Waterlogging stress is one of the greatest environmental threats to kiwifruit growth and development.ERF-VII proteins have been demonstrated to play pivotal roles in regulating plant tolerance to waterlogging.Neverthe...Waterlogging stress is one of the greatest environmental threats to kiwifruit growth and development.ERF-VII proteins have been demonstrated to play pivotal roles in regulating plant tolerance to waterlogging.Nevertheless,the genome-wide role of ERF-VII in kiwifruit waterlogging stress tolerance remains unclear.Here,we report the function and regulatory network of an ERF-VII transcription factor located to the nucleus,Av ERF73,in kiwifruit waterlogging tolerance.Overexpression of Av ERF73 in Arabidopsis thaliana and A.chinensis cv.Hongyang enhanced waterlogging tolerance in transgenic plants.Furthermore,we performed transcriptome analysis(RNA-seq)and DNA affinity purification sequencing(DAP-seq)to explore the regulatory mechanism of Av ERF73.RNA-seq coupled with DAP-seq showed that Av ERF73 might directly activate Ac NAC022 involved in the“cellular response to hypoxia”process and Ac HMGS1 involved in the mevalonate pathway to respond to waterlogging,which were also confirmed by a dual-luciferase reporter assay.Based on our results,we propose a putative working model for controlling waterlogging tolerance by Av ERF73 in kiwifruit.展开更多
Maize(Zea mays)is highly susceptible to waterlogging stress,which reduces both the yield and quality of this important crop.However,the molecular mechanism governing waterlogging tolerance is poorly understood.In this...Maize(Zea mays)is highly susceptible to waterlogging stress,which reduces both the yield and quality of this important crop.However,the molecular mechanism governing waterlogging tolerance is poorly understood.In this study,we identify a waterlogging-and ethylene-inducible gene ZmEREB179 that encodes an ethylene response factor(ERF)localized in the nucleus.Overexpression of ZmEREB179 in maize increases the sensitivity to waterlogging stress.Conversely,the zmereb179 knockout mutants are more tolerant to waterlogging,suggesting that ZmEREB179 functions as a negative regulator of waterlogging tolerance.A transcriptome analysis of the ZmEREB179-overexpressing plants reveals that the ERF-type transcription factor modulates the expression of various stress-related genes,including ZmEREB180.We find that ZmEREB179 directly targets the ZmEREB180 promoter and represses its expression.Notably,the analysis of a panel of 220 maize inbred lines reveals that genetic variations in the ZmEREB179 promoter(Hap2)are highly associated with waterlogging resistance.The functional association of Hap2 with waterlogging resistance is tightly co-segregated in two F2 segregating populations,highlighting its potential applications in breeding programs.Our findings shed light on the involvement of the transcriptional cascade of ERF genes in regulating plant-waterlogging tolerance.展开更多
Waterlogging is one of the major abiotic stresses threatening crop yields globally.Under waterlogging stress,plants suffer from oxidative stress,heavy metal toxicity and energy deficiency,leading to metabolic disorder...Waterlogging is one of the major abiotic stresses threatening crop yields globally.Under waterlogging stress,plants suffer from oxidative stress,heavy metal toxicity and energy deficiency,leading to metabolic disorders and growth inhibition.On the other hand,plants have evolved waterlogging-tolerance or adaptive mechanisms,including morphological changes,alternation of respiratory pathways,antioxidant protection and endogenous hormonal regulation.In this review,recent advances in studies on the effects of waterlogging stress and the mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance in plants are presented,and the genetic differences in waterlogging tolerance among plant species or genotypes within a species are illustrated.We also summarize the identified QTLs and key genes associated with waterlogging tolerance.展开更多
Foxtail millet(Setaria italica)growth was inhibited because of waterlogging stress,which has caused yield reduc-tion.ERF family plays an important role to plant adversity tolerance.In our study,we obtained 19,819 diff...Foxtail millet(Setaria italica)growth was inhibited because of waterlogging stress,which has caused yield reduc-tion.ERF family plays an important role to plant adversity tolerance.In our study,we obtained 19,819 differential expressed genes(DEGs)between the two treatments based on the RNA-seq sequencing of foxtail millet of water-logging stress.Furthermore,a total of 28 ERF family members were obtained,which have a complete open read-ing frame.We studied the evolution and function of SiERF family and how they affected the waterlogging tolerance.It was found that SiERF1A/B/C(GenBank ID:OR775217,OR775219,OR775218)and SiRAP2-12(GenBank ID:OR775216)have similar functions to the known waterlogging tolerance genes of other plants.Among them,the SiRAP2-12 expression was obviously significantly up-regulated in foxtail millet after 5d water-logging stress.After SiRAP2-12 was silenced,the activity of defense enzymes in millet decreased significantly.In details,superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT)and peroxidase(POD),the osmotic regulator proline(Pro),and the activity of the anaerobic respiratory enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase(ADH)content were decreased by 78.61%,29.52%,79.95%,19.41%and 54.77%,respectively.In contrast,the relative electrical conductivity contents(REC),malondialdehyde(MDA),and hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))of the foxtail millet subjected to virus-induced gene silencing clearly increased by 1.03-fold,36.09%,and 15.21%,respectively.The content of sodium(Na^(+))in the SiRAP2-12-silenced foxtail millet also increased,but that of potassium(K^(+))decreased.Interestingly,we found that ethylene content was significantly reduced.Further,the SiAOC1 expression,an essential gene for ethylene synthesis,was inhibited in SiRAP2-12-silenced foxtail millet after waterlogging stress.Taken together,we hypothesized that SiRAP2-12 might be a positive regulator of millet tolerance to waterlogging stress.展开更多
Tea estates in Bangladesh are currently experiencing frequent waterlogging stress due to heavy rainfall or flooding under changing climate scenarios.The development of waterlogging-tolerant tea cultivars is,therefore,...Tea estates in Bangladesh are currently experiencing frequent waterlogging stress due to heavy rainfall or flooding under changing climate scenarios.The development of waterlogging-tolerant tea cultivars is,therefore,crucial for sustainable tea production with increased yield in waterlogging-affected areas.In this study,a total of two hundred tea genotypes were screened for waterlogging tolerance based on yield and quality potentials.Tea genotypes were raised at the nursery and evaluated with 13 traits at the seedling and mature stages.Descriptive and multivariate analysis of the recorded data of measured traits were performed for clustering the studied genotypes in relation to their yield and quality potential.The 200 tea genotypes were categorized into six clusters and the measured traits were classified into two groups.Cluster-5 comprised 46 closely related tea genotypes whereas other clusters-Cluster-1,2,3,4,and 6 contained 39,20,24,29,and 42 genotypes,respectively.PCA-biplot showed that the first two principal components(PC 1 and PC 2)cumulatively described 56.9%of total variations.From the genetic diversity analysis,the characteristics like green leaf yield(GLY),plucking points(PP),spreading of bush frame(SBF),plucking interval(PI),dormancy period(DR),black tea quality score(QSB),fermentation rate(SF)and number of pubescence(NP)exhibited high to moderate heritability,indicating to consider these traits as selection criteria for tea breeding program.The trait GLY showed a strong positive correlation with PP,and SBF and a negative association with PI and DR.The key quality trait,QSB had a positive correlation with SF and NP.Based on these studied descriptors,a total of 11 tea genotypes were selected,found potential for waterlogging tolerance,and can be considered for varietal improvement programs.展开更多
