The genetic differences among Luffa acutangula （L.） Roxb., Luffa cylindnca （L.） Roem. and their F1 hybrid and F2 population were analyzed by ISSR technolo- gy. The results showed that the genomic DNA of test mater...The genetic differences among Luffa acutangula （L.） Roxb., Luffa cylindnca （L.） Roem. and their F1 hybrid and F2 population were analyzed by ISSR technolo- gy. The results showed that the genomic DNA of test materials showed a high diversity; the genetic similarity coefficient between both parents was only 0.395; the bands of F1 hybrid mainly consisted of both parents＇; neither FI nor F2 was inherit- ed singly from male or female parent; there was greater genetic variation among F2 population.展开更多
A new pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin, named lucyoside Q, was isolated from the leaves of Luffa cylindrica. Its structure was established as 21 β hydroxyloleanolic acid 28 O β D glucopyranoside by means of th...A new pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin, named lucyoside Q, was isolated from the leaves of Luffa cylindrica. Its structure was established as 21 β hydroxyloleanolic acid 28 O β D glucopyranoside by means of the spectral evidence and chemical methods.展开更多
The molecular structure of a higher plant myosin with two 174 kD heavy chains purified from the tendrils of Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem. was viewed by electron microscopy. The myosin exhibited actin_activated MgATP...The molecular structure of a higher plant myosin with two 174 kD heavy chains purified from the tendrils of Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem. was viewed by electron microscopy. The myosin exhibited actin_activated MgATPase activity and could be recognized immunologically by a monoclonal antibody against the skeletal muscle myosin. Electron micrographs of rotary shadowed images of this protein revealed that it had two heads with size and shape similar to those of the skeletal muscle myosin and a relatively short tail in comparison with the conventional myosin. Luffa tendril actin filaments were also visualized and occasionally other Luffa myosin_like proteins with globular structure at the tail ends were also observed. The structural similarity and immunological cross reactivity with antibodies against muscle myosin demonstrate that the 174 kD Luffa tendril myosin is a double_headed myosin. The possible involvement of myosin_actin interactions in Luffa tendril contact coiling will be the subject of further research.展开更多
[Objective] The research aimed to understand the genetic control of seed germination characters in dicotyledon plant using a suitable genetic model. [Method] An investigation of three seedling traits of seven parents ...[Objective] The research aimed to understand the genetic control of seed germination characters in dicotyledon plant using a suitable genetic model. [Method] An investigation of three seedling traits of seven parents and their F1s was undertaken in a diallel cross of sponge gourd （Luffa cylindrical Roem.） by germinating the seeds in two environments. A genetic model is developed to analyze the embryo effects as well as genotype × environment （GE） interaction effects of germination characters. [Result] Variations of the root length, shoot length and shoot dry weight were affected by genetic effects and environmental interaction effects. The three seedling traits were mainly controlled by genetic effect. Embryo dominance effects were the main genetic effect for root length and shoot length. Among the GE interaction effects, there only existed embryo dominance interaction effects for the three seedling traits. General narrow-sense heritabilities of shoot length and shoot dry weight were 7.0% and 27.3%, respectively. [Conclusion] The present modified genetic model could be used for investigating the genetic control of seed germination characters and seedling traits in dicotyledon plant.展开更多
The influence of cellulose nano fibers extracted from the fruit of luffa cylindrica (LC) on the tensile, flexural and impact properties of composite materials using poly lactic acid (PLA) processed by micro compoundin...The influence of cellulose nano fibers extracted from the fruit of luffa cylindrica (LC) on the tensile, flexural and impact properties of composite materials using poly lactic acid (PLA) processed by micro compounding and injection molding was studied. Preliminary results suggested promising mechanical properties. The impact strength, tensile strength and flexural strength of the composites increased with incorporation of very low content of LC fiber up to 2 wt%. But when the wt of LC fiber in the composite increased (5 wt% and 10 wt%), mechanical strength of the composites reduced probably due to agglomeration of cellulose fibers. However, modulus of composites was enhanced with increase in wt of fiber content in the composites. Before reinforcement, the LC fibers were modified with calcium phosphate in order to explore the possibilities of using these composites in biomedical industries. The novelty of this work is that there is no use of compatiblizer and coupling agent during the processing so that the cost of processing is reduced.展开更多
基金Supported by Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Support Program,China(BE2012323)Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund[CX(11)1002]~~
文摘The genetic differences among Luffa acutangula （L.） Roxb., Luffa cylindnca （L.） Roem. and their F1 hybrid and F2 population were analyzed by ISSR technolo- gy. The results showed that the genomic DNA of test materials showed a high diversity; the genetic similarity coefficient between both parents was only 0.395; the bands of F1 hybrid mainly consisted of both parents＇; neither FI nor F2 was inherit- ed singly from male or female parent; there was greater genetic variation among F2 population.
