Genetic relationships among 22 accessions of Astragalus sinicus L. col ect-ed from different provinces of China were analyzed by inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. The results showed that 10 highly reprodu...Genetic relationships among 22 accessions of Astragalus sinicus L. col ect-ed from different provinces of China were analyzed by inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. The results showed that 10 highly reproducible ISSR fragments a-mong 40 primers were screened. Using these primers, a total of 684 ISSR frag-ments from 500 to 3 000 bp were amplified, and 59.2% of them showed polymor-phic by unweighted pair-group method with arithmetic (UPGMA) analysis. It revealed that the 22 accessions had a similarity range from 0.63 to 0.95, and existed biolog-ical diversities. Based on cluster and principal coordinate analyses, al accessions could be divided into four distinct groups.展开更多
Objective:To green synthesize and characterize copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs)using Astragalus sinicus,as well as evaluate the acaricidal,larvacidal,and repellent activities of Cu NPs against Hyalomma anatolicum(H.anatol...Objective:To green synthesize and characterize copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs)using Astragalus sinicus,as well as evaluate the acaricidal,larvacidal,and repellent activities of Cu NPs against Hyalomma anatolicum(H.anatolicum),one of the most prevalent ticks infesting cattle in Saudi Arabia.Methods:Cu NPs were green synthesized by adding the Astragalus sinicus extract to a copper sulfate solution.The acaricidal,larvicidal,and repellent activities of Cu NPs against H.anatolicum were assessed via the adult immersion test,the larval packet test,and the vertical movement behavior of tick larvae,respectively.The effects of Cu NPs on acetylcholinesterase as well as oxidative enzyme activities were examined.Results:The green synthesized Cu NPs displayed a spherical form with a size range of 15-75 nm.After exposure of adult H.anatolicum to different concentrations of Cu NPs,the viability rate of adult H.anatolicum and the mean number,weight,and hatchability of eggs were noticeably reduced,in comparison to the control group(P<0.001).In addition,the viability rate of larvae considerably declined(P<0.001)with the LC_(50)and LC_(90)values of 11.30 and 20.34μg/m L,respectively.The maximum repellent activity of Cu NPs was observed at 50,100,and 200μg/m L with complete repellent activity after 60,120,and 180 min of exposure,respectively.Cu NPs,mainly at 1/2 LC_(50)and LC_(50)concentrations,markedly suppressed the acetylcholinesterase activity of the larval stage of H.anatolicum(P<0.001).Moreover,Cu NPs,mainly at LC_(50)dose,significantly elevated malondialdehyde level while declining glutathione-S-transferase level in H.anatolicum larvae(P<0.001).Conclusions:Cu NPs show potent acaricidal,larvicidal,and repellent activities against adults and larvae of H.anatolicum.However,further studies must be performed to clarify the precise mechanisms and the efficacy of Cu NPs in practical use.展开更多
Five Chinese milk vetch(Astragalus sinicus) varieties were selected to make a comparison in order to screen effective varieties which could suit for the double-rice cropping system of Hunan Province. The results sho...Five Chinese milk vetch(Astragalus sinicus) varieties were selected to make a comparison in order to screen effective varieties which could suit for the double-rice cropping system of Hunan Province. The results showed that the growth period of Xiangzi 2 is shorter than that of Xiangfei 2, Xiangfei 3 and Yujiangdaye,and is similar to that of Xinyang Chinese milk vetch. The full-bloom stage of Xiangzi 2 is also similar to Xinyang variety and obviously earlier than that of the other three varieties. The fresh grass yield of Xiangzi 2 in full-bloom stage is 23 842.5kg/hm^2, which increases by 39.9% compared with Xinyang variety. Nitrogen content in the fresh grass of Xiangzi 2 is higher than that of the other four varieties. In conclusion, Xiangzi 2 is an extremely early-blossoming and early-maturing Chinese milk vetch variety with moderate fresh grass yield, high nutrient contents, stable characters and wide adaptability. So, Xiangzi 2 is suitable for planting in double-rice cropping region in Hunan Province and other same latitude regions which have similar ecological conditions.展开更多
