Over the past few decades, the metal elements(MEs) in atmospheric particles have aroused great attention. Some well-established techniques have been used to measure particlebound MEs. However, each method has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of complexity, accuracy, and specific elements of interest. In this study, the performances of inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry(ICP-OES) and total reflection X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy(TXRF) were evaluated for qualit... 相似文献
Ground-living spiders were studied using modified pitfall traps during several years in four characteristic habitats in Giant Mountains (Krkono?e Mts.), the High Sudetes, Czech Republic: alpine tundra, subalpine mire, tall-herb stand at the bottom of a glacial corrie, and decaying mountain spruce forest. Ecological and zoogeographical aspects of spider communities were analysed. The spider communities of alpine tundra, subalpine mire, and glacial corrie exhibited long-term stability, whereas the community of decaying mountain forest changed during observations. Small linyphiid spiders, dominating in mature forest, were gradually replaced by larger Iycosid and gnaphosid species. Zoogeographic characterization of mountain habitats was made based on species exhibiting disjunctive area. In contrast to plants, for spiders of boreal origin alpine tundra is the most important habitat for survival, followed by screes, mires, spruce forests, and corries. 相似文献
The rhizosphere microbiome plays critical roles in plant growth and is an important interface for resource exchange between plants and the soil environment. Crops at various growing stages, especially the seedling stage, have strong shaping effects on the rhizosphere microbial community, and such community reconstruction will positively feed back to the plant growth. In the present study, we analyzed the variations of bacterial and fungal communities in the rhizosphere of four crop species: rice, soybean, maize, and wheat during successive cultivations (three repeats for the seedling stages) using 16S rRNA gene and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) high-throughput sequencing. We found that the relative abundances of specific microorganisms decreased after different cultivation times, e.g., Sphingomonas, Pseudomonas, Rhodanobacter, and Caulobacter, which have been reported as plant-growth beneficial bacteria. The relative abundances of potential plant pathogenic fungi Myrothecium and Ascochyta increased with the successive cultivation times. The co-occurrence network analysis showed that the bacterial and fungal communities under maize were much more stable than those under rice, soybean, and wheat. The present study explored the characteristics of bacteria and fungi in crop seedling rhizosphere and indicated that the characteristics of indigenous soil flora might determine the plant growth status. Further study will focus on the use of the critical microorganisms to control the growth and yield of specific crops.
Abstract There are three major factors affecting the coastal environment in Taiwan: tidal current, long-shore current and land subsidence. in Taiwan, most industrial areas are located on the southwestern coast. Most of the pollutants from the factories are discharged directly to the ocean, harbours or rivers. the pollutants in harbours or rivers will eventually be delivered to coastal waters. There, the tidal current is the major force dispersing the pollutants nearshore. the polluted water extends to an area about 5 km on both sides from the discharge source, and within about 3–4 km off-shore. in this study, Hsien-Da Harbour in southwestern Taiwan is cited to explain the effects of tidal current on the coastal environment. the long-shore current induced by breaking waves is the major force shaping the coastal morphology. Along the western coast of Taiwan, the long-shore current mainly flows northward along the southern section, and southward along the northern section. in the last one hundred years, in general, the coast has been eroded along the northern and southern sections of western coast, and some reclaimed lands were formed in the middle section. Recently, erosion in some coastal zones is quite serious because of excess groundwater extraction, especially along the southwestern coast. Groundwater extraction might also induce land subsidence. There are some areas near the coast which suffer serious land subsidence problems. 相似文献
Combining field and laboratory work, this study investigated the reproductive cycle, aggregative behavior, spawning periodicity,
development and early growth of the sea star Henricia lisa living at bathyal depths off eastern Canada. Marked differences were found between individuals from ~1,300 and ~600 m deep.
The former had a male biased sex ratio and an aperiodic reproductive cycle, whereas the latter displayed an equal sex ratio
and a biannual breeding pattern. Furthermore, the maximum size was larger and female fecundity roughly five times higher in
shallower compared to deeper populations. In the tanks, aggregative behavior was recorded twice a year during the summer and
winter breeding periods. The onset of aggregations and spawning coincided with a temperature of 3–4°C. Males spawned first
and females typically responded inside 30–60 min. Between 12 and 20 eggs were retained to be brooded under the arched arms
of the female, whereas the remainder were broadcasted and developed without parental care. The fertilized eggs underwent a
first cleavage after 12 h, reached the brachiolaria stage in 1 month, became juveniles within 3–4 months and reached ~ 4 mm
in diameter after 14–17 months of growth. The embryos and juveniles developed at the same rate whether brooded or not, and
development of winter cohorts was typically slower due to lower prevailing temperatures. This study of H. lisa provides the first evidence of lecithotrophy in a seasonally breeding deep-sea echinoderm and of brooding in a deep-sea asteroid. 相似文献
This study examines the composition and activity of the planktonic community during the polar night in the high Arctic Kongsfjord,
Svalbard. Our results are the first published evidence of bioluminescence among zooplankton during the Arctic polar night.
The observations were collected by a bathyphotometer detecting bioluminescence, integrated into an autonomous underwater vehicle,
to determine the concentration and intensity of bioluminescent flashes as a function of time of day and depth. To further
understand community dynamics and composition, plankton nets were used to collect organisms passing through the bathyphotometer
along with traditional vertical net tows. Additionally, using a moored bathyphotometer closed to the sampling site, the bioluminescence
potential itself was shown not to have a diurnal or circadian rhythm. Rather, our results provide evidence for a diel vertical
migration of bioluminescent zooplankton that does not correspond to any externally detectable changes in illumination. 相似文献
In natural environment, semiochemicals are involved in many interactions between the different trophic levels involving insects,
plants and hosts for parasitoids or prey for predators. These volatile compounds act as messengers within or between insect
species, inducing particular behaviours, such as the localisation of a source of food, the orientation to an adequate oviposition
site, the selection of a suitable breeding site and the localisation of hosts or prey. In this sense, bacteria have been shown
to play an important role in the production of volatile compounds which ones act as semiochemicals. This review, focusing
on the semiochemically mediated interactions between bacteria and insects, highlights that bacterial semiochemicals act as
important messengers for insects. Indeed, in most of the studies reported here, insects respond to specific volatiles emitted
by specific bacteria hosted by the insect itself (gut, mouthparts, etc.) or present in the natural environment where the insect
evolves. Particularly, bacteria from the families Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonaceae and Bacillaceae are involved in many
interactions with insects. Because semiochemicals naturally produced by bacteria could be a very interesting option for pest
management, advances in this field are discussed in the context of biological control against insect pests. 相似文献
The chemical modification of Acrylamidomethyl Cellulose Acetate Propionate (AMCAP) was carried out by radical addition of
acrylic acid. The structural modification was confirmed with the aid of FTIR, MS and NMR techniques. Thermal properties of
hydrophilic cellulose derivative (AMCAP–H2O2) such as glass transition (Tg 153 °C) and thermal stability (372.7 °C) were determined by DSC and TGA techniques, respectively. These thermal properties
confirmed the introduction of carboxylic groups into AMCAP structure, which causes an impact in their properties. The AMCAP–H2O2 shows minor contact angle compared to AMCAP, giving a more hydrophilic characteristic, due to acrylic acid addition into
the side chains of AMCAP polymer. 相似文献