The complex interactions in desert ecosystems between functional types and environmental conditions could be reflected by plant water use patterns. However, the mechanisms underlying the water use patterns as well as ...The complex interactions in desert ecosystems between functional types and environmental conditions could be reflected by plant water use patterns. However, the mechanisms underlying the water use patterns as well as the water sources of Tamarix laxa in the mega-dunes of the Badain Jaran Desert, China, remain unclear. This study investigated the water sources and water use patterns of T. laxa using the stable oxygen isotope method. The δ18O values of xylem water, soil water in different layers(0–200 cm), rainwater, snow water, lake water, atmospheric water vapor, condensate water, and groundwater were measured. The sources of water used by T. laxa were determined using the IsoSource model. The results indicate that T. laxa mainly relies on soil water. At the beginning of the growing season(in May), the species is primarily dependent on water from the middle soil layer(60–120 cm) and deep soil layer(120–200 cm). However, it mainly absorbs water from the shallow soil layer(0–60 cm) as the rainy season commences. In September, water use of T. laxa reverts to the deep soil layer(120–200 cm). The water use patterns of T. laxa are closely linked with heavy precipitation events and soil water content. These findings reveal the drought resistance mechanisms of T. laxa and are of significance for screening species for ecological restoration.展开更多
Introduction:Granuloma annulare(GA)is a benign,noninfectious granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology,characterized by an annular arrangement of erythematous small nodules and plaques,classically localized on dorsal...Introduction:Granuloma annulare(GA)is a benign,noninfectious granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology,characterized by an annular arrangement of erythematous small nodules and plaques,classically localized on dorsal surfaces of the hands and feet.GA shows palisading granulomas with a central zone of necrobiotic collagen and mucin deposition surrounded by a palisade of histiocytes.Here,we reported a 24-year-old man with GA combined with tuberculosis and cutis laxa.Case presentation:A 24-year-old man was presented with skin annular lesions on the trunk and extremities without subjective symptoms for three years.The annular lesions first arose in the trunk that slowly progressed to most parts of the body and cutis laxa-like lesions appeared on the left inguinal region with inguinal hernia two years ago.At the same time,the patient was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis due to the hemoptysis for two years and the sputum culture for tuberculosis bacillus was positive.He was treated with triple anti-tuberculosis drugs regularly.Partial remission of the skin lesions was noted since then.Pathological examination showed similar histological changes in the interstitial pattern of GA.Discussion:Tuberculosis was a possible etiologic factor in GA because of the coincidental occurrence,granulomatous histologic features,and positive tuberculin skin tests.In fact,some cases of GA with chronic pulmonary tuberculosis responding to a specific anti-tuberculosis therapy were reported.It is worth noting that tuberculids,generalized exanthems in the skin of tuberculous patients possibly resulting from hypersensitivity reactions to the tubercle bacillus,may mimic GA.Furthermore,our patient also showed extremely characteristic slack skin in posterior lumbar and groin,which was deemed to be related to reduction and destruction of elastic fibers.Conclusion:Generalized interstitial GA with tuberculosis and cutis laxa is vary rare,which is worth being aware of the possibility of such a occurrence.展开更多
Cutis laxa(CL)is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by phenotypic appearance of loose and redundant skin.CL can be congenital or acquired.Congenital forms include autosomal dominant,autosomal recessive an...Cutis laxa(CL)is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by phenotypic appearance of loose and redundant skin.CL can be congenital or acquired.Congenital forms include autosomal dominant,autosomal recessive and X-linked recessive.Apart from cutaneous abnormalities,CL can present with visceral involvement.In this article,we report a case of CL presenting as recurrent ileus.展开更多
This study investigates the compatibility and efficacy of combining ammonium molybdate(AM)with antagonistic bacteria Bacillus amyloliquefaciens B10W10 and Pseudomonas sp.B11W11 for brown rot control(Monilinia laxa).In...This study investigates the compatibility and efficacy of combining ammonium molybdate(AM)with antagonistic bacteria Bacillus amyloliquefaciens B10W10 and Pseudomonas sp.B11W11 for brown rot control(Monilinia laxa).In vitro experiments reveal variable mycelial growth inhibition rates compared to untreated controls,with B11W11+0.5%AM and B10W10+2%AM displaying the highest inhibition rates after 5 days.After 10 days,the 2%AM+B10W10 combination exhibits the highest inhibition rate.Microscopic observations show structural alterations in mycelium within inhibition zones,marked by vacuolization.The antagonistic bacteria,alone or with different ammonium molybdate concentrations,significantly impact M.laxa spore germination,with the B10W10 cell filtrate+2%ammonium molybdate combination achieving the most substantial inhibition.Conversely,the 0.5%ammonium molybdate treatment has the lowest inhibition rate while the combination of AM and bacteria is giving better results compared to the use of bacteria alone.Fruits treated with various antagonistic bacteria and ammonium molybdate combinations demonstrate a significant reduction in disease severity.The 0.5%AM+B10W10 combination exhibits the lowest severity.FT-IR spectra analysis identifies shifts in fungal biomass functional groups,with reduced lignin-related bands and increased phenols,lipids,polysaccharides,and carbohydrates.This highlights the structural modifications caused by the biological treatments.The study also evaluates the effects on fruit quality parameters.The 2%ammonium molybdate treatment yields the lowest weight loss.TSS levels are affected by salt concentration,while acid content remains consistent across treatments.All treatments influence fruit firmness compared to controls.These findings emphasize the potential of combining ammonium molybdate and antagonistic bacteria for effective brown rot control,highlighting their compatibility and effects on disease severity,fungal biomass,spore germination,and fruit quality.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41530745, 41371114, 41361004)the State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Desertification and Aeolian Sand Disaster Combating,Gansu Desert Control Research Institute for providing support for sample testing
文摘The complex interactions in desert ecosystems between functional types and environmental conditions could be reflected by plant water use patterns. However, the mechanisms underlying the water use patterns as well as the water sources of Tamarix laxa in the mega-dunes of the Badain Jaran Desert, China, remain unclear. This study investigated the water sources and water use patterns of T. laxa using the stable oxygen isotope method. The δ18O values of xylem water, soil water in different layers(0–200 cm), rainwater, snow water, lake water, atmospheric water vapor, condensate water, and groundwater were measured. The sources of water used by T. laxa were determined using the IsoSource model. The results indicate that T. laxa mainly relies on soil water. At the beginning of the growing season(in May), the species is primarily dependent on water from the middle soil layer(60–120 cm) and deep soil layer(120–200 cm). However, it mainly absorbs water from the shallow soil layer(0–60 cm) as the rainy season commences. In September, water use of T. laxa reverts to the deep soil layer(120–200 cm). The water use patterns of T. laxa are closely linked with heavy precipitation events and soil water content. These findings reveal the drought resistance mechanisms of T. laxa and are of significance for screening species for ecological restoration.
