[Objectives]To analyze the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve,Fujian Province.[Methods]This study examined the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve through...[Objectives]To analyze the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve,Fujian Province.[Methods]This study examined the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve through field investigations and specimen identification,supplemented by a review of relevant literature.[Results]A total of 84 species of lycophytes and ferns were identified,encompassing 55 genera and 29 families.This included 14 species of lycophytes distributed across 8 genera and 3 families,as well as 70 species of ferns belonging to 47 genera and 26 families.Polypodiaceae and Selaginella were the dominant family and genus,respectively,while oligospecific families and monotypic genera were significant components of lycophytes and ferns in the region.The distribution types of these families were primarily cosmopolitan and tropical.The Germline differentiation degree(SD)was 3.34,and the proportion of rare or endangered species among lycophytes and ferns was 8.33%.[Conclusions]Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve possesses a diverse array of lycophyte and fern species.This study offers valuable scientific insights that can inform efforts related to the conservation of biodiversity,resource utilization and development,species introduction,and system evolution of lycophytes and ferns within the reserve.展开更多
Background Transgenic research in crops involves using genetic engineering techniques to introduce specific genes of interest from other organisms,or even entirely new genes into plant genomes to create crops with des...Background Transgenic research in crops involves using genetic engineering techniques to introduce specific genes of interest from other organisms,or even entirely new genes into plant genomes to create crops with desirable traits that wouldn’t be possible through conventional breeding methods.Transgenic crops have been developed for various traits globally.Whitefly,Bemisia tabaci(Gennadius)is one of the major sucking pests of cotton that cause significant damage to the cotton production.To combat whitefly infestations,researchers have developed four transgenic cotton lines expressing the fern protein.And those transgenic lines need to be evaluated for their performance against the target pest—whitefly.The evaluation was designed as controlled trials in polyhouse or muslin cloth cages under open-choice and no-choice conditions by comparing four transgenic cotton lines(A,B,C,and D)with three control groups,including untransformed cotton plants with a same genetic background of the transgenic line,conventionally bred whitefly-resistant cotton,and whitefly-susceptible cotton.In order to study the generational effect,the evaluation also involved studies on whitefly development in laboratory,muslin cloth cage,and polyhouse conditions.Results Both open-choice and no-choice experiments had shown that all the four transgenic cotton lines(A,B,C,and D)expressing the fern protein reduced adult whitefly numbers significantly compared with the control lines,except for the no-choice conditions in 2021,where the transgenic line C was non-significant different from the resistant control line.Notably,the nymphal population on the resistant control line was relatively low and nonsignificant different from the transgenic line C in 2021;and the transgenic lines A and C in 2022 under open-choice conditions.Under no-choice condition,the nymphal counts in the resistant control line was non-significant different from transgenic lines C and D in 2021;and transgenic line D in 2022.All transgenic lines showed significant decrease in egg hatching in 2021 and nymphal development in 2022,except for the transgenic line C which had no significant different in the nymphal development comparing with non-transgenic control lines in 2022.Adult emergence rates in both years of evaluation showed significant decrease in transgenic lines A and B comparing with the control lines.Additionally,the results showed a significant reduction in cotton leaf curl disease and sooty mold development in all the four transgenic lines compared with susceptible control under open-choice conditions,indicating potential benefits of transgenic lines beyond direct effect on whitefly control.Furthermore,the research explored the generational effects of the fern protein on whitefly which revealed the lowest fecundity in the transgenic line C across F0,F1 and F3 generations,lower egg hatching in F1 and F2 generations in transgenic lines A and B,shorter nymphal duration in F1 and F2 generations in transgenic line B,and the least total adult emergence in the transgenic line C in F0 and F3 generations.Conclusions These findings suggest that the transgenic cotton lines expressing fern protein disrupts whitefly populations and the life cycle to a certain extent.However,results are not consistent over generations and years of study,indicating these transgenic lines were not superior over control lines and need to be improved in future breeding.展开更多
The Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot is renowned for its rich biodiversity,including that of vascular plants.However,the fern diversity and its endemism in this hotspot have not been well understood and so far,the dive...The Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot is renowned for its rich biodiversity,including that of vascular plants.However,the fern diversity and its endemism in this hotspot have not been well understood and so far,the diversity of very few groups of ferns in this region has been explored using combined molecular and morphological approaches.Here,we updated the plastid phylogeny of the Java fern genus Leptochilus with 226(115%increase of the latest sampling)samples across the distribution range,specifically those of three phylogenetically significant species,Leptochilus ovatus,L.pedunculatus,and L.pothifolius.We also reconstructed the first nuclear phylogeny of the genus based on pgiC gene data.Based on molecular and morphological evidence,we identified three new major clades and six new subclades,redefined three existing species,discovered a number of cryptic species of the genus,and elucidated the evolution of the three most variable characters.Our divergence time analyses and ancestral area reconstruction showed that Leptochilus originated in the Oligocene and diversified from early Miocene and 15 dispersal events from lower to higher latitudes are identified.The evolution of three most important morphological characters is analyzed in a context of the new phylogeny.Our analysis showed that 30(59%of total 51)species of Leptochilus occur in Indo-Burma hotspot,24(80%of the 30 species)of which are endemic to this hotspot.We argue that the Indo-Burma hotspot should be recognized as a diversity hotspot for ferns.展开更多
Through investigating the wild ornamental ferns in Guizhou Province, it is found that there are totally 312 species (including variations), 111 genera and 49 families of such resources in this region, which are classi...Through investigating the wild ornamental ferns in Guizhou Province, it is found that there are totally 312 species (including variations), 111 genera and 49 families of such resources in this region, which are classified into terrestrial fern, epiphytic fern, saxicolous fern, vine fern, tree fern and aquatic fern according to their ecological types. The application of ornamental ferns in garden landscaping and development countermeasures are analyzed in this study.展开更多
本文报道新记录湖南省石松类与蕨类植物10种,分别为:结脉黑桫椤Gymnosphaera bonii(Christ) S. Y. Dong、陕西粉背蕨Aleuritopteris argentea var.obscura(Christ) Ching、叶基宽铁角蕨Asplenium pulcherrimum Ching ex Tardieu、中华...本文报道新记录湖南省石松类与蕨类植物10种,分别为:结脉黑桫椤Gymnosphaera bonii(Christ) S. Y. Dong、陕西粉背蕨Aleuritopteris argentea var.obscura(Christ) Ching、叶基宽铁角蕨Asplenium pulcherrimum Ching ex Tardieu、中华膜叶铁角蕨Hymenasplenium sinense K. W. Xu、培善膜叶铁角蕨Hymenasplenium wangpeishanii Li Bing Zhang&K. W. Xu、蓝色鳞毛蕨Dryopteris polita Rosenst.、霞客鳞毛蕨Dryopteris shiakeana H. Shang&Y. H. Yan、有盖鳞毛蕨Dryopteris hendersonii(Bedd.) C. Chr.、大齿叉蕨Tectaria coadunata(J. Smith) C. Chr.和棕毛轴脉蕨Tectaria setulosa(Baker) Holttum。展开更多
64 species （including 5 varieties）, 30 genera and 24 families of the edible ferns in Guizhou are preliminartiy confirmed, according to the combination of spot investigation and refereuce analySis：the species, gener...64 species （including 5 varieties）, 30 genera and 24 families of the edible ferns in Guizhou are preliminartiy confirmed, according to the combination of spot investigation and refereuce analySis：the species, genera and families account for 8.13%, 19.74% and 44.44% of ferns in Guizhou, respectively. The floristic composition characters and resource distribution of 23 kinds of the edible ferns in Guizhou are described.展开更多
基金Supported by National Key Protected Plant Investigation Project in Anxi Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve Primarily Focusing on Alsophila spinulosa,Paris polyphylla,and Angiopteris fokiensis([350524]BWZ[CS]2024003).
文摘[Objectives]To analyze the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve,Fujian Province.[Methods]This study examined the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve through field investigations and specimen identification,supplemented by a review of relevant literature.[Results]A total of 84 species of lycophytes and ferns were identified,encompassing 55 genera and 29 families.This included 14 species of lycophytes distributed across 8 genera and 3 families,as well as 70 species of ferns belonging to 47 genera and 26 families.Polypodiaceae and Selaginella were the dominant family and genus,respectively,while oligospecific families and monotypic genera were significant components of lycophytes and ferns in the region.The distribution types of these families were primarily cosmopolitan and tropical.The Germline differentiation degree(SD)was 3.34,and the proportion of rare or endangered species among lycophytes and ferns was 8.33%.[Conclusions]Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve possesses a diverse array of lycophyte and fern species.This study offers valuable scientific insights that can inform efforts related to the conservation of biodiversity,resource utilization and development,species introduction,and system evolution of lycophytes and ferns within the reserve.
