海水网箱养殖大黄鱼细菌性病原鉴定与感染治疗研究

从患病大黄鱼的肌肉，肝、肾等病灶中分离出7种菌株，经人工感染试验证明，菌株970709A，970918a和970709B为致病菌，这三株菌株进行人工感染，死亡率均为100％，症状与自然发病相似，经菌体形态特征，生理生化特性反应测定，菌株970909A和970918a为鳗弧菌（Vibrio anguillarum)，菌株970909B为副溶血弧菌（V.parahaemolyticus)，药敏实验结果表明，氧氟沙星，环丙沙星，培氟沙星，罗红霉素，氯霉素和海鱼宁II等对致病菌有较强的抑制作用。临床治疗试验还表明，复方制剂海鱼宁II对大黄鱼弧菌病的治疗效果显著，有效率达66％－68％。     

刺参(Apostichopus japonicus)养殖环境中可培养细菌与理化参数的动态及其相关性分析

随着刺参(Apostichopus japonicus)人工养殖业的快速发展,刺参病害日渐突出.养殖环境微生物和理化参数作为养殖生态系统的重要组成部分,其变化规律及其相关性研究对防治刺参病害具有重要意义.本研究于2012年4月至2013年4月,对山东省即墨市刺参养殖池塘水体中4种可培养细菌(总异养菌、弧菌、硝化细菌、硫化细菌)、4项理化参数(温度、pH、盐度、溶解氧)和沉积环境中6种可培养细菌(总异养菌、弧菌、硝化细菌、硝酸盐还原菌、硫化细菌、硫酸盐还原菌)、6项理化参数(温度、pH、氧化还原电位、硫化物、有机碳、总氮)的动态变化进行了监测,并分析了不同细菌类群的数量及其与沉积物中5项理化指标间的相关性.结果显示:水中大多数细菌类群的周年变化呈夏季高、冬季低的趋势,与温度的变化趋势基本一致,弧菌的变化幅度较异养菌大;硝化细菌较硫化细菌高一个数量级,但变化趋势一致;水体的pH与溶解氧均在夏季高温出现最低值,与温度变化趋势相反;沉积物中异养菌数变化不大,弧菌数量在夏季和冬季出现两个高值.氮循环相关细菌的数量高于硫循环相关细菌.相关性分析结果显示,刺参养殖池塘沉积物的pH与氧化还原电位呈显著正相关(P0.05),二者与硫化物含量均呈极显著负相关(P0.01).硫化物含量与总异养菌、硫酸盐还原菌和硝化细菌均呈极显著正相关(P0.01),与硫化菌和硝酸盐还原菌呈显著负相关(P0.05),总氮含量与硝化细菌正相关性显著(P0.05).各类细菌数量之间也存在一定的相关性:总异养菌与硝化细菌、硫酸盐还原菌之间、硝化细菌与硫酸盐还原菌之间均存在极显著正相关性(P0.01),弧菌与总异养菌、硝化细菌之间存在正相关性,硝酸盐还原菌与硝化细菌之间、硫酸盐还原菌与硫化细菌之间存在负相关性.本研究表明刺参养殖池塘环境中多项理化参数和细菌数量之间相关性显著,其关系错综复杂,可为防治刺参病害提供理论依据.     

海绵体上具有抗肿瘤活性的细菌B2817的分离与鉴定

建立了镰刀菌-细胞毒组合筛选模型,并运用该模型对232株从海绵体上分离出的细菌进行筛选,得到4株抗肿瘤活性较好的细菌.经活性检测,发现菌株B2817的发酵液在稀释100倍时对人肝癌细胞SMMC-7721、人鼻咽癌细胞CNE和小鼠肉瘤细胞S180的抑制率分别为92%、90%和95%,而对正常的人肝细胞的抑制率仅为8%.经多相分类学鉴定,发现B2817是弧菌属中一个种,与弧菌属中的产气弧菌Vibriogazogenes亲缘关系最近,但两者在形态、生理生化特征、分子遗传等方面存在很大差异,故认为B2817可能是弧菌属的一株未被认识的新种.图1表3参9     

