Effects of pruning intensity on nonstructural carbohydrates of Populus alba×P.talassica in the arid desert region of Northwest China

Although pruning is important to obtain highquality,large-diameter timber,the effects of pruning on nonstructural carbohydrates(NSC)in aboveground organs of many timber species are not well understood.Three intensities of pruning(none,moderate and severe)were tested on poplars(Populus alba×P.talassica)in the arid desert region of northwest China to compare the concentrations of soluble sugar(SS),starch(ST)and total nonstructural carbohydrate(TNC)in leaves,branches and trunks during the growing season.The concentration of NSC components after different pruning intensities varied similarly in seasonal patterns,increasing slowly at the beginning of the growing season,continuously declining in the middle,then gradually recovering by the end of the growing season.The monthly mean NSC concentration in poplar differed significantly among the three pruning intensities(p<0.05).The SS concentration in pruned trees was higher than in unpruned trees(p<0.05).For moderately pruned trees,the concentrations of ST and TNC in trunks and branches were higher than in unpruned and in severely pruned trees(p<0.05).Compared with no pruning,pruning changed the seasonal variation in NSC concentration.The orders of SS and TNC concentrations in aboveground organs were leaf>branch>trunk,while the order of ST concentration was trunk>leaf>branch,which was related to functional differences of plant organs.The annual average growth in height of unpruned,moderately pruned,and severely pruned poplars was 0.21±0.06,0.45±0.09 and 0.24±0.05 m,respectively,and the annual average growth in DBH were 0.92±0.04,1.27±0.06 and 1.02±0.05 cm,respectively.Our results demonstrate that moderate pruning may effectively increase the annual growth in tree height and DBH while avoiding damage caused by excessive pruning to the tree body.Therefore,moderate pruning may increase the NSC storage and improve the growth of timber species.

Analysis of synonymous codon usage in chloroplast genome of Populus alba

The pattern of codon usage in the chloroplast genome of Populus alba was investigated. Correspondence analysis （a commonly used multivariate statistical approach） and method of effective number of codons （ENc）-plot were conducted to analyze synonymous codon usage. The results of correspondence analysis showed that the distribution of genes on the major axis was significantly correlated with the frequency of use of G＋C in synonymously variable third position of sense codon （GC3S）, （r=0.349）, and the positions of genes on the axis 2 and axis 3 were significantly correlated with CAI （r=-0.348, p〈0.01 and r=0.602, p〈0.01）. The ENc for most genes was similar to that for the expected ENc based on the GC3s, but several genes with low ENc values were lying below the expected curve. All of these data indicated that codon usage was dominated by a mutational bias in chloroplast gcnome ofP. alba. The selection in nature for translational efficiency only played a minor role in shaping codon usage in the chloroplast genome ofP alba.

Radial profile of sap flow velocity in mature Xinjiang poplar(Populus alba L. var. pyramidalis) in Northwest China

Estimation of the transpiration rate for a tree is generally based on sap flow measurements within the hydro-active stem xylem. In this study, radial variation of sap flow velocity（Js） was investigated at five depths of the xylem（1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 cm under the cambium） in three mature Xinjiang poplar（Populus alba L. var. pyramidalis） trees grown at the Gansu Minqin National Studies Station for Desert Steppe Ecosystem from May to October 2011. Thermal dissipation probes of various lengths manufactured according to the Granier＇s design were installed into each tree for simultaneous observation of the radial patterns of Js through the xylem. The radial patterns were found to fit the four-parameter GaussAmp equation. The peak Js was about 27.02±0.95 kg/（dm2？d） at approximately 3 to 5 cm deep from the cambium of the three trees,and the lowest Js appeared at 1 cm deep in most of the time. Approximately 50% of the total sap flow in Xinjiang poplar occurred within one-third of the xylem from its outer radius, whereas 90% of the total sap flow occurred within two-fifth of the xylem. In addition, the innermost point of the xylem（at 8-cm depth）, which appeared as the penultimate sap flow in most cases during the study period, was hydro-active with Js,8 of 7.55±3.83 kg/（dm2？d）. The radial pattern of Js was found to be steeper in midday than in other time of the day, and steeper diurnal fluctuations were recorded in June, July and August（the mid-growing season）. Maximum differences between the lowest Js（Js,1 or Js,8） and the highest Js（Js,3 or Js,5） from May through October were 12.41, 17.35, 16.30, 18.52, 12.60 and 16.04 g/（cm2？h）, respectively. The time-dependent changes of Js along the radial profile（except at 1-cm depth） were strongly related to the reference evapotranspiration（ET0）. Due to significant radial variability of Js, the mean daily sap flow at the whole-tree level could be over-estimated by up to 29.69% when only a single probe at depth of 2 cm was used. However, the accuracy of the estimation of sap flow in Xinjiang poplar could be significantly improved using a correction coefficient of 0.885.

