Agarwood is a non-timber forest product found in tropical rain forests.It is a black and fragrant resin valued for the perfume industry and demand continues to increase.However,the Indonesian agarwood-producing specie...Agarwood is a non-timber forest product found in tropical rain forests.It is a black and fragrant resin valued for the perfume industry and demand continues to increase.However,the Indonesian agarwood-producing species,Aquilaria malaccensis and Gyrinops versteegii do not automatically produce such quality resin.Bio-induction technology or inoculation using Fusarium solani is usually applied to these species to trigger resin production.This research aims to identify agarwood compounds formed in seedlings and trees of A.malaccensis and G.versteegii after these species were inoculated with the fungus F.solani.The chemical compounds were identified by comparing the patterns of mass spectra fragmentation in the sample and in previous studies.Five groups of agarwood compounds were identified:(1)sesquiterpen group-cisjasmone and aromadendrenepoxide;(2)chromones group-8-methoxy-2-(2-phenylethyl)chromen-4-one and newly-discovered chromone derivative,7-(benzyloxy)-5-hydroxy-2-methylchromone found only in G.versteegii;(3)aromatic group-benzylacetone,guaiacol,p-ethylguaiacol,phenol,syringaldehyde,vanilin,furfuryl alcohol,and furfural;(4)fatty acid group-palmitic acid,oleic acid,and lauric acid;and,(5)triterpen group-squalene.展开更多
The rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum from Prunnus dulcis were discussed in order to provide more scientific technical parameters and references for developing peach gum as a kind of medicinal gum...The rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum from Prunnus dulcis were discussed in order to provide more scientific technical parameters and references for developing peach gum as a kind of medicinal gum.The rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum were comparatively studied in different material ratios,temperatures,shaking times,pH values and salinities.The results show that,1) the mathematical model of shear rate with material ratio and shear stress is Y=0.069X12+0.035X2 -1.174,R2=0.942;2) the mathematical model of shear rate with temperature and shear stress is Y=4.936X12+0.023 2X2-1.688,R2=0.937;3) the mathematical model of shear rate with shaking time and shear stress is Y=0.005 192 X13-0.140 73X12+1.249 045X1+ 0.036 546 X2-3.644 29,R2=0.954 3;4) the effects of pH value on the rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum are comparatively complicated with a varying range of 3-11 and the shear rate shows a change trend of saddle model;5) the mathematical model of shear rate with the concentration of NaCl and shear stress is Y=-0.037 44X1+0.012 93 X2,R2=0.998;6) the mathematical model of shear rate with the concentration of CaCl2 and shear stress is Y=0.025 789X1+0.016 19X2,R2 =0.999;and 7) the mathematical model of shear rate with the concentration of sorbic acid potassium and shear stress is Y=0.079 5X1+0.017 3X2,R2=0.998.The results show that the material ratio,temperature,shaking time,pH value significantly affect the rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum,and the concentrations of NaCl and CaCl2 also significantly affect the rheological properties expect the concentration of sorbic acid potassium.展开更多
The objective of the study was to determine the effect of bamboo-wood layer compositions on the properties of bamboo composite lumber. Laboratory scale bamboo composite lumbers （BCLs） with four different core layer ...The objective of the study was to determine the effect of bamboo-wood layer compositions on the properties of bamboo composite lumber. Laboratory scale bamboo composite lumbers （BCLs） with four different core layer materials, i.e., bamboo strips glued vertically, jabon wood plank （Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.）, manii wood plank （Maesopsis eminii Engl.） and sengon wood plank （Falcataria moluccana （Miq.） Barneby ＆ J.W. Grimes） were fabricated using Andong bamboo （Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea （Steud.） Widjaja） strips glued horizontally as the outer layers and Andong bamboo zephyrs used as the second and the fourth layers. BCLs were manufactured using water based polymer-isocyanate （WBPI） adhesive with the glue spread of 250 g/m2, and the cold pressing time applied was 1 h. Results showed that physical and mechanical properties of BCLs were significantly affected by the layer compositions. The BCL consisted of 100% bamboo strips exhibited higher density （0.754 g/cm3） and mechanical properties （modulus of rupture （MOR） 1,162 kgf/cm2, modulus of elasticity （MOE） 173,757 kgf/cm2, compression strength 644.7 kgf/cm2 and hardness 553 kgf）, compared to BCLs, of which the core layer was made of wood plank （density 0.533 g/cm3, MOR 648 kgf/cm2, MOE 77,893 kgf/cm2, compression strength 389.7 kgf/cm2 and hardness 355 kgf, respectively）. No delamination occurred in all samples, indicating a high bonding quality. BCL made of 100% bamboo strips had strength values comparable to wood strength class I, while BCL with core layer made of wood plank of jabon, manii or sengon had strength values similar to wood strength class III. All BCLs produced are suitable for solid wood substitute.展开更多
