、硬度、可溶性固形物含量、可滴定酸含量等品质指标有显著影响,不同砧木的礼泉短富在单果质量和可溶性固形物含量方面有显著差异,不同砧木的长富2号在各品质指标上无显著差异。从6个砧穗组合的果实中共检出81种挥发性物质,包括醇类9种、酯类31种、酸类3种、醛类5种、萜烯类26种和其他类7种;在香气物质总含量中,酯类占27.2%~43.35%,萜烯类占19.65%~34.24%,其他类别均在14%以下。各砧穗组合特有香气成分为2~10种。法尼醇、己醛、丁酸乙酯、辛酸乙酯和己醇为八棱海棠+SH1+长富2号和八棱海棠+长富2号果实香气的主要特征物质。癸醛为新疆野苹果+M26+礼泉短富果实香气的主要特征物质。反式-2-己烯醛、己酸己酯、己酸乙酯和辛酸为新疆野苹果+M26+玉华早富、新疆野苹果+M26+岩富10和八棱海棠+礼泉短富果实香气的主要特征物质。

M9在苹果矮化砧木育种实践中的应用价值

矮砧栽培是推动果业高质量发展的关键要素之一。M9是欧洲最早一批培育的苹果矮化砧木,具有矮化性好、早果性强、丰产稳产等优点,引起世界各国的重视。至今,国内外以其为亲本,通过各种途径培育出众多性状优良的苹果矮化砧木,是砧木育种创新的重要种质资源。该文梳理以M9为核心亲本培育矮化砧木的应用案例,为合理挖掘M9的矮砧育种价值提供参考和依据。

不同砧木对普通型和短枝型富士系苹果花芽分化的影响

选取了宝鸡地区生产上常用的T337自根砧和M26中间砧分别搭配普通型富士‘长富2号’和短枝型富士‘礼泉短富’,对4种砧穗组合苹果树叶片的养分吸收和蔗糖代谢,短枝顶芽的激素代谢、成花基因表达等进行了全面的评价,探究了不同砧木对普通型和短枝型富士系苹果花芽分化的影响,以期为宝鸡地区筛选适宜搭配富士系苹果的最优砧木类型。结果表明:同一富士系品种嫁接不同砧木类型,T337自根砧组合较M26中间砧组合有更高的开花率和更饱满的短枝顶芽,并且在花芽生理分化期,T337自根砧组合中糖类物质的合成和积累、蔗糖代谢和激素代谢水平以及成花基因的表达均显著优于M26中间砧组合。可见,T337自根砧搭配富士系苹果较M26中间砧搭配富士系苹果更易成花。

苹果矮化砧木M9T337组培快繁技术研究

矮化栽培是苹果栽培现代化发展的趋势,应用矮化砧木是实现苹果矮化栽培、标准化管理的主要途径。为完善和优化苹果矮化砧木组培繁殖再生体系,以苹果矮化砧木M9T337为试验材料,分别用75%酒精和1 g/kg升汞进行消毒处理,以筛选外植体最佳消毒方案;以M9T337单芽茎段为材料,研究不同培养基配方组合对组培苗污染率、增殖系数、株高、长势、生根个数和生根率等指标的影响。结果表明,最适合外植体消毒的方法为75%酒精30 s+1 g/kg升汞9 min,最佳M9T337初代培养基、继代培养基和生根培养基配方分别为MS+6-BA 0.8 mg/L+NAA 0.4 mg/L、MS+BA 1.0 mg/L+NAA 0.5 mg/L和1/3MS+IBA 0.1 mg/L。本试验建立了苹果矮化砧木M9T337高效离体快繁技术体系,筛选出了适宜于M9T337最佳扩繁、生根培养基。

不同中间砧对富士苹果贮藏期表皮蜡质和角质的影响

【目的】对果实表皮的蜡质和角质层组分进行定性和定量测定,探究果实表皮蜡质和角质对果实采后贮藏的影响,以提高果实贮藏品质。【方法】比较SH6和M26作中间砧的富士苹果在常温贮藏期间的失重率和呼吸强度,通过扫描电子显微镜观察表皮蜡质形态和结构的差异,并采用气相色谱/质谱联用仪测定蜡质和角质的单体含量。【结果】常温贮藏期间,SH6果实的失重率和呼吸强度显著低于M26果实,表皮蜡质层厚度、蜡质和角质总量显著高于M26果实。两种砧木果实的果皮中鉴定出28种角质共有成分,34种蜡质共有成分,其中角质共有成分包括14种脂肪酸、7种羟基脂肪酸、2种二羧酸和5种醇。此外,SH6果实还有5种特有角质成分,包括花生四烯酸、顺式-8,11,14-二十烷三烯酸、18-羟基-9,12-十八碳二烯酸、22-羟基二十二烷酸和二十四烷醇。M26果实也有4种特有角质成分,包括十八烷酸、(3β)-3-三羟基-齐墩果-12-烯-28-酸、10,13-二十碳二烯酸和7,10,13-二十碳三烯酸。两种砧木果实的果皮中蜡质共有成分包括5种烷烃、6种醇、4种脂肪酸、12种酯类、2种醛类和4种其他物质。SH6果实还有3种特有蜡质成分,包括熊果醛、二十烷酸丁酯和熊果酸甲酯。M26果实也有3种特有蜡质成分,包括二十烷酸、棕榈酸-3-甲基丁酯和山嵛酸乙酯。相关性分析表明,果实贮藏期间的失重率和呼吸强度与蜡质层厚度呈显著负相关(r=-0.85,r=-0.77),失重率与羟基脂肪酸和酯类含量呈显著正相关(r=0.81,r=0.87),呼吸强度与羟基脂肪酸和二羧酸含量呈正相关(r=0.59,r=0.50)。【结论】与M26作中间砧相比,SH6作中间砧的富士苹果果实具有较厚的表皮蜡质层和更丰富的角质和蜡质含量,使其在贮藏期间具有更低的失重率和呼吸速率。

4种矮化自根砧对宫藤富士苹果抗盐性的影响

比较了盐胁迫对不同矮化自根砧宫藤富士苹果生长的影响,为土壤盐碱化地区苹果矮化自根砧木的选用与抗盐机理研究提供参考。以SH6、M9T337、G935、G114种矮化自根砧宫藤富士苹果2年生盆栽苗为试材,浇灌0.5%NaCl、1.0%NaCl溶液进行胁迫处理,以浇灌去离子水为对照,在持续处理60 d后调查盐害指数,测定生长、矿质元素含量等指标。结果表明:G11矮化自根砧宫藤富士植株盐害指数最高,其次为SH6矮化自根砧和M9T337矮化自根砧,G935矮化自根砧宫藤富士植株盐害指数最低,表现最为抗盐;盐胁迫下各矮化自根砧植株生长均受到显著抑制,生物量积累以G935矮化自根砧宫藤富士植株最高,G11矮化自根砧宫藤富士植株最低。在1.0%NaCl胁迫处理下,G11矮化自根砧富士叶片Na^(+)含量升高程度最大,为对照叶片的34.4倍;而G935矮化自根砧宫藤富士叶片Na^(+)含量升高程度最低,仅为对照叶片的2.4倍。4种矮化自根砧宫藤富士植株的抗盐性由强到弱依次为G935>M9T337>SH6>G11,抗盐矮化自根砧能够有效维持宫藤富士植株地上部低钠水平可能是其抗盐性形成的关键因素。