Decaleside: a new class of natural insecticide targeting tarsal gustatory sites

Natural sources for novel insecticide molecules hold promise in view of their eco-friendly nature, selectivity, and mammalian safety. Recent progress in understanding the biology of insect olfaction and taste offers new strategies for developing selective pest control agents. We have isolated two natural insecticidal molecules from edible roots of Decalepis hamiltonii named Decalesides I and II, which are novel trisaccharides, highly toxic to household insect pests and stored-product insects. We have experimentally shown that insecticidal activity requires contact with tarsi on the legs but is not toxic orally. The insecticidal activity of molecules is lost by hydrolysis, and various sugars modify toxic response, showing that the insecticidal activity is via gustatory sites on the tarsi. Selective toxicity to insects by virtue of their gustatory site of action and the mammalian safety of the new insecticides is inherent in their chemical structure with 1-4 or 1-1 α linkage that is easily hydrolyzed by digestive enzymes of mammals. Decalesides represent a new chemical class of natural insecticides with a unique mode of action targeting tarsal chemosensory/gustatory system of insects.     

1株具硫酸盐还原功能的柠檬酸杆菌的分离及其生理特性研究

从处理高浓度硫酸盐废水的厌氧上升流污泥床反应器(UASB)污泥中分离、纯化出1株具有硫酸盐还原功能的菌株SR3.经形态、生理生化特征试验和16S rDNA序列分析,该菌株SR3归属于柠檬酸杆菌(Citrobactersp.).其特性为:在厌氧和微氧条件下均可还原硫酸盐,同时用硫酸盐还原功能特异性基因引物可扩增到异化亚硫酸盐还原酶基因(dsr基因);在好氧条件下不能还原硫酸盐但菌体生长速率最高,在厌氧条件下菌株生长的最适温度为37℃,最适起始pH值为8.0,在Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度为0.4~0.8 mmol范围内能同时还原SO42-和Cr(Ⅵ).对Cr(Ⅵ)的耐受能力达1 mmol.这是首次报道在兼性厌氧的柠檬酸杆菌中发现硫酸盐还原功能并携带硫酸盐还原酶基因的菌株.     

Dimpling process in cold roll metal forming by finite element modelling and experimental validation

The dimpling process is a novel cold-roll forming process that involves dimpling of a rolled flat strip prior to the roll forming operation. This is a process undertaken to enhance the material properties and subsequent products’ structural performance while maintaining a minimum strip thickness. In order to understand the complex and interrelated nonlinear changes in contact, geometry and material properties that occur in the process, it is necessary to accurately simulate the process and validate through physical tests. In this paper, 3D non-linear finite element analysis was employed to simulate the dimpling process and mechanical testing of the subsequent dimpled sheets, in which the dimple geometry and material properties data were directly transferred from the dimpling process. Physical measurements, tensile and bending tests on dimpled sheet steel were conducted to evaluate the simulation results. Simulation of the dimpling process identified the amount of non-uniform plastic strain introduced and the manner in which this was distributed through the sheet. The plastic strain resulted in strain hardening which could correlate to the increase in the strength of the dimpled steel when compared to plain steel originating from the same coil material. A parametric study revealed that the amount of plastic strain depends upon on the process parameters such as friction and overlapping gap between the two forming rolls. The results derived from simulations of the tensile and bending tests were in good agreement with the experimental ones. The validation indicates that the finite element analysis was able to successfully simulate the dimpling process and mechanical properties of the subsequent dimpled steel products.     

Mutations for activity level in Drosophila jambulina perturbed its pacemaker that controls circadian eclosion rhythm

Mutations for activity level, designated hpa and hra, in Drosophila jambulina altered properties of the pacemaker controlling eclosion rhythm. Entrainment of eclosion rhythm was studied in light-dark (LD) cycles of 12:12 h at 28°C. The wild type strain entrained to LD cycles but the hpa or hra strain did not. When these strains were released from constant light (LL) to constant darkness (DD), the wild type strain free-ran while other two strains were arrhythmic. Temperature cycles entrained the wild type and hpa strain in DD and LL, and when transferred to constant temperature following thermoperiodic entrainment, the wild type strain free-ran in DD, while the hpa strain free-ran in LL as if the input of LL was essential for its free-running state. Temperature cycles entrained the hra strain in DD but not in LL, and free-running rhythmicities were never established, suggesting that the hra mutation has altered the basic properties of its pacemaker.     

