Streptococcus equi subsp.zooepidemicus(SEZ)is an important zoonotic agent.Here,a virulence-attenuated strain M35246 derived from natural variation of wild-type SEZ ATCC35246 was found.M35246 showed a deletion of 25con...Streptococcus equi subsp.zooepidemicus(SEZ)is an important zoonotic agent.Here,a virulence-attenuated strain M35246 derived from natural variation of wild-type SEZ ATCC35246 was found.M35246 showed a deletion of 25contiguous genes as well as a loss-of-function mutation in covS.Subsequently,a 25-gene-deleted strain(ΔPI),a covS-mutant strain(Mcov S),and relevant complementary strains were constructed and investigated.M35246 and Mcov S were significantly less encapsulated and exhibited poorer anti-phagocytic capacity compared to wild-type SEZ.McovS was significantly more sensitive toβ-lactams,aminoglycosides,macrolides,and lincosamides than wild-type SEZ.M35246,McovS,andΔPI exhibited an increase in median lethal dose(LD_(50))in mice by 10~5,10~5,and 5 times when compared to wild-type SEZ,respectively.Neither M35246 nor McovS were isolated from mice 48 h after being challenged with approximately 2000 times the LD_(50)of wild-type SEZ.Transcriptome analysis showed that 668 significantly differentially expressed genes existed between McovS and wild-type SEZ.Numerous virulence factor-encoding genes and anabolicrelated genes in McovS that were involved in anti-phagocytosis,capsule formation,pathogenicity,and antibiotic resistance were downregulated significantly relative to the wild-type strain.This study revealed that the CovS plays a vital role in the establishment of SEZ virulence.展开更多
Due to climate change,it is necessary to develop plant varieties that are resilient to climate conditions and resistant to abiotic and biotic stresses.The use of microalgae,which are microorganisms that contain carboh...Due to climate change,it is necessary to develop plant varieties that are resilient to climate conditions and resistant to abiotic and biotic stresses.The use of microalgae,which are microorganisms that contain carbohydrates,proteins,lipids,and vitamins,against drought tolerance is a new approach.The aim of the current study was to determine the drought-related mechanisms in the conomon melon genotype and develop drought-tolerant melon cultivars.Morphological,physiological,pomological,and molecular analyses were carried out on the algae-treated genotypes.It has been determined that commercial algae application provides the best results in leaf temperature,leaf relative water contents(LRWC),plant height,fruit length,fruit diameter,and yield,while Cag Cag(a special river in the region)stream algae application gives better results in main stem diameter.It was determined that the number of nodes in the control(without algae)plots was higher than in the other two treatments.Yield and LRWC and plant height values of genotype 7 were the best values among other genotypes.The leaf temperature measurement was lower on genotype 9 than on the other genotypes.While the highest fruit length value was measured in genotype 1,genotype 8 was superior in the main stem diameter,fruit diameter,and the number of nodes among the remaining plant materials.In terms of yield,it was determined that the interaction between genotype 2 and the commercial algae resulted in the best outcomes.In addition,the results of the genetic evaluation revealed that the materials used were not genetically distant from each other and more detailed genetic evaluations are needed.The molecular kinship analysis revealed that the genotypes used in the study were divided into three distinct groups,with individuals within each group exhibiting a high degree of relatedness to one another.As a result of the study,it was found that the application of microalgae had significant effects on improving the drought tolerance of Cucumis melo subsp.agrestis var.conomon genotypes.展开更多