The coding sequence of Vitreoscilla hemoglobin (vhb) was cloned with PCR technique from Vitreoscilla stercoraria Pringsheim. The plant expression vector with vhb gene under the control of CaMV 35S promoter was constru...The coding sequence of Vitreoscilla hemoglobin (vhb) was cloned with PCR technique from Vitreoscilla stercoraria Pringsheim. The plant expression vector with vhb gene under the control of CaMV 35S promoter was constructed and used in the transformation of Petunia hybrida Vilm by the Agrobacterium mediated procedure. The results of PCR amplification and Southern hybridization indicated that the vhb gene had been integrated into the petunia genome and the vhb gene expression had been detected by RT-PCR amplification. In hydroponic culture the transgenic petunias grew much better than non-transgenic controls. For further analysis of hypoxia tolerance of transgenic petunia, the petunia plants with vhb gene were submerged into liquid MS medium. The transgenic plants survived in hypoxic condition and grew out of the liquid surface in a few weeks, while non-transgenic plants were still submerged and suffocated in culture solution without ability to grow out of liquid medium in submersed culture for four to five weeks. The vhb gene transformed petunia plants had been planted and tested in a simulated flooding condition, and showed obvious tolerance to water-logging. It seen is that hemoglobin gene from Vitreoscilla might have the potential use in molecular breeding for the improvement of plant resistance to hypoxia and flooding.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to master waterlogging tolerance of cut rose vari-eties, and provided technical reference for promoting cut rose largely. [Method] Based on natural rainfal information from July to October in S...[Objective] The aim was to master waterlogging tolerance of cut rose vari-eties, and provided technical reference for promoting cut rose largely. [Method] Based on natural rainfal information from July to October in Sanya, comprehensive performance of 22 varieties were observed in two consecutive years to analyze wa-terlogging tolerance ability of cut rose at waterlogging disaster. [Result] The mortality rates of Diana, Black Magic, Eric Red and Vendela were over 15%, and Diana ’s was 25.7%. Carola, Rouge Meil and, Perfume white, Lovers ’ Meeting, Choice, Tineke, Vendela, Marina, Samantha, Golden Emblem, Asagumo, Pink Fan and Dou-ble Delight grew better and recovered quickly after the disaster, with waterlogging tolerance. [Conclusion] The waterlogging tolerance of Carola, Rouge Meil and, My Choice, Tineke, Vendela, Marina, Samantha, Golden Emblem, Asagumo, Pink Fan and Double Delight was the best, which is also true for their comprehensive perfor-mances. But the waterlogging tolerance of other major cultivars such as Black Magic, Movie Star, Tineke and Vendela was poorer.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of waterlogging in different growth stages on nitrogen （N） uptake, distribution, and utilization of cotton. [Method] A pool-culture experiment in field was con...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of waterlogging in different growth stages on nitrogen （N） uptake, distribution, and utilization of cotton. [Method] A pool-culture experiment in field was conducted to investigate the effects of wateriogging through comparing WL1 （waterlogging at peak squaring stage） and WL2 （waterlogging at flowering and boll-forming stage） treatments with their controls respectively. [Result] The results showed that the effect of WL1 on N uptake of cotton root was stronger than WL2. At 20 days （d） after WL1 treatment, the root biomass （RB）, N uptake （NU）, and N uptake rate （NUR） significantly decreased by 38.1%, 48.6%, and 53.0% respectively. At 20 d after WL2 treatment, the RB, NU, and NUR significantly decreased by 27.3%, 46.0%, and 44.8% respectively. More N was distributed to root and leaf after WL1 treatment, and to square, flower, and boll after WL2 treatment. N physiological use efficiency increased by 11.4% and 44.4% after WL1 and WL2 treatments respectively. Further analysis showed that the effects of WL1 on yield and its components of cotton were stronger than WL2. The boll number, boll weight, and lint yield per plant significantly reduced by 40.5%, 12.4%, and 49.5% after WL1 treatment, and significantly decreased by 23.1%, 6.9%, and 29.9% after WL2 treatment, respectively. [Conclusion] The negative effects of water- logging at peak squaring stage on N nutrition and yield of cotton were stronger than waterlogging at flowering and boll-forming stage, indicating that more attention should be paid to waterlogging at peak squaring stage and sound N management can improve cotton regrowth and reduce yield loss after waterlogging.展开更多
Effects of waterlogging on some physiological characters and relationship between waterlogging tolerance and some characters of their own were studied by using 12 varieties of wheat. Results showed waterlogging made t...Effects of waterlogging on some physiological characters and relationship between waterlogging tolerance and some characters of their own were studied by using 12 varieties of wheat. Results showed waterlogging made the content of malondialdehyde in flag leaf increase, made the root vigor, the content of chlorophyll, the net photosynthesis rate, the nitrate reductase activity, the relative water content of flag leaf decrease, the content of organic matter change obviously, and then the yield per plant declined. The correlations展开更多
The effects of waterlogging stress on the growth, chlorophyll and MDA content of cucumber seedlings were studied by using cucumber varieties （Cucumis sativus L. cv. Jinyan No.7） as materials. The results show that p...The effects of waterlogging stress on the growth, chlorophyll and MDA content of cucumber seedlings were studied by using cucumber varieties （Cucumis sativus L. cv. Jinyan No.7） as materials. The results show that plant height, leaf number, shoot fresh weight, total root length, total projected area and total surface area of cucumber seedlings showed insignificant differences with those of the control; root fresh weight, root average diameter, total root volume were significantly higher, but the number of root tips and furcation number increased first and then reduced; the chlorophyll content of cucumber seedlings was significantly lower than that of control; MDA content was significantly higher than that of control under waterlogging stress. It was showed that the cucumber was tolerant to waterlogging stress, but the ability of waterlogging stress was limited, and the physiological was significantly hurt and photosynthesis of cucumber seedlings was significantly affected by waterlogging stress.展开更多
