含氧类乙烯基共聚褥的序列结构

共聚物的序列结构与其性能密切相关.近年来,乙烯基共聚物序列结构的研究在观念与方法上取得了较大的突破.如取代基效应(SCS)方法对乙烯基共聚物的应用,半经验的旋转异构态(RIS)理论由均聚物到共聚物的扩展及非经验的量子化学方法的尝试.

甲醇氨氧化合成氢氰酸Fe-Mo氧化物催化剂的研究

利用固定床反应器,研究了 Fe-Mo 氧化物/载体催化剂对甲醇氨氧化制氢氰酸的催化性能,考察了催化剂组成和反应条件(如温度)对催化活性的影响。氢氰酸的单程收率可达94%。发现催化剂的活性与表面酸性有关。活性相的结构为 Fe_2(MoO_4)_3。

Brominated Selinane Sesquiterpenes from the Marine Brown Alga Dictyopteris divaricata

Two new brominated selinane sesquiterpenes, 1-bromoselin-4(14), 11-diene (1) and 9-bromoselin-4(14), 11-diene (2), one known cadinane sesquiterpene, cadalene (3), and four known selinane sesquiterpenes, alpha-selinene (4), beta-selinene (5), beta-dictyopterol (6), and cyperusol C (7), were isolated from a sample of marine brown alga Dictyopteris divaricata collected off the coast of Yantai (China). Their structures were established by detailed MS and NMR spectroscopic analysis, as well as comparison with literature data.

Gene transfer into conchospores of Porphyra haitanensis (Bangiales, Rhodophyta) by glass bead agitation

Genetic transformation by electroporation of protoplasts is a standard procedure for many plants. However, for the genus Porphyra, the method is not effective because of low viability of protoplasts and is a time-consuming and expensive procedure. Based on the life history of Porphyra, a spore-targeted strategy of genetic transformation was developed, that is, using fresh conchospores of Porphyra haitanensis Chang & Zheng transformed by agitation with glass beads. A SV40 promoter-driven lacZ reporter gene was expressed in conchospores 48 h after the agitation. More transformants were obtained by increasing the agitation time from 10 to 25 s. The maximum number of transformants was more than six out of 1 million agitated conchospores. Transfer of a SV40 promoter-driven egfp gene into conchospores resulted in significant green GFP fluorescence. The expression of lacZ and egfp revealed that this strategy of spore-targeted transformation using glass bead agitation is feasible in P. haitanensis and that the SV40 promoter is effective for monitoring expression of foreign genes in this red algal species.

Development of rRNA and rDNA-targeted probes for fluorescence in situ hybridization to detect Heterosigma akashiwo (Raphidophyceae)

Heterosigma akashiwo (Hada) is a fragile, fish-killing alga. Efforts to understand and prevent blooms due to this harmful species to mitigate the impact on aquaculture require the development of methods for rapid and precise identification and quantification, so that adequate warning of a harmful algal bloom may be given. Here, we report the development and application of rRNA and rDNA-targeted oligonucleotide probes for fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to aid in the detection and enumeration of H. akashiwo. The designed probes were species specific, showing no cross-reactivity with four common HAB causative species: Prorocentrum micans Ehrenberg, P. minimum (Pavillard) Schiller, Alexandrium tarmarense (Lebour) Balech, and Skeletonema costatum (Greville) Cleve, or with four other microalgae, including Gymnodinium sp. Stein, Platy-monas cordiformis (Karter) Korsch, Skeletonema sp.1 Greville and Skeletonema sp.2. The rRNA-targeted probe hybridized to cytoplasmic rRNA, showing strong green fluorescence throughout the whole cell, while cells labeled by rDNA-targeted probe exhibited exclusively fluorescent nucleus. The detection protocols were optimized and could be completed within an hour. For rRNA and rDNA probes, about a corresponding 80% and 70% of targeted cells could be identified and quantified during the whole growth circle, despite the inapparent variability in the average probe reactivity. The established FISH was proved promising for specific, rapid, precise, and quantitative detection of H. akashiwo. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Molecular cloning and characterization of a catalase gene from Zhikong scallop Chlamys farreri

