Mutated Clones of Caladium Humboldtii ＇Phraya Savet＇ from in vitro Culture and Occurrence of Variants from Somatic Hybridization between Two Caladium Species

Variations in Caladium humboldtii cv. ＇Phraya Savet＇ from in vitro culture were observed. Callus and small shoots were induced from unexpanded leaf segments cultured on modified MS medium supplemented with 2.69 p.M l-Naphthalene acetic acid （NAA） and 17.76 μM N6-Benzyladenine （BA）. Shoots were transferred onto modified MS medium supplemented with 8.88 μM BA for shoot multiplication. Subsequently, roots were induced on MS without growth regulator. The regenerated plantlets were vigorously grown in glasshouse conditions. From 4 morphological groups （leaf color ratio, leaf color, petiole and leaf pattern）, the regenerated ＇Phraya Savet＇ caladium plants were divided into 6 types. The occurrence of variants was 52%. Most of the mutated plants were observed from only leaf color ratio （green ： white） and leaf shape. The most significance for commercial value from mutated clones was round leaf obtaining 20%. Characteristics of new clones from somatic hybridization between C humboldtii cv. ＇Phraya Savet＇ and C. bicolor cv. ＇Suvarnabhum＇ using thin cell layer technique from in vitro calli were investigated. Each thin cell layer of induced callus, about 0.5 - 1 mm thick, from both caladiums was alternately laid on the top of each other for 8 layers. Subsequently, the combination of thin cell layers was cultured and the regenerated plantlets were grown in glasshouse conditions. From 3 morphological groups （leaf pattern, leaf color and petiole）, the regenerated caladium plants were found dissimilarly to both original caladiums at 85 percent with 8 types of different characters. Somatic hybridization between C. humboldtii cv. ＇Phraya Savet＇ and C. bicolor cv. ＇Suvarnabhum＇ gave rise to a number of most hybrids with all conserving C. bicolor characters.

Clones No 1333 of Populus alba×P.davidiana and No 1132 of P.davidiana×P.alba×P.daviana

The hybridization experiment was initiated in 1975, in which the parents of P davhaana were collectedfrom Dailing, Heilongiiang Province, P. suaveolens were from Baicheng, P. simonii from Zhaodong of Heilongjiang Prov-ince, and P. tremula from Shanxi Province. Clones No 1333 of P. Alba x P. davidiana and No 1132 of P davidiana x (Palba x P. davidiana F1) had greater genetic variation and heritability in clones tested.

Effects of Light Stress on Oxygen Evolution and Photochemical Energy Stor age of Hybrid Poplar Clones Determined by Photoacoustic Technique

The oxygen evolution, thermal dissipation, and photochemical energy storage of three hybrid poplar clones, namely the triploid clone B342, the diploid clone B11 [(Populus alba×P. glandulosa)×(P.tomentosa×P.bolleana)], and the triploid clone B346 [(P.tomentosa×P. bolleana)×(P. alba×P.glandulosa)], under light stress were studied using photoacoustics. The oxygen evolution signal and photochemical energy storage varied negatively with the pretreatment_PFD (photon flux density), whereas the thermal signal varied positively with the pretreatment_PFD. Photochemical energy storage was reallocated to PSⅡ more than to PSⅠ, while the photochemical energy storage in PSⅠ was more stable than that in PSⅡ when subjected to light stress. The inhibitors streptomycin (SM), dithiothreitol (DTT) and sodium fluoride (NaF) could all affect the oxygen evolution signal. Clones B11 and B342 were more resistant to light stress than clone B346.

Physical Location of the Rice Pi-5(t), Glh and RTSV Genes by ISH of BAC Clones

Mapping of low or single-copy sequences on plant chromosomes has proven difficult because of very low frequency of signal detection. Rice BAC library is being used widely in rice genome research due to its distinctive advantages over other library systems. In this study, two biotin-labeled rice BAC clones closely linked to a rice blast resistance, green leafhopper resistance and tungro spherical virus resistance gene,Pi-5(t), Glh, RTSV, werein situ hybridized to rice chromosomes. They were located on the long arm and short arm of chromosome 4 with FL value of 40%and 100%respectively. The frequency of signal detection reached 46.8%and 59.2%. The signal location were consistent with the selective marker on rice saturated molecular map. The results demonstrated the advantages to locate BAC clones to chromosomes byin situ hybridization and will facilitate the rice low or single-copy gene location by using the BAC library.