中国“疣粒野稻”的小穗近等长于颗粒野稻,而短于疣粒野稻。内外稃(谷壳)表面电镜扫描形态是:中国“疣粒野稻”的山形瘤状突起分布较密,与颗粒野稻近似,但疣粒野稻则分布较疏。中国“疣粒野稻“的钩毛多为弯锥形:钩毛周围的硅质突起为...中国“疣粒野稻”的小穗近等长于颗粒野稻,而短于疣粒野稻。内外稃(谷壳)表面电镜扫描形态是:中国“疣粒野稻”的山形瘤状突起分布较密,与颗粒野稻近似,但疣粒野稻则分布较疏。中国“疣粒野稻“的钩毛多为弯锥形:钩毛周围的硅质突起为乳头状,顶端圆而光滑。疣粒野稻和颗粒野稻的钩毛为雀嘴形;钩毛周围的硅质突起为火山顶状,顶端具星状冠。以上述形态为主要依据,中国“疣粒野稻”与颗粒野稻和疣粒野稻均有明显区别;在地理分布方面也与上二亚种不同。所以,现将中国“疣粒野稻”另立一新亚种,为瘤粒野稻Oruza meyeriana (Zoll. et Mor.)Baill. subsp. tuberculata W. C. Wu et Y. G. Lu, G. C.展开更多
随着稻作科学研究的发展和人民生活水平的提高,我国对粳稻需求持续增加,粳稻面积不断扩大,明确目前不同稻区产量与品质性状现状及其相互关系,对今后北方粳稻育种有重要参考价值。本文利用2011—2013年北方稻区国家水稻新品种试验数据,...随着稻作科学研究的发展和人民生活水平的提高,我国对粳稻需求持续增加,粳稻面积不断扩大,明确目前不同稻区产量与品质性状现状及其相互关系,对今后北方粳稻育种有重要参考价值。本文利用2011—2013年北方稻区国家水稻新品种试验数据,根据地区和品种(系)特点划分为黄淮粳稻、京津唐粳稻、晚熟中早粳稻、中熟中早粳稻、早熟中早粳稻5种类型,分析了产量水平、产量构成因素、品质现状等类型间差异及其相互关系。结果表明,产量表现为中熟中早粳稻>早熟中早粳稻、京津唐粳稻、黄淮粳稻>晚熟中早粳稻。5种类型糙米率和整精米率平均值分别为83.66%和66.95%,垩白粒率和垩白度平均值分别为30.26%和3.08%。总体和不同类型产量与糙米率、精米率和整精米率均表现为显著的正相关,结实率与糙米率、精米率和整精米率均表现为显著的正相关,与垩白粒率表现为显著的负相关。籽粒长宽比与产量关系不密切,与糙米率大多显著负相关,而与整精米率的负相关均未达到显著水平。着粒密度与产量的关系也不密切,与穗数基本表现为显著负相关而与每穗粒数均表现为显著正相关,对结实率、千粒重和主要品质性状影响不大。根据上述结果可以认为,我国北方粳稻至少在9 t hm–2以下产量与主要品质性状的矛盾并不突出,可以在保持产量的基础上改进品质,或者在保持品质的基础上提高产量,使产量和品质在更高水平上达成新的平衡。展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD1800400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872480)+1 种基金the Jiangsu Agriculture Science and Technology Innovation Fund,China(CX(19)2020)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China(PAPD)。
文摘Streptococcus equi subsp.zooepidemicus(SEZ)is an important zoonotic agent.Here,a virulence-attenuated strain M35246 derived from natural variation of wild-type SEZ ATCC35246 was found.M35246 showed a deletion of 25contiguous genes as well as a loss-of-function mutation in covS.Subsequently,a 25-gene-deleted strain(ΔPI),a covS-mutant strain(Mcov S),and relevant complementary strains were constructed and investigated.M35246 and Mcov S were significantly less encapsulated and exhibited poorer anti-phagocytic capacity compared to wild-type SEZ.McovS was significantly more sensitive toβ-lactams,aminoglycosides,macrolides,and lincosamides than wild-type SEZ.M35246,McovS,andΔPI exhibited an increase in median lethal dose(LD_(50))in mice by 10~5,10~5,and 5 times when compared to wild-type SEZ,respectively.Neither M35246 nor McovS were isolated from mice 48 h after being challenged with approximately 2000 times the LD_(50)of wild-type SEZ.Transcriptome analysis showed that 668 significantly differentially expressed genes existed between McovS and wild-type SEZ.Numerous virulence factor-encoding genes and anabolicrelated genes in McovS that were involved in anti-phagocytosis,capsule formation,pathogenicity,and antibiotic resistance were downregulated significantly relative to the wild-type strain.This study revealed that the CovS plays a vital role in the establishment of SEZ virulence.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Coordinatorship of Siirt University with the Project Number 2018-SİÜFEB-022.