An improved draft genome sequence of hybrid Populus alba×Populus glandulosa

Populus alba × P.glandulosa clone 84 K,derived from South Korea,is widely cultivated in China and used as a model in the molecular research of woody plants because of hi gh gene transformation efficiency.Here,we combined63-fold coverage Illumina short reads and 126-fold coverage PacBio long reads to assemble the genome.Due to the hi gh heterozygosity level at 2.1% estimated by k-mer analysis,we exploited TrioCanu for genome assembly.The PacBio clean subreads of P.alba × P.glandulosa were separated into two parts according to the similarities,compared with the parental genomes of P.alba and P.glandulosa.The two parts of the subreads were assembled to two sets of subgenomes comprising subgenome A(405.31 Mb,from P.alba)and subgenome G(376.05 Mb,from P.glandulosa) with the contig N50 size of 5.43 Mb and 2.15 Mb,respectively.A high-quality P.alba × P.glandulosa genome assembly was obtained.The genome size was 781.36 Mb with the contig N50 size of 3.66 Mb and the longest contig was 19.47 Mb.In addition,a total of 176.95 Mb(43.7%),152.37 Mb(40.5%)of repetitive elements were identified and a total of 38,701 and 38,449 protein-coding genes were predicted in subgenomes A and G,respectively.For functional annotation,96.98% of subgenome A and 96.96% of subgenome G genes were annotated with public databases.This de novo assembled genome will facilitate systematic and comprehensive study,such as multi-omics analysis,in the model tree P.alba X P.glandulosa.

Experimental study on characteristic curves of restoring forces of Populus alba var. pyramidalis

Static tests under cyclic loading were carried out on Populus alba var. pyramidalis to determine its characteristic curves of restoring forces. The results show that P alba var. pyramidalis had good elastic performance. There was degradation of strength and stiffness under cyclic loading and unloading, where characteristic curves of restoring forces ofP. alba var. pyrarnidalis assumed a ＂flat and contrary S-shape＂ form. Simultaneously, P alba vat. pyramidalis showed typical characteristics of brittle destruction under large high peak loading and unloading. Furthermore, dynamic tests were carried out under wind loads to obtain dynamic displacement curves and dynamic strain curves. P alba var. pyramidalis reflected its stochastic dynamic performance in building up its resistance to the stochastic wind loads and its dynamically hysteretic properties. The dynamic response of this species was random and fuzzy under stochastic wind loads. This study has theoretical significance and reference value to research on the static characteristics and wind-induced dynamic performance of forests.

Survival and development of immature Harmonia axyridis (Pallas) feeding on Chaitophorus populeti (Panzer) propagated on transgenic Populus alba × P. glandulosa

Laboratory feeding experiments with the poplar aphid, Chaitophorus populeti （Panzer）, feeding on transgenic poplar （P. alba × P. glandulosa） varieties C13-5 and C013-5, were carried out to study the effect of transgenic poplar on the ladybird Harmonia axyridis （Pallas）. The mortality and development time of the immature stages, the eclosion rate and body mass of H. axyridis were measured. The results indicated that C. populeti feeding on different varieties of transgenic plants had no statistically significant ef- fect on the mortality ofH. axyridis larvae. The development time of larval and pupal stages were not significantly different between the two transgenic poplars and a non-transgenic poplar. Furthermore, the body mass and eclosion rate did not show any difference between the H. axyridis feeding on aphids reared on transgenic plants and those from non-transgenic plants. It is suggested that transgenic plants have no deleterious effect on the predatory ladybird.