Maize is one of the most important food crops in the world.With the global warming,waterlogging stress has become an important abiotic stress factor that affects crop growth,including maize.Waterlogging seriously affe...Maize is one of the most important food crops in the world.With the global warming,waterlogging stress has become an important abiotic stress factor that affects crop growth,including maize.Waterlogging seriously affects 10%of the arable land and can lead to a 15%-80%reduction in crop yield[1].In this study,115 inbred line materials commonly used in spring maize planting areas in the Jianghan Plain,Hubei,and maize inbred line B73 with complete genome information,were collected and stressed by waterlogging for two weeks in the seven-leaf and one-heart stage,and the survival rate was statistically compared and analyzed,aiming to screen germplasms with strong waterlogging tolerance for the genetic improvement of waterlogging tolerance of Hubei maize lines.展开更多
Scenario modelling and the risk assessment of natural disasters is one of the hotspots in disaster research. However, up until now, urban natural disaster risk assessments lack common procedures and programmes. This p...Scenario modelling and the risk assessment of natural disasters is one of the hotspots in disaster research. However, up until now, urban natural disaster risk assessments lack common procedures and programmes. This paper selects rainstorm waterlogging as a disaster to research, which is one of the most frequently occurring hazards for most cities in China. As an example, we used a small-scale integrated methodology to assess risks relating to rainstorm waterlogging hazards in the Jing＇an District of Shanghai. Based on the basic concept of disaster risk, this paper applies scenario modelling to express the risk of small-scale urban rainstorm waterlogging disasters in different return periods. Through this analysis of vulnerability and exposure, we simulate different disaster scenarios and propose a comprehensive analysis method and procedure for small-scale urban storm waterlogging disaster risk assessments. A grid-based Geographical Information System （GIS） approach, including an urban terrain model, an urban rainfall model and an urban drainage model, was applied to simulate inundation area and depth. Stage-damage curves for residential buildings and contents were then generated by the loss data of waterlogging from field surveys, which were further applied to analyse vulnerability, exposure and loss assessment. Finally, the exceedance probability curve for disaster damage was constructed using the damage of each simulated event and the respective exceedance probabilities. A framework was also developed for coupling the waterlogging risk with the risk planning and management through the exceedance probability curve and annual average waterlogging loss. This is a new exploration for small-scale urban natural disaster scenario simulation and risk assessment.展开更多
To better understand the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance, waterlogging effects on lipid peroxidation and the activity of antioxidative enzymes were investigated in leaves and roots o...To better understand the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance, waterlogging effects on lipid peroxidation and the activity of antioxidative enzymes were investigated in leaves and roots of two maize genotypes, HZ32 （waterlogging-tolerant） and K12 （waterlogging-sensitive）. Potted maize plants were waterlogged at the second leaf stage under glasshouse conditions. Leaves and roots were harvested 1 d before and 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 d after the start of waterlogging treatment. Through comparing the activities of superoxide dismutase （SOD）, ascorbate peroxidase （APX）, glutathione reductase （GR）, catalase （CAT） and guaiacol peroxidase （POD） between waterlogging-tolerant and waterloggingsensitive genotype, we deduced that CAT was the most important H2O2 scavenging enzyme in leaves, while APX seemed to play a key role in roots. POD, APX, GR and CAT activities in conjunction with SOD seem to play an essential protective role in the O2^- and H2O2 scavenging process. Lipid peroxidation was enhanced significantly only in K12 （P 〈 0.001） and there was no difference （P 〉 0.05） in HZ32 up to 6 d after waterlogging stress. These results indicated that oxidative stress may play an important role in waterlogging-stressed maize plants and that the greater protection of HZ32 leaves and roots from waterlogging-induced oxidative damage results, at least in part, through the maintenance of increased antioxidant enzyme activity.展开更多
Four images of 1991 AVHRR, 2003 and 2007 MODIS were used to extract waterlogging inundated water of three years, and three inundated water maps were overlaid to estimate waterlogging affected frequency. Based on wa-te...Four images of 1991 AVHRR, 2003 and 2007 MODIS were used to extract waterlogging inundated water of three years, and three inundated water maps were overlaid to estimate waterlogging affected frequency. Based on wa-terlogging affected frequency, waterlogging hazard of pixel scale was assessed. According to the weighed score of area percentage of different waterlogging affected frequency in 13 counties/cities of Lixiahe region, waterlogging hazard rank of every county/city was assessed. Waterlogging affected frequency map and 1km×1km grid landuse map were used to assess waterlogging risk of pixel scale; and then waterlogging risk rank of every county/city was assessed by the similar method by which waterlogging hazard rank of every county/city was assessed. High risk region is located mainly in core zone of Lixiahe hinterland, medium risk region is adjacent to high risk region, and low risk region is located in the most outlying area of risk zone and mainly in south to middle part of Lixiahe region. Xinghua and Gaoyou belong to high risk city, Jiangyan belongs to medium risk city, and the other counties/cities have low or lower waterlogging risk. The method of assessing waterlogging risk in this paper is simple and applicable. This paper can provide guidance for the waterlogging risk analysis in broader area of Huaihe River Basin.展开更多