[Objective] The effects of ploughing Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage as green manure on paddy soil properties were studied to provide references for ad- vancing the green manure production and field sustainable d...[Objective] The effects of ploughing Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage as green manure on paddy soil properties were studied to provide references for ad- vancing the green manure production and field sustainable development. [Methods] A three-year field positioning experiment was carried out. In the first year, five differ- ent levels (0, 2.81, 5.61, 8.42, 11.23 t/hm~) of Astragalus sinicus ploughed at matu- rity stage were designed. And in the next two years, the amounts of ploughed As- tragalus sinicus at maturity stage were based on the natural growth amounts of As- tragalus sinicus at maturity stage of the former year in each plot field. The yields of Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage were estimated and ploughed directly before rice transplanting. Rice yield, soil nutrients, biological properties and water-stable aggre- gates of paddy fields were measured as well. [Results] The effective panicles and rice yields increased significantly after ploughing Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage. Meanwhile, the organic acid content in paddy field increased and the activities of soil phosphatases, invertase and catalase were higher. The soil dissolved organic carbon also increased with the increasing application of green manure. However, excess amount of green manure inhibited the soil microbial biomass carbon content. The macro aggregates and micro aggregates gathered to middle aggregates. [Conclusion] As green manure, the use of Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage could improve soil physiochemical and biological properties, improve soil fertility and increase rice yield significantly. But the ploughing amount of Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage before rice transplanting should be less than 8.42 t/hm2 (dry weight.展开更多
Astragalus sinicus is a commonly used legume green manure that fixes atmospheric N2 and accumulates mineral nutrients and organic substances that are beneficial to soils and subsequent crops.However,little is known ab...Astragalus sinicus is a commonly used legume green manure that fixes atmospheric N2 and accumulates mineral nutrients and organic substances that are beneficial to soils and subsequent crops.However,little is known about genotypic variation in,and molecular mechanisms of,Pi(phosphate)uptake and storage in A.sinicus.We recorded the morphological responses of six A.sinicus cultivars from four regions of China to external Pi application and measured their Pi accumulation.We identified full-length transcripts of Pi-signaling and Pi-homeostasis regulators by sequencing and measured the expression level of these genes by qRT-PCR.The major components in Pi signaling and Pi homeostasis were largely conserved between A.sinicus and the model species rice and Arabidopsis.Different A.sinicus varieties responded differently to low-phosphorus(P)stress,and their Pi accumulation was positively correlated with the expression of vacuolar Pi influx gene(SYG1/PHO81/XPR1-MAJOR FACILITATOR SUPERFAMILY(SPX-MFS)-TYPE PROTEIN)AsSPXMFS2 and negatively correlated with the expression of the vacuolar Pi efflux gene(VACUOLAR Pi EFFLUX TRANSPORTER)AsVPE1.We identified key Pi-signaling and Pihomeostasis regulators in A.sinicus.The expression of vacuolar Pi transporter genes could be used as an index to select A.sinicus accessions with high Pi accumulation.展开更多
To identify the genes involved in nodule formation and to increase usable molecular probes, a cDNA library of Astragalus sinicus genes specifically expressed in infected roots by Mesorhizobium huakuii 7653R is generat...To identify the genes involved in nodule formation and to increase usable molecular probes, a cDNA library of Astragalus sinicus genes specifically expressed in infected roots by Mesorhizobium huakuii 7653R is generated using a PCR-based suppressive subtractive hybridization (SSH) technique with two mRNA populations of infected and uninfected control roots. Two nodule-specific genes, AsIIC259 and AsG2511, are identified from infected roots of A. sinicus. The amino acid sequences deduced from the open reading frames (ORFs) reveal that AsIIC259 and AsG2511 encodes a polypeptide with 134 and 58 amino acids, respectively. A signal peptide sequence is predicted with high probability at the N-termini of the AsIIC259 and AsG2511. The motif searches show that the deduced polypeptide of AsIIC259 con- tains two N-glycosylation sites, a cAMP- and cGMP-dependent protein kinase phosphorylation site and a casein kinase II phosphorylation site. BLASTP searches reveal that AsIIC259 putative protein displays a low degree of similarity to a unique nodulin from Lupinus luteus nodules. No significant identity is displayed over the predicted polypeptides of AsG2511 with any published sequences. Virtual Northern blot and semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analyses indicate that the two genes are expressed exclusively in inoculated roots and that their expression is 2―4 d later than that of the leghaemoglobin (Lb) gene during nodule development.展开更多