Biomass production of hybrid aspen growing on former farm land in Sweden

We construct dry weight equations for hybrid aspen growing on former farmland in Sweden. Dry weight equations for fractions of hybrid aspen trees were also made. We estimated biomass production in 24 stands. The stands were located in Sweden at latitudes ranging from 55 to 60o N. The mean age was 18 years （range 15-23）, the mean stand density 1090 stems·ha-1 （range 378 2374）, and the mean diameter at breast height （over bark） 178 mm （range 85 244 mm）. Soil types in the hybrid aspen stands were mainly clay （21 stands）, tills （2 stands） and other （1 stand）. The mean total standing dry weight above stump level （≈ 200 mm） for the hybrid aspen stands was 135±53 t·ha-1 with a range of 42 219 t·ha-1 . In addition to estimating conventional dry weights of trees and tree components, basic density, specific leaf area （SLA）, projected leaf area （PLA） and leaf area index （LAI） were estimated and were in agreement with published figures.

A site dependent top height growth model for hybrid aspen

In this study height growth models for hybrid aspen were developed using three growth equations. The mean age of the hybrid aspen was 21 years （range 15-51 years） with a mean stand density of 946 stems ha-~ （87-2374） and a mean diameter at breast height （over bark） of 19.6 cm （8.5-40.8 cm）. Site index was also examined in relation to soil type. Multiple samples were collected for three types of soil： light clay, medium clay and till. Site index curves were constructed using the col- lected data and compared with published reports. A number of dynamic equations were assessed for modeling top-height growth from total age.

Identification of differentially expressed genes associated with bud dormancy release in tree peony(Paeonia suffruticosa) by suppression subtractive hybridization

A subtractive cDNA library was developed to study genes associated with bud dormancy release in tree peonies. In order to identify genes that are highly expressed in buds released from dormancy, 588 clones were examined by differential screening. Of these, 185 clones were selected to be sequenced. A total of 37 unique sequences were obtained of which only 31 sequences have matches in the NCBI database or the Arabidopsis thaliana protein database. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR was used to confirm further the expression profiles for 12 transcripts identified within the subtractive cDNA library. Gene ontology analyses indicated that many of the different genes identified have unknown or hypothetical functions while it is speculated that other genes play different mo- lecular roles. In our study, genes involved in bud dormancy release were growth-related or stress-responsive, while low-temperature-induced ribosomal proteins may also play a role in bud dormancy release. Our results provide interesting information for further understanding of the molecular mechanism of bud dormancy release in tree peonies.

Genetic variation of height growth rhythm between clones of Larix kaempferi × L. gmelini based on logistic models

Fifty-three larch interspecific hybrid clones（Larix kaempferi × L.gmelini） and their parent clones were used for growth curve analysis of height variations.The growth curves of the 55 clones were ＇S＇-shaped and 36 exhibited similar curves as the male parent.The coefficients of the logistic models were higher than 0.943,indicating that our results were effective in the simulation of the growth curves.ANOVA analysis showed significant differences in height of different clones （P／0.01）.Average date of maximum height growth was Day 173,and average duration of rapid growth lasted for 50 days.Annual average increase in height was 9.7cm d^（-1） and daily average increase was 0.2 cm.The ratio of GR to the total annual increase in height ranged from 51.2 to 68.8%,with the average being 59.8%.There was a positive correlation between k values and plant heights which benefited from the evaluation of early plant height.There was also a positive correlation between GR（growth stage）,GD（plant height） and annual increase in height.These results are informative to the evaluation of the elite clone selection and provide a theoretical basis for breeding and management.