Waterlogging tolerance and wood properties of transgenic Populus alba×glandulosa expressing Vitreoscilla hemoglobin gene(Vgb)

Because overexpression of Vitreoscilla hemoglobin gene(Vgb)gene in plants can enhance tolerance to waterlogging,here Vgb was inserted into Populus alba×glandulosa to investigate its expression and effects on growth and physiological responses to waterlogging stress in the transgenic poplars.Southern blotting and RT-PCR analysis of Vgb-transgenic P.alba×glandulosa showed that the Vgb gene was integrated into the genome of the V13-81 and V13-85 transgenic lines and expressed.In greenhouse waterlogging stress tests,mortality of the transgenic poplar was significant lower than that of nontransgenic plants with increasing treatment time from 2 to 22 days.The transgenic plants had higher chlorophyll content and less chloroplast damage than in the control plants.Additionally,starch accumulation increased,and growth was enhanced in the transgenic plants,suggesting that the Vgb-expressing lines had improved energy reserves.Field trials of the transgenic poplar suggested that Vgb expression promotes growth and influences wood quality.Taken together,our results suggest that the expression of Vgb can increase the accumulation of chlorophyll and starch in the transgenic poplar,improve its ability to endure flooding,and improve growth and wood quality of the transgenic plants.

The complete chloroplast genomic landscape and phylogenetic analyses of Populus alba L.

Populus alba is a foundation species in evolutionary and ecological studies in the northern hemisphere.In this study,the chloroplast genome and gene map of P.alba were constructed.The P.alba chloroplast genome is 156,505 bp in length comprising a large single-copy region,two inverted repeat regions and a small single-copy region.The genome contains 131 genes,including 86 protein-coding genes(77 PCG species),eight ribosomal RNA genes(four rRNA species)and 37 transfer RNA genes(30 tRNA species).Phylogenetic analysis indicates that all Populus chloroplast genome sequences are clustered together and divided into three large branches.Among reported Populus chloroplast genomes,the leuce section formed monophyletic,indicating that all Populus spp.have a common maternal ancestor.P.rotundifolia and P.tremula are closely related and are sisters to P.davidiana.P.alba is closely related to P.adenopoda.Population genetic research in ecology and evolution may be easily developed through chloroplast genomes as they are conserved.This research will benefit future studies related to Populus,one of the world’s most ecologically and economically important genera.

Vital Parameters Assessments of Starvation Tolerance of in vitro Populus alba Culture

Populus alba is a large woody deciduous plant.The plant has been introduced to shooting,then multiplication of rooting on Murashige and Skoog(MS)medium.This work was designed to estimate the effect of two factors(low levels of 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid NAA and sucrose)on P.alba response resulting in 6 treatments compared to the control,with twelve measured responses.There was a significant difference in some measurements in morphology,like plantlets fresh-weight,shoot-,root-length,and leaf number.In the physiological measurements,there were significant differences in all the measured parameters.The low concentrations of sucrose and media composition/power(MS grams/L)led to starvation in plants;however,these conditions led to enhancement in some morphological and physiological parameters to overcome the starvation effect,compared to the control.The RAPD-PCR molecular marker(four decamers)was used to evaluate the new individuals’genetic variation(instability),resulting in a total polymorphism percentage of 50.83%.It was formerly known that the plantlets were identical to each other and to the mother plant.In this study,however,the use of distinct media power,hormonal and sucrose levels resulted in molecular variation reflected in P.alba’s morphological and physiological responses.