RNA sequencing of the sensitive GH01 variety of Brassica napus L. seedling roots under 12 h of waterlogging was compared with previously published data of the ZS9 tolerant variety to unravel genetic mechanisms of wate...RNA sequencing of the sensitive GH01 variety of Brassica napus L. seedling roots under 12 h of waterlogging was compared with previously published data of the ZS9 tolerant variety to unravel genetic mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance beyond natural variation. A total of 2 977 genes with similar expression patterns and 17 genes with opposite expression patterns were identiifed in the transcription proifles of ZS9 and GH01. An additional 1 438 genes in ZS9 and 1 861 genes in GH01 showed strain speciifc regulation. Analysis of the overlapped genes between ZS9 and GH01 revealed that waterlogging tolerance is determined by ability to regulate genes with similar expression patterns. Moreover, differences in both gene expression proifles and abscisic acid (ABA) contents between the two varieties suggest that ABA may play some role in waterlogging tolerance. This study identiifes a subset of candidate genes for further functional analysis.展开更多
Waterlogging is a widespread limiting factor for wheat production throughout the world. To identify quantitative trait loci （QTLs） associated with waterlogging tolerance at early stages of growth, survival rate （SR...Waterlogging is a widespread limiting factor for wheat production throughout the world. To identify quantitative trait loci （QTLs） associated with waterlogging tolerance at early stages of growth, survival rate （SR）, germination rate index （GRI）, leaf chlorophyll content index （CCI）, root length index （RLI）, plant height index （PHI）, root dry weight index （RDWI）, shoot dry weight index （SDWI）, and total dry weight index （DWI） were assessed using the International Triticeae Mapping Initiative （ITMI） population W7984/Opata85. Significant and positive correlations were detected for all traits in this population except RLI. A total of 32 QTLs were associated with waterlogging tolerance on all chromosomes except 3A, 3D, 4B, 5A, 5D, 6A, and 6D. Some of the QTLs explained large proportions of the phenotypic variance. One of these is the QTL for GRI on 7A, which explained 23.92% of the phenotypic variation. Of them, 22 alleles from the synthetic hexaploid wheat W7984 contributed positively. These results suggested that synthetic hexaploid wheat W7984 is an important genetic resource for waterlogging tolerance in wheat. These alleles conferring waterlogging tolerance at early stages of growth in wheat could be utilized in wheat breeding for improving waterlogging tolerance.展开更多
Over the last few decades,waterlogging stress has increasingly threatened global cotton production.Waterlogging results in reduced soil oxygen,impairing the growth and development of this valuable crop and often resul...Over the last few decades,waterlogging stress has increasingly threatened global cotton production.Waterlogging results in reduced soil oxygen,impairing the growth and development of this valuable crop and often resulting in severe yield loss or crop failure.However,as cotton has an indeterminate growth habit,it is able to adapt to waterlogging stress by activating three mechanisms:the escape,quiescence,and self-regulating compensation mechanisms.The escape mechanism includes accelerated growth,formation of adventitious roots,and production of aerenchyma.The quiescence mechanism involves reduced biomass accumulation and energy dissipation via physiological,biochemical,and molecular events.The self-regulation compensation mechanism allows plants to exploit their indeterminate growth habit and compensatory growth ability by accelerating growth and development following relief from waterlogging stress.We review how the growth and development of cotton is impaired by waterlogging,focusing on the three strategies associated with tolerance and adaptation to the stress.We discuss agronomic measures and prospects for mitigating the adverse effects of waterlogging stress.展开更多
Waterlogging strongly affects agronomic performance of maize （Zea mays L.）. In order to investigate the suitable selection criteria of waterflooding tolerant genotypes, and identify the most susceptible stage and th...Waterlogging strongly affects agronomic performance of maize （Zea mays L.）. In order to investigate the suitable selection criteria of waterflooding tolerant genotypes, and identify the most susceptible stage and the best continuous treatment time to waterlogging, 20 common maize inbred lines were subjected to successive artificial waterflooding at seedling stage, and waterlogging tolerance coefficient （WTC） was used to screen waterflooding tolerant genotypes. In addition, peroxidase （POD） activities and malondialdehyde （MDA） contents were measured for 6 of 20 lines. The results showed that the second leaf stage （V2） was the most susceptible stage, and 6 d after waterflooding was the best continuous treatment time. Dry weight （DW） of both shoots and roots of all lines were significantly reduced at 6 d time-point of waterlogging, compared to control. POD activities and MDA contents were negatively and significantly correlated, and the correlation coefficient was -0.9686 （P 〈 0.0001）. According to the results, WTC of shoot DW can be used for practical screening as a suitable index, which is significantly different from control and waterlogged plants happened 6 d earlier. Furthermore, leaf chlorosis, MDA content and POD activities could also be used as reference index for material screening. The implications of the results for waterlogging-tolerant material screening and waterlogging-tolerant breeding have been discussed in maize.展开更多
Cross combinations from six rapeseed cultivars and lines were evaluated under waterlogging stress condition in order to understand the genetic mechanism of waterlogging tolerance of Brassica napus L.and provide reason...Cross combinations from six rapeseed cultivars and lines were evaluated under waterlogging stress condition in order to understand the genetic mechanism of waterlogging tolerance of Brassica napus L.and provide reasonable improvement programs.There were six germination traits investigated on combining ability and heritability using complete diallel crossing method designed for 30 combinations from those six cultivars and lines.The traits included relative root length,stem length,fresh weight per plant,survival rate,electrical conductivity,and vigor index.After flooding treatment,the six traits of parents and F1 were analyzed.The general combining ability（GCA） and special combining ability（SCA） of germination traits were analyzed using Griffing I method.Among 30 cross combinations,the GCA was significantly different among six waterlogging resistance traits.The SCA of these traits was significantly different except the SCA of electrical conductivity.As a representative trait of waterlogging tolerance in rapeseed,relative vigor index had the highest narrow heritability and relatively low broad heritability.The cultivars Zhongshuang 9 and P79 had higher tolerance potential to waterlogging stress.It can be concluded that combining ability and genetic effects of relative vigor index during germination stage could be used to identify the waterlogging tolerance of rapeseed in breeding program.展开更多