Eucommia ulmoides, also called hardy rubber tree, is an economically important tree; however, the lack of its genome sequence restricts the fundamental biological research and applied studies of this plant species. He...Eucommia ulmoides, also called hardy rubber tree, is an economically important tree; however, the lack of its genome sequence restricts the fundamental biological research and applied studies of this plant species. Here, we present a high-quality assembly of its ~l.2-Gb genome （scaffold N50 = 1.88 Mb） with at least 26 723 predicted genes for E. ulmoides, the first sequenced genome of the order Garryales, which was obtained using an integrated strategy combining Illumina sequencing, PacBio sequencing, and BioNano mapping. As a sister taxon to lamiids and campanulids, E. ulmoides underwent an ancient genome triplication shared by core eudicots but no further whole-genome duplication in the last ~125 million years. E. ulmoides exhibits high expression levels and/or gene number expansion for multiple genes involved in stress responses and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, which may account for its considerable environmental adaptability. In contrast to the rubber tree （Hevea brasiliensis）, which produces cis-polyisoprene, E. ulmoides has evolved to synthe- size long-chain trans-polyisoprene via farnesyl diphosphate synthases （FPSs）. Moreover, FPS and rub- ber elongation factor/small rubber particle protein gene families were expanded independently from the H. brasiliensis lineage. These results provide new insights into the biology of E. ulmoides and the origin of polyisoprene biosynthesis.展开更多
Increasing evidence indicates that long non- coding RNAs （IncRNAs） play pivotal roles in regulatory networks controlling plant and animal gene expression. However, IncRNA roles in regulating rubber biosynthesis in E...Increasing evidence indicates that long non- coding RNAs （IncRNAs） play pivotal roles in regulatory networks controlling plant and animal gene expression. However, IncRNA roles in regulating rubber biosynthesis in Eucommia ulmoides, an emerging source of natural rubber （Eu-rubber）, are currently unknown. Here, we report on RNA deep-sequencing of E. ulmoides fruits at two developmental stages. Based on application of a stringent pipeline, 29,1o3 IncRNAs and 9,048 transcripts of uncertain coding potential （TUCPs） were identified.Two differentially expressed （DE）TUCPs appear to simultaneously regulate 12 protein-coding genes involved in Eu-rubber biosynthesis （GIEBs）, as well as 95 DE genes. Functional categorization of these 95 DE genes indicated their involvement in subcellular microstructures and cellular processes, such as cell wall, cell division, and growth. These DE genes may participate in the differentiation and development of laticifers, where Eu-rubber is synthesized. A model is proposed in which ＂commanders＂ （DE TUCPs） direct the ＂builders＂ （DE genes） to construct a ＂storehouse＂ of materials needed for Eu-rubber synthesis, and the ＂workers＂ （GIEBs） to synthesize Eu-rubber. These findings provide insights into both cis- and trans-polyisoprene biosynthesis in plants, laying the foundation for additional studies of this crucial process.展开更多
基金The work was supported by SEAMEO-BIOTROP Indonesia with a special Grant to Dr.Ulfah J.Siregar.
文摘Agarwood is a non-timber forest product found in tropical rain forests.It is a black and fragrant resin valued for the perfume industry and demand continues to increase.However,the Indonesian agarwood-producing species,Aquilaria malaccensis and Gyrinops versteegii do not automatically produce such quality resin.Bio-induction technology or inoculation using Fusarium solani is usually applied to these species to trigger resin production.This research aims to identify agarwood compounds formed in seedlings and trees of A.malaccensis and G.versteegii after these species were inoculated with the fungus F.solani.The chemical compounds were identified by comparing the patterns of mass spectra fragmentation in the sample and in previous studies.Five groups of agarwood compounds were identified:(1)sesquiterpen group-cisjasmone and aromadendrenepoxide;(2)chromones group-8-methoxy-2-(2-phenylethyl)chromen-4-one and newly-discovered chromone derivative,7-(benzyloxy)-5-hydroxy-2-methylchromone found only in G.versteegii;(3)aromatic group-benzylacetone,guaiacol,p-ethylguaiacol,phenol,syringaldehyde,vanilin,furfuryl alcohol,and furfural;(4)fatty acid group-palmitic acid,oleic acid,and lauric acid;and,(5)triterpen group-squalene.
基金Project(2006BAD18B02) supported by the 11th Five-Year Plan of National Key Technology R&D Program of ChinaProject(07006B) supported by Youth Fund of Central South University of Forestry and Technology,ChinaProject(080929) supported the Education Fund of Hunan Province,China
文摘The rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum from Prunnus dulcis were discussed in order to provide more scientific technical parameters and references for developing peach gum as a kind of medicinal gum.The rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum were comparatively studied in different material ratios,temperatures,shaking times,pH values and salinities.The results show that,1) the mathematical model of shear rate with material ratio and shear stress is Y=0.069X12+0.035X2 -1.174,R2=0.942;2) the mathematical model of shear rate with temperature and shear stress is Y=4.936X12+0.023 2X2-1.688,R2=0.937;3) the mathematical model of shear rate with shaking time and shear stress is Y=0.005 192 X13-0.140 73X12+1.249 045X1+ 0.036 546 X2-3.644 29,R2=0.954 3;4) the effects of pH value on the rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum are comparatively complicated with a varying range of 3-11 and the shear rate shows a change trend of saddle model;5) the mathematical model of shear rate with the concentration of NaCl and shear stress is Y=-0.037 44X1+0.012 93 X2,R2=0.998;6) the mathematical model of shear rate with the concentration of CaCl2 and shear stress is Y=0.025 789X1+0.016 19X2,R2 =0.999;and 7) the mathematical model of shear rate with the concentration of sorbic acid potassium and shear stress is Y=0.079 5X1+0.017 3X2,R2=0.998.The results show that the material ratio,temperature,shaking time,pH value significantly affect the rheological properties in the supernatant of peach gum,and the concentrations of NaCl and CaCl2 also significantly affect the rheological properties expect the concentration of sorbic acid potassium.
