Protective effects of nitricoxide on salt stress-inducedoxidative damage to wheat(Triticum aestivum L.) leaves

The changes of chlorophyll and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents, plasma membrane permeability confirmed that 0.1 and 1 mmol/L sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a donor of nitric oxide (NO) in vivo, could markedly alleviate the oxidative damage to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) leaves induced by 150 and 300 mmol/L NaCl treatments, respectively. Further results proved that NO significantly enhanced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), both of which separately contributed to the delay of and H2O2 accumulation in wheat leaves under salt stress. Meanwhile, the accumulation of proline was apparently accelerated. Therefore, these results suggested that NO could strongly protect wheat leaves from oxidative damage caused by salt stress.     

不同基因型小麦成熟胚盾片组织培养效果研究

不同基因型及其外植体的愈伤组织诱导和植株分化研究是建立高效植株再生和遗传转化系统的基本条件。文章首次以去胚的成熟胚盾片为外植体材料,对10个小麦基因型进行了离体操作。结果显示:愈伤组织诱导率平均可达96.5%,10个基因型的愈伤组织都能分化出绿苗,分化频率最高可达10.5%,没有白苗化现象;根的分化与绿点、绿苗的分化之间具有显著的相关性;鄂恩1号的植株再生能力显著优于其它基因型,其植株再生系统已具备了遗传转化的基本要求。     

激素对小麦幼穗组织培养效果的影响研究

分析了激素对两个基因型小麦幼穗组织培养效果的影响,结果表明,愈伤组织诱导率在每个组合中均可达100％,诱导培养基中加入2,4-D对植株再生和绿点分化频率的效果要显著优于Picloram,在所采用的有效2,4D浓度范围内,随着浓度的升高,绿苗的再生频率呈现上升的趋势,2,4-D的量为4.5mg／L时,植株的再生频率平均可以达到45％左右。     

小麦根尖细胞分化过程中木质素合成及其相关酶的活性变化

小麦（Triticumaestivum）根尖细胞分化过程中，苯丙氨酸解氨酶[PAL．EC4．3．1．5]和对香豆酸辅酶A联结酶[4CL，EC6．2．1．12]的活性从分生区至成熟区逐渐增加．PAL活性在分生区细胞中为0.4CL活性近似为0．在成熟区细胞中PAL和4CL活性均增加到最大．木质素的含量变化与PAL和4CL活性存在着平行性，同样在分生区细胞中木质素含量很低，到伸长区稍许增加，至成熟区增加最多．PAL和4CL是木质素合成的开始步骤和关键酶．木质素主要在管状分子和细胞壁次生加厚时沉积，是细胞分化的重要标志之一．     

Plant regeneration from intergeneric asymmetric hybridization between wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and Russian wildrye (Psathyrostachys juncea (Fisch.) Nevski) and wheat grass (Agropyron elongatum (Host) Nevski)

Particular attention has been paid to the donor-recipient method in the work of plant somatic hybridization. γ-or X-ray was generally used to irradiate one of the parents(donor) in order to obtain hybrids or asymmetric nuclear hybrids. But no application of ultraviolet rays (UV) has been reported yet. In the field of somatic hybridization of cereals, many     

Cloning and sequencing of cDNA fragment of gene of wheat (Triticum aestivum. L) induced by dehydration

cDNA fragment of the gene (dehydration induced,di1) of wheat (Triticum aestivum. L) induced by 30% PEG-6000 (−1.13 MPa) treatment was isolated with mRNA differential display technique. Northern blot analysis showed that the expression ofdi1 gene improved at 10 h reached the highest at 48 h under 30% PEG-6000 treatment. cDNA fragment ofdi1 gene has been cloned and sequenced (211 bp). DNA sequence analysis shows that there is no homologue in GenBank todi1 cDNA.     

小麦染色体和间期集缩染色质孔洞及内在结构的观察

对小麦根端分生组织进行常规电镜观察的结果表明：小麦染色体和间期集缩染色质中均存在孔洞，里面有由颗粒和纤维构成的、类似于骨架的结构，对有关染色体骨架和染色质骨架之间以及它们与核基质之间的相互关系进行了讨论。     

Protective effects of nitric oxide on salt stress-induced oxidative damage to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) leaves

The changes of chlorophyll and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents, plasma membrane permeability confirmed that 0.1 and 1 mmol/L sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a donor of nitric oxide (NO) in vivo, could markedly alleviate the oxidative damage to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) leaves induced by 150 and 300 mmol/L NaCl treatments, respectively. Further results proved that NO significantly enhanced the activities of Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), both of which separately contributed to the delay of O ₂ ⁻ and H₂O₂ accumulation in wheat leaves under salt stress. Meanwhile, the accumulation of proline was apparently accelerated. Therefore, these results suggested that NO could strongly protect wheat leaves from oxidative damage caused by salt stress.     