大熊猫肠道产果胶酶细菌的多样性及产酶特性

为探究大熊猫肠道微生物与消化的相互关系,利用果胶筛选培养基,从大熊猫新鲜粪便中分离具有产果胶酶活性的细菌,对获得的菌株采用生理生化特征和16S r DNA进行鉴定分类,探讨产果胶酶细菌多样性,并研究菌株的最适生长特性及产酶特性.共分离得到产果胶酶的细菌31株,属于志贺菌属(Shigella)、埃希氏菌属(Escherichia)、克雷伯氏菌属(Klebsilla)3个属,其中最高酶活为334.44 U/m L,最低酶活为15.6 U/m L.PF-4菌株具有最高的酶活,鉴定为肺炎克雷伯氏菌,生长温度范围为16-45℃,生长p H范围是5-8,最适产酶时间为24 h,最适产酶温度为37℃,最适产酶p H为6.结果为研究大熊猫消化系统中微生物果胶酶的来源及性质提供了参考.     

粘细菌的活性检测及与环境因子的相关性

为筛选具有抗菌活性的粘细菌,利用兔粪诱导、大肠杆菌划线诱导和滤纸诱导3种方法从内蒙古凉城地区采集的20种土样中分离粘细菌,结合形态观察、生理生化特征和分子鉴定方法确定这些菌株的分类地位,通过平板对峙法分析抗菌活性,并采用统计学方法分析其与环境因子的相关性.共分离得到140株菌,包括39株纯粘细菌,经鉴定分别为黄色粘球菌(17株)、橙色粘球菌(13株)、变绿粘球菌(5株),还有4株只鉴定到粘球菌属(Myxococcus sp.).抗菌结果显示:39株纯菌均表现出可以对一种甚至多种指示菌产生抗性,其中37株抑制大肠杆菌的生长,35株抑制马铃薯晚疫病菌的生长,26株抑制金黄色葡萄球菌的生长,20株抑制酿酒酵母菌的生长,19株抑制枯草芽孢杆菌的生长.在分析环境因子与粘细菌分布情况的关系时发现,分离出的溶细菌类群的菌株数、溶纤维素类群的菌株数及总的菌株数与土壤p H和速效钾的含量呈正相关,与含水量呈负相关,与其它参数无明显相关性.综上,内蒙古凉城地区粘细菌的优势菌群为粘球菌属,且绝大多数都有不同程度的抗菌活性;结果可为丰富内蒙古地区粘细菌资源及抗马铃薯晚疫病农药研发奠定基础.     

松材线虫对其携带的一株细菌繁殖和致病性的影响

采用黑松(Pinusthunbergii)无菌苗和愈伤组织的接种试验证明,松材线虫携带的洋葱伯克霍尔德氏菌(Burk-holderiacepacia)B619菌株的繁殖及对黑松的致病性受松材线虫的影响.进一步的研究表明,松材线虫的分泌物及死尸均可促进该菌株的生长繁殖和致病作用,且活线虫的促进作用比死尸更加显著,这可能是由于松材线虫提供给该菌株某些重要的营养物质.试验还发现,松材线虫分泌液经高温处理后对致病细菌繁殖的促进活性下降.表5参18     

土壤氨氧化细菌对大气CO2浓度增高的响应

摘要：利用FACE(free．aircarbondioxideenrichment，开放式空气CO2浓度增高)试验平台，研究大气CO2浓度增高对土壤氨氧化细菌的数量、优势菌群及其硝化活性的影响。结果表明，大气CO2浓度增高时，土壤氨氧化细菌的数量在常氮水平上趋于而在高氮水平上与对照没有差异。大气CO2浓度增高对土壤氨氧化细菌的优势菌群也产生明显影响。CO2浓度增高条件下，亚硝化球菌(Nitrosococcus sp.)和亚硝化弧菌(Nitrosovibrio sp．)是优势菌属；而在对照条件下，亚硝化单胞菌(Nitrosomonas sp．)和亚硝化球菌(Nitrosococcus sp．)是优势菌属。另外，CO2浓度增高条件下优势菌株的硝化活性也有不同程度的减弱。     