In this paper, we investigated the potential of Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer for Earth Observation System (AMSR-E) for flood monitoring. The proposed approach was based on the polarized ratio index (PRI), wh...In this paper, we investigated the potential of Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer for Earth Observation System (AMSR-E) for flood monitoring. The proposed approach was based on the polarized ratio index (PRI), which was computed by using AMSR-E data at 37GHz, vertically and horizontally polarized brightness temperature values and the water surface fraction (WSF) got by using the PRI at 37GHz. Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrora-diometer (MODIS) data were used to validate the WSF values. The analysis of flood and waterlogging using the WSF map on July 6, 2003 indicates that the use of WSF for flood and waterlogging disaster assessment is feasible. Utilizing the correlation of WSF derived from AMSR-E and water area derived from MODIS, the water area of the Huaihe River Basin were computed by only using AMSR-E data in the summer of 2003, which overcame the influence of cloud on water estimation using MODIS data during flood.展开更多
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2022YFD1600700)Major Science and Technology Projects of Henan Province(Grant No.221100110400)+3 种基金the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(Grant No.CARS-26)Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science(Grant No.CAAS-ASTIP-2023-ZFRI-03)Yunnan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.202205AF150043)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant No.2021YFN0060)。
文摘Waterlogging stress is one of the greatest environmental threats to kiwifruit growth and development.ERF-VII proteins have been demonstrated to play pivotal roles in regulating plant tolerance to waterlogging.Nevertheless,the genome-wide role of ERF-VII in kiwifruit waterlogging stress tolerance remains unclear.Here,we report the function and regulatory network of an ERF-VII transcription factor located to the nucleus,Av ERF73,in kiwifruit waterlogging tolerance.Overexpression of Av ERF73 in Arabidopsis thaliana and A.chinensis cv.Hongyang enhanced waterlogging tolerance in transgenic plants.Furthermore,we performed transcriptome analysis(RNA-seq)and DNA affinity purification sequencing(DAP-seq)to explore the regulatory mechanism of Av ERF73.RNA-seq coupled with DAP-seq showed that Av ERF73 might directly activate Ac NAC022 involved in the“cellular response to hypoxia”process and Ac HMGS1 involved in the mevalonate pathway to respond to waterlogging,which were also confirmed by a dual-luciferase reporter assay.Based on our results,we propose a putative working model for controlling waterlogging tolerance by Av ERF73 in kiwifruit.
基金supported by the science and technology major program of Hubei Province(2022ABA001)the National Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2022CXPT014)the Knowledge Innovation Program of Wuhan-Shugung Project(2023020201020413).
文摘Maize(Zea mays)is highly susceptible to waterlogging stress,which reduces both the yield and quality of this important crop.However,the molecular mechanism governing waterlogging tolerance is poorly understood.In this study,we identify a waterlogging-and ethylene-inducible gene ZmEREB179 that encodes an ethylene response factor(ERF)localized in the nucleus.Overexpression of ZmEREB179 in maize increases the sensitivity to waterlogging stress.Conversely,the zmereb179 knockout mutants are more tolerant to waterlogging,suggesting that ZmEREB179 functions as a negative regulator of waterlogging tolerance.A transcriptome analysis of the ZmEREB179-overexpressing plants reveals that the ERF-type transcription factor modulates the expression of various stress-related genes,including ZmEREB180.We find that ZmEREB179 directly targets the ZmEREB180 promoter and represses its expression.Notably,the analysis of a panel of 220 maize inbred lines reveals that genetic variations in the ZmEREB179 promoter(Hap2)are highly associated with waterlogging resistance.The functional association of Hap2 with waterlogging resistance is tightly co-segregated in two F2 segregating populations,highlighting its potential applications in breeding programs.Our findings shed light on the involvement of the transcriptional cascade of ERF genes in regulating plant-waterlogging tolerance.
基金supported by the Key Research Projects of Zhejiang Province,China(2021C02064-3 and 2021C02057)the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-05)the Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Crop Production,China(JCIC-MCP).
文摘Waterlogging is one of the major abiotic stresses threatening crop yields globally.Under waterlogging stress,plants suffer from oxidative stress,heavy metal toxicity and energy deficiency,leading to metabolic disorders and growth inhibition.On the other hand,plants have evolved waterlogging-tolerance or adaptive mechanisms,including morphological changes,alternation of respiratory pathways,antioxidant protection and endogenous hormonal regulation.In this review,recent advances in studies on the effects of waterlogging stress and the mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance in plants are presented,and the genetic differences in waterlogging tolerance among plant species or genotypes within a species are illustrated.We also summarize the identified QTLs and key genes associated with waterlogging tolerance.
基金This research was supported by the China Agricultural Research System(CARS-06-14.5-A23)HAAFS Basic Science and Technology Contract Project(Grant No.HBNKY-BGZ-02)Technical System of Foxtail Millet Industry in Hebei Province.
文摘Foxtail millet(Setaria italica)growth was inhibited because of waterlogging stress,which has caused yield reduc-tion.ERF family plays an important role to plant adversity tolerance.In our study,we obtained 19,819 differential expressed genes(DEGs)between the two treatments based on the RNA-seq sequencing of foxtail millet of water-logging stress.Furthermore,a total of 28 ERF family members were obtained,which have a complete open read-ing frame.We studied the evolution and function of SiERF family and how they affected the waterlogging tolerance.It was found that SiERF1A/B/C(GenBank ID:OR775217,OR775219,OR775218)and SiRAP2-12(GenBank ID:OR775216)have similar functions to the known waterlogging tolerance genes of other plants.Among them,the SiRAP2-12 expression was obviously significantly up-regulated in foxtail millet after 5d water-logging stress.After SiRAP2-12 was silenced,the activity of defense enzymes in millet decreased significantly.In details,superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT)and peroxidase(POD),the osmotic regulator proline(Pro),and the activity of the anaerobic respiratory enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase(ADH)content were decreased by 78.61%,29.52%,79.95%,19.41%and 54.77%,respectively.In contrast,the relative electrical conductivity contents(REC),malondialdehyde(MDA),and hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))of the foxtail millet subjected to virus-induced gene silencing clearly increased by 1.03-fold,36.09%,and 15.21%,respectively.The content of sodium(Na^(+))in the SiRAP2-12-silenced foxtail millet also increased,but that of potassium(K^(+))decreased.Interestingly,we found that ethylene content was significantly reduced.Further,the SiAOC1 expression,an essential gene for ethylene synthesis,was inhibited in SiRAP2-12-silenced foxtail millet after waterlogging stress.Taken together,we hypothesized that SiRAP2-12 might be a positive regulator of millet tolerance to waterlogging stress.
