Dynamics of Hybridization and Introgression in Red Wolves and Coyotes

Abstract:  Hybridization and introgression are significant causes of endangerment in many taxa and are considered the greatest biological threats to the reintroduced population of red wolves ( Canis rufus ) in North Carolina (U.S.A.). Little is known, however, about these processes in red wolves and coyotes ( C. latrans ). We used individual-based simulations to examine the process of hybridization and introgression between these species. Under the range of circumstances we considered, red wolves in colonizing and established populations were quickly extirpated, persisted near the carrying capacity, or had intermediate outcomes. Sensitivity analyses suggested that the probabilities of quasi extinction and persistence of red wolves near the carrying capacity were most affected by the strength of two reproductive barriers: red wolf challenges and assortative mating between red wolves and coyotes. Because model parameters for these barriers may be difficult to estimate, we also sought to identify other predictors of red wolf population fate. The proportion of pure red wolves in the population was a strong predictor of the future probabilities of red wolf quasi extinction and persistence. Finally, we examined whether sterilization can be effective in minimizing introgression while allowing the reintroduced red wolf population to grow. Our results suggest sterilization can be an effective short-term strategy to reduce the likelihood of extirpation in colonizing populations of red wolves. Whether red wolf numbers are increased by sterilization depends on the level of sterilization effort and the acting reproductive barriers. Our results provide an outline of the conditions likely required for successful reestablishment and long-term maintenance of populations of wild red wolves in the presence of coyotes. Our modeling approach may prove generally useful in providing insight into situations involving complex species interactions when data are few.     

Simulating global soil-CO2 flux and its response to climate change

ＩｎｔｒｏｄｕｃｔｉｏｎＧｌｏｂａｌｃｌｉｍａｔｅｍｏｄｅｌｓｐｒｅｄｉｃｔｔｅｍｐｅｒａｔｕｒｅｉｎｃｒｅａｓｅｓｄｕｅｔｏｅｎｈａｎｃｅｄｇｒｅｅｎｈｏｕｓｅｗａｒｍｉｎｇｉｎｔｈｅｎｏｔ ｔｏｏ ｄｉｓｔａｎｔｆｕｔｕｒｅ (Ｈｏｕｇｈｔｏｎ ,1990 ) .Ｉｔｈａｓｂｅｅｎａｒｇｕｅｄｔｈａｔｏｎｅｏｆｔｈｅｉｍｐｏｒｔａｎｔｅｆｆｅｃｔｓｏｆｇｌｏｂａｌｗａｒｍｉｎｇｗｉｌｌｂｅｔｏａｃｃｅｌｅｒａｔｅｔｈｅｄｅｃｏｍｐｏｓｉｔｉｏｎｏｆｓｏｉｌｏｒｇａｎｉｃｍａｔｔｅｒ,ｔｈｅｒｅｂｙｒｅｌｅ…     

有机污染物对流动电流检测灵敏度的影响研究

进行了将流动电流混凝投药自动控制系统应用于 4种受污染水源水的试验 ,研究了该系统检测灵敏度受污染物的影响情况。试验结果表明污染物的存在使流动电流的检测灵敏度降低 ,污染物的组成成分和浓度等都是影响灵敏度的主要因素 ,但是流动电流与投药量的相关性仍然存在。在CODMn不超过 10mg L或油类物质浓度 <2～ 10mg L ,时 ,污染物的影响程度较小 ,将流动电流混凝投药控制技术应用于此条件下的受污染水源水是可能的。     

1-硝基芘和多环芳烃联合致突变性的研究

测定了１－硝基芘（１－ＮＰ）和其它（硝基一）多环芳烃对Ａ试验的６个菌株（ＴＡ９８，ＴＡ１００，ＹＧ１０２１，ＹＧ１０２４，ＹＧ１０２６，ＹＧ１０２９）的单一和联合致突变性，１，６－二硝基芘（１．６ＤＮＰ）、１－硝基芘（１－ＮＰ）和２－硝基坊（２－ＮＦ）所单一致突变性都为ＹＧ１０２４，ＹＧ１０２１，ＴＡ９８，ＹＧ１０２６，ＹＧ１０２９，ＴＡ１００，地２－ＮＦ的敏感性稍有差别，联合致突变性实验结果表明     

Effects of elevated CO2 on sensitivity of six species of algae and interspecific competition of three species of algae