文摘The objective of the study was to determine the effect of bamboo-wood layer compositions on the properties of bamboo composite lumber. Laboratory scale bamboo composite lumbers （BCLs） with four different core layer materials, i.e., bamboo strips glued vertically, jabon wood plank （Anthocephalus cadamba Miq.）, manii wood plank （Maesopsis eminii Engl.） and sengon wood plank （Falcataria moluccana （Miq.） Barneby ＆ J.W. Grimes） were fabricated using Andong bamboo （Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea （Steud.） Widjaja） strips glued horizontally as the outer layers and Andong bamboo zephyrs used as the second and the fourth layers. BCLs were manufactured using water based polymer-isocyanate （WBPI） adhesive with the glue spread of 250 g/m2, and the cold pressing time applied was 1 h. Results showed that physical and mechanical properties of BCLs were significantly affected by the layer compositions. The BCL consisted of 100% bamboo strips exhibited higher density （0.754 g/cm3） and mechanical properties （modulus of rupture （MOR） 1,162 kgf/cm2, modulus of elasticity （MOE） 173,757 kgf/cm2, compression strength 644.7 kgf/cm2 and hardness 553 kgf）, compared to BCLs, of which the core layer was made of wood plank （density 0.533 g/cm3, MOR 648 kgf/cm2, MOE 77,893 kgf/cm2, compression strength 389.7 kgf/cm2 and hardness 355 kgf, respectively）. No delamination occurred in all samples, indicating a high bonding quality. BCL made of 100% bamboo strips had strength values comparable to wood strength class I, while BCL with core layer made of wood plank of jabon, manii or sengon had strength values similar to wood strength class III. All BCLs produced are suitable for solid wood substitute.
文摘Eucommia ulmoides, also called hardy rubber tree, is an economically important tree; however, the lack of its genome sequence restricts the fundamental biological research and applied studies of this plant species. Here, we present a high-quality assembly of its ~l.2-Gb genome （scaffold N50 = 1.88 Mb） with at least 26 723 predicted genes for E. ulmoides, the first sequenced genome of the order Garryales, which was obtained using an integrated strategy combining Illumina sequencing, PacBio sequencing, and BioNano mapping. As a sister taxon to lamiids and campanulids, E. ulmoides underwent an ancient genome triplication shared by core eudicots but no further whole-genome duplication in the last ~125 million years. E. ulmoides exhibits high expression levels and/or gene number expansion for multiple genes involved in stress responses and the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, which may account for its considerable environmental adaptability. In contrast to the rubber tree （Hevea brasiliensis）, which produces cis-polyisoprene, E. ulmoides has evolved to synthe- size long-chain trans-polyisoprene via farnesyl diphosphate synthases （FPSs）. Moreover, FPS and rub- ber elongation factor/small rubber particle protein gene families were expanded independently from the H. brasiliensis lineage. These results provide new insights into the biology of E. ulmoides and the origin of polyisoprene biosynthesis.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFD0600700)
文摘Increasing evidence indicates that long non- coding RNAs （IncRNAs） play pivotal roles in regulatory networks controlling plant and animal gene expression. However, IncRNA roles in regulating rubber biosynthesis in Eucommia ulmoides, an emerging source of natural rubber （Eu-rubber）, are currently unknown. Here, we report on RNA deep-sequencing of E. ulmoides fruits at two developmental stages. Based on application of a stringent pipeline, 29,1o3 IncRNAs and 9,048 transcripts of uncertain coding potential （TUCPs） were identified.Two differentially expressed （DE）TUCPs appear to simultaneously regulate 12 protein-coding genes involved in Eu-rubber biosynthesis （GIEBs）, as well as 95 DE genes. Functional categorization of these 95 DE genes indicated their involvement in subcellular microstructures and cellular processes, such as cell wall, cell division, and growth. These DE genes may participate in the differentiation and development of laticifers, where Eu-rubber is synthesized. A model is proposed in which ＂commanders＂ （DE TUCPs） direct the ＂builders＂ （DE genes） to construct a ＂storehouse＂ of materials needed for Eu-rubber synthesis, and the ＂workers＂ （GIEBs） to synthesize Eu-rubber. These findings provide insights into both cis- and trans-polyisoprene biosynthesis in plants, laying the foundation for additional studies of this crucial process.