文摘Tea estates in Bangladesh are currently experiencing frequent waterlogging stress due to heavy rainfall or flooding under changing climate scenarios.The development of waterlogging-tolerant tea cultivars is,therefore,crucial for sustainable tea production with increased yield in waterlogging-affected areas.In this study,a total of two hundred tea genotypes were screened for waterlogging tolerance based on yield and quality potentials.Tea genotypes were raised at the nursery and evaluated with 13 traits at the seedling and mature stages.Descriptive and multivariate analysis of the recorded data of measured traits were performed for clustering the studied genotypes in relation to their yield and quality potential.The 200 tea genotypes were categorized into six clusters and the measured traits were classified into two groups.Cluster-5 comprised 46 closely related tea genotypes whereas other clusters-Cluster-1,2,3,4,and 6 contained 39,20,24,29,and 42 genotypes,respectively.PCA-biplot showed that the first two principal components(PC 1 and PC 2)cumulatively described 56.9%of total variations.From the genetic diversity analysis,the characteristics like green leaf yield(GLY),plucking points(PP),spreading of bush frame(SBF),plucking interval(PI),dormancy period(DR),black tea quality score(QSB),fermentation rate(SF)and number of pubescence(NP)exhibited high to moderate heritability,indicating to consider these traits as selection criteria for tea breeding program.The trait GLY showed a strong positive correlation with PP,and SBF and a negative association with PI and DR.The key quality trait,QSB had a positive correlation with SF and NP.Based on these studied descriptors,a total of 11 tea genotypes were selected,found potential for waterlogging tolerance,and can be considered for varietal improvement programs.
文摘The coding sequence of Vitreoscilla hemoglobin (vhb) was cloned with PCR technique from Vitreoscilla stercoraria Pringsheim. The plant expression vector with vhb gene under the control of CaMV 35S promoter was constructed and used in the transformation of Petunia hybrida Vilm by the Agrobacterium mediated procedure. The results of PCR amplification and Southern hybridization indicated that the vhb gene had been integrated into the petunia genome and the vhb gene expression had been detected by RT-PCR amplification. In hydroponic culture the transgenic petunias grew much better than non-transgenic controls. For further analysis of hypoxia tolerance of transgenic petunia, the petunia plants with vhb gene were submerged into liquid MS medium. The transgenic plants survived in hypoxic condition and grew out of the liquid surface in a few weeks, while non-transgenic plants were still submerged and suffocated in culture solution without ability to grow out of liquid medium in submersed culture for four to five weeks. The vhb gene transformed petunia plants had been planted and tested in a simulated flooding condition, and showed obvious tolerance to water-logging. It seen is that hemoglobin gene from Vitreoscilla might have the potential use in molecular breeding for the improvement of plant resistance to hypoxia and flooding.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Project(2013GB2E200390)Hainan Major Science and Technology Project(ZDZX2013012-3)~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to master waterlogging tolerance of cut rose vari-eties, and provided technical reference for promoting cut rose largely. [Method] Based on natural rainfal information from July to October in Sanya, comprehensive performance of 22 varieties were observed in two consecutive years to analyze wa-terlogging tolerance ability of cut rose at waterlogging disaster. [Result] The mortality rates of Diana, Black Magic, Eric Red and Vendela were over 15%, and Diana ’s was 25.7%. Carola, Rouge Meil and, Perfume white, Lovers ’ Meeting, Choice, Tineke, Vendela, Marina, Samantha, Golden Emblem, Asagumo, Pink Fan and Dou-ble Delight grew better and recovered quickly after the disaster, with waterlogging tolerance. [Conclusion] The waterlogging tolerance of Carola, Rouge Meil and, My Choice, Tineke, Vendela, Marina, Samantha, Golden Emblem, Asagumo, Pink Fan and Double Delight was the best, which is also true for their comprehensive perfor-mances. But the waterlogging tolerance of other major cultivars such as Black Magic, Movie Star, Tineke and Vendela was poorer.
基金Supported by Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Independent-innovation Fund Project(SCX(13)5071)National Natural Science Foundation of China(30900877)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of waterlogging in different growth stages on nitrogen （N） uptake, distribution, and utilization of cotton. [Method] A pool-culture experiment in field was conducted to investigate the effects of wateriogging through comparing WL1 （waterlogging at peak squaring stage） and WL2 （waterlogging at flowering and boll-forming stage） treatments with their controls respectively. [Result] The results showed that the effect of WL1 on N uptake of cotton root was stronger than WL2. At 20 days （d） after WL1 treatment, the root biomass （RB）, N uptake （NU）, and N uptake rate （NUR） significantly decreased by 38.1%, 48.6%, and 53.0% respectively. At 20 d after WL2 treatment, the RB, NU, and NUR significantly decreased by 27.3%, 46.0%, and 44.8% respectively. More N was distributed to root and leaf after WL1 treatment, and to square, flower, and boll after WL2 treatment. N physiological use efficiency increased by 11.4% and 44.4% after WL1 and WL2 treatments respectively. Further analysis showed that the effects of WL1 on yield and its components of cotton were stronger than WL2. The boll number, boll weight, and lint yield per plant significantly reduced by 40.5%, 12.4%, and 49.5% after WL1 treatment, and significantly decreased by 23.1%, 6.9%, and 29.9% after WL2 treatment, respectively. [Conclusion] The negative effects of water- logging at peak squaring stage on N nutrition and yield of cotton were stronger than waterlogging at flowering and boll-forming stage, indicating that more attention should be paid to waterlogging at peak squaring stage and sound N management can improve cotton regrowth and reduce yield loss after waterlogging.
