Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)cotton production is challenged by two main problems,i.e.,the low concentration of Bt protein at the boll setting stage and the lowest insect resistance in bolls among all the cotton plant’s...Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)cotton production is challenged by two main problems,i.e.,the low concentration of Bt protein at the boll setting stage and the lowest insect resistance in bolls among all the cotton plant’s organs.Therefore,increasing the Bt protein concentration at the boll stage,especially in bolls,has become the main goal for increasing insect resistance in cotton.In this study,two protein degradation inhibitors(ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid(EDTA)and leupeptin)were sprayed on the bolls,subtending leaves,and whole cotton plants at the peak flowering stage of two Bt cultivars(medium maturation Sikang 1(SK1))and early maturation Zhongmian 425(ZM425)in 2019 and 2020.The Bt protein content and protein degradation metabolism were assessed.The results showed that the Bt protein concentrations were enhanced by 21.3 to 38.8%and 25.0 to 38.6%in the treated bolls of SK1 and ZM425 respectively,while they were decreased in the subtending leaves of these treated bolls.In the treated leaves,the Bt protein concentrations increased by 7.6 to 23.5%and 11.2 to 14.9%in SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The combined application of EDTA and leupeptin to the whole cotton plant increased the Bt protein concentrations in both bolls and subtending leaves.The Bt protein concentrations in bolls were higher,increasing by 22.5 to 31.0%and 19.6 to 32.5%for SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The organs treated with EDTA or/and leupeptin showed reduced free amino acid contents,protease and peptidase activities and significant enhancements in soluble protein contents.These results indicated that inhibiting protein degradation could improve the protein content,thus increasing the Bt protein concentrations in the bolls or/and leaves of cotton plants.Therefore,the increase in the Bt protein concentration without yield reduction suggested that these two protein degradation inhibitors may be applicable for improving insect resistance in cotton production.展开更多
[Objectives]To determine the biological safety of BT protein from Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)fermentation broth to mammals at high doses.[Methods]Healthy mice were randomly divided into 4 groups with 10 mice in each gr...[Objectives]To determine the biological safety of BT protein from Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)fermentation broth to mammals at high doses.[Methods]Healthy mice were randomly divided into 4 groups with 10 mice in each group.The experimental groups were fed with Bt fermentation supernatant at 0.2,0.6 and 1.0 mL/kg,respectively,once a day for 7 consecutive days.The blank control group was fed normally without intragastric administration.[Results]There was no significant difference in blood routine and blood biochemical analysis between the experimental group and the control group.After intragastric administration,the mice were dissected,and no obvious pathological changes were found;the heart,liver,spleen,lung and kidney were taken to make tissue sections,and no pathological changes were found by microscopic observation.[Conclusions]Mice can tolerate high doses of BT protein from B.thuringiensis fermentation broth.展开更多
为探讨土壤增氮对Bt棉棉铃对位叶杀虫蛋白表达量影响程度及相关的氮代谢生理机制,提高Bt棉花铃期抗虫性的农学调节提供理论和技术支撑。采用裂区设计,以Bt棉常规品种泗抗1号(SK-1)、杂交品种泗抗3号(SK-3)为材料,在常规施氮量300kghm^(...为探讨土壤增氮对Bt棉棉铃对位叶杀虫蛋白表达量影响程度及相关的氮代谢生理机制,提高Bt棉花铃期抗虫性的农学调节提供理论和技术支撑。采用裂区设计,以Bt棉常规品种泗抗1号(SK-1)、杂交品种泗抗3号(SK-3)为材料,在常规施氮量300kghm^(-2)基础上,设计施氮量分别增加25%、50%、75%、100%的处理,研究土壤增氮对Bt棉棉铃对位叶杀虫蛋白表达量影响。结果表明,2个类型品种棉铃对位叶中Bt杀虫蛋白含量均随增施氮量提高呈一直增加的特征,与对照相比,施氮量增加25%~100%,棉铃对位叶Bt杀虫蛋白增加6.1%~96.9%。氮代谢生理机制进一步表明,棉铃对位叶中可溶性蛋白含量、游离氨基酸含量、谷氨酸丙酮酸转氨酶活性和谷氨酰胺合成酶活性的变化趋势与Bt蛋白含量表现一致,而蛋白质分解关键酶(蛋白酶、肽酶)活性则随施氮量的增加呈下降趋势。叶面积指数(LAI)随增施氮量的提高而增大,而产量则随土壤氮量的增加呈先升高后降低特征,最适LAI和产量最大值均出现在常规施氮的1.25倍(375 kg hm^(-2))。综上,在常规施氮基础上适量增施氮肥有利于棉铃对位叶中Bt蛋白的合成、最适LAI的形成和产量的提高,有利于实现Bt棉丰产性和抗虫性协同表达。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31901462,31671613).