降解多环芳烃的菌株Gordonia sp.He4的分离鉴定及其在菲污染土壤修复过程中的动态变化

从石油污染土壤中分离得到1株降解石油烃类污染物的He4菌株.该菌株能够以正十六烷、苯、萘、蒽、菲和芘作为唯一的碳源生长.经过对其形态特征、生理生化、以及16S rRNA基因序列分析,该菌株初步鉴定为Gordoniasp..通过分析其16S rRNA基因序列,设计引物并构建了竞争性模板.通过竞争性定量PCR（quantitative competitive-PCR）分析了该菌株在含有菲的污染土壤中数量的变化.结果表明,部分菌株He4在土壤中转变为不可培养状态,采用传统的稀释涂布菌落计数法（CFU）无法对其进行定量,而通过QC-PCR能够较准确地测定土壤中微生物的动态变化.     

排硫杆菌T12对硫氰酸钠和硫代硫酸钠的氧化

从处理腈纶废水的混合细菌SAT13中分离出一株化能自养细菌T12,命名为排硫杆菌T12(Thiobacillus thioparus T12)。该菌在含硫氰酸钠和硫代硫酸钠的无机合成培养基中生长较快,对硫氰酸钠和硫代硫酸钠的氧化能力很强。氧化的最适pH为6.6—7.6。在培养基中存在某些有机污染物的条件下不影响菌的生长和氧化硫氰酸钠的能力。当酚、丙烯腈和氰化钾等毒性大的污染物质浓度分别在125、225、5mg/L时即开始抑制硫氰酸钠的氧化。     

一株苯乙烯高效降解菌的分离鉴定及降解特性研究

从某橡胶厂的活性污泥中筛选得到一株可高效降解苯乙烯的微生物菌株WJ,通过透射电镜(TEM)、生理生化试验、Biolog鉴定和16S rRNA基因的系统发育树建立等分析方法,鉴定该菌株为恶臭假单胞菌(Pseudomonas putida).通过环境单因素试验,确定该菌株WJ在温度30℃、pH值7.0的培养条件下具有良好的降解效果.通过不同初始浓度苯乙烯的降解及生长特性,确定该菌株的最大底物耐受浓度达到1500mg/L,且其生长动力学过程符合Haldane’s方程,相应动力学参数为: vmax=0.282h-1,Ks=23.57mg/L,Ki=1784.56mg/L.底物宽泛性试验表明,该菌株对苯系物(BTEX)、正己烯等与苯乙烯结构类似的碳氢化合物都具有良好的降解能力,表明其具备良好的底物宽泛性.该菌株对苯乙烯的氧化降解途径主要为乙烯基侧链的氧化.     

咪唑乙烟酸降解菌的分离、鉴定及其降解特性研究

从生产咪唑乙烟酸化工厂排污口的污泥和长期施用咪唑乙烟酸的混合土壤中分离到1株能降解咪唑乙烟酸的细菌.该菌株在72h内对500mS/L的咪唑乙烟酸降解率达到90%以上. pU为5时,500mS/L的咪唑乙烟酸72h内可全部降解,而pU 8和pH9条件下,72h咪唑乙烟酸的降解率仅为50%左右,酸性条件比碱性条件更适合降解菌的生长.25℃和30℃条件下,降解菌对咪唑乙烟酸的降解效率较高.25℃, pH 5是降解菌对咪唑乙烟酸降解的最佳条件.从形态特征、生理生化特性及 16S rRNA序列分析鉴定该菌株属于产碱菌属.     

Effect of stress corrosion cracking at various strain rates on the electrochemical corrosion behavior of Mg-Zn-In-Sn alloy

This study is aimed to determine the effect of stress corrosion with low strain rates on the electrochemical properties of alloy electrode. Stress corrosion cracking tests of Mg-Zn-In-Sn alloy in 3.5 wt.% sodium chloride solutions at 25°C were performed. The effects of the electrochemical properties under the stress corrosion with low strain rates were investigated. The microstructures of cross section were observed by optical microscope. The results showed that the ultimate tensile strengths of Mg-Zn-In-Sn alloy increased and the strain decreased as the strain rates increased. Open circuit potentials (OCP) of Mg-Zn-In-Sn alloy electrode possess stability and the loop currents (LC) were improved with the increasing of stress in the elastic zone. The variation of OCP and LC did not change with the increasing of strain-rate. The microstructure of cross section observing revealed the mechanism of OCP and LC changing     

Characterization of the e ective cellulose degrading strain CTL-6

An e cient cellulose degrading bacteria exists in the thermophilic wheat straw-degrading community, WDC2. However, this strain cannot be isolated and cultured using conventional separation techniques under strict anaerobic conditions. We successfully isolated a strain of e ective cellulose degrading bacteria CTL-6 using a wash, heat shock, and solid-liquid alternating process. Analysis of its properties revealed that, although the community containing the strain CTL-6 grew under aerobic conditions, the purified strain CTL-6 only grew under anaerobic culture conditions. The strain CTL-6 had a striking capability of degrading cellulose (80.9% weight loss after 9 days of culture). The highest e ciency value of the endocellulase (CMCase activity) was 0.404 mol/(min mL), cellulose degradation e ciency by CTL-6 was remarkably high at 50–65°C with the highest degradation e ciency observed at 60°C. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that the closest relative to strain CTL-6 belonged to the genus Clostridium thermocellum. Strain CTL-6 was capable of utilizing cellulose, cellobiose, and glucose. Strain CTL-6 also grew with Sorbitol as the sole carbon source, whereas C. thermocellum is unable to do so.     