Catalase is one of the central enzymes involved in scavenging the high level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by degradation of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen and water. The full-length catalase cDNA of Zhikong scallop Chlamys farreri (denoted as CfCAT) was identified from hemocytes by expressed sequence tag (EST) and rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) approaches. The nucleotide sequence of CfCAT cDNA consisted of 3146 bp with a 5' UTR of 103 bp, an unusually long 31 UTR of 1519 bp with a canonical polyadenylation signal sequence AATAAA and a potyA tail, and an open reading frame (ORF) of 1521 bp encoding a polypeptide of 507 amino acids with predicted molecular weight of 57.5 kDa. The deduced amino acid sequence of CfCAT has significant homology to catalases from animals, plants and bacteria. Several highly conserved motifs including the proximal heme-ligand signature sequence RLFSYNDTH, the proximal active site signature FNRERIPERVVHAKGGGA, and the three catalytic amino acid residues of His(72), Asn(145) and Tyr(355) were identified in the deduced amino acid sequence of CfCAT. The CfCAT was demonstrated to be a peroxisomal glycoprotein with two potential glycosylation sites and a peroxisome targeting signal of ANL that was consistent with human, mouse and rat catalases. The time-course expression of CfCAT in hemocytes was measured by quantitative real-time PCR. The expression of CfCAT increased gradually and reached the highest point at 12 h post-Vibrio infection, then recovered to the original level at 24 h. All these results indicate that CfCAT, a constitutive and inducible protein, is a member of the catalase family and is involved in the process against ROS in scallop. (c) 2007 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Molecular analysis of the fur (ferric uptake regulator) gene of a pathogenic Edwardsiella tarda strain

The gene encoding the Edwardsiella tarda ferric uptake regulator (Fur(Et)) was cloned from a pathogenic E. tarda strain isolated from diseased fish. Fur(Et) shares 90% overall sequence identity with the Escherichia coli Fur (Fur(Ec)) and was able to complement the mutant phenotype of a fur(Ec)-defective E. coli strain. Mutational analysis indicated that C92S and C95S mutations inactivated Fur(Et) whereas E112K mutation resulted in a superactive Fur(Et) variant. Fur(Et) negatively regulated its own expression; interruption of this regulation impaired bacterial growth, altered the production of certain outer membrane proteins, and attenuated bacterial virulence.

Expression of beta-carotene hydroxylase gene (crtR-B) from the green alga Haematococcus pluvialis in chloroplasts of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

A carotenoid gene (crtR-B) from the green alga Haematococcus pluvialis, encoding beta-carotene hydroxylase that was able to catalyze the conversion of beta-carotene to zeaxanthin and canthaxanthin to astaxanthin, was cloned into Chlamydomonas reinhardtii chloroplast expression vector p64D to yield plasmid p64DcrtR-B. The vector p64DcrtR-B was transferred to the chloroplast genome of C. reinhardtii using micro-particle bombardment. PCR and Southern blot analyses indicated that crtR-B was integrated into the chloroplast genome of the transformants. RTPCR assays showed that the H. pluvialis crt R-B gene was expressed in C. reinhardtii transformants. The transformants rapidly synthesized carotenoids in larger quantities than the wild-type upon being transferred from moderate to high-intensity white light. This research provides a foundation for further study to elucidate the possible mechanism of photo-protection by xanthophylls and other carotenoids in high light conditions or through exposure to UV radiation.

Effects of different diets on the reproduction and naupliar development of the copepod Acartia bifilosa

The influence of diatoms on the reproduction and naupliar development of Acartia bifilosa was investigated under laboratory conditions, comparing initial in situ values and laboratory-food treatments. Egg production by A. bifilosa was significantly reduced by one diatom diet (Phaeodactylum tricornutum: Pt) and by two non-diatom diets (Platymonas subordiformis: Ps and Nannochloropsis oculata: No). It was less affected by the other diatom diet (Skeletonema costatum: Sc) or by two mixed-food treatments (D-mix and DG-mix), composed of two diatoms (Pt, Sc) and four species (Pt, Sc, Ps and No), respectively. The negative effect of Pt was eliminated when adult copepods were offered mixed-food diets. There were no significant differences between the hatching success values observed in filtered seawater and in algal exudates, indicating that diatoms did not produce active dissolved toxic substances under the different food concentrations tested. The mortality rate of nauplii was higher with Pt than the other diets, suggesting that this diatom species had a negative effect on egg production, hatching success and naupliar survival simultaneously. Compared to other diets, No and Pt were not beneficial food sources for reproduction and for female and larval survival. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Corrosion behaviour of hot dip zinc and zinc-aluminium coatings on steel in seawater

