Field studies were conducted at Hisar during Kharif, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 under natural and unsprayed condition. RCH 134 Bt, HS 6 (non Bt), H 1117 and Ganganagar Ageti (non Bt) were selected for the studies. The ex...Field studies were conducted at Hisar during Kharif, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 under natural and unsprayed condition. RCH 134 Bt, HS 6 (non Bt), H 1117 and Ganganagar Ageti (non Bt) were selected for the studies. The experiment was laid down in Randomized Block Design replicated thrice having plant spacing 67.5 × 60 cm. Among the bollworms, Erias spp. exhibited positive correlation with rainfall, minimum temperature and relative humidity morning hours significantly at 5 percent level whereas Helicoverpa and Pectinophora displayed positive relations only with evening hours relative humidity significantly while Spodoptera were significantly positive correlated with relative humidity of morning and evening hours. Bollworm complex was negatively correlated with all the weather parameters employed to study although being non-significant in case of rainfall, maximum and minimum of temperature, morning and evening hours of relative humidity. Among the sucking pests, leafhoppers, whitefly, thrips and aphids population showed significantly negative correlation with weather parameters. The comparison of natural bio-agents in cotton hybrids under study revealed that overall mean population of natural enemies were higher in Bt cotton hybrid as compared to non-Bt. These results confirm that use of genetically modified (Bt) cotton in lieu of conventional genotypes could positively impact non-target and beneficial insect species by preserving their host populations.展开更多
Motivated by recent understandings in the stochastic natures of gene expression, biochemical signaling, and spontaneous reversible epigenetic switchings, we study a simple deterministic cell population dynamics in whi...Motivated by recent understandings in the stochastic natures of gene expression, biochemical signaling, and spontaneous reversible epigenetic switchings, we study a simple deterministic cell population dynamics in which subpopulations grow with different rates and individual cells can bi-directionally switch between a small number of different epigenetic phenotypes. Two theories in the past, the population dynamics and thermodynamics of master equations, separately defined two important concepts in mathematical terms： thefitness in the former and the （non- adiabatic） entropy production in the latter. Both of them play important roles in the evolution of the cell population dynamics. The switching sustains the variations among the subpopulation growth, thus sustains continuous natural selection. As a form of Price＇s equation, the fitness increases with （i） natural selection through variations and （ii） a positive covariance between the per capita growth and switching, which represents a Lamarchian-like behavior. A negative covariance balances the natural selection in a fitness steady state —— ＂the red queen＂ scenario. At the same time the growth keeps the proportions of subpopulations away from the ＂intrinsic＂ switching equilibrium of individual cells, thus leads to a continuous entropy production. A covariance, between the per capita growth rate and the ＂chemical potential＂ of subpopulation, counteracts the entropy production. Analytical results are obtained for the limiting cases of growth dominating switching and vice versa.展开更多
Population increase of Larch casebearer(C. dahurica)were controlled by compre-hensive factors.Spring wind caused 27％ of larvae on crown to fa11 down.Early and late frosts,larch catempillar,sawfly and needle cast of l...Population increase of Larch casebearer(C. dahurica)were controlled by compre-hensive factors.Spring wind caused 27％ of larvae on crown to fa11 down.Early and late frosts,larch catempillar,sawfly and needle cast of larch could reduce the food quality and quantity of larchcasebearer and had indrect effects on population density. Birds,ants and spites were the mainpredators of C.dahurica. The parasite complex comprised Piermalebae,Eulophidae,Ichneumonidaeand Braconidae."Self--adjustment",of population caused by"self--population density",only runseffectively at a high larval density.展开更多
Based on Landsat TM images, we explored the pattern of variation of suitable waterbird habitats from 1990 to 2008 in the Dongtan area of Chongming Island at the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth. By applying our highly...Based on Landsat TM images, we explored the pattern of variation of suitable waterbird habitats from 1990 to 2008 in the Dongtan area of Chongming Island at the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth. By applying our highly accurate indicator model (R=0.999, P<0.01), we quantified the variations of fluctuation intensity for local waterbird habitats during 1990-2008, and for the main waterbird groups (Anatidae, Charadriidae, Ardeidae and Laridae) from 2006 to 2008, to evaluate the impact of habitat quantity change on the waterbird habitat status and the population dynamics of the different waterbird groups. The results show that the aquaculture ponds (AP) and the Scirpus mariqueter zone (SMZ) underwent drastic habitat changes during certain periods (AP: 1997-2000, 2000-2003, 2005-2008; SMZ: 1997-2000), and the fluctuation intensity differed among habitat types in the order AP>SMZ>TSH (total suitable habitat)>BSA (bare mud flat and shallow water area). The abandonment of tracts of aquaculture ponds in Dongtan in mid-2006 brought about an intensive population fluctuation, caused by rapidly changing habitat with the population expanding to adjacent areas. At present, Anatidae and Ardeidae are threatened in the Dongtan area with declining populations because of their very "picky" habitat requirements (i.e., high reliance on AP). The Charadriidae experienced enormous population declines in the late 1990s, however, they have since recovered to normal levels as habitat change has stabilized. Our findings suggest that the current challenges for habitat management are the protection and stabilization of AP and SMZ habitats.展开更多
