Occurrence and Control of Main Pest Groups in Allium tuberosum Fields in Shijiazhuang

[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the species and occurrence patterns of main pests in the Chinese chive(Allium tuberosum)fields in Shijiazhuang.[Methods]Our research group conducted a systematic investigation on the types and occurrence of major pests in Chinese chive fields in Shijiazhuang from April 2019 to November 2020 using the Malaise net method.[Results]The main pests harming Chinese chives in the region included Thrips tabaci,Bradysia odoriphaga,Luperomorpha suturalis,Acrolepla alliella,Liriomyza chinensis,and Neotoxoptera formosana.The pest populations in the region mainly experienced two peak periods,from mid June to mid July and from late August to late September.Meanwhile,corresponding green prevention and control measures were proposed based on the occurrence characteristics and biological characteristics of different pests in local chive fields.[Conclusions]Predicting the occurrence of pests in Chinese chive fields can provide basis for farmers to take timely prevention and control measures,reduce the damage of pests in the field to Chinese chives and realize high-quality production of Chinese chive.

QTL Mapping of Isoflavone,Oil and Protein Contents in Soybean (Glycine max L.Merr.)

Soybean （Glycine max L. Merr.） is the world＇s foremost source of edible plant oil and proteins, meantime, the biologically active secondary metabolites such as saponins and isoflavones are benefit to human health. The objective of this study was to identify quantitative trait loci （QTL） and epistatic interactions associated with isoflavone, protein, and oil contents in soybean seeds. An F13 recombinant inbred line （RIL） comprising 474 lines was derived from a cross between Jindou 23 and Huibuzhi cultivars. SSR technique was employed for mapping of the QTLs. The QTLs for isoflavone, protein, and oil contents were analyzed and 23 QTLs were detected based on the constructed linkage map. Six QTLs for isoflavone content were localized in linkage groups J, N, D2, and G, eleven QTLs for oil content were localized in the linkage groups A1, A2, B2, C2, and D2, and six QTLs for protein content were localized in linkage groups B2, C2, G, and H1. The correlative analysis demonstrated that the isoflavone content had significant correlation with protein content, while significantly negative correlations was existed between oil and protein content, and significantly positive correlations was existed between protein and oil content. All these findings have laid an important basis for the marker assisted breeding in soybean. The phenotypic correlations of quantitative traits may be resulted from the correlation of the QTL controlling those traits.

A naturally occurring variation in the BrMAM-3 gene is associated with aliphatic glucosinolate accumulation in Brassica rapa leaves

Glucosinolate profiles significantly vary among Brassica rapa genotypes.However,the molecular basis of these variations is largely unknown.In this study,we investigated a major quantitative trait locus(QTL)controlling aliphatic glucosinolate accumulation in B.rapa leaves.The QTL,which encompasses three tandem MAM genes and two MYB genes,was detected in two BC2DH populations.Among the five-candidate genes,only the expression level of BrMAM-3(Bra013007)was significantly correlated with the accumulation of aliphatic glucosinolates in B.rapa leaves.We identified a naturally occurring insertion within exon 1 of BrMAM-3,which is predicted to be a loss-of-function mutation,as confirmed by qRT-PCR.We determined that the loss of function was associated with the low glucosinolate content in B.rapa accessions.Furthermore,overexpressing the BrMAM-3 gene resulted in an increase in total aliphatic glucosinolates in Arabidopsis transgenic lines.Our study provides insights into the molecular mechanism underlying the accumulation of aliphatic glucosinolates in B.rapa leaves,thereby facilitating in the manipulation of total aliphatic glucosinolate content in Brassica crops.

The Main Evaluation Indicators for the Quality of Fruit Radish

The aim of this study was to establish a scientific evaluation system for fruit radish quality. 8 quality indicators were measured for23 varieties,such as Meinong,Qiaotouqing and Chunbulao. The indicators included root weight,root shape index,water content,crispness,soluble solids,crude fiber,isothiocyanate and vitamin C. These data were analyzed by variation correlation analysis,principal component analysis and system cluster analysis. 23 varieties of fruit radish were analyzed by variation correlation; 8 indicators were compressed into 6 integrated variables using principal component analysis. Finally,the main evaluation indicators of fruit radish were determined by using cluster analysis and correlation analysis. The results indicated that the range of variation coefficient was from 1. 64%-89. 99%. Water content,crispness,soluble solids,crude fiber,isothiocyanate were the important components of fruit radish quality,playing a major role in the quality. These 8indicators were closely related and relatively independent. Water content was significantly and positively correlated with crispness; soluble solids and crude fiber were significantly and negatively related to vitamin C; crispness was significantly and positively correlated with crude fiber and vitamin C. Based on the above results,4 representative indicators were used for evaluating fruit radish quality,that is water content,crispness,soluble solids,crude fiber,which could reflect the most information of fruit radish quality.

Study on Mutant Induction of Gladiolus by in vitro Culture of Petals

Petals of Gladiolus ＇Rose Supreme＇ were used to establish regeneration system. Developmental characteristics of petals were observed. A total of 94 plantlets of petal somaclonal line were marked in Mj generation by ISSR molecular markers and traits were observed in M3 generation. The results showed that the best medium to induce callus was MS＋2, 4-D 4.0 rag＂ L-~＋6-BA 0.5 rag. L~ and the best medium to induce somatic embryogenesis was MS＋2, 4-D1.0 mg＇L-I＋TDZ0.3 mg-L-1. New petals could be formed from petal callus directly. Pigments of mother plant appeared on plantlets while they were formed from petals. Two mutants were obtained from petal somaclonal line in M3 generation which demonstrated the correctness of ISSR analysis in M1 generation.

Study on Spoilage Microorganism of Cabbage During Storage

[Objectives]This study was conducted to investigate the spoilage microorganisms in the storage process of Chinese flowering cabbage.[Methods]Pathogenic bacteria were separated and purified from rotted Chinese flowering cabbage during storage.The gradient dilution culture method and streaking purification method were applied to selectively cultivate spoilage microorganisms for separation and observation.The isolated strains were identified through the ITS and sequence analysis of 16 S rDNA combined with the morphological characteristics and physiological and biochemical properties of the microbes.On the basis of morphology,combined with gene sequence analysis,the isolated pathogenic bacteria A1,A2,A3,and A4 were identified by PCR using the bacterial universal primer 16 S rDNA sequences,and B1 was amplified using the fungal universal primer ITS sequence.The gene sequences obtained by sequencing were subjected to homologous sequence alignment in the NCBI gene library to determine the biological classification of the spoilage bacteria.[Results]The results showed that the four bacteria numbered A1,A2,A3,and A4 were Klebsiella,Acinetobacter baylyi,Staphylococcus epidermidis,and Pseudomonas,respectively.The saprophytic fungus labeled B1 was Streptomyces albus.Re-contacting it to Chinese flowering cabbage caused the cabbage to rot,so it was the main saprophytic fungus that caused the cabbage to rot after picking.Therefore,the main spoilage microorganisms during storage of Chinese flowering cabbage were Klebsiella,A.baylyi,S.epidermidis,Pseudomonas,and S.albus.[Conclusions]This study provides a certain scientific basis and theoretical basis for the storage and preservation of Chinese flowering cabbage.