A co-culture of two plant materials, Astragalus sinicus L., a leguminous plant with concomitant nodules, and Elsholtzia splendens Naki-a Cu accumulator, along with treatments of a chelating agent (EDTA), root excretio...A co-culture of two plant materials, Astragalus sinicus L., a leguminous plant with concomitant nodules, and Elsholtzia splendens Naki-a Cu accumulator, along with treatments of a chelating agent (EDTA), root excretions (citric acid), and a control with E. splendens only were used to compare the mobility of heavy metals in chelating agents with a co-culture and to determine the potential for co-culture phytoremediation in heavy metal contaminated soils. The root uptake for Cu, Zn, and Pb in all treatments was significantly greater (P < 0.05) than that of the control treatment. However with translocation in the shoots, only Cu, Zn, and Pb in plants grown with the EDTA treatment and Zn in plants cocropped with the A. sinicus treatment increased significantly (P < 0.05). In addition, when a co-culture in soils with heavy and moderate contamination was compared, for roots in moderately contaminated soils only Zn concentration was significantly less (P < 0.05) than that of heavily contaminated soils, however, Cu, Zn, and Pb concentrations of shoots were all significantly lower (P < 0.05). Overall, this 'co-culture engineering' could be as effective as or even more effective than chelating agents, thereby preventing plant metal toxicity and metal leaching in soils as was usually observed in chelate-enhanced phytoremediation.展开更多
Locoweed is one of main poisonous plants in the world, and also is the most important toxic plant in grassland of China. The distribution range of the locoweed is extending continuously and it has formed or is coming ...Locoweed is one of main poisonous plants in the world, and also is the most important toxic plant in grassland of China. The distribution range of the locoweed is extending continuously and it has formed or is coming into dominant species gradually in some areas in recent years, which cause the retrogressive succession and grazer poisoning and died in rangeland. Locoweed seriously threatened the grassland agriculture and made typical 'ecology-economic sick' in above district. Based on the investigation, research, prevention and cure practice to the locoweed for more than ten years, this paper reviewed the present situation and prospect of the studies on the locoweed in China, which include the researches of it's biological characteristics, distribution, ecological environment, harmfulness, prevention, weeding, utilization and ecological control etc.展开更多
基金Supported by the Public Benefit Research Foundation of National Departments,China(201103005)~~
文摘Genetic relationships among 22 accessions of Astragalus sinicus L. col ect-ed from different provinces of China were analyzed by inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) markers. The results showed that 10 highly reproducible ISSR fragments a-mong 40 primers were screened. Using these primers, a total of 684 ISSR frag-ments from 500 to 3 000 bp were amplified, and 59.2% of them showed polymor-phic by unweighted pair-group method with arithmetic (UPGMA) analysis. It revealed that the 22 accessions had a similarity range from 0.63 to 0.95, and existed biolog-ical diversities. Based on cluster and principal coordinate analyses, al accessions could be divided into four distinct groups.
文摘Objective:To green synthesize and characterize copper nanoparticles(Cu NPs)using Astragalus sinicus,as well as evaluate the acaricidal,larvacidal,and repellent activities of Cu NPs against Hyalomma anatolicum(H.anatolicum),one of the most prevalent ticks infesting cattle in Saudi Arabia.Methods:Cu NPs were green synthesized by adding the Astragalus sinicus extract to a copper sulfate solution.The acaricidal,larvicidal,and repellent activities of Cu NPs against H.anatolicum were assessed via the adult immersion test,the larval packet test,and the vertical movement behavior of tick larvae,respectively.The effects of Cu NPs on acetylcholinesterase as well as oxidative enzyme activities were examined.Results:The green synthesized Cu NPs displayed a spherical form with a size range of 15-75 nm.After exposure of adult H.anatolicum to different concentrations of Cu NPs,the viability rate of adult H.anatolicum and the mean number,weight,and hatchability of eggs were noticeably reduced,in comparison to the control group(P<0.001).In addition,the viability rate of larvae considerably declined(P<0.001)with the LC_(50)and LC_(90)values of 11.30 and 20.34μg/m L,respectively.The maximum repellent activity of Cu NPs was observed at 50,100,and 200μg/m L with complete repellent activity after 60,120,and 180 min of exposure,respectively.Cu NPs,mainly at 1/2 LC_(50)and LC_(50)concentrations,markedly suppressed the acetylcholinesterase activity of the larval stage of H.anatolicum(P<0.001).Moreover,Cu NPs,mainly at LC_(50)dose,significantly elevated malondialdehyde level while declining glutathione-S-transferase level in H.anatolicum larvae(P<0.001).Conclusions:Cu NPs show potent acaricidal,larvicidal,and repellent activities against adults and larvae of H.anatolicum.However,further studies must be performed to clarify the precise mechanisms and the efficacy of Cu NPs in practical use.