水体中氧化铁鞘细菌的分离鉴定及保藏

采用试管静止富集培养及生态模拟富集培养，结合平板划线、稀释涂布、平板滴加法，成功地从150份水样中分离到94株鞘细菌．利用Winogradsky液体试管法进行产铁氧化酶鞘细菌的快速初筛，从中筛选出24株产铁氧化酶能力较高的菌株，再经摇瓶复筛，获得产酶活性最高的菌株FC9901．采用多相鉴定方法对菌株FC9901细胞形态、培养特征、生理生化反应及各种碳源利用情况进行了研究，根据《伯杰氏细菌鉴定手册》第9版，把该菌株鉴定为第十四群鞘细菌类(sheathed bacteria)球衣菌属(Sphaerotilus)浮游球衣菌(Sphaerotilus natans)．对鞘细菌几种保藏方法进行比较研究，结果表明蒸馏水保藏法保藏时间长，是一种经济简便有效的保藏方法．图3表7参9     

养殖虾塘常见耐药菌的分离鉴定与耐药基因检测

了解水产养殖区中抗生素耐药菌的分布及抗生素耐药基因的污染现状,有助于科学、合理地使用抗生素。采用诺氟沙星抗性平板和红霉素抗性平板统计虾塘泥样和水样中耐药微生物数量,从中筛选得到60株耐药菌株。基于16Sr DNA序列分析完成部分菌株的鉴定,同时,对耐药菌株携带的喹诺酮类(诺氟沙星)抗性基因gyr A及大环内酯类(红霉素)抗性基因erm B进行了扩增及测序分析。结果表明,虾塘水样细菌在诺氟沙星抗性平板中均未生长,虾塘泥样细菌对诺氟沙星的耐药率分别为0.36%、0.82%;1号虾塘泥样和水样中细菌对红霉素的耐药率分别为23.33%、18.50%,2号虾塘泥样和水样中细菌对红霉素的耐药率分别为20.00%、12.50%。耐药菌16S rDNA鉴定结果如下:南极适冷菌(Rheinheimera sp.)7株、不动杆菌(Acinetobacter sp.)6株、微杆菌(Microbacterium sp.)3株、厦门希瓦氏菌(Shewanella xiamenensis)2株、嗜水气单胞菌(Aeromonashydrophila)2株、豚鼠气单胞菌(Aeromonascaviae)1株。1号虾塘gyr A检出率为43.33%,erm B检出率为30.00%;2号虾塘gyr A检出率为10.00%,erm B检出率为70.00%。耐药基因序列比对结果显示,所测菌株序列与数据库中相应耐药基因序列相似性均≥97%。     

紫花苜蓿根际氢氧化细菌的分离与鉴定

利用气体循环培养体系从陕西乾县HUP-豆科植物紫花苜蓿(Medicago sativa)根际土壤中分离获得37株细菌.菌株氧化氢能力测定结果表明,8株菌氧化氢和自养生长能力较强,初步确定为氢氧化细菌类群;根据其形态特征、培养特征和生理生化特性,鉴定为7个不同属:假单胞菌属(Pseudomonas)、邻单胞菌属(Plesiomonas)、脂肪杆菌属(Pimelobacter)、黄色杆菌属(Xanthobacter)、勒米诺氏菌属(Leminorella)、地杆菌属(Terrabacter)和稀有杆菌属(Rarobacter);其中氧化氢能力最强的优势菌株WMQ-7 16S rDNA序列(GenBank登录号为EU807744)长度为1 451bp,GC含量为53.8%,其核苷酸序列与假单胞菌属同源性高于99%,在系统发育树上位于同一分支,将WMQ-7菌株鉴定为假单胞菌属(Pseudomonas).图2表5参16     