Characterization of the effective cellulose degrading strain CTL-6

An efficient cellulose degrading bacteria exists in the thermophilic wheat straw-degrading community, WDC2. However, this strain cannot be isolated and cultured using conventional separation techniques under strict anaerobic conditions. We successfully isolated a strain of effective cellulose degrading bacteria CTL-6 using a wash, heat shock, and solid-liquid alternating process. Analysis of its properties revealed that, although the community containing the strain CTL-6 grew under aerobic conditions, the purified strain CTL-6 only grew under anaerobic culture conditions. The strain CTL-6 had a striking capability of degrading cellulose (80.9% weight loss after 9 days of culture). The highest efficiency value of the endocellulase (CMCase activity) was 0.404 μtmol/(min-mL), cellulose degradation efficiency by CTL-6 was remarkably high at 50-65°C with the highest degradation efficiency observed at 60°C. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that the closest relative to strain CTL-6 belonged to the genus Clostridium thermocellum. Strain CTL-6 was capable of utilizing cellulose, celiobiose, and glucose. Strain CTL-6 also grew with Sorbitol as the sole carbon source, whereas C.therrnocellum is unable to do so.     

1株海洋产电菌Shewanella XMS-1的特性分析

以厦门湾海水中的底泥为接种物筛选得到1株具有电化学活性的菌株XMS-1,研究该菌株相关特性及其在环境污染控制中的应用。根据菌株的形态、生理生化性质及16S rRNA基因测序的结果确定其种属,并用以构建微生物燃料电池,研究该菌株的产电性能,以及对典型重金属污染物Cr （Ⅵ）的还原能力。菌株XMS-1经鉴定属于Shewanella属,当MFC中接种初始浓度OD₆₀₀为0.3时可获得最大功率密度18 mW/m2、电流密度243 mA/m2,细菌能够在pH为7~8和NaCl含量为0~6%条件下实现对Cr （Ⅵ）的还原。XMS-1该菌株能在较宽的pH和较高的盐度条件下高效还原Cr（Ⅵ）,并且具备良好的电化学活性,为微生物直接处理含盐工业废水和实现海水资源化利用提供了新的研究思路和数据参考。     

一株香蒲根际土壤脱氮菌株的脱氮特性及鉴定

从南四湖人工湿地植物香蒲根际土壤中分离得到一株反硝化XP1菌株,对其生态影响因子、反硝化能力、生长曲线进行了研究,并在实验室条件下利用菌株XP1反植于湿地植物香蒲根际土壤,考察对香蒲的强化脱氮作用.结果表明,XP1菌株反硝化作用的最佳碳源为柠檬酸钠;在pH值为7.0~9.0范围内有良好的脱氮效果,最佳pH值为8.0;最佳碳源与氮源比为7;最佳初始氮浓度为30mg/L.XP1菌株8h后进入指数增长期,最终总氮去除率可达90%以上.用该菌株强化香蒲脱氮,对于强化湿地脱氮工艺中亚硝酸盐的去除起主要作用,在相同条件下总氮去除率由46%提高到90%以上,强化脱氮作用明显,有良好的实际应用前景.通过形态观察,XP1菌株为短杆状革兰氏阴性菌,大小约(0.25~0.3)′(0.6~0.8)mm;经16S rRNA基因测序、系统发育树分析,XP1菌株为类芽孢杆菌(Paenibacillus sp.).     

兼性厌氧苯胺降解菌的分离鉴定及其特性

从处理印染废水的厌氧折流板反应器(ABR)系统中分离、纯化并筛选出1株能以苯胺为唯一碳氮源进行代谢的兼性厌氧苯胺降解菌株AN29.经过形态、生理生化特征试验和16S rDNA序列分析结果,鉴定菌株AN29为假单胞菌(Pseudomonas sp.),其特性为:降解苯胺的最适温度为37℃,降解苯胺合适的起始pH值为6.5～8.0,可以利用苯胺的最高浓度为4 000mg/L,合适起始浓度为500～2 000mg/L.     