Growth variations and stability analyses of seven poplar clones at three sites in northeast China

Growth characteristics have complex inheritance patterns and genotype(G) by environment(E) interaction make predicting tree response to environmental changes difficult.In this study,the growth of seven poplar clones at three different sites was taken as the research focus,and heights and basal diameters were investigated in the second growing season.An ANOVA showed that all main effects,site,clone number and their interactions were highly significant in the overall F-tests.The coefficients of variation and repeatability of different traits ranged from 15.5 to 43.9%and from 0.549 to 0.912,respectively.AMMI(Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction) analysis results showed that genotype,environment and G × E interaction were significantly highly correlated.The stability analysis indicated that different clones showed different growth traits on different sites,which suggests that elite clones should be selected separately for different sites.Based on the growth traits,under a 10% selection rate,three clones were selected for different sites and the genetic gains of growth traits ranged from 4.7 to 11.2%.The three selected clones could be used to establish plantations in the future in different sites.

Suppression subtractive hybridization for identifying differentially expressed genes in renal cell carcinoma

Objective To construct a renal cell carcinoma (RCC) cDNA subtractive library using suppression subtractive hybridization.Methods Polyadenylated RNA ［Poly (A)+ RNA］ was isolated from tissues of RCC and normal kidney, and single-strand cDNAs and double-strand cDNAs were synthesized in turn. RCC cDNAs were divided into two groups and ligated to the specific adaptors l and 2, and then hybridized with normal kidney cDNA twice with two rounds of suppression PCR. Second round PCR products were cloned to T/A plasmid vectors to set up the subtractive library. One hundred clones were randomly picked to perform enzyme digest analysis, and some underwent sequence analysis and Northern blot to identify RCC specifically expressed genes. SMART RACE procedure was operated to clone full length novel RCC specifically expressed genes.Results A human RCC subtractive library with high subtractive efficiency was successfully set up. The amplified library contains 350 positive clones. Random analysis of 100 clones with enzyme restriction showed that 85 plasmids in the clones contained 50-400?bp inserts. Sequence analysis was performed for 10 clones. All the 10 sequences were unknown before and derived from 6 unique, novel genes among which the cDNA insert RCC18 had five copies. Northern blot analysis showed that RCC18 cDNA was highly expressed in RCC, but no signal could be detected in normal kidney. Using SMART RACE technique, we obtained the full length of the novel gene RCC18.Conclusions The constructed cDNA subtractive library of human RCC is a highly efficient one and lays a solid foundation for large scale screening and cloning new and specific oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes of RCC. The novel specifically expressed genes provided an important clue for studying the mechanisms of occurrence and development of RCC.

Identification and Cloning of Differentially Expressed Genes Involved in the Interaction Between Potato and Phytophthora infestans using a Subtractive Hybridization and cDNA-AFLP Combinational Approach

Using a subtractive hybridization （SH）/cDNA-AFLP combinational approach, differentially expressed genes involved in the potato-Phytophthora infestans interaction were identified. These included genes potentially controlling pathogenesis or avr genes in P. infestans as well as those potentially involved in potato resistance or susceptibility to this pathogen. Forty-one differentially expressed transcript, derived fragments （TDFs）, resulting from the interaction, were cloned and sequenced. Two TDFs, suggested as potential pathogenicity factors, have sequence similarity to N-succinyl diaminopimelate aminotransferase and a transcriptional regulator, TetR family gene, respectively. Two other TDFs, suggested as potential avr genes, have sequence similarity to an EST sequence from Avr41Cf.41Avr91Cf- 9 and a P. infestans avirulence-associated gene, respectively. Genes＇ expression and origin were confirmed using Southern blots, Northern blots and qRT-PCR, he., potential resistance gene DL81 was induced at 12 hpi in the moderately resistant cultivar, whereas it was down-regulated as early as 6 hpi in the susceptible cultivar. On the other hand, DL21 was induced at 6 hpi （3.38-fold） in response to the highly aggressive isolate （US8） and strongly up-regulated thereafter （25.13-fold at 120 hpi.）, whereas it was only slightly up-regulated in response to the weakly aggressive isolate US11 （3.82-fold at 96 hpi）, suggesting its potential involvement as a susceptibility gene.