文摘Introduction:Granuloma annulare(GA)is a benign,noninfectious granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology,characterized by an annular arrangement of erythematous small nodules and plaques,classically localized on dorsal surfaces of the hands and feet.GA shows palisading granulomas with a central zone of necrobiotic collagen and mucin deposition surrounded by a palisade of histiocytes.Here,we reported a 24-year-old man with GA combined with tuberculosis and cutis laxa.Case presentation:A 24-year-old man was presented with skin annular lesions on the trunk and extremities without subjective symptoms for three years.The annular lesions first arose in the trunk that slowly progressed to most parts of the body and cutis laxa-like lesions appeared on the left inguinal region with inguinal hernia two years ago.At the same time,the patient was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis due to the hemoptysis for two years and the sputum culture for tuberculosis bacillus was positive.He was treated with triple anti-tuberculosis drugs regularly.Partial remission of the skin lesions was noted since then.Pathological examination showed similar histological changes in the interstitial pattern of GA.Discussion:Tuberculosis was a possible etiologic factor in GA because of the coincidental occurrence,granulomatous histologic features,and positive tuberculin skin tests.In fact,some cases of GA with chronic pulmonary tuberculosis responding to a specific anti-tuberculosis therapy were reported.It is worth noting that tuberculids,generalized exanthems in the skin of tuberculous patients possibly resulting from hypersensitivity reactions to the tubercle bacillus,may mimic GA.Furthermore,our patient also showed extremely characteristic slack skin in posterior lumbar and groin,which was deemed to be related to reduction and destruction of elastic fibers.Conclusion:Generalized interstitial GA with tuberculosis and cutis laxa is vary rare,which is worth being aware of the possibility of such a occurrence.
文摘Cutis laxa(CL)is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by phenotypic appearance of loose and redundant skin.CL can be congenital or acquired.Congenital forms include autosomal dominant,autosomal recessive and X-linked recessive.Apart from cutaneous abnormalities,CL can present with visceral involvement.In this article,we report a case of CL presenting as recurrent ileus.
基金supported by the Phytopathology Unit of the Department of Plant Protection(ENA-Meknes,Morocco).
文摘This study investigates the compatibility and efficacy of combining ammonium molybdate(AM)with antagonistic bacteria Bacillus amyloliquefaciens B10W10 and Pseudomonas sp.B11W11 for brown rot control(Monilinia laxa).In vitro experiments reveal variable mycelial growth inhibition rates compared to untreated controls,with B11W11+0.5%AM and B10W10+2%AM displaying the highest inhibition rates after 5 days.After 10 days,the 2%AM+B10W10 combination exhibits the highest inhibition rate.Microscopic observations show structural alterations in mycelium within inhibition zones,marked by vacuolization.The antagonistic bacteria,alone or with different ammonium molybdate concentrations,significantly impact M.laxa spore germination,with the B10W10 cell filtrate+2%ammonium molybdate combination achieving the most substantial inhibition.Conversely,the 0.5%ammonium molybdate treatment has the lowest inhibition rate while the combination of AM and bacteria is giving better results compared to the use of bacteria alone.Fruits treated with various antagonistic bacteria and ammonium molybdate combinations demonstrate a significant reduction in disease severity.The 0.5%AM+B10W10 combination exhibits the lowest severity.FT-IR spectra analysis identifies shifts in fungal biomass functional groups,with reduced lignin-related bands and increased phenols,lipids,polysaccharides,and carbohydrates.This highlights the structural modifications caused by the biological treatments.The study also evaluates the effects on fruit quality parameters.The 2%ammonium molybdate treatment yields the lowest weight loss.TSS levels are affected by salt concentration,while acid content remains consistent across treatments.All treatments influence fruit firmness compared to controls.These findings emphasize the potential of combining ammonium molybdate and antagonistic bacteria for effective brown rot control,highlighting their compatibility and effects on disease severity,fungal biomass,spore germination,and fruit quality.