Effects of Different Afforestation Techniques on Soil Nutrients in Populus alba Woodland

[Objective] The research aimed to study the influence of different afforestation technology measures on soil nutrients of P. alba wood-land in arid valley region of Rikaze, Tibet. It aimed to improve afforestation technology measure in arid valley region of Rikaze, Tibet, and provide theoretic basis for restoring the degraded ecosystem at upper reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. [ Method] In arid valley region of Duojiao Vil-lage, Nanmulin County, Rikaze City, the planted land using rooting powder, egg shell, leaves, mud and water retention agent was taken as re-search object, while the land without any afforestation measures was taken as the control, to determine soil nutrients under different afforestation measures. [Result] Under different afforestation measures, the contents of various soil nutrients were all obviously higher than control, in which available potassium, available phosphorus, alkali hydrolysable nitrogen and organic matter in soil obviously increased than control, but there was no similar rule among different measures. [Conclusion] Vegetation restoration in dry valley belt of Rikaze by different afforestation measures is favorable for improving physical-chemical properties of soil and increasing soil fertility.

NaCl胁迫下胡杨(Populus euphratica)和群众杨(P.popularis)抗氧化能力及耐盐性

在盐浓度逐渐提高的胁迫条件下，对抗盐的胡杨（Populuseuphratica）和盐敏感的群众杨（Ppopularis35-44）1年实生苗木叶片中Na^＋、Cl^-水平、O2^-产生速率以及抗氧化酶：超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）、抗坏血酸过氧化物酶（APX）、过氧化氢酶（CAT）和谷胱甘肽还原酶（GR）的动态变化以及抗盐性进行了研究。结果表明，在盐浓度不断提高的胁迫条件下，群众杨叶片中Na^＋、Cl^-浓度持续增加，盐胁迫18d时，群众杨叶中Na^＋、Cl^-含量分别达到对照的17．8和14．6倍，此时O2^-产生速率也达到最高水平。而在盐胁迫期间，群众杨叶片SOD活性没有明显提高，CAT活性维持在对照水平以下，只有APX和GR活性在盐胁迫13—18d，即盐害症状出现前才有所上升，属于典型的盐害反应。胡杨与群众杨明显不同：在盐胁迫初期，胡杨叶片Na^＋、Cl^-含量虽然没有明显的变化，但胡杨叶片中O2^-产生速率在盐胁7d时明显提高，SOD、APX、CAT活性也都先后相应上升，表明胡杨能响应盐胁迫并上调SOD、APX和CAT等保护酶类，降低盐诱导的膜脂过氧化，从而减少了电解质外渗，最终提高了树木的抗盐性。

Foraging behavior of parasitoid chalcid to the essential oil from bark of Populus pseudo-simonii P. nigra and Quadraspidiotus gigas

采用四臂式嗅觉仪测定了长棒四节蚜小蜂（Pteroptrix longgiclava(Girault)(Hymenoptera:Aphelinidae))和黄胸扑虱蚜小蜂（Encarsia gigas(Tshumakova)(Hymenoptera:Aphelinidae)),对健康的小青×黑杨（Populus pseudo-simonii×P.nigra)树皮、被杨圆蚧（Quadraspidiotus gigas(Thiem & Gerneck)）危害的杨树皮、杨圆蚧1齿固定若虫的虫体和介壳的挥发油的趋性反应。测定结果表明：被杨圆蚧危害后的小青×黑杨树皮和杨圆蚧1龄因定若虫的介壳对长棒四节蚜小蜂和黄胸扑虱蚜小蜂成虫具有较大的吸引力。3－7μL介壳挥发油和5－9μL受害杨树皮挥发油对长棒四节蚜小蜂的寄主搜寻行为具有较强的引导作用。虫体的挥发油对小蜂的寄生定位也起到了一定的引诱作用。两种小蜂对健康树皮的挥发油几乎没有反应。图4表1参20。

Responses of germination and radicle growth of two Populus species to water potential and salinity