Importance of greater interdisciplinarity and geographic scope when tackling the driving forces behind biological invasions

Invasive non-native species are important drivers of ecosystem change, yet the driving forces of biological invasions themselves are poorly understood. Such information is essential to ensure policies focus on the most relevant drivers, and that future scenarios capture the full range of potential outcomes for invasive non-native species. I carried out a bibliometric analysis of articles published from 2000 to 2020 that address either invasive non-native species or biodiversity and ecosystem services and that also mention 1 or more drivers of ecosystem change. I examined 5 indirect drivers (demographic, economic, governance, sociocultural, and technological) and 6 direct drivers (climate change, invasive non-native species, land-use or sea-use change, natural hazards, pollution, and resource extraction). Using the Web of Science core collection of citation indexes, I undertook searches of article titles and keywords and retrieved 27,462 articles addressing invasive non-native species and 110,087 articles dealing with biodiversity or ecosystem services. Most research to date on biological invasions as well as on biodiversity and ecosystem services has focused on anthropogenic direct drivers of ecosystem change rather than indirect drivers. Yet currently, less than 18% of articles addressing biological invasions examined drivers of ecosystem change, a similar level to that found over 20 years ago for biodiversity or ecosystem services. Knowledge of the drivers of biological invasions is limited, emphasizes tractable drivers over those that require an interdisciplinary approach, and is biased toward developed economies. Drivers generally deemed important for biological invasions, such as governance and resource extraction, accounted for less than 2% of research effort. The absence of a systematic understanding of the forces that drive invasive non-native species and how they interact means that attempts to mitigate or forecast biological invasions are likely to fail. To address biological invasions requires a much better orientation of national and international research on drivers in relation to both their actual importance as well as their policy relevance.     

Mitigating the effects of climate change on the nests of sea turtles with artificial irrigation

For sea turtles, like many oviparous species, increasing temperatures during development threaten to increase embryonic mortality, alter offspring quality, and potentially create suboptimal primary sex ratios. Various methods are being implemented to mitigate the effects of climate change on reproductive success, but these methods, such as breeding programs, translocations, and shading, are often invasive and expensive. Irrigation is an alternative strategy for cooling nests that, depending on location, can be implemented relatively quickly and cheaply. However, multiple factors, including ambient conditions, nest substrate, and species characteristics, can influence irrigation success. Additionally, irrigation can vary in duration, frequency, and the volume of water applied to nests, which influences the cooling achieved and embryonic survival. Thus, it is critical to understand how to maximize cooling and manage risks before implementing irrigation as a nest-cooling strategy. We reviewed the literature on nest irrigation to examine whether artificial irrigation is feasible as a population management tool. Key factors that affected cooling were the volume of water applied and the frequency of applications. Embryonic responses varied with species, ambient conditions, and the timing of irrigation during development. Nest inundation was the key risk to a successful irrigation regime. Future irrigation regimes must identify clear targets, either primary or adult sex ratios, that maximize population viability. Monitoring population responses and adjusting the irrigation regime in response to population characteristics will be critical. Most studies reported on the manipulation of only one or two variables, further research is required to understand how altering multiple factors in an irrigation regime influences the cooling achieved and embryonic responses.     