文摘Background Transgenic research in crops involves using genetic engineering techniques to introduce specific genes of interest from other organisms,or even entirely new genes into plant genomes to create crops with desirable traits that wouldn’t be possible through conventional breeding methods.Transgenic crops have been developed for various traits globally.Whitefly,Bemisia tabaci(Gennadius)is one of the major sucking pests of cotton that cause significant damage to the cotton production.To combat whitefly infestations,researchers have developed four transgenic cotton lines expressing the fern protein.And those transgenic lines need to be evaluated for their performance against the target pest—whitefly.The evaluation was designed as controlled trials in polyhouse or muslin cloth cages under open-choice and no-choice conditions by comparing four transgenic cotton lines(A,B,C,and D)with three control groups,including untransformed cotton plants with a same genetic background of the transgenic line,conventionally bred whitefly-resistant cotton,and whitefly-susceptible cotton.In order to study the generational effect,the evaluation also involved studies on whitefly development in laboratory,muslin cloth cage,and polyhouse conditions.Results Both open-choice and no-choice experiments had shown that all the four transgenic cotton lines(A,B,C,and D)expressing the fern protein reduced adult whitefly numbers significantly compared with the control lines,except for the no-choice conditions in 2021,where the transgenic line C was non-significant different from the resistant control line.Notably,the nymphal population on the resistant control line was relatively low and nonsignificant different from the transgenic line C in 2021;and the transgenic lines A and C in 2022 under open-choice conditions.Under no-choice condition,the nymphal counts in the resistant control line was non-significant different from transgenic lines C and D in 2021;and transgenic line D in 2022.All transgenic lines showed significant decrease in egg hatching in 2021 and nymphal development in 2022,except for the transgenic line C which had no significant different in the nymphal development comparing with non-transgenic control lines in 2022.Adult emergence rates in both years of evaluation showed significant decrease in transgenic lines A and B comparing with the control lines.Additionally,the results showed a significant reduction in cotton leaf curl disease and sooty mold development in all the four transgenic lines compared with susceptible control under open-choice conditions,indicating potential benefits of transgenic lines beyond direct effect on whitefly control.Furthermore,the research explored the generational effects of the fern protein on whitefly which revealed the lowest fecundity in the transgenic line C across F0,F1 and F3 generations,lower egg hatching in F1 and F2 generations in transgenic lines A and B,shorter nymphal duration in F1 and F2 generations in transgenic line B,and the least total adult emergence in the transgenic line C in F0 and F3 generations.Conclusions These findings suggest that the transgenic cotton lines expressing fern protein disrupts whitefly populations and the life cycle to a certain extent.However,results are not consistent over generations and years of study,indicating these transgenic lines were not superior over control lines and need to be improved in future breeding.
基金supported by the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research(STEP)program(2019QZKK0502)a grant from Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(Grant#202201BC070001)a Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program“Young Talent”Project and a CAS Scholarship to Liang Zhang.
文摘The Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot is renowned for its rich biodiversity,including that of vascular plants.However,the fern diversity and its endemism in this hotspot have not been well understood and so far,the diversity of very few groups of ferns in this region has been explored using combined molecular and morphological approaches.Here,we updated the plastid phylogeny of the Java fern genus Leptochilus with 226(115%increase of the latest sampling)samples across the distribution range,specifically those of three phylogenetically significant species,Leptochilus ovatus,L.pedunculatus,and L.pothifolius.We also reconstructed the first nuclear phylogeny of the genus based on pgiC gene data.Based on molecular and morphological evidence,we identified three new major clades and six new subclades,redefined three existing species,discovered a number of cryptic species of the genus,and elucidated the evolution of the three most variable characters.Our divergence time analyses and ancestral area reconstruction showed that Leptochilus originated in the Oligocene and diversified from early Miocene and 15 dispersal events from lower to higher latitudes are identified.The evolution of three most important morphological characters is analyzed in a context of the new phylogeny.Our analysis showed that 30(59%of total 51)species of Leptochilus occur in Indo-Burma hotspot,24(80%of the 30 species)of which are endemic to this hotspot.We argue that the Indo-Burma hotspot should be recognized as a diversity hotspot for ferns.
文摘Through investigating the wild ornamental ferns in Guizhou Province, it is found that there are totally 312 species (including variations), 111 genera and 49 families of such resources in this region, which are classified into terrestrial fern, epiphytic fern, saxicolous fern, vine fern, tree fern and aquatic fern according to their ecological types. The application of ornamental ferns in garden landscaping and development countermeasures are analyzed in this study.
文摘本文报道新记录湖南省石松类与蕨类植物10种,分别为:结脉黑桫椤Gymnosphaera bonii(Christ) S. Y. Dong、陕西粉背蕨Aleuritopteris argentea var.obscura(Christ) Ching、叶基宽铁角蕨Asplenium pulcherrimum Ching ex Tardieu、中华膜叶铁角蕨Hymenasplenium sinense K. W. Xu、培善膜叶铁角蕨Hymenasplenium wangpeishanii Li Bing Zhang&K. W. Xu、蓝色鳞毛蕨Dryopteris polita Rosenst.、霞客鳞毛蕨Dryopteris shiakeana H. Shang&Y. H. Yan、有盖鳞毛蕨Dryopteris hendersonii(Bedd.) C. Chr.、大齿叉蕨Tectaria coadunata(J. Smith) C. Chr.和棕毛轴脉蕨Tectaria setulosa(Baker) Holttum。
基金Supported by Guiyang Science and Technology Planning Project~~
文摘64 species （including 5 varieties）, 30 genera and 24 families of the edible ferns in Guizhou are preliminartiy confirmed, according to the combination of spot investigation and refereuce analySis：the species, genera and families account for 8.13%, 19.74% and 44.44% of ferns in Guizhou, respectively. The floristic composition characters and resource distribution of 23 kinds of the edible ferns in Guizhou are described.