Abstract The effects of water potential, NaCl and Na2SO4 on germination and radicle growth of two riparian tree species, Populus euphratica Oliv. and P. pruinosa Schrenk （Salicaceae）, were tested. Growth chamber studies revealed an optimum temperature range for seed germination of both species between 15-35℃. The final germination percentage of both species decreases with decreasing water potential in all types of solution applied in the experiments. P. pruinosa was less tolerant to low ψw stress than P. euphratica, especially in salt solutions. Germination percentages fell below 20% for P. pruinosa at -0.6 MPa （NaCl） or -0.4 MPa （Na2SO4） and for P. euphratica at -1.2 MPa （NaCl） or -0.6 MPa （Na2SO4）. Radicle growth of both species was inhibited by high concentrations of PEG1 NaCl and Na2SO4. However, growth was enhanced at -0.13 and -0.29 MPa in PEG or at -0.13 MPa in NaCl solutions compared to distilled water. Radicle growth of P. euphratica was higher than that of P pruinosa. Germination and radicle growth of both species exhibited ion toxicity. Na2SO4 was more toxic than iso-osmotic solutions of NaCl. Radicle growth proved to be more sensitive than seed germination. Thus, flooding does not only yield the necessary soil moisture for germination but also favors seedling establishment of both species through leaching of salts from the soil surface. The different sensitivity of the species during their early growth stages might, moreover, contribute to the observed differences in their distribution in the Talim Basin （northwest China）.

Improved salt tolerance of Populus davidiana × P. bolleana overexpressed LEA from Tamarix androssowii

Development of transgenic plants with tolerance to environ- mental stress is an important goal of plant biotechnology. （LEA） proteins accumulate in seeds dur- ing late embryogenesis, where they protect cellular membranes and macromolecules against drought. In this work, we transferred the Tamarix androssowii LEA gene into hybrids of Populus davidiana xp. bolleana. We compared relative rates of height growth, chlorophyll fluo- rescence kinetic parameters, and leaf Na＋ levels of six TaLEA-containing lines with non-transferred plants （NT）, all grown under 0.8% NaC1 stress condition. Survival percentages of transgenic lines were all higher than for NT controls after rehydration and the sur- vival percentage of SL2 was five-fold higher than for NT controls. Seed- ling height increased 48.7% in SL2 （from the onset of induced stress to the end of the growing season）, 31% more than for the NT controls. Chlorophyll fluorescence kinetic parameters showed a marked increase in photosynthetic capacity in SL2 and SL5. Na＋ levels in young leaves of transgenic lines were lower than in control NT leaves, but higher in yel- low and withered leaves, indicating improved salt tolerance in transgenic lines.

Two novel eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A genes from Populus simonii×P.nigra confer tolerance to abiotic stresses in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

The role of plant eIF5A proteins in multiple biological processes, such as protein synthesis regulation, translation elongation, mRNA turnover, programmed cell death and stress tolerance is well known. Toward using these powerful proteins to increase stress tolerance in agricultural plants, in the present study, we cloned and characterized PsneIFSA2 and PsneIFSA4 from young poplar （P. simonii × P. nigra） leaves. The deduced amino acid sequences of PsneIF5A2 and PsneIF5A4 were 98 % similar to each other, and they are orthologs of eIF5A 1 in Arabidopsis. In a subcellular localization analysis, PsneIF5A2 and PsneIF5A4 proteins were localized in the nucleus and cytoplasm, qRT-PCR analysis showed that PsneIF5A2 and PsneIF5A4 were transcribed in poplar flowers, stem, leaves, and roots. In addition, they were also induced by abiotic stresses. Transgenic yeast expressing PsneIF5A2 and PsneIF5A4 had increased salt, heavy metal, osmotic, oxidative tolerance. Our results suggest that PsneIF5A2 and PsneIF5A4 are excellent candidates for genetic engineering to improve salt and heavy metal tolerance in agricultural plants.