文摘A new pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin, named lucyoside Q, was isolated from the leaves of Luffa cylindrica. Its structure was established as 21 β hydroxyloleanolic acid 28 O β D glucopyranoside by means of the spectral evidence and chemical methods.
文摘The molecular structure of a higher plant myosin with two 174 kD heavy chains purified from the tendrils of Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem. was viewed by electron microscopy. The myosin exhibited actin_activated MgATPase activity and could be recognized immunologically by a monoclonal antibody against the skeletal muscle myosin. Electron micrographs of rotary shadowed images of this protein revealed that it had two heads with size and shape similar to those of the skeletal muscle myosin and a relatively short tail in comparison with the conventional myosin. Luffa tendril actin filaments were also visualized and occasionally other Luffa myosin_like proteins with globular structure at the tail ends were also observed. The structural similarity and immunological cross reactivity with antibodies against muscle myosin demonstrate that the 174 kD Luffa tendril myosin is a double_headed myosin. The possible involvement of myosin_actin interactions in Luffa tendril contact coiling will be the subject of further research.
基金Suppored by Science Program Foundation of Taizhou City(102TG01)~~
文摘[Objective] The research aimed to understand the genetic control of seed germination characters in dicotyledon plant using a suitable genetic model. [Method] An investigation of three seedling traits of seven parents and their F1s was undertaken in a diallel cross of sponge gourd （Luffa cylindrical Roem.） by germinating the seeds in two environments. A genetic model is developed to analyze the embryo effects as well as genotype × environment （GE） interaction effects of germination characters. [Result] Variations of the root length, shoot length and shoot dry weight were affected by genetic effects and environmental interaction effects. The three seedling traits were mainly controlled by genetic effect. Embryo dominance effects were the main genetic effect for root length and shoot length. Among the GE interaction effects, there only existed embryo dominance interaction effects for the three seedling traits. General narrow-sense heritabilities of shoot length and shoot dry weight were 7.0% and 27.3%, respectively. [Conclusion] The present modified genetic model could be used for investigating the genetic control of seed germination characters and seedling traits in dicotyledon plant.
文摘The influence of cellulose nano fibers extracted from the fruit of luffa cylindrica (LC) on the tensile, flexural and impact properties of composite materials using poly lactic acid (PLA) processed by micro compounding and injection molding was studied. Preliminary results suggested promising mechanical properties. The impact strength, tensile strength and flexural strength of the composites increased with incorporation of very low content of LC fiber up to 2 wt%. But when the wt of LC fiber in the composite increased (5 wt% and 10 wt%), mechanical strength of the composites reduced probably due to agglomeration of cellulose fibers. However, modulus of composites was enhanced with increase in wt of fiber content in the composites. Before reinforcement, the LC fibers were modified with calcium phosphate in order to explore the possibilities of using these composites in biomedical industries. The novelty of this work is that there is no use of compatiblizer and coupling agent during the processing so that the cost of processing is reduced.