文摘Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)cotton production is challenged by two main problems,i.e.,the low concentration of Bt protein at the boll setting stage and the lowest insect resistance in bolls among all the cotton plant’s organs.Therefore,increasing the Bt protein concentration at the boll stage,especially in bolls,has become the main goal for increasing insect resistance in cotton.In this study,two protein degradation inhibitors(ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid(EDTA)and leupeptin)were sprayed on the bolls,subtending leaves,and whole cotton plants at the peak flowering stage of two Bt cultivars(medium maturation Sikang 1(SK1))and early maturation Zhongmian 425(ZM425)in 2019 and 2020.The Bt protein content and protein degradation metabolism were assessed.The results showed that the Bt protein concentrations were enhanced by 21.3 to 38.8%and 25.0 to 38.6%in the treated bolls of SK1 and ZM425 respectively,while they were decreased in the subtending leaves of these treated bolls.In the treated leaves,the Bt protein concentrations increased by 7.6 to 23.5%and 11.2 to 14.9%in SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The combined application of EDTA and leupeptin to the whole cotton plant increased the Bt protein concentrations in both bolls and subtending leaves.The Bt protein concentrations in bolls were higher,increasing by 22.5 to 31.0%and 19.6 to 32.5%for SK1 and ZM425,respectively.The organs treated with EDTA or/and leupeptin showed reduced free amino acid contents,protease and peptidase activities and significant enhancements in soluble protein contents.These results indicated that inhibiting protein degradation could improve the protein content,thus increasing the Bt protein concentrations in the bolls or/and leaves of cotton plants.Therefore,the increase in the Bt protein concentration without yield reduction suggested that these two protein degradation inhibitors may be applicable for improving insect resistance in cotton production.
文摘[Objectives]To determine the biological safety of BT protein from Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt)fermentation broth to mammals at high doses.[Methods]Healthy mice were randomly divided into 4 groups with 10 mice in each group.The experimental groups were fed with Bt fermentation supernatant at 0.2,0.6 and 1.0 mL/kg,respectively,once a day for 7 consecutive days.The blank control group was fed normally without intragastric administration.[Results]There was no significant difference in blood routine and blood biochemical analysis between the experimental group and the control group.After intragastric administration,the mice were dissected,and no obvious pathological changes were found;the heart,liver,spleen,lung and kidney were taken to make tissue sections,and no pathological changes were found by microscopic observation.[Conclusions]Mice can tolerate high doses of BT protein from B.thuringiensis fermentation broth.
文摘为探讨土壤增氮对Bt棉棉铃对位叶杀虫蛋白表达量影响程度及相关的氮代谢生理机制,提高Bt棉花铃期抗虫性的农学调节提供理论和技术支撑。采用裂区设计,以Bt棉常规品种泗抗1号(SK-1)、杂交品种泗抗3号(SK-3)为材料,在常规施氮量300kghm^(-2)基础上,设计施氮量分别增加25%、50%、75%、100%的处理,研究土壤增氮对Bt棉棉铃对位叶杀虫蛋白表达量影响。结果表明,2个类型品种棉铃对位叶中Bt杀虫蛋白含量均随增施氮量提高呈一直增加的特征,与对照相比,施氮量增加25%~100%,棉铃对位叶Bt杀虫蛋白增加6.1%~96.9%。氮代谢生理机制进一步表明,棉铃对位叶中可溶性蛋白含量、游离氨基酸含量、谷氨酸丙酮酸转氨酶活性和谷氨酰胺合成酶活性的变化趋势与Bt蛋白含量表现一致,而蛋白质分解关键酶(蛋白酶、肽酶)活性则随施氮量的增加呈下降趋势。叶面积指数(LAI)随增施氮量的提高而增大,而产量则随土壤氮量的增加呈先升高后降低特征,最适LAI和产量最大值均出现在常规施氮的1.25倍(375 kg hm^(-2))。综上,在常规施氮基础上适量增施氮肥有利于棉铃对位叶中Bt蛋白的合成、最适LAI的形成和产量的提高,有利于实现Bt棉丰产性和抗虫性协同表达。