Genotypic Variation in Nutrient Selectivity in Populus under NaCl Stress

We used a salt-resistant poplar genotype Populus euphratica and two salt-sensitive genotypes, Populus 'popularis 35-44' (P. popularis) and the hybrid P. talassica Kom x (P. euphratica + Salix alba L.) to examine genotypic differences in nutrient selectivity under NaCl stress. One-year-old seedlings of P. euphratica and one-year-old hardwood cuttings of P. popularis were used in a short-term study (24 hours), while in a long-term study, up to 4 weeks, two-year-old seedlings of P. euphratica and the hybrid P. talassica Kom x (P. euphratica + Salix alba L.) were compared. In the short-term study, K+ concentration in the xylem sap ([K+]xylem) of P. euphratica significantly increased after salt stress was initiated, and maintained 1-2 fold higher than control levels during the period of salt stress (24 hours). Xylem Ca2+ and Mg2+ concentrations ([Ca2+]xylem, [Mg2+]xylem) in P. euphratica resembled the pattern of K+ despite a lesser magnitude in elevation. However, [K+]xylem, [Ca2+]xylem and [Mg2+]xylem in P. popularis exhibited a transient increase at the beginning of salt treatment, thereafter, they all returned to control levels at 4 hours and no further rise was observed in the following hours. Xylem Na+/K+, Na+/Ca2+ and Na+/Mg2+ in P. popularis increased sharply upon NaCl stress and steadily reached the maximum at 24 hours. In contrast, xylem Na+/K+, Na+/Ca2+ and Na+/Mg2+ in NaCl-treated plants of P. euphratica did not significantly increase during the period of salt stress (24 hours). Noteworthy, Na+/K+ markedly declined after the onset of stress. These results suggest that P. euphratica had a higher nutrient selectivity in face of salinity. A same trend was observed in a 4-week study. Xylem Na+/K+, Na+/Ca2+ and Na+/Mg2+ in salinised plants of the hybrid abruptly increased after 4 days of stress, and then continuously increased to reach the highest level at day 8 or day 15. In comparison, the magnitude of Na+/K+, Na+/Ca2+ and Na+/Mg2+ elevation in the xylem of P. euphratica was much lower during the observation period. In conclusion, salt-tolerant genotype P. euphratica maintained a higher nutrient selectivity under saline stress, as compared to the two salt-sensitive genotypes. The high capacity for nutrient uptake and transport presumably contributes to the salt tolerance of P. euphratica in a longer term.

Emissions of saturated C6-C10 aldehydes from poplar (Populus simonii×P. pyramidalis ‘Opera 8277’) cuttings at different levels of light intensity

Aldehydes play an important role in atmospheric chemistry and plant direct and indirect defense against environmental stresses.In this study,the emissions of saturated C6-C10 aldehydes from Populus simonii × P.pyramidalis ＇Opera 8277＇ cuttings were examined by using a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry（GC/MS） technique at three levels of light intensity（400,800 and 1 200 μmol·m-2·s-1）.A positive correlation between the emissions of these aldehydes and light intensity was found.Moreover,nordi-hydroguaiaretic acid（NDGA）,a special inhibitor of lipoxygenase（LOX）,significantly inhibited the emissions of C6-C9 aldehydes at three levels of light intensity,but did not influence the emission of decanal（C10）.The emissions of C6-C10 aldehydes in NDGA treated poplar cuttings,exhibited the same positive correlation with light intensity.The results indicated that LOX pathway contributes to the emissions of C6-C9 aldehydes,whereas some pathways regulated by light intensity might be a universal mechanism for emissions of C6-C10 aldehydes.

