Rhododendron simsii（Ericaeae：Rhododendron） has high ornamental value and ecological value.In this study,7 pairs of novel EST-SSR markers were developed from the genomic sequence of R.simsii,and they were used to in...Rhododendron simsii（Ericaeae：Rhododendron） has high ornamental value and ecological value.In this study,7 pairs of novel EST-SSR markers were developed from the genomic sequence of R.simsii,and they were used to investigate the genetic diversity of 32 natural R.simsii samples from Guifeng Mountain,Hubei Province.Results showed that a total of 31 polymorphic bands were amplified with allele number per locus of 4.43.Mean values of heterozygosity（Ho） and expected heterozygosity（He） were 0.679 58 and 0.723 14,respectively.This research will not only enrich the existing SSR database,but also lay a foundation for subsequent studies about molecular marker-assisted breeding,genetic diversity analysis,genetic structure analysis and phylogenetic analysis.展开更多
In this study, an （AG） n microsatellite-enriched library of Rhododendron simsii Planch. was constructed with FIASCO （ fast Isolation by AFLP sequences containing repeats） method. Among 356 positive colonies verifi...In this study, an （AG） n microsatellite-enriched library of Rhododendron simsii Planch. was constructed with FIASCO （ fast Isolation by AFLP sequences containing repeats） method. Among 356 positive colonies verified by colony PCR of the （AG）n microsatellite-enriched library, 233 colonies were selected for further sequencing. According to the results, 202 colonies containing microsatellites were obtained, accounting for 86.7%. Discarding sequences with miscella- neous peaks, overlapping peaks and weak signals, 39 sequences were screened finally for subsequent primer exploitation, including 22 perfect type SSR loci, 5 im- perfect type SSR loci and 12 compound type SSR loci. The FIASCO method is efficient and feasible for constructing microsatellite-enriched libraries of Rhododendron spp. , which laid a solid foundation for isolation of microsatellite loci and investigation of genetic diversity and genetic structure of Rhododendron spp.展开更多
Species of the Ericaceae or heath family are widely distribute in continental ecosystems and their special ericoid mycorrhizas(ERM)are considered benefi cial to their survival and persistence in variable habitats.Curr...Species of the Ericaceae or heath family are widely distribute in continental ecosystems and their special ericoid mycorrhizas(ERM)are considered benefi cial to their survival and persistence in variable habitats.Currently,increasing anthropogenic disturbances and improper forest management are aff ecting subtropical forests of China where these native species located.These activities not only aff ect plant communities above-ground,but also impose pressures on microbial communities below-ground.In this study,rootassociated fungal communities of Rhododendron simsii in four forest types under diff erent anthropogenic disturbances were identifi ed using an Illumina Miseq platform,i.e.,old growth forests,secondary forests with one cutting(SECⅠ),secondary forests with two cuttings(SECⅡ),and Chinesefi r plantations(PLF).Intra-and inter-annual variations were analyzed by comparing samples taken in diff erent seasons and years.The results show that:(1)over 1000 OTUs were found in hair roots with most from the division Ascomycota and Basidiomycota belonging to diff erent functional groups;(2)while there were a few indicator OTUs specifi c to diff erent forest types,seasons and years,the proportion of shared taxa was quite large,accounting for 44.9–79.4%of the total OTUs;(3)signifi cantly positive correlations were found between disturbance sensitivity and temporal variations in common fungal orders,and both in major fungal orders were signifi cantly diff erent among fungal functional groups in which putative and possible ERM fungi were highly resistant to disturbances and low temporal variations.The high disturbance resistance and temporal persistence of putative ERM fungi may be essential for the successful adaptation of R.simsii in disturbed subtropical forests of China.展开更多
This study was conducted to investigate the dynamic changes of several hormones in Rhododendron simsii floral organs to provide theoretical basis for controlling its flowering period. A R. simsii variety ＂Purple Cran...This study was conducted to investigate the dynamic changes of several hormones in Rhododendron simsii floral organs to provide theoretical basis for controlling its flowering period. A R. simsii variety ＂Purple Crane＂ was selected as the experimental material, and its flower organs were sampled at nine floral developmental stages to measure the contents of gibberellic acid-3 （GA3 ）, abscisic acid （ABA）, indole-3-acetic acid （IAA）, and zeatin riboside （ZR） through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）. The results showed that the content of ZR was highest at full flowering stage; IAA and GA3 contents were higher than other stages in the process of flower bud differentiation and flowering. ABA played an important role in the regulation of flower bud formation. The results will provide theoretical references for exploring the regulation of plant hormones towards Rhododendron flower traits and breeding new varieties.展开更多
文摘Rhododendron simsii（Ericaeae：Rhododendron） has high ornamental value and ecological value.In this study,7 pairs of novel EST-SSR markers were developed from the genomic sequence of R.simsii,and they were used to investigate the genetic diversity of 32 natural R.simsii samples from Guifeng Mountain,Hubei Province.Results showed that a total of 31 polymorphic bands were amplified with allele number per locus of 4.43.Mean values of heterozygosity（Ho） and expected heterozygosity（He） were 0.679 58 and 0.723 14,respectively.This research will not only enrich the existing SSR database,but also lay a foundation for subsequent studies about molecular marker-assisted breeding,genetic diversity analysis,genetic structure analysis and phylogenetic analysis.