海水中亚硝化细菌的分离鉴定研究

从海水样品中分离到1株严格自养的氨氧化细菌GW201210,对该株茵的形态特征、培养特性、生理生化特性等生物学特性进行了初步研究。结果表明,它为革兰氏染色阴性,无鞭毛,不产芽孢,细胞短杆状,呈单个排列或排列成直线。该菌株能将氨氮氧化成亚硝酸盐,不能还原硝酸盐,能利用CO2,在7％NaCl条件下生长,在肉汤培养基中不生长,其特性均符合亚硝酸菌的特征,并用PCR方法扩增该菌株的16SrDNA基因,进行16SrDNA序列比较、同源性分析并构建系统发育树,将菌株GW201210初步鉴定为亚硝化单胞菌属（Nitro．somonascommunis）o     

Isolation and characterization of a profenofos degrading bacterium

Profenofos, a well known organophosphate pesticide, has been in agricultural use over the last two decades for controlling Lepidopteron pests of cotton and tobacco crops. In this study, a bacterial strain, OW, was isolated from a long term profenofos exposed soil by an enrichment technique, and its ability to degrade profenofos was determined using gas chromatography. The isolated strain OW was identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to its physiological and biochemical properties, and the analysis of its 16S rRNA gene sequence. The strain grew well at pH 5.5–7.2 with a broad temperature profile. Bioremediation of profenofos-contaminated soil was examined using soil treated with 200 g/g profenofos, which resulted in a higher degradation rate than control soils without inoculation. In a mineral salt medium (FTW), removal in the level of profenofos of 86.81% was obtained within 48 h of incubation. The intermediates of profenofos metabolism indicated that the degradation occurred through a hydrolysis mechanism, and one of the metabolites was found to be 4 bromo-2-cholorophenol (BCP) which in turn was also mineralized by the strain. The results of this study highlighted the potentiality of P. aeruginosa as a biodegrader which could be used for the bioremediation of profenofos contaminated soil.     

咪唑乙烟酸降解菌S181的分离鉴定及其降解特性

为咪唑乙烟酸污染土壤的生物修复提供菌源,采用瓶富集培养法,从长期施用咪唑乙烟酸的土壤中筛选出1株对咪唑乙烟酸降解能力较强的放线菌,命名为S181.该菌株可利用咪唑乙烟酸为唯一氮源生长.经形态特征、生理生化特性及16S rRNA序列分析,初步鉴定该菌株为大宫链霉菌(Streptomyces omiyaensis).以S1...     

Biological activities of an extract from<Emphasis Type="Italic"> Cleome viscosa</Emphasis> L. (Capparaceae)

Electron micrograph examination of the leaf and stem surfaces of Cleome viscosa L (Family Capparaceae) revealed the presence of secretory glandular trichomes with club-cylinder and cylinder morphologies. In the present study, the leaves and stems of C. viscosa were extracted with hexane and the extract was evaluated for the following biological activities: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, contact insecticidal and nematicidal. The extract was found to be a potent anti-bacterial agent according to the thin layer chromatography autobiographic assay. Activity-directed isolation studies of the anti-bacterially active compounds led to a 14-member ring cembranoid diterpene being identified as one of the effective agents. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values (µg/spot) of 5.0 µg/spot and 1.0 µg/spot were found for the diterpene on Bacillus subtilis (Gram-positive) and Pseudomonas fluorescens (Gram-negative), respectively. The diterpene did not inhibit the growth of the fungus Cladosporium cucumerinum. The extract demonstrated a pyrethroid type of contact insecticidal activity on adult Cylas formicarius elegantulus Summer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). The extract also had high nematicidal activity with a percentage Abbott's value of 72.69 on the plant parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita Chitwood; however, the extract lost its potency upon subfractionation.     

1株咔唑降解菌的分离、鉴定及其降解特性研究

利用微生物分离技术,从土壤中分离到1株咔唑降解菌KH-6.菌株KH-6能够以咔唑为唯一的碳源和能源良好地生长,同时还可以利用3-甲基咔唑、4-羟基咔唑和2,2′-二羟基联苯生长.经过对其形态特征、生理生化、以及16S rDNA序列分析,初步鉴定为黄杆菌属细菌.该菌株对咔唑的降解性是通过在液体培养基内菌体的增加及底物的减少来证实的,其利用咔唑生长的最适温度和pH分别为30℃和7.5.静止细胞反应试验表明,菌株KH-6除了咔唑以外还可降解其它杂环化合物.咔唑污染土壤中的生物降解实验表明,在灭菌土壤中90%的咔唑被降解,菌株KH-6对土壤中的咔唑有很好的生物降解效果.     

Investigation on the changes effected by tool profile on mechanical and tribological properties of friction stir processed AZ31B magnesium alloy

The present study investigates the effect of tool shoulder profile on the mechanical and tribological properties of friction stir processed AZ31B magnesium alloy. The tool rotational speed and feed rate are the chosen process parameters. The experiments were conducted with 3 level 2 factors full factorial design. The recorded responses were tensile strength, wear losses and corrosion rate. The results were analyzed with the help microstructures of the processed samples. The study reveals that, for concave shoulder tool, the strain hardening effect was playing a major role in determining the properties of the processed materials and for the step shoulder tool, the grain size plays a major role in determining the properties of the processed materials.