Development of Triticum aestivum-Leymus racemosus ditelosomic substitution line 7Lr#1S(7A) with resistance to wheat scab and its meiotic behavior analysis

Leymus racemosus is highly resistant to wheat scab (Fusarum head bright). The transfer of scab resistant gene from L. racemosus to Triticum aestivum is of great significance for broadening the base of wheat resistance. In the present study, the pollen of T. aestivum-L. racemosus monosomic addition line with scab resistance was treated by irradiation with 1200 R 60Co-γ-rays prior to pollinating to emasculated wheat cv. Mianyang 85-45. Nine plants with a telocentric chromosome 7Lr#1S were observed in M1, and one ditelosomic substitution line 7Lr#1S was selected from selfcrossing progenies and confirmed by chromosome C-banding and GISH. Furthermore, a co-dominant EST-SSR marker CINAU 31 was employed to identify this substitution line. A pair of chromosome 7A of common wheat were found to be replaced by a pair of telocentric chromosome 7Lr#1S, and further investigation showed that chromosome configuration of the substitution line at MI of PMCs after GISH was 17.50○II W 2.19 IIW 0.42II7Lr#1S 1.08 I7Lr#1S 0.69 IW. Two telocentric chromosomes paired as a bivalent in 59.7% of PMCs. Abnormal chromosome behaviors of telocentric chromosomes were observed in part of PMCs at anaphase I and telophase I, including the moving of two telocentric chromosomes to the same pole, lagging and earlier separation of their sister chromatid. All these abnormal behaviors can be grouped into three distinct types of tetrads according to different numbers of 7Lr#1S in their daughter cells and various micronucleus in some tetrads. However, due to the high transmission frequency of the female and male gametes with a 7Lr#1S, 84% of the selfcrossing progeny plants had ditelosomic substitution. The substitution line showed high resistance to wheat scab in a successive two-year test both in the greenhouse and field; hence, the line will be particularly valuable for alien gene mapping, small fragment translocation induction and telosomic cytological behavior analysis.     

Nanopore-based sensing devices and applications to genome sequencing: a brief history and the missing pieces

A nanopore on an impermeable membrane, which separates two chambers containing electrolytic solu- tion, can be used as a nanometre-sized Coulter counter for single-molecule biological sensing. With an applied poten- tial, charged molecules are electrically dragged through the pore, and the analytical information is sequentially read out from the current blockades. Nucleic acid, which is an elec- trically charged polymer, is an ideal analyte for nanopore analysis and nanopore sequencing. With the advantages of high-speed, label-free and single-molecule resolution, a nanopore sequencer is considered to be the most promising candidate for the third-generation DNA sequencing. In this review, a brief history of nanopore sequencing to date is summarized and discussed along with future prospects. Although successfully demonstrated for known viral gen- ome sequences, the nanopore sequencing technique still requires missing pieces like improved accuracy, automation and throughput for clinical diagnosis-level applications.     

Transgene inheritance and quality improvement by expressing novel HMW glutenin subunit （HMW-GS）genes in winter wheat

The expression vector pBPC30, which carries the high molecular weight glutenin subunit (HMW-GS) 1Dx5 and 1Dy10 genes, was transferred into hexaploid winter wheat cv. Jinghua No. 1, Jing411 and Jingdong No. 6 explants of immature embryos and immature inflorescence by particle bombardment. A large number of resistant transgenic plants were obtained under the selection of herbicide bialaphos or phosphinothricin (PPT). Confirmed transgenic plants of To generation showed successful integration of HMW-GS genes and bar gene into the wheat genome. T1 generation of transgenic plants can resist 20--150 mg/L PPT.Protein analysis of T2 seed by SDS-PAGE showed that HMW-GS 1Dx5 and 1DylO genes were well expressed in offspring seed of transgenic lines by co-expression with or substitution of endogenous 1Dx2 or 1DylO. In one transgenic line, TG3-74, a new protein band between endogenous protein subunits 7 and 8 (marked as 8*) of glutenin appeared,but endogenous subunit 8 (encoded by 1By8 gene) was absent. Analysis of gluten rheological quality on seed proteins of 102 T3 plants showed that the sedimentation value of 5 transgenic lines (44.2149.0 mL) was remarkably improved,59.6%---64.3% higher than that of wild type Jinghua No. 1 and Jingdong No. 6, similar to bread wheat Cheyenne (48.0 mL). Analysis of dough rheological properties of transgenic lines showed that the dough stable time of 5 transgenic lines range from 16 to 30 min, whereas the dough stable time of wild type was only between 3--7 min. Our research suggests that introducing novel HMW-GS genes into wheat is an efficient way to improve its bread-making quality.     

诱导培养普遍小麦多倍体、黑麦草多倍体的研究

本文研究了培育普遍小麦多倍体、黑麦草多倍体的方法;普遍小麦多倍体和黑麦草多倍体的特征;黑麦草多倍体的应用。     

两个杂交组合中转基因小麦外源1Dx5基因的遗传

利用杂交组合川89-107×B72-8-11b和绵阳26×B72-8-11b的亲本、F1、F2代,研究转基因小麦B72-8-11b中外源品质基因1Dx5表达的遗传.结果表明:外源1Dx5基因在F1代中呈现显性,在F2代中呈现3(有):1(无)的分离,有功能拷贝整合在1个位点,遵从孟德尔遗传模式,这对杂交育种选择策略的制订具有指导意义.     