基金Supported by Doctoral Starting up Foundation of Huanggang Normal University(2013030903)Opening Fund of Hubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resource Comprehensive Utilization(2013000403)
文摘In this study, an （AG） n microsatellite-enriched library of Rhododendron simsii Planch. was constructed with FIASCO （ fast Isolation by AFLP sequences containing repeats） method. Among 356 positive colonies verified by colony PCR of the （AG）n microsatellite-enriched library, 233 colonies were selected for further sequencing. According to the results, 202 colonies containing microsatellites were obtained, accounting for 86.7%. Discarding sequences with miscella- neous peaks, overlapping peaks and weak signals, 39 sequences were screened finally for subsequent primer exploitation, including 22 perfect type SSR loci, 5 im- perfect type SSR loci and 12 compound type SSR loci. The FIASCO method is efficient and feasible for constructing microsatellite-enriched libraries of Rhododendron spp. , which laid a solid foundation for isolation of microsatellite loci and investigation of genetic diversity and genetic structure of Rhododendron spp.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31170469 and 31700476)Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation(LY19C030002)the Technology Division of Shaoxing(2017B70061)
文摘Species of the Ericaceae or heath family are widely distribute in continental ecosystems and their special ericoid mycorrhizas(ERM)are considered benefi cial to their survival and persistence in variable habitats.Currently,increasing anthropogenic disturbances and improper forest management are aff ecting subtropical forests of China where these native species located.These activities not only aff ect plant communities above-ground,but also impose pressures on microbial communities below-ground.In this study,rootassociated fungal communities of Rhododendron simsii in four forest types under diff erent anthropogenic disturbances were identifi ed using an Illumina Miseq platform,i.e.,old growth forests,secondary forests with one cutting(SECⅠ),secondary forests with two cuttings(SECⅡ),and Chinesefi r plantations(PLF).Intra-and inter-annual variations were analyzed by comparing samples taken in diff erent seasons and years.The results show that:(1)over 1000 OTUs were found in hair roots with most from the division Ascomycota and Basidiomycota belonging to diff erent functional groups;(2)while there were a few indicator OTUs specifi c to diff erent forest types,seasons and years,the proportion of shared taxa was quite large,accounting for 44.9–79.4%of the total OTUs;(3)signifi cantly positive correlations were found between disturbance sensitivity and temporal variations in common fungal orders,and both in major fungal orders were signifi cantly diff erent among fungal functional groups in which putative and possible ERM fungi were highly resistant to disturbances and low temporal variations.The high disturbance resistance and temporal persistence of putative ERM fungi may be essential for the successful adaptation of R.simsii in disturbed subtropical forests of China.
基金Supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Program of Department of Science and Technology of Hubei Province(Q20152903)
文摘This study was conducted to investigate the dynamic changes of several hormones in Rhododendron simsii floral organs to provide theoretical basis for controlling its flowering period. A R. simsii variety ＂Purple Crane＂ was selected as the experimental material, and its flower organs were sampled at nine floral developmental stages to measure the contents of gibberellic acid-3 （GA3 ）, abscisic acid （ABA）, indole-3-acetic acid （IAA）, and zeatin riboside （ZR） through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay （ELISA）. The results showed that the content of ZR was highest at full flowering stage; IAA and GA3 contents were higher than other stages in the process of flower bud differentiation and flowering. ABA played an important role in the regulation of flower bud formation. The results will provide theoretical references for exploring the regulation of plant hormones towards Rhododendron flower traits and breeding new varieties.
基金Zhoushan Science and Technology Project (081033)Key Project of Zhejiang Science and Technology Department (2006C12059)Special Infrasturcture Construct Project of Ministry of Science and Technology (2005DKA21403)
文摘报道了发现于浙江普陀山岛的2个植物新分类群,分别是桑科Moraceae薜荔Ficus pumila的新变种小果薜荔Fi-cus pumila Linn.var.microcarpa G.Y.Li et Z.H.Chen和杜鹃花科Eriaceae映山红Rhododendron simsii的新变种普陀杜鹃Rhododendron simsii Planch.var.putuoense G.Y.Li et Z.H.Chen。小果薜荔与原变种薜荔Ficus pumila var.pumila的区别是隐花果较小,椭圆形或宽椭圆形,稀近球形,长2.0～4.0cm,直径1.7～2.6cm,顶端钝;果枝之叶明显较小,叶缘通常反卷。普陀杜鹃与原变种映山红Rhododendron simsii var.simsii的区别是花冠紫色。