文摘Effects of waterlogging on some physiological characters and relationship between waterlogging tolerance and some characters of their own were studied by using 12 varieties of wheat. Results showed waterlogging made the content of malondialdehyde in flag leaf increase, made the root vigor, the content of chlorophyll, the net photosynthesis rate, the nitrate reductase activity, the relative water content of flag leaf decrease, the content of organic matter change obviously, and then the yield per plant declined. The correlations
文摘The effects of waterlogging stress on the growth, chlorophyll and MDA content of cucumber seedlings were studied by using cucumber varieties （Cucumis sativus L. cv. Jinyan No.7） as materials. The results show that plant height, leaf number, shoot fresh weight, total root length, total projected area and total surface area of cucumber seedlings showed insignificant differences with those of the control; root fresh weight, root average diameter, total root volume were significantly higher, but the number of root tips and furcation number increased first and then reduced; the chlorophyll content of cucumber seedlings was significantly lower than that of control; MDA content was significantly higher than that of control under waterlogging stress. It was showed that the cucumber was tolerant to waterlogging stress, but the ability of waterlogging stress was limited, and the physiological was significantly hurt and photosynthesis of cucumber seedlings was significantly affected by waterlogging stress.
基金"Seven Major Crop Breeding"Special Project(2018YFD01-00102)。
文摘Maize is one of the most important food crops in the world.With the global warming,waterlogging stress has become an important abiotic stress factor that affects crop growth,including maize.Waterlogging seriously affects 10%of the arable land and can lead to a 15%-80%reduction in crop yield[1].In this study,115 inbred line materials commonly used in spring maize planting areas in the Jianghan Plain,Hubei,and maize inbred line B73 with complete genome information,were collected and stressed by waterlogging for two weeks in the seven-leaf and one-heart stage,and the survival rate was statistically compared and analyzed,aiming to screen germplasms with strong waterlogging tolerance for the genetic improvement of waterlogging tolerance of Hubei maize lines.
基金National Nature Science Foundation of China, No.41071324 No.40730526+2 种基金 Key Subject Developing Project by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, No.J50402 Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, No.08240514000 Leading Academic Discipline Project of Shanghai Normal University, No.DZL809
文摘Scenario modelling and the risk assessment of natural disasters is one of the hotspots in disaster research. However, up until now, urban natural disaster risk assessments lack common procedures and programmes. This paper selects rainstorm waterlogging as a disaster to research, which is one of the most frequently occurring hazards for most cities in China. As an example, we used a small-scale integrated methodology to assess risks relating to rainstorm waterlogging hazards in the Jing＇an District of Shanghai. Based on the basic concept of disaster risk, this paper applies scenario modelling to express the risk of small-scale urban rainstorm waterlogging disasters in different return periods. Through this analysis of vulnerability and exposure, we simulate different disaster scenarios and propose a comprehensive analysis method and procedure for small-scale urban storm waterlogging disaster risk assessments. A grid-based Geographical Information System （GIS） approach, including an urban terrain model, an urban rainfall model and an urban drainage model, was applied to simulate inundation area and depth. Stage-damage curves for residential buildings and contents were then generated by the loss data of waterlogging from field surveys, which were further applied to analyse vulnerability, exposure and loss assessment. Finally, the exceedance probability curve for disaster damage was constructed using the damage of each simulated event and the respective exceedance probabilities. A framework was also developed for coupling the waterlogging risk with the risk planning and management through the exceedance probability curve and annual average waterlogging loss. This is a new exploration for small-scale urban natural disaster scenario simulation and risk assessment.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, China (2008CDB079)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program, 2006AA100103)
文摘To better understand the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance, waterlogging effects on lipid peroxidation and the activity of antioxidative enzymes were investigated in leaves and roots of two maize genotypes, HZ32 （waterlogging-tolerant） and K12 （waterlogging-sensitive）. Potted maize plants were waterlogged at the second leaf stage under glasshouse conditions. Leaves and roots were harvested 1 d before and 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 d after the start of waterlogging treatment. Through comparing the activities of superoxide dismutase （SOD）, ascorbate peroxidase （APX）, glutathione reductase （GR）, catalase （CAT） and guaiacol peroxidase （POD） between waterlogging-tolerant and waterloggingsensitive genotype, we deduced that CAT was the most important H2O2 scavenging enzyme in leaves, while APX seemed to play a key role in roots. POD, APX, GR and CAT activities in conjunction with SOD seem to play an essential protective role in the O2^- and H2O2 scavenging process. Lipid peroxidation was enhanced significantly only in K12 （P 〈 0.001） and there was no difference （P 〉 0.05） in HZ32 up to 6 d after waterlogging stress. These results indicated that oxidative stress may play an important role in waterlogging-stressed maize plants and that the greater protection of HZ32 leaves and roots from waterlogging-induced oxidative damage results, at least in part, through the maintenance of increased antioxidant enzyme activity.
基金Under the auspices of Ministry of Water Resources, P. R. China (No. [2001]29)
文摘Four images of 1991 AVHRR, 2003 and 2007 MODIS were used to extract waterlogging inundated water of three years, and three inundated water maps were overlaid to estimate waterlogging affected frequency. Based on wa-terlogging affected frequency, waterlogging hazard of pixel scale was assessed. According to the weighed score of area percentage of different waterlogging affected frequency in 13 counties/cities of Lixiahe region, waterlogging hazard rank of every county/city was assessed. Waterlogging affected frequency map and 1km×1km grid landuse map were used to assess waterlogging risk of pixel scale; and then waterlogging risk rank of every county/city was assessed by the similar method by which waterlogging hazard rank of every county/city was assessed. High risk region is located mainly in core zone of Lixiahe hinterland, medium risk region is adjacent to high risk region, and low risk region is located in the most outlying area of risk zone and mainly in south to middle part of Lixiahe region. Xinghua and Gaoyou belong to high risk city, Jiangyan belongs to medium risk city, and the other counties/cities have low or lower waterlogging risk. The method of assessing waterlogging risk in this paper is simple and applicable. This paper can provide guidance for the waterlogging risk analysis in broader area of Huaihe River Basin.