Molecular mapping of QTLs for root response to phosphorus deficiency at seedling stage in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Phosphorus (P) deficiency in the soil is one of the major abiotic stresses that limit plant growth and crop productivity throughout the world. Development of cultivars with improved P-deficiency tolerance is an efficient strategy for sustainable agriculture. Plant roots play an important role in crop growth and development, especially in nutrient uptake and improvement of P-efficiency. Mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for root traits and their response to low P stress at seedling stage will facilitate the development of P-efficient wheat cultivars. In this study, 30 QTLs (LOD>2.0) were mapped for the three root traits, such as root length, root number and root dry matter under different P supply conditions and their response to P-stress. These QTLs were distributed on 14 chromosomes, with each of the 5 QTLs explaining more than 10% phenotype variance. Analyses showed that root traits and their response to P-deficiency were controlled by different QTLs. In addition, alleles with positive effects were separated on both parents, and wheat cultivars with improved P-efficiency could be developed by accumulating these positive effect alleles together.     

Molecular mapping of QTLs for root response to phosphorus deficiency at seedling stage in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Phosphorus (P) deficiency in the soil is one of the major abiotic stresses that limit plant growth and crop productivity throughout the world. Development of cultivars with improved P-deficiency tolerance is an efficient strategy for sustainable agriculture. Plant roots play an important role in crop growth and development, especially in nutrient uptake and improvement of P-efficiency. Mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for root traits and their response to low P stress at seedling stage will facilitate the development of P-efficient wheat cultivars. In this study, 30 QTLs (LOD>2.0) were mapped for the three root traits, such as root length, root number and root dry matter under different P supply conditions and their response to P-stress. These QTLs were distributed on 14 chromosomes, with each of the 5 QTLs explaining more than 10% phenotype variance. Analyses showed that root traits and their response to P-deficiency were controlled by different QTLs. In addition, alleles with positive effects were separated on both parents, and wheat cultivars with improved P-efficiency could be developed by accumulating these positive effect alleles together.     

Expression of lysine-rich protein gene and analysis of lysine content in transgenic wheat

Expression vector pBPC102, which carries winged bean lysine-rich protein (wblrp) gene and dihydropicolinate synthase (DHDPS) gene, was transferred into hexaploid winter wheat cv. Jinghua No.l, Jing411, You899 and Yangnongl5 explants of immature inflorescence and immature embryos by particle bombardment. More than 100 transgenic plants were obtained under the selection of s-(2-aminoethyl)-L-cysteine (AEC). Confirmed transgenic plants of To and TI generation by PCR and PCR-Southern blotting analyses showed successful integration of wblrp gene into wheat genome. Analysis of transgenic plant lines of T2 by Northern dot-blotting showed good expression of wblrp gene in offspring seed. The content of free lysine in leaves, contents of bound lysine and total proteins in seeds of T2 transgenie wheat lines were determined and analyzed. Among 34 tested transgenic lines, levels of free lysine content in leaves of 9 transgenic lines are 2~3times higher than un-trans-formed wild-type cultivars. Among 17 analyzed transgenic lines, bound lysine content of 4 transgenic lines is more than 10% higher than that of wild-type cultivars. Our research suggests that introducing wblrp gene into wheat is an effective way to improve its nutrition quality.     

小麦异交群体连续歧化选择的遗传效应

利用太谷核不育基因构建的遗传变异丰富的基础群体DNS2，进行了连续五轮歧化选择。本文综合选择结果，研究株高等性状在连续歧化选择中的效应。农艺性状的数量分析结果表明，各选择性状进展基本上与预期选择方向相符，选择同时引起了群体间非选择性状的差异。综合分析表明，对增加株高、增加或降低小德密度的选择效应比较明显。对株高的二向选择引起了性状间相关程度的变化。     

The VER2 promoter contains repeated sequences and requires vernalization for its activity in winter wheat （Triticum aestivum L.）

Previously, we isolated a vernalization-related gene, VER2, from winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and its expression was restricted in the immature leaves of vernalized wheat seedlings. To further investigate the regulation of VER2 expression and the function of its promoter, we isolated a 41.7 kb genomic clone containing VER2 gene from atransformation-competent artificial chromosome (TAC) library of wheat (Triticum aestivum-Haynaldia villosa). The sequence analysis showed that there were eleven predicted genes in the TAC. The exons of gene 3 corresponded to the cDNA sequence of VER2 gene. Analysis of VER2 promoter structure showed that there were three small repeat sequences divided by two large repeat sequences. The putative response elements, such as abscisic acid response elements (ABRE), MeJA-response elements (Me-JARE), low-temperature response elements (LTR), endosperm expression elements, MYB binding sites and similar elements to GA response elements (GARE), were involved in the VER2 promoter region. Construct containing the VER2 promoter (-5895 to 73) driving GFP reporter gene was bombarded into vernalized or non-verualized immature leaves in wheat. The vernalized immature leaves showed bright green fluorescence after incubation for 24 h, however, the green fluorescence was not observed in the non-vernalization leaves under the same condition. These results suggested that vernalization was essential for the function of VER2 promoter in the immature leaves of winter wheat.