Analysis of genes related to xylem cell wall development based on transcriptomics in Populus alba ‘Berolinensis’ tension wood

Populus alba‘Berolinensis’is a fast-growing,high-yielding species with strong biotic and abiotic stress resistance,and widely planted for timber,shelter belts and aesthetic purposes.In this study,molecular development is explored and the important genes regulating xylem forma-tion in P.alba‘Berolinensis’under artificial bending treat-ments was identified.Anatomical investigation indicated that tension wood(TW)was characterized by eccentric growth of xylem and was enriched in cellulose;the degree of ligni-fication was lower than for normal wood(NW)and oppo-site wood(OW).RNA-Seq-based transcriptome analysis was performed using developing xylem from three wood types(TW,OW and NW).A large number of differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were screened and 4889 counted.In GO and KEGG enrichment results,genes involved in plant hormone signal transduction,phenylpropanoid biosynthesis,and cell wall and secondary cell wall biogenesis play major roles in xylem development under artificial bending.Eight expansin(PalEXP)genes were identified from the RNA-seq data;four were differentially expressed during tension wood formation.Phylogenetic analysis indicated that PalEXLB1 belongs to the EXPB subfamily and that the other PalEXPs are members of the EXPA subfamily.A transcriptional regulatory network construction showed 10 transcription factors located in the first and second layers upstream of EXP,including WRKY,ERF and bHLH.RT‒qPCR analy-sis in leaves,stems and roots combined with transcriptome analysis suggests that PalEXPA2,PalEXPA4 and PalEXPA15 play significant regulatory roles in cell wall formation during tension wood development.The candidate genes involved in xylem cell wall development during tension wood formation marks an important step toward identifying the molecular regulatory mechanism of xylem development and wood property improvement in P.alba‘Berolinensis’.

银腺杨PagWOX11/12a基因对茎生长发育的影响

[目的]分析PagWOX11/12a基因对杨树生长发育的影响,为进一步研究该基因在木本植物中的调控机制奠定基础。[方法]利用生物信息学方法及相关软件进行系统发育进化树构建、序列比对及生化特征分析。利用qRT-PCR分析其组织特异性表达模式。利用转基因植株35S::PagWOX11/12a-SRDX(DR),分析显性抑制PagWOX11/12a后杨树的表型。[结果] PagWOX11/12a基因可编码含255个氨基酸的蛋白质,该基因在84K的不同组织中均有表达。对DR转基因植株的表型分析表明,与非转基因植株相比,显性抑制该基因可导致茎中韧皮部细胞、髓心细胞及木质部纤维细胞长度变小,节间伸长受到抑制,株高明显降低。[结论]PagWOX11/12a基因通过影响节间伸长参与调控了杨树的高生长,该研究为进一步揭示PagWOX11/12a基因参与杨树生长发育的调控机制提供了参考。

胡杨PeERF1基因提高转基因银腺杨84K耐旱性研究

[目的]分析PeERF1基因在胡杨干旱胁迫下的作用和PeERF1转基因植株抗旱的生理适应机制,为进一步研究该基因在木本植物中的抗旱调控机制奠定基础。[方法]以胡杨为材料进行20%PEG6000模拟干旱(0、12和24 h)处理,对胡杨PeERF1基因进行时空表达模式分析。以非转基因(WT)、过表达35S::PeERF1转基因植株(PE)、显性抑制35S::PeERF1-SRDX转基因植株(SE)为试验材料,采用不同浓度PEG6000(对照组,20%)处理WT、PE和SE模拟干旱胁迫,并对其进行表达模式、生长性状和生理指标分析。[结果]研究结果表明PeERF1基因在胡杨叶中的表达水平最高,其次是茎和根。在正常状态下,转基因植株和WT生长性状、叶绿素含量、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、丙二醛(MDA)和过氧化物酶(POD)含量变化不大。在20%PEG6000处理后,PE转基因植株比WT表现出更好的生长状态,PE转基因植株的叶绿素含量、CAT和POD含量高于WT,PE转基因植株MDA含量低于WT。而SE转基因植株则表现出相反的性状。[结论]本研究结果初步显示干旱胁迫下,PeERF1基因转基因植株生长状态、叶绿素含量、过氧化氢酶、丙二醛和过氧化物酶等相关生理指标均发现显著变化。PeERF1对转基因杨树响应干旱起到了正向调控的作用。