基金Supported by the Project of Agricultural Science and Technology Achievements Transformation Funds(2014GB2D200212)Agro-scientific Research Programs in Public Interest(201103005)+2 种基金National Germplasm Resource Platform of Green Manure(2012-019)Conservation and Utilization Project of Crop Germplasm(NB2013-2130135-34)Funding Project of International Plant Nutrition Institute(IPNI)(Hunan-16)~~
文摘Five Chinese milk vetch(Astragalus sinicus) varieties were selected to make a comparison in order to screen effective varieties which could suit for the double-rice cropping system of Hunan Province. The results showed that the growth period of Xiangzi 2 is shorter than that of Xiangfei 2, Xiangfei 3 and Yujiangdaye,and is similar to that of Xinyang Chinese milk vetch. The full-bloom stage of Xiangzi 2 is also similar to Xinyang variety and obviously earlier than that of the other three varieties. The fresh grass yield of Xiangzi 2 in full-bloom stage is 23 842.5kg/hm^2, which increases by 39.9% compared with Xinyang variety. Nitrogen content in the fresh grass of Xiangzi 2 is higher than that of the other four varieties. In conclusion, Xiangzi 2 is an extremely early-blossoming and early-maturing Chinese milk vetch variety with moderate fresh grass yield, high nutrient contents, stable characters and wide adaptability. So, Xiangzi 2 is suitable for planting in double-rice cropping region in Hunan Province and other same latitude regions which have similar ecological conditions.
基金Supported by the Important Science and Technology Program for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province(2009C2001-TZ)the Taizhou Research and Development of Applied Technology,Zhejiang Province(091TG06)~~
文摘[Objective] The effects of ploughing Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage as green manure on paddy soil properties were studied to provide references for ad- vancing the green manure production and field sustainable development. [Methods] A three-year field positioning experiment was carried out. In the first year, five differ- ent levels (0, 2.81, 5.61, 8.42, 11.23 t/hm~) of Astragalus sinicus ploughed at matu- rity stage were designed. And in the next two years, the amounts of ploughed As- tragalus sinicus at maturity stage were based on the natural growth amounts of As- tragalus sinicus at maturity stage of the former year in each plot field. The yields of Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage were estimated and ploughed directly before rice transplanting. Rice yield, soil nutrients, biological properties and water-stable aggre- gates of paddy fields were measured as well. [Results] The effective panicles and rice yields increased significantly after ploughing Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage. Meanwhile, the organic acid content in paddy field increased and the activities of soil phosphatases, invertase and catalase were higher. The soil dissolved organic carbon also increased with the increasing application of green manure. However, excess amount of green manure inhibited the soil microbial biomass carbon content. The macro aggregates and micro aggregates gathered to middle aggregates. [Conclusion] As green manure, the use of Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage could improve soil physiochemical and biological properties, improve soil fertility and increase rice yield significantly. But the ploughing amount of Astragalus sinicus at maturity stage before rice transplanting should be less than 8.42 t/hm2 (dry weight.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System-Green Manure(CARS-22)the Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences。
文摘Astragalus sinicus is a commonly used legume green manure that fixes atmospheric N2 and accumulates mineral nutrients and organic substances that are beneficial to soils and subsequent crops.However,little is known about genotypic variation in,and molecular mechanisms of,Pi(phosphate)uptake and storage in A.sinicus.We recorded the morphological responses of six A.sinicus cultivars from four regions of China to external Pi application and measured their Pi accumulation.We identified full-length transcripts of Pi-signaling and Pi-homeostasis regulators by sequencing and measured the expression level of these genes by qRT-PCR.The major components in Pi signaling and Pi homeostasis were largely conserved between A.sinicus and the model species rice and Arabidopsis.Different A.sinicus varieties responded differently to low-phosphorus(P)stress,and their Pi accumulation was positively correlated with the expression of vacuolar Pi influx gene(SYG1/PHO81/XPR1-MAJOR FACILITATOR SUPERFAMILY(SPX-MFS)-TYPE PROTEIN)AsSPXMFS2 and negatively correlated with the expression of the vacuolar Pi efflux gene(VACUOLAR Pi EFFLUX TRANSPORTER)AsVPE1.We identified key Pi-signaling and Pihomeostasis regulators in A.sinicus.The expression of vacuolar Pi transporter genes could be used as an index to select A.sinicus accessions with high Pi accumulation.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2001CB108901)