文摘Field studies were conducted at Hisar during Kharif, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 under natural and unsprayed condition. RCH 134 Bt, HS 6 (non Bt), H 1117 and Ganganagar Ageti (non Bt) were selected for the studies. The experiment was laid down in Randomized Block Design replicated thrice having plant spacing 67.5 × 60 cm. Among the bollworms, Erias spp. exhibited positive correlation with rainfall, minimum temperature and relative humidity morning hours significantly at 5 percent level whereas Helicoverpa and Pectinophora displayed positive relations only with evening hours relative humidity significantly while Spodoptera were significantly positive correlated with relative humidity of morning and evening hours. Bollworm complex was negatively correlated with all the weather parameters employed to study although being non-significant in case of rainfall, maximum and minimum of temperature, morning and evening hours of relative humidity. Among the sucking pests, leafhoppers, whitefly, thrips and aphids population showed significantly negative correlation with weather parameters. The comparison of natural bio-agents in cotton hybrids under study revealed that overall mean population of natural enemies were higher in Bt cotton hybrid as compared to non-Bt. These results confirm that use of genetically modified (Bt) cotton in lieu of conventional genotypes could positively impact non-target and beneficial insect species by preserving their host populations.
文摘Motivated by recent understandings in the stochastic natures of gene expression, biochemical signaling, and spontaneous reversible epigenetic switchings, we study a simple deterministic cell population dynamics in which subpopulations grow with different rates and individual cells can bi-directionally switch between a small number of different epigenetic phenotypes. Two theories in the past, the population dynamics and thermodynamics of master equations, separately defined two important concepts in mathematical terms： thefitness in the former and the （non- adiabatic） entropy production in the latter. Both of them play important roles in the evolution of the cell population dynamics. The switching sustains the variations among the subpopulation growth, thus sustains continuous natural selection. As a form of Price＇s equation, the fitness increases with （i） natural selection through variations and （ii） a positive covariance between the per capita growth and switching, which represents a Lamarchian-like behavior. A negative covariance balances the natural selection in a fitness steady state —— ＂the red queen＂ scenario. At the same time the growth keeps the proportions of subpopulations away from the ＂intrinsic＂ switching equilibrium of individual cells, thus leads to a continuous entropy production. A covariance, between the per capita growth rate and the ＂chemical potential＂ of subpopulation, counteracts the entropy production. Analytical results are obtained for the limiting cases of growth dominating switching and vice versa.
文摘Population increase of Larch casebearer(C. dahurica)were controlled by compre-hensive factors.Spring wind caused 27％ of larvae on crown to fa11 down.Early and late frosts,larch catempillar,sawfly and needle cast of larch could reduce the food quality and quantity of larchcasebearer and had indrect effects on population density. Birds,ants and spites were the mainpredators of C.dahurica. The parasite complex comprised Piermalebae,Eulophidae,Ichneumonidaeand Braconidae."Self--adjustment",of population caused by"self--population density",only runseffectively at a high larval density.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (Nos. 2010CB951204, 2008DFB90240)the National Special Research Fund for Non-Profit Sector (Marine) (No. 200805080)
文摘Based on Landsat TM images, we explored the pattern of variation of suitable waterbird habitats from 1990 to 2008 in the Dongtan area of Chongming Island at the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth. By applying our highly accurate indicator model (R=0.999, P<0.01), we quantified the variations of fluctuation intensity for local waterbird habitats during 1990-2008, and for the main waterbird groups (Anatidae, Charadriidae, Ardeidae and Laridae) from 2006 to 2008, to evaluate the impact of habitat quantity change on the waterbird habitat status and the population dynamics of the different waterbird groups. The results show that the aquaculture ponds (AP) and the Scirpus mariqueter zone (SMZ) underwent drastic habitat changes during certain periods (AP: 1997-2000, 2000-2003, 2005-2008; SMZ: 1997-2000), and the fluctuation intensity differed among habitat types in the order AP>SMZ>TSH (total suitable habitat)>BSA (bare mud flat and shallow water area). The abandonment of tracts of aquaculture ponds in Dongtan in mid-2006 brought about an intensive population fluctuation, caused by rapidly changing habitat with the population expanding to adjacent areas. At present, Anatidae and Ardeidae are threatened in the Dongtan area with declining populations because of their very "picky" habitat requirements (i.e., high reliance on AP). The Charadriidae experienced enormous population declines in the late 1990s, however, they have since recovered to normal levels as habitat change has stabilized. Our findings suggest that the current challenges for habitat management are the protection and stabilization of AP and SMZ habitats.