文摘RNA sequencing of the sensitive GH01 variety of Brassica napus L. seedling roots under 12 h of waterlogging was compared with previously published data of the ZS9 tolerant variety to unravel genetic mechanisms of waterlogging tolerance beyond natural variation. A total of 2 977 genes with similar expression patterns and 17 genes with opposite expression patterns were identiifed in the transcription proifles of ZS9 and GH01. An additional 1 438 genes in ZS9 and 1 861 genes in GH01 showed strain speciifc regulation. Analysis of the overlapped genes between ZS9 and GH01 revealed that waterlogging tolerance is determined by ability to regulate genes with similar expression patterns. Moreover, differences in both gene expression proifles and abscisic acid (ABA) contents between the two varieties suggest that ABA may play some role in waterlogging tolerance. This study identiifes a subset of candidate genes for further functional analysis.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (2011CB100100)the National High-Tech R&D Program of China (2011AA100103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31230053 and 31171556)
文摘Waterlogging is a widespread limiting factor for wheat production throughout the world. To identify quantitative trait loci （QTLs） associated with waterlogging tolerance at early stages of growth, survival rate （SR）, germination rate index （GRI）, leaf chlorophyll content index （CCI）, root length index （RLI）, plant height index （PHI）, root dry weight index （RDWI）, shoot dry weight index （SDWI）, and total dry weight index （DWI） were assessed using the International Triticeae Mapping Initiative （ITMI） population W7984/Opata85. Significant and positive correlations were detected for all traits in this population except RLI. A total of 32 QTLs were associated with waterlogging tolerance on all chromosomes except 3A, 3D, 4B, 5A, 5D, 6A, and 6D. Some of the QTLs explained large proportions of the phenotypic variance. One of these is the QTL for GRI on 7A, which explained 23.92% of the phenotypic variation. Of them, 22 alleles from the synthetic hexaploid wheat W7984 contributed positively. These results suggested that synthetic hexaploid wheat W7984 is an important genetic resource for waterlogging tolerance in wheat. These alleles conferring waterlogging tolerance at early stages of growth in wheat could be utilized in wheat breeding for improving waterlogging tolerance.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFD1000907)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31771718,31801307)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2018BC033)Agricultural Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CXGC2016B05 and CXGC2018E06).
文摘Over the last few decades,waterlogging stress has increasingly threatened global cotton production.Waterlogging results in reduced soil oxygen,impairing the growth and development of this valuable crop and often resulting in severe yield loss or crop failure.However,as cotton has an indeterminate growth habit,it is able to adapt to waterlogging stress by activating three mechanisms:the escape,quiescence,and self-regulating compensation mechanisms.The escape mechanism includes accelerated growth,formation of adventitious roots,and production of aerenchyma.The quiescence mechanism involves reduced biomass accumulation and energy dissipation via physiological,biochemical,and molecular events.The self-regulation compensation mechanism allows plants to exploit their indeterminate growth habit and compensatory growth ability by accelerating growth and development following relief from waterlogging stress.We review how the growth and development of cotton is impaired by waterlogging,focusing on the three strategies associated with tolerance and adaptation to the stress.We discuss agronomic measures and prospects for mitigating the adverse effects of waterlogging stress.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, China (2008CDB079)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program,2006AA100103)
文摘Waterlogging strongly affects agronomic performance of maize （Zea mays L.）. In order to investigate the suitable selection criteria of waterflooding tolerant genotypes, and identify the most susceptible stage and the best continuous treatment time to waterlogging, 20 common maize inbred lines were subjected to successive artificial waterflooding at seedling stage, and waterlogging tolerance coefficient （WTC） was used to screen waterflooding tolerant genotypes. In addition, peroxidase （POD） activities and malondialdehyde （MDA） contents were measured for 6 of 20 lines. The results showed that the second leaf stage （V2） was the most susceptible stage, and 6 d after waterflooding was the best continuous treatment time. Dry weight （DW） of both shoots and roots of all lines were significantly reduced at 6 d time-point of waterlogging, compared to control. POD activities and MDA contents were negatively and significantly correlated, and the correlation coefficient was -0.9686 （P 〈 0.0001）. According to the results, WTC of shoot DW can be used for practical screening as a suitable index, which is significantly different from control and waterlogged plants happened 6 d earlier. Furthermore, leaf chlorosis, MDA content and POD activities could also be used as reference index for material screening. The implications of the results for waterlogging-tolerant material screening and waterlogging-tolerant breeding have been discussed in maize.
基金supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China (863 Program,2006AA10Z1C2)the Key Technologies R&D Program of China during the 10th Five-Year Plan period (2009BADA8B01,2110BAD01B09)the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(2009CDA089)
文摘Cross combinations from six rapeseed cultivars and lines were evaluated under waterlogging stress condition in order to understand the genetic mechanism of waterlogging tolerance of Brassica napus L.and provide reasonable improvement programs.There were six germination traits investigated on combining ability and heritability using complete diallel crossing method designed for 30 combinations from those six cultivars and lines.The traits included relative root length,stem length,fresh weight per plant,survival rate,electrical conductivity,and vigor index.After flooding treatment,the six traits of parents and F1 were analyzed.The general combining ability（GCA） and special combining ability（SCA） of germination traits were analyzed using Griffing I method.Among 30 cross combinations,the GCA was significantly different among six waterlogging resistance traits.The SCA of these traits was significantly different except the SCA of electrical conductivity.As a representative trait of waterlogging tolerance in rapeseed,relative vigor index had the highest narrow heritability and relatively low broad heritability.The cultivars Zhongshuang 9 and P79 had higher tolerance potential to waterlogging stress.It can be concluded that combining ability and genetic effects of relative vigor index during germination stage could be used to identify the waterlogging tolerance of rapeseed in breeding program.
基金Under the auspices of the Foundation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (No 2003DKA1T007, No 2005DFA20010)
文摘In this paper, we investigated the potential of Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer for Earth Observation System (AMSR-E) for flood monitoring. The proposed approach was based on the polarized ratio index (PRI), which was computed by using AMSR-E data at 37GHz, vertically and horizontally polarized brightness temperature values and the water surface fraction (WSF) got by using the PRI at 37GHz. Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrora-diometer (MODIS) data were used to validate the WSF values. The analysis of flood and waterlogging using the WSF map on July 6, 2003 indicates that the use of WSF for flood and waterlogging disaster assessment is feasible. Utilizing the correlation of WSF derived from AMSR-E and water area derived from MODIS, the water area of the Huaihe River Basin were computed by only using AMSR-E data in the summer of 2003, which overcame the influence of cloud on water estimation using MODIS data during flood.