文摘To identify the genes involved in nodule formation and to increase usable molecular probes, a cDNA library of Astragalus sinicus genes specifically expressed in infected roots by Mesorhizobium huakuii 7653R is generated using a PCR-based suppressive subtractive hybridization (SSH) technique with two mRNA populations of infected and uninfected control roots. Two nodule-specific genes, AsIIC259 and AsG2511, are identified from infected roots of A. sinicus. The amino acid sequences deduced from the open reading frames (ORFs) reveal that AsIIC259 and AsG2511 encodes a polypeptide with 134 and 58 amino acids, respectively. A signal peptide sequence is predicted with high probability at the N-termini of the AsIIC259 and AsG2511. The motif searches show that the deduced polypeptide of AsIIC259 con- tains two N-glycosylation sites, a cAMP- and cGMP-dependent protein kinase phosphorylation site and a casein kinase II phosphorylation site. BLASTP searches reveal that AsIIC259 putative protein displays a low degree of similarity to a unique nodulin from Lupinus luteus nodules. No significant identity is displayed over the predicted polypeptides of AsG2511 with any published sequences. Virtual Northern blot and semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analyses indicate that the two genes are expressed exclusively in inoculated roots and that their expression is 2―4 d later than that of the leghaemoglobin (Lb) gene during nodule development.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 40271060 and 41025005) the National Key Basic Research Support Foundation (NKBRSF) of China (No. 2002CB410809/10).
文摘A co-culture of two plant materials, Astragalus sinicus L., a leguminous plant with concomitant nodules, and Elsholtzia splendens Naki-a Cu accumulator, along with treatments of a chelating agent (EDTA), root excretions (citric acid), and a control with E. splendens only were used to compare the mobility of heavy metals in chelating agents with a co-culture and to determine the potential for co-culture phytoremediation in heavy metal contaminated soils. The root uptake for Cu, Zn, and Pb in all treatments was significantly greater (P < 0.05) than that of the control treatment. However with translocation in the shoots, only Cu, Zn, and Pb in plants grown with the EDTA treatment and Zn in plants cocropped with the A. sinicus treatment increased significantly (P < 0.05). In addition, when a co-culture in soils with heavy and moderate contamination was compared, for roots in moderately contaminated soils only Zn concentration was significantly less (P < 0.05) than that of heavily contaminated soils, however, Cu, Zn, and Pb concentrations of shoots were all significantly lower (P < 0.05). Overall, this 'co-culture engineering' could be as effective as or even more effective than chelating agents, thereby preventing plant metal toxicity and metal leaching in soils as was usually observed in chelate-enhanced phytoremediation.
文摘Locoweed is one of main poisonous plants in the world, and also is the most important toxic plant in grassland of China. The distribution range of the locoweed is extending continuously and it has formed or is coming into dominant species gradually in some areas in recent years, which cause the retrogressive succession and grazer poisoning and died in rangeland. Locoweed seriously threatened the grassland agriculture and made typical 'ecology-economic sick' in above district. Based on the investigation, research, prevention and cure practice to the locoweed for more than ten years, this paper reviewed the present situation and prospect of the studies on the locoweed in China, which include the researches of it's biological characteristics, distribution, ecological environment, harmfulness, prevention, weeding, utilization and ecological control etc.