Drought tolerance in three hybrid poplar clones submitted to different watering regimes

Aims Poplars grownin North Chinamay experience water-deficient periods in their life cycle.The aim of the present paper was to quantify the response of three clones to different watering regimes and to determine whichcloneamongthe three is the best adapted to drought conditions.Methods Three hybrid poplar clones(clone DN-34,R-247 and OP-367)were used in the present experiment.The seedlings of the three clones were grown under four watering regimes:control(well watered,100%field water capacity(FC))and three drought treatments(drought stress I,50%FC;drought stress II,40%FC;drought stress III,30%FC).Changes in morphological,physical and biochemical indicators of the three hybrid poplar clones were investigated.Important Findings Drought treatment(50%,40%and 30%FC)decreased net photosynthetic rate(Pn),transpiration rate(Tr),stomatal conductance(gs),shoot height,total biomass and chlorophyll(Chl)content in all the three clones and it increased activities of antioxidant enzymes and free proline content.The highest values of the above-mentioned morphological and physiological parameters were recorded in clone OP-367 under 30%FC,followed by clone DN-34 and R-247.Relative leaf water content(RWC)and stem diameter(sd)markedly declined in clone R-247 and DN-34 under drought stress I,II and III,whereas RWC and sd declined in clone OP-367 only under drought stress II and III.Clone OP-367 had more RWC and sd than DN-34 and R-247.Only the 30%FC induced an increase in the root-to-shoot ratio(rs)and water use efficiency(WUE)in all the three clones.OP-367 was the most efficient clone in water absorption and use,for plants of the clone had the highest values of rs and WUE.Our data demonstrate that among the three clones,OP-367 was better able to maintain photosynthesis and growth and lower the damage caused by drought.

杂交兰ChCAO基因克隆及其在叶艺品系中的表达特征

【目的】叶绿素酸酯a加氧酶(CAO)是叶绿素b形成过程中的关键酶,对杂交兰CAO基因进行克隆及表达特征分析可为探究其在杂交兰叶艺形成中的调控作用奠定基础。【方法】以杂交兰‘紫妍氏’(K21)及其叶艺品系‘中透紫妍氏’(K21-3)为试验材料,用RT-PCR和RACE技术从叶片中克隆获得ChCAO基因,对ChCAO进行结构特征、理化性质、序列比对以及系统进化关系等分析;用qRT-PCR法对ChCAO在不同组织及叶艺品系叶片中的表达特性进行分析;并用VIGS技术对ChCAO进行沉默表达。【结果】ChCAO基因编码区长1608 bp,编码535个氨基酸,ChCAO与墨兰CAO亲缘关系最近,并与其他兰科植物CAO聚为一类。qRT-PCR结果显示,ChCAO基因表达具有组织特异性,在叶中相对表达量最高,根中相对表达量最低;此外,ChCAO在K21绿叶和K21-3绿叶区域叶片中的相对表达量显著高于K21-3叶艺区域叶片中的相对表达量。构建该基因的VIGS沉默载体转化烟草,发现沉默ChCAO后烟草叶片呈黄化状态,叶片中的叶绿素含量及ChCAO基因的相对表达量也显著降低。【结论】克隆获得了杂交兰ChCAO基因,并对其功能进行了初步鉴定,为进一步研究杂交兰叶艺形成机理提供重要依据。

川黔紫薇LeAGL11基因克隆表达分析及转录自激活检测

【目的】探究转录因子AGL11在紫薇属紫薇自交及川黔紫薇与紫薇杂交过程中不同时间的差异性表达及其在酵母中的转录自激活特性,为研究紫薇远缘杂交结实率低的分子机制奠定基础。【方法】以‘紫韵’紫薇自交授粉和 ‘紫韵’紫薇ב川黔1号’川黔紫薇杂交授粉后 24、48 和72 h的雌蕊为材料,克隆LeAGL11基因,通过生物信息学分析其理化性质等,采用实时荧光定量方法分析该基因在不同授粉方式和不同阶段的相对表达量,通过DNA重组技术构建LeAGL11的酵母表达载体,转化至Y2HGold感受态细胞内进行转录自激活检测。【结果】从川黔紫薇中克隆得到LeAGL11基因,该基因的编码序列长666 bp,编码221个氨基酸,LeAGL11蛋白无信号肽和跨膜结构域,不属于膜蛋白,属于亲水性蛋白。氨基酸序列比对和进化树分析显示其与紫薇、石榴和葡萄的AGL11蛋白都有较高的相似度;蛋白质结构预测和序列分析表明其具有MADS-box基因家族中典型的MADS-box和K-box保守结构域。实时荧光定量试验分析不同阶段的相对表达量表明LeAGL11基因在杂交后呈现出上调的趋势,在自交后呈现出先下调后上调的趋势,在自交授粉24 h时相对表达量最高,自激活检测发现pGBKT7-LeAGL11重组质粒在缺色氨酸的培养基中生长,在SD/-Trp+AbA+X-α-gal培养基中没有发生颜色变化。【结论】LeAGL11基因在紫薇自交过程及川黔紫薇和紫薇杂交过程中的相对表达量具有一定的差异性,且LeAGL11无转录自激活活性,可用于后续试验。