Positive and Negative Effects of a Threatened Parrotfish on Reef Ecosystems

Species that are strong interactors play disproportionately important roles in the dynamics of natural ecosystems. It has been proposed that their presence is necessary for positively shaping the structure and functioning of ecosystems. We evaluated this hypothesis using the case of the world's largest parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum), a globally imperiled species. We used direct observation, animal tracking, and computer simulations to examine the diverse routes through which B. muricatum affects the diversity, dispersal, relative abundance, and survival of the corals that comprise the foundation of reef ecosystems. Our results suggest that this species can influence reef building corals in both positive and negative ways. Field observation and simulation outputs indicated that B. muricatum reduced the abundance of macroalgae that can outcompete corals, but they also feed directly on corals, decreasing coral abundance, diversity, and colony size. B. muricatum appeared to facilitate coral advancement by mechanically dispersing coral fragments and opening up bare space for coral settlement, but they also damaged adult corals and remobilized a large volume of potentially stressful carbonate sediment. The impacts this species has on reefs appears to be regulated in part by its abundance—the effects of B. muricatum were more intense in simulation scenarios populated with high densities of these fish. Observations conducted in regions with high and low predator (e.g., sharks) abundance generated results that are consistent with the hypothesis that these predators of B. muricatum may play a role in governing their abundance; thus, predation may modulate the intensity of the effects they have on reef dynamics. Overall our results illustrate that functionally unique and threatened species may not have universally positive impacts on ecosystems and that it may be necessary for environmental managers to consider the diverse effects of such species and the forces that mediate the strength of their influence. Efectos Positivos y Negativos de un Pez Loro Amenazado Sobre Ecosistemas Arrecifales     

Form-specific fragances fromOphrys insectifera L. (Orchidaceae) attract species of different pollinator genera. Evidence of sympatric speciation?

Two closely related forms ofOphrys insectifera were observed in the field to attract different pollinator species selectively.O. i. ssp.insectifera attracted males of two species ofArgogorytes (Sphecidae, Hymenoptera Aculeata) andO. i. ssp.aymoninii attractedAndrena combinata males (Andrenidae, Apoidea, Hymenoptera Aculeata). A third form,O. aff.i. ssp.insectifera, attracted none of these three species. Volatile compounds from flowers and inflorescences of the three forms (originating from Öland, Sweden, and Aveyron, France) were collected, using entrainment, enfleurage, and solvent extraction techniques, and identified by gas chromatography — mass spectrometry. Scent differences between the three forms were confirmed in the amounts of aliphatic hydrocarbons (C₁₁–C₁₉), methyl esters (C₁₄–C₁₈), short chain aliphatic 1-alcohols (C₆–C₁₂), and monoterpene alcohols (C₁₀).     

Estimation of the surface stress from the streamwise pressure gradient: The Kármán Integral Momentum Equation revisited

A method is developed to estimate the stress at the surface in a portable wind tunnel for wind erosion studies. The boundary layer height and the pressure gradient are used in a simple expression from the Kármán Integral Momentum Equation. Values of friction velocity u _* are within 10% of experimental values obtained through correlation techniques, including measurements of differential pressures with the Murdoch Turbulence Probe MTP and the X-wire, hot-wire anemometer XWA. Wind velocity and stress profiles reveal logarithmic trends and a constant stress layer near the surface in the DAWA portable wind tunnel. Realignment of the statistics with the mean wind is essential.     

Using decision science to evaluate global biodiversity indices

Global biodiversity indices are used to measure environmental change and progress toward conservation goals, yet few indices have been evaluated comprehensively for their capacity to detect trends of interest, such as declines in threatened species or ecosystem function. Using a structured approach based on decision science, we qualitatively evaluated 9 indices commonly used to track biodiversity at global and regional scales against 5 criteria relating to objectives, design, behavior, incorporation of uncertainty, and constraints (e.g., costs and data availability). Evaluation was based on reference literature for indices available at the time of assessment. We identified 4 key gaps in indices assessed: pathways to achieving goals (means objectives) were not always clear or relevant to desired outcomes (fundamental objectives); index testing and understanding of expected behavior was often lacking; uncertainty was seldom acknowledged or accounted for; and costs of implementation were seldom considered. These gaps may render indices inadequate in certain decision-making contexts and are problematic for indices linked with biodiversity targets and sustainability goals. Ensuring that index objectives are clear and their design is underpinned by a model of relevant processes are crucial in addressing the gaps identified by our assessment. Uptake and productive use of indices will be improved if index performance is tested rigorously and assumptions and uncertainties are clearly communicated to end users. This will increase index accuracy and value in tracking biodiversity change and supporting national and global policy decisions, such as the post-2020 global biodiversity framework of the Convention on Biological Diversity.     