文摘Due to climate change,it is necessary to develop plant varieties that are resilient to climate conditions and resistant to abiotic and biotic stresses.The use of microalgae,which are microorganisms that contain carbohydrates,proteins,lipids,and vitamins,against drought tolerance is a new approach.The aim of the current study was to determine the drought-related mechanisms in the conomon melon genotype and develop drought-tolerant melon cultivars.Morphological,physiological,pomological,and molecular analyses were carried out on the algae-treated genotypes.It has been determined that commercial algae application provides the best results in leaf temperature,leaf relative water contents(LRWC),plant height,fruit length,fruit diameter,and yield,while Cag Cag(a special river in the region)stream algae application gives better results in main stem diameter.It was determined that the number of nodes in the control(without algae)plots was higher than in the other two treatments.Yield and LRWC and plant height values of genotype 7 were the best values among other genotypes.The leaf temperature measurement was lower on genotype 9 than on the other genotypes.While the highest fruit length value was measured in genotype 1,genotype 8 was superior in the main stem diameter,fruit diameter,and the number of nodes among the remaining plant materials.In terms of yield,it was determined that the interaction between genotype 2 and the commercial algae resulted in the best outcomes.In addition,the results of the genetic evaluation revealed that the materials used were not genetically distant from each other and more detailed genetic evaluations are needed.The molecular kinship analysis revealed that the genotypes used in the study were divided into three distinct groups,with individuals within each group exhibiting a high degree of relatedness to one another.As a result of the study,it was found that the application of microalgae had significant effects on improving the drought tolerance of Cucumis melo subsp.agrestis var.conomon genotypes.
文摘中国“疣粒野稻”的小穗近等长于颗粒野稻,而短于疣粒野稻。内外稃(谷壳)表面电镜扫描形态是:中国“疣粒野稻”的山形瘤状突起分布较密,与颗粒野稻近似,但疣粒野稻则分布较疏。中国“疣粒野稻“的钩毛多为弯锥形:钩毛周围的硅质突起为乳头状,顶端圆而光滑。疣粒野稻和颗粒野稻的钩毛为雀嘴形;钩毛周围的硅质突起为火山顶状,顶端具星状冠。以上述形态为主要依据,中国“疣粒野稻”与颗粒野稻和疣粒野稻均有明显区别;在地理分布方面也与上二亚种不同。所以,现将中国“疣粒野稻”另立一新亚种,为瘤粒野稻Oruza meyeriana (Zoll. et Mor.)Baill. subsp. tuberculata W. C. Wu et Y. G. Lu, G. C.
文摘随着稻作科学研究的发展和人民生活水平的提高,我国对粳稻需求持续增加,粳稻面积不断扩大,明确目前不同稻区产量与品质性状现状及其相互关系,对今后北方粳稻育种有重要参考价值。本文利用2011—2013年北方稻区国家水稻新品种试验数据,根据地区和品种(系)特点划分为黄淮粳稻、京津唐粳稻、晚熟中早粳稻、中熟中早粳稻、早熟中早粳稻5种类型,分析了产量水平、产量构成因素、品质现状等类型间差异及其相互关系。结果表明,产量表现为中熟中早粳稻>早熟中早粳稻、京津唐粳稻、黄淮粳稻>晚熟中早粳稻。5种类型糙米率和整精米率平均值分别为83.66%和66.95%,垩白粒率和垩白度平均值分别为30.26%和3.08%。总体和不同类型产量与糙米率、精米率和整精米率均表现为显著的正相关,结实率与糙米率、精米率和整精米率均表现为显著的正相关,与垩白粒率表现为显著的负相关。籽粒长宽比与产量关系不密切,与糙米率大多显著负相关,而与整精米率的负相关均未达到显著水平。着粒密度与产量的关系也不密切,与穗数基本表现为显著负相关而与每穗粒数均表现为显著正相关,对结实率、千粒重和主要品质性状影响不大。根据上述结果可以认为,我国北方粳稻至少在9 t hm–2以下产量与主要品质性状的矛盾并不突出,可以在保持产量的基础上改进品质,或者在保持品质的基础上提高产量,使产量和品质在更高水平上达成新的平衡。