白菜种子cDNA酵母文库的构建及BrTTG1互作蛋白的筛选及分析

【目的】通过构建白菜种子的cDNA文库,筛选WDR 40蛋白TRANSPARENT TESTA GLABRA 1(TTG1)的互作蛋白,探究TTG1参与MBW三元复合体调控种皮原花青素形成的分子机制。【方法】以棕籽白菜自交系‘B147’的种子为材料,提取总RNA并建立cDNA文库,通过gateway技术构建诱饵载体pGBKT7-TTG1并进行酵母双杂交筛库。【结果】酵母文库库容为1.2×10^(7)CFU,文库滴度是5.0×10^(7)CFU/mL,插入片段平均长度大于1000 bp,诱饵载体在酵母中无自激活活性。通过构建的诱饵载体pGBKT7-TTG1与构建的cDNA文库杂交,共获得了38个阳性互作蛋白,功能预测显示其中一个蛋白注释为MYB转录因子,注释为MYB73,序列分析结果显示该基因含有R2R3-MYB型抑制子保守基序C1和C2,推测该基因为白菜中参与种皮颜色形成的R2R3-MYB型抑制子,暗示着白菜中可能存在不同MYB转录因子参与的调控网络,影响着原花青素的形成。【结论】本研究构建了白菜种子组织的酵母双杂交cDNA文库,获得了38个TTG1阳性互作蛋白,首次挖掘到了可能影响白菜种皮颜色原花青素形成的R2R3-MYB型抑制子MYB73,为后期探究白菜种皮原花青素的调控网络奠定良好的基础。

钩藤UrLAMT基因及其启动子的克隆与分析

【目的】克隆钩藤(Uncaria rhynchophylla)中马钱苷酸甲基转移酶(loganic acid methyltransferase,LAMT)基因及其启动子,对UrLAMT基因的组织表达及其对生物和非生物胁迫的响应进行分析,并对UrLAMT及其启动子的生物信息学进行分析,为进一步研究UrLAMT转录调控奠定基础。【方法】基于钩藤的转录组数据设计引物,采用PCR从钩藤cDNA中克隆UrLAMT序列,并对其进行生物信息学分析;采用实时荧光定量PCR,分析UrLAMT在钩藤不同组织(根、茎、叶、花、果实、钩)中的表达,以及对外源茉莉酸甲酯(MeJA)、遮光/复光胁迫的响应;利用FPNI-PCR技术克隆UrLAMT上游启动子序列,并验证其活性,结合酵母单杂交试验,分析相应转录因子与UrLAMT启动子的调控关系。【结果】克隆得到钩藤UrLAMT序列,其长度为1137 bp,共编码378个氨基酸。UrLAMT蛋白质相对分子质量为42.64 ku,理论等电点为5.76,为亲水性蛋白,无信号肽,不含跨膜结构,定位在细胞质中;UrLAMT基因在钩藤叶中表达量最高,其次为根;UrLAMT均能响应MeJA和光;其与短小蛇根草和长春花的进化关系较近。UrLAMT启动子序列长度为1141 bp,除核心响应元件外还含有多个光响应元件,UrLAMT启动子在酵母中与光调控转录因子HY5存在相互作用。【结论】获得了UrLAMT基因及其启动子序列,其在钩藤叶中表达量最高,可能受光诱导。

