Methods for mapping QTLs underlying endosperm traits based on random hybridization design

Cereal grains are mainly composed of endosperms, which are humans’ staple food containing rich nutri- tious substances such as starch, protein and lipid. Many endosperm traits are related to grain yield and quality. Therefore, studying the genetic basis …     

构筑湿地厌氧氨氧化脱氮研究

针对构筑湿地废水脱氮效率较低的问题,论文对构筑湿地传统硝化工艺作了改进以考察厌氧氨氧化自养脱氮的可行性.采用改进的非饱和与饱和层结合的垂直流湿地及水平流湿地组合工艺,与传统的垂直流湿地硝化与水平流湿地反硝化的脱氮工艺对比研究;并采用分子生物学荧光免疫原位杂交(Fluorescent in situ hybridization,FISH)技术对厌氧氨氧化细菌进行鉴定分析.实验结果表明,厌氧氨氧化反应途径在构筑湿地中具有实现的可行性,脱氮效率高于传统工艺.     

细胞工程的研究进展及前景展望

简介了细胞工程的概念及基本操作,论述了其在若干重要领域研究取得的重大进展,并展望了其发展前景。     

Interpretation of the biological species concept from interspecific hybridization of two Helicoverpa species

The biological species concept defines species in terms of interbreeding. Interbreeding between spe-cies is prevented by reproductive isolation mechanisms. Based on our results of interspecific hybridi-zation between Helicoverpa armigera and Helicoverpa assulta, reproductive isolation mechanisms of the two species are analyzed. A combination of prezygotic factors (absent sex attraction and physical incompatibility of the genitalia) and postzygotic factors (female absence and partial sterility in F1 hy-brids) causes reproductive isolation of the two species. In addition, the role of interspecific hybridiza-tion in speciation is discussed.     

Determination of copy number for 5S rDNA and centromeric sequence RCS2 in rice by Fiber-FISH

The copy number of 5S rDNA and centromeric sequence RCS2 was determined by extended DNA fiber based fluorescence in situ hybridization (Fiber-FISH) in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. indica cv. Guangluai No. 4) genome. In order to determine the copy number, it is necessary to know the basepair number that a given length DNA fiber contains under a microscope. Therefore, the length of two DNA fragments, in which the basepair number had been already known, was measured. The insert sequence of the tested BAC 38D17 was 136 kb and its extended DNA was 56.4 μm long, 2.41 kb/μm on average, while that of the tested BAC 44B4 was 144.5 kb in total and 55.7 μm long, 2.60 kb/μm on average under the microscope. They were very close to the theoretical value of B-DNA in the Watson-Crick DNA model, which is 2.97 kb/μm. According to the average value of basepair number per μm of the two samples mentioned above, that is, 2.51 kb/μm, it could be estimated that the copy number was about 686 for 5S rDNA and 286-1121 for the centromere sequence RCS2.     

Gene expression profiling related to powdery mildew resistance in wheat with the method of suppression subtractive hybridization

“Bainong 3217 × Mardler” BC₅F₄ wheat line at the initial stage of inoculation with powdery mildew pathogen (Erysiphe graminis DC) was used to construct a suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) cDNA library. Totally 760 ESTs were obtained through sequencing. Similarity analysis of ESTs based on BLASTn and BLASTx with the sequences in GenBank, in combination with macroarray differential screening, revealed that 199 ESTs of 65 kinds were known to be functionally disease resistance related. Based on the gene expression profiling in the present study, it is postulated that salicylic acid (SA) and MAP-related signal transduction pathways were involved in powdery mildew resistance in wheat. System acquired resistance genes were predominant in terms of kinds and quantity. With the initiation of cell defense reaction, the genes conferring anti-oxidation substances were largely expressed and thus cell protection mechanism was activated. Much evidence revealed that phenylpropanes metabolic pathway was involved in phytoalexin synthesis in wheat powdery mildew resistance. Genes conferring some enzymes of structural modification of cell walls and proteinase inhibitors inhibiting pathogen growth were also detected. The genes controlling a few proteinases (mainly cysteine proteinase) had a considerable redundancy of expression.     

Identification of antiviral-relevant genes in the cultured fish cells induced by UV-inactivated virus

UV-inactivated grass carp hemorrhage virus (GCHV) can induce high titer of interferon in cultured CAB (Crucian carp (Carassius auratus L.) blastulae )cells,and thus defend host cells against the virus invasion ,The mechanism is proposed that an antiviral state should be established in the host cells by activating expression of a set of antiviral-relevant genes,In this study ,suppressive subtractive hybridization is applied to constructing a subtracted ,cDNA library with mRNAs isolated from UV-inactivated GCHV infected and mock-infected CAB cells,272 differential cDNA fragments are identified by both PCR and dot blot from the subtractive cDNA library .Sequencing analysis reveals 69 genes,including 46 known gene homlologues,and 23 unknown putative genes,The known genes include the gemes involved in interferon signaling pathways,such as Stat1 and Jak1,the antiviral gences,such as Mx and Vipering,and a set of interferon-stimulated genes observed in mammalian cells. Most of the unknow putative genes contain AU-rich element in their sequences,Differential expressions of these genes are further confirmed by virtual Northern blot and RT-PCR,The data imply that UV-inactivated GCHV is not only able to induce production of interferon in the infected CAB cells,but also leads to the expression of a series of antiviral-relevant genes or immune-releveant genes,and therefore reveals that the signaling pathway of interferon system and antiviral mechanism in fish are similar to those in mammals.     

Mobile gene localization and viability inDrosophila melanogaster

Summary The location of the mobile element mdg-1 was determined by in situ hybridization in salivary gland chromosomes ofDrosophila melanogaster. The locations of mdg-1 are nonrandom and some hot spots exist. Moreover, the spectra of mdg-1 locations vary with the viability values of the families from which the larvae originated. This suggests that particular frequency spectra are associated with lethality resulting from inbreeding.