Effects of elevated CO, （5000 μl/L） on sensitivity comparison of six species of algae and interspecific competition of three species of algae were investigated. The results showed that, the cell densities of six species of algae grown in elevated CO2 significantly increased compared to those in ambient CO2 （360 μl/L）, and with the time prolonged, the increasing extent increased. Therefore, elevated CO2 can promote the growth of six species of algae. However, there were differences in sensitivity between six species of algae. Based on the effects of elevated CO2 on biomass, the sensitive order （from high to low） was Platymanas sp., Platymanas subcordiformis, Nitzschia closterium, Isochrysis golbana Parke 8701, Dunoliella salina, Chlorella sp., on the condition of solitary cultivation. Compared to ambient CO2, elevated CO2 promoted the growth of three species of algae, Platymanas subcordiformis, Nitzschia closterium and Isochrysis galbana Parke 8701 under the condition of mixed cultivation. The sensitivity of the three species to elevated CO2 in mixed cultivation changed a lot compared to the condition of solitary cultivation. When grown in elevated CO2 under the condition of mixed cultivation, the sensitive order from high to low were Nitzschia clostertium, Platymonas subcordiformis; and Isochrysis galbana Parke 8701. However, under the condition of solitary cultivation, the sensitive order in elevated CO2 was Isochrysis galbana Parke 8701, Nitzschia clostertium, Platymonas subcordiformis, from sensitive to less sensitive. On the day 21, the dominant algae, the sub-dominant algae and inferior algae grown in elevated CO2 did not change. However, the population increasing dynamic and composition proportion of three algal species have significantly changed.     

成渝地区典型城市O3污染对人为源前体物排放敏感性模拟研究

以2019年3—4月臭氧（O₃）污染小高峰为例，应用空气质量模型CAMx-DDM法分析了成渝地区O₃浓度对人为源前体物排放敏感性，并用2020年"新冠"疫情防控及生产恢复导致的污染排放同比变化情景进行模拟验证.模拟结果表明成渝地区O₃对NO_x的敏感性为负、对VOCs的敏感性为正，其中，重庆市主城区、主城区以西地区、川南城市群和成都平原西部地区敏感性较高，与其自身污染排放源分布密集有关.以典型城市重庆市主城区为例，2019年3—4月O₃小时浓度对NO_x和VOCs的敏感性平均值分别为-19.14 μg·m^-3和7.25 μg·m^-3，两者表现出相反的日变化规律，且主要受到本地及周边区域的影响，模拟结果显示在所有区域VOCs排放均削减25%的情况下，3月和4月月均O₃日最大8 h浓度分别下降2.62 μg·m^-3和3.59 μg·m^-3.敏感性模拟得到2020年3月四川省和重庆市NO_x排放量同比下降8.00%和22.40%，VOCs同比下降1.00%和7.92%；4月NO_x排放量同比上升5.00%和9.50%，四川省VOCs同比持平，重庆市上升3.63%，与同期"新冠"疫情防控及生产恢复导致的实际排放情况非常一致.     

MODEL DEVELOPMENT FOR CONJUNCTIVE USE STUDY OF THE SAN JACINTO BASIN,CALIFORNIA1

ABSTRACT: A two-layered confined-unconfined numerical model for flow and mass transport is developed for the San Jacinto Basin. The model structure is determined by the geological structure of the Basin and model parameters are calibrated using 20 years of historical records. The total number of historical head observations used for the flow model calibration is 1,117 and the total number of the estimated parameters is 91. The two-layered transport model is also calibrated using historical water quality records. Sensitivity analysis of the flow model shows that only 68 parameters (out of a total of 91) are relatively sensitive and reliable. However, the unreliable parameters (23 of them) are found to be insensitive and thus not significant to the prediction and management of conjunctive use of surface water and ground water. The developed flow model has been used to study the two proposed artificial recharge scenarios for the San Jacinto Basin. We have found that during a relatively dry condition, an artificial recharge rate of 80 acre-ft/day can be achieved during the recharge period October through January. However, for a relatively wet condition, only 80 percent of the proposed rate can be effectively stored in the Basin during these months.     

Workshop report on the extraction of foetal DNA from maternal plasma

Objective Cell free foetal DNA (cff DNA) extracted from maternal plasma is now recognized as a potential source for prenatal diagnosis but the methodology is currently not well standardized. To evaluate different manual and automated DNA extraction methods with a view to developing standards, an International Workshop was performed. Methods Three plasma pools from RhD-negative pregnant women, a DNA standard, real-time-PCR protocol, primers and probes for RHD were sent to 12 laboratories and also to one company (Qiagen, Hilden, Germany). In pre-tests, pool 3 showed a low cff DNA concentration, pool 1 showed a higher concentration and pool 2 an intermediate concentration. Results The QIAamp DSP Virus Kit, the High Pure PCR Template Preparation Kit, an in-house protocol using the QIAamp DNA Blood Mini Kit, the CST genomic DNA purification kit, the Magna Pure LC, the MDx, the M48, the EZ1 and an in-house protocol using magnetic beads for manual and automated extraction were the methods that were able to reliably detect foetal RHD. The best results were obtained with the QIAamp DSP Virus Kit. The QIAamp DNA Blood Mini Kit showed very comparable results in laboratories that followed the manufacturer's protocol and started with ≥ 500 µL plasma. One participant using the QIAamp DNA Blood Midi Kit failed to detect reliably RHD in pool 3. Conclusions This workshop initiated a standardization process for extraction of cff DNA in maternal plasma. The highest yield was obtained by the QIAamp DSP Virus Kit, a result that will be evaluated in more detail in future studies. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.