天香百合、药百合黄酮醇合成酶FLS基因克隆和表达分析

以天香百合(Lilium auratum)和药百合(L.speciosum var.gloriosoides)为研究材料,分别克隆获得黄酮醇合成酶(flavonol synthase, FLS)基因,命名为LaFLS和LsFLS。实验结果表明,LaFLS和LsFLS基因均含完整的开放阅读框1 035 bp,均编码344个氨基酸,氨基酸序列高度保守,均具有DIOX-N结构域和2-酮戊二酸和铁(Ⅱ)依赖性双加氧酶结构域,属于2-酮戊二酸和铁(Ⅱ)依赖性双加氧酶超家族;系统进化分析表明,LaFLS和LsFLS除与东方系百合西伯利亚和索邦的FLS亲缘关系最近外,与百合科郁金香(Tulipa fosteriana)等亲缘关系较近;生物信息学分析显示,LaFLS和LsFLS蛋白无信号肽序列和跨膜结构域,均为亲水性蛋白,亚细胞定位结果显示二者主要定位在细胞质中。基因表达分析结果表明,在花蕾发育过程中,LaFLS和LsFLS随花蕾发育出现先上升后下降再上升的趋势,而且在花被片无色区的表达量显著高于有色区域。

Identification of the Rice Vacuolar ATPase B Subunit Gene and Its Expression Pattern Analysis Under Phosphorus Deficiency

A vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase.) B subunit gene has been cloned and characterized front a phosphorus starvation induced rice root subtractive cDNA library by suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) method and RT-PCR amplification. This gene encodes a polypeptide of 487 amino acid residues, containing a conservative ATP binding site and with a molecular weight of 54.06 kD and an isoelectric point of 4.99, southern analysis of the. genomic DNA indicates that V-ATPase B subunit is encoded by a single gene in rice genome. The amino acid homologies of V-ATPase B subunits among different organisms range from 76% to 97% and reveals that the evolution of V-ATPase B subunit is accompanied with the biological evolution. Expression pattern analysis indicated that the maximal expression of V-ATPase B subunit gene occurred at an early stage (6 - 12 h) after phosphorus starvation in roots, and lately stage (24 - 48 It) in leaves. Under phosphorus deficiency, the up-regulated expression of V-ATPase gene was presumed to strengthen the proton transport and provide the required energy to maintain an electrochemical gradient across the tonoplast to facilitate Phosphorus transport.

Exploring Alternatives to Create Digital Twins from and for Process Simulation

In this work,Digital Twins based on Neural Networks for the steady state production of styrene were generated.Thus,both the Aspen Technology AI Model Builder(alternative 1)and a homemade MS Excel VBA code connected to Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus(alternative 2)were used with this same aim.The raw data used for generating the Digital Twins were obtained from process simulations using Aspen HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus,which were connected through a recycle-like stream via automation for solving the entire simulation flowsheet.Aspen HYSYS was used for solving the pre-heating,reaction,and stabilization sections of the process whereas Aspen Plus ensured the computing of the separation and purification columns.Both alternatives led to an excellent prediction showing the capability of creating Digital Twins from and for process simulation.

Cloning and Expression of Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone Receptor in Apis cerana cerana

[Objective] This study was to clone the GnRH （gonadotropin-releasing hormone）, and to investigate its expression in Apis cerana cerana. [Method] The cDNA sequence of GnRHR gene was amplified from Apis cerana cerana by using RT-PCR techniques. It was conducted with bioinformatics analysis and the in situ hybridization histochemistry of its expression products was studied. [Result] The sequence analy- sis showed that the full cDNA sequence was 1 050 bp with the open reading frame of 1 050 bp, and it encoded 349 amino acid residues. The deduced amino sequence included 7 transmembrane regions, and the predicted molecular mass and isoelectric point were 40.6 kD and 9.54, respectively. The cluster analysis showed that the GnRHR from ＇,4. cerana cerana had close relationship to the GnRHR II from other insects. In situ hybridization showed that Bee-GnRHR staining was specifically localized to the brain, intestine, fat body and testis. [Conclusion] The results indicated that the GnRHR provided molecular bond for the reproduction and metabolism for insects, and suggested a functional role for bee-GnRHR signaling in the coupling of reproduction activities and environment conditions.