Assessing the extent and nature of wildlife trade on the dark web

Use of the internet as a trade platform has resulted in a shift in the illegal wildlife trade. Increased scrutiny of illegal wildlife trade has led to concerns that online trade of wildlife will move onto the dark web. To provide a baseline of illegal wildlife trade on the dark web, we downloaded and archived 9852 items (individual posts) from the dark web, then searched these based on a list of 121 keywords associated with illegal online wildlife trade, including 30 keywords associated with illegally traded elephant ivory on the surface web. Results were compared with items known to be illegally traded on the dark web, specifically cannabis, cocaine, and heroin, to compare the extent of the trade. Of these 121 keywords, 4 resulted in hits, of which only one was potentially linked to illegal wildlife trade. This sole case was the sale and discussion of Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro cactus), which has hallucinogenic properties. This negligible level of activity related to the illegal trade of wildlife on the dark web relative to the open and increasing trade on the surface web may indicate a lack of successful enforcement against illegal wildlife trade on the surface web.     

Estimating freshwater turtle mortality rates and population declines following hook ingestion

Freshwater turtle populations are susceptible to declines following small increases in the mortality of adults, making it essential to identify and understand potential threats. Freshwater turtles ingest fish hooks associated with recreational angling, and this is likely a problem because hook ingestion is a source of additive mortality for sea turtles. We used a Bayesian‐modeling framework, observed rates of hook ingestion by freshwater turtles, and mortality of sea turtles from hook ingestion to examine the probability that a freshwater turtle in a given population ingests a hook and subsequently dies from it. We used the results of these analyses and previously published life‐history data to simulate the effects of hook ingestion on population growth for 3 species of freshwater turtle. In our simulation, the probability that an individual turtle ingests a hook and dies as a result was 1.2–11%. Our simulation results suggest that this rate of mortality from hook ingestion is sufficient to cause population declines. We believe we have identified fish‐hook ingestion as a serious yet generally overlooked threat to the viability of freshwater turtle populations.     

Content analysis of newspaper coverage of the Florida panther

Populations of large carnivores are declining globally, and analysis of public discourse about carnivores is useful for understanding public opinion and influences on management and policy. Portrayal of carnivores in the media affects public perceptions and support for their conservation. We conducted a content analysis of 513 articles about Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) published from 2003 to 2006 in newspapers with local circulation in core panther habitat in southwest Florida and papers with statewide circulation to compare the differences in the amount of coverage and portrayals of panther risks to people and property on the basis of proximity of human communities to panthers. Local papers published significantly more news articles and significantly longer news articles primarily about panthers. Articles in local and statewide papers used both episodic frames, which focus on specific occurrences (e.g., a panther sighting or predation) and thematic frames, which focus on general trends (e.g., abundance of panthers over time). Local articles more often emphasized risks that panthers might harm people, pets, or livestock than statewide papers. Our results are consistent with theory that proximity to human-carnivore conflict influences perceptions and salience of risks posed by large carnivores. Most articles mentioned panthers as a secondary topic, which we believe was a result of the relevance an endangered carnivore has in discussions of public land management, development, and regulations in Florida. Claims made by sources quoted in each article had a neutral to positive depiction of panthers, and most quotations were from federal and state agency scientists. We suggest continued use by the media of agency sources provides the opportunity for clear, concordant messages about panther management. Content analysis provides a way to monitor media portrayal of carnivores for consistency with agency outreach goals.