A comparative investigation of hot dip Zn-25Al alloy, Zn-55Al-Si and Zn coatings on steel was performed with attention to their corrosion performance in seawater. The results of 2-year exposure testing of these at Zhoushan test site are reported here. In tidal and immersion environments, Zn-25Al alloy coating is several times more durable than zinc coating of double thickness. At long exposure times, corrosion rate for the Zn-25Al alloy coating remains indistinguishable from that for the Zn-55Al-Si coating of similar thickness in tidal zone, and is two to three times lower than the latter in immersion zone. The decrease in tensile strength suggested that galvanized and Zn-55Al-Si coated steel suffer intense pitting corrosion in immersion zone. The electrochemical tests showed that all these coatings provide cathodic protection to the substrate metal; the galvanic potentials are equal to - 1,050, - 1,025 and - 880 mV (SCE) for zinc, Zn-25Al alloy and Zn-55Al-Si coating, respectively, which are adequate to keep the steel inside the immunity region. It is believed that the superior performance of the Zn-25Al alloy coating is due to its optimal combination of the uniform corrosion resistance and pitting corrosion resistance. The inferior corrosion performance by comparison of the Zn coating mainly results from its larger dissolution rate, while the failure of the Zn-55Al-Si coating is probably related to its higher susceptibility to pitting corrosion in seawater.

高产抗病春小麦新品种-高原142

小麦新品种高原142是由中国科学院西北高原生物研究所1999年从国际玉米小麦改良中心引进的高代品系筛选而来，组合为：BABAX/4/BOBWHITE/CROWN//BUCBUC/PAVON/3/VEERY#10/5/BABAX。经在该研究所平安育种试验站筛选与鉴定，

三江源地区主要草地类型土壤碳氮沿海拔变化特征及其影响因素

以三江源地区主要草地类型为研究对象，分析了不同草地类型土壤有机碳和全氮的变化特征及其与环境因子、土壤特征等的相互关系。结果表明：沿着海拔的逐渐升高，土壤有机碳和全氮含量均呈现出“V”字形变化规律，即土壤有机碳氮含量在海拔最高处（5120m）和最低处（4176m）比较高，而在中间海拔梯度较低，土壤有机碳与全氮含量极显著相关（r=0．905）且高寒草甸土壤碳、氮含量高于高山草原土壤碳、氮含量；土壤中有机碳含量和全氮含量均随着土壤含水量的增加而增加，偏相关分析结果表明：对0-30cm土层中土壤有机碳和土壤全氮影响最大的是土壤含水量，偏相关系数为0．9465,0．9059（P〈0．01）；土壤有机碳含量和全氮含量与植被盖度和草地牛产力存在正相关趋势；土壤有机碳含量和全氮含量与土壤pH值和全盐量存在负相关趋势。

高寒草甸不同海拔梯度土壤有机质氮磷的分布和生产力变化及其与环境因子的关系

以高寒草甸6个不同海拔(从低到高依次为3 840,3 856,3 927,3 988,4 232,4 435 m)梯度内的野外观测和土壤实测数据,分析了土壤有机质、氮、磷的分布特征及其与土壤含水量和土壤温度之间的关系.结果表明,土壤有机质、土壤全氮、土壤速效氮、土壤全磷含量均在第一梯度(3 840 m)和第六梯度(4 435 m)较高,中间梯度较低,但土壤速效磷变化有波动;土壤含水量对土壤有机质、氮、磷作用强度依次为土壤全氮、土壤有机质、土壤全磷、土壤速效氮、土壤速效磷;土壤温度对土壤有机质、氮、磷作用强度依次为土壤速效氮、土壤有机质、土壤全氮、土壤全磷、土壤速效磷;温度对高寒草甸植物群落初级生产力(地上生物量)的作用最大,是决定不同海拔梯度植物群落初级生产力的主要环境因子,其回归方程为:Ya＝-92.982+13.832X3(F＝13.355,P<0.05).