A bio-inspired computing model as a new tool for modeling ecosystems: The avian scavengers as a case study

The models used for ecosystems modeling are generally based on differential equations. However, in recent years new computational models based on biological processes, or bioinspired models, have arisen, among which are P systems. These are inspired by the functions of cells and present important advantages with respect to traditional models, such as a high computational efficiency, modularity and their ability to work in parallel. They are simple, individual-based models that use biological parameters that can be obtained experimentally. In this work, we present the framework for a model based on P systems applied to the study of an ecosystem in which three avian scavengers (predators) interact with 10 wild and domestic ungulates (preys). The computation time for 100 repetitions, corresponding to 14 simulation years each, with an initial population composed of 385,422 individuals, was 30 min. Our results suggest that the model presented, based on P systems, correctly simulates the population dynamics in the period of time analyzed. We discuss the usefulness of this tool in simulating complex ecosystems dynamics to aid managers, conservationists and policy-makers in making appropriate decisions for the improvement of management and conservation programs.     

黑曲霉耐热木聚糖酶XYNB在毕赤酵母中的高效表达

高比活木聚糖酶的高效表达是进一步提高木聚糖酶发酵效价、降低生产成本的有效途径.将黑曲霉木聚糖酶基因XynB(不含信号肽)克隆到分泌型表达载体pPIC9K上,线性化后电击转化巴斯德毕赤酵母GS115,G418和PCR鉴定的阳性转化子经0.5%甲醇、在28℃诱导表达.SDS-PAGE分析表明,该蛋白相对分子质量为20×103左右.优化的诱导表达条件为,每隔12 h添加0.5%的甲醇,发酵5 d后,比活达4 757 U/mg;其最适温度为55℃,最适pH为5.0,80℃处理30min后仍有74%的残余酶活.     

中国营养物质排放控制标准特点分析及发展

水体的富营养化及由此引起的水污染治理是一个世界性难题。污染物排放控制标准对控制污染与保护环境具有重要贡献。氮磷是富营养化的重要指标。随着水体富营养化程度的加重,中国氮磷排放控制标准愈趋严格和完善。为有效改善水体环境和水质,进一步完善营养物质控制标准,有必要制定纳管企业氮磷预处理环保标准,并深入研究以确定基于生态分区的营养物基准,研究制定科学、合理的富营养化评价方法及分级标准等。     

Effect of nutrient level on phytoplankton community structure in di erent water bodies

Increasing levels of pollution within water bodies can cause eutrophication and an associated rapid growth in and reproduction of phytoplankton. Although most frequently occurring in bodies of water such as lakes and dams, in recent years an increasing number of river systems in China have suffered serious algal blooms. The community structure of phytoplankton may differ, however, dependent on the hydrodynamic conditions and nutrient levels within the water body. The field investigation results obtained fro...     

Effects of metal lead on growth and mycorrhizae of an invasive plant species （Solidago canadensis L.）

It is less known whether and how soil metal lead (Pb) impacts the invasion of exotic plants.A greenhouse experiment was conducted to estimate the effects of lead on the growth and mycorrhizae of an invasive species(Solidago canadensis L.)in a microcosm system. Each microcosm unit was separated into HOST and TEST compartments by a replaceable mesh screen that allowed arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal hyphae rather than plant roots to grow into the TEST compartments.Three Pb levels(control,300,and 600 mg/kg soil)were used in this study to simulate ambient soil and two pollution sites where S. canadensis grows.Mycorrhizal inoculum comprised five indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal species (Glomus mosseae,Glomus versiform,Glomus diaphanum,Glomus geosporum,and Glomus etunicatum).The 15N isotope tracer was used to quantify the mycorrhizally mediated nitrogen acquisition of plants.The results showed that S. canadensis was highly dependent on mvcOrrhizae.The Pb additions significantly decreased biomass and arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization(root length colonized,RLC%) but did not affect spore numbers,N(including total N and 15N) and P uptake.The facilitating efficiency of mycorrhizae on nutrient acquisition was promoted by Pb treatments.The Pb was mostly sequestered in belowground of plant (root and rhizome).The results suggest that the high efficiency of mycorrhizae on nutrient uptake mightgive S. canadensis a great advantage over native species in Pb polluted softs.     

关于显色时间对磷工作曲线影响的分析

本文利用钼锑抗分光光度法测定水中磷的监测方法,通过简要的理论、实验分析,得出采用该方法的最佳显色时间为15分钟至30分钟等经验性结论。     

牡丹江市大气环境容量研究

为了更合理地制定牡丹江市总量控制目标和控制战略,使有限的大气环境容量资源得到合理的利用,促进牡丹江市大气污染物排污许可制度的落实,为“十一五”城市环境保护规划提供技术支持,对牡丹江市大气环境质量现状、大气污染源、气象条件及环境空气质量功能区划分等进行了较为详细的调查分析,并对目前常用的容量测算模型进行了比较,结合牡丹江市的实际情况,认为A-P值法为目前牡丹江市大气环境容量测算的适用模型,并对牡丹江市大气环境容量进行了研究,为牡丹江市合理管理和利用大气环境容量提供了科学依据。     

盐沼植物翅碱蓬对沉积物中磷环境化学行为影响

研究了翅碱蓬生长区根际、非根际(根上部和根下部)沉积物和未生长区沉积物对应断面(亚表层、表层和深层)P的环境化学行为.结果表明,无论有无植物生长,沉积物总磷(TP)由表层(根上部)至深层(根下部)呈现逐渐减少的趋势且均以无机磷(IP)为主,有机磷(OP)含量最少,但植物生长区沉积物中总磷含量显著地增加,特别是根际沉积物 IP含量高达83%.对植物生长区和未生长区沉积物中IP的化学形态进一步分析表明,无论有无植物生长IP均以Ca-P为主,但在植物根际沉积物DP、Al-P和Fe-P均有显著增加,分别为未生长植物亚表层沉积物的3.5、8.3和3.7倍,从而导致活性磷比例增加,生物可利用性变大.     

典型城市浅水湖泊沉积物中磷与铁的形态分布及相关关系

应用改进的SEDEX法和BCR法对3个典型城市浅水湖泊(玄武湖、大明湖和莫愁湖)表层沉积物中的磷和铁的形态进行了测定与分析,并探讨了二者之间的相关关系.结果表明,玄武湖、大明湖和莫愁湖沉积物中Al-P含量都较低(<1%),Fe-P质量分数分别为17.10%～27.88%、16.68%～27.06%和0.06%～0.17%,分布顺序与湖泊富营养化程度相符.Ex-P和ACa-P、De-P含量的分布顺序均为大明湖＞莫愁湖＞玄武湖,其中钙磷的质量分数为32.51%～75.39%,是湖泊沉积物磷的主要赋存形态;3个城市湖泊沉积物中的铁元素主要以残渣态(F4)存在,占总量的69.17%～99.88%.其中,玄武湖沉积物中的F1和F2态的含量较高,占总量的6.46%～17.35%,可能与玄武湖频繁的蓝藻暴发有密切关系;TP与铁的F1、F2和F3态相关系数分别达到-0.95、-0.94、-0.81,呈极显著负相关(p＜0.01).Ex-P、Al-P、Or-P与F1、F2态相关显著,与它们性质活泼,易受环境条件影响有关.ACa-P、De-P是生物难利用磷,但二者却与F1、F2和F3态存在显著负相关关系,其反应机制还有待深入研究.     

Stream-bed phosphorus in paired catchments with different agricultural land use intensity

Stream-bed sediments from three paired catchments, each draining a lower agricultural intensity system and a higher agricultural intensity system, were analysed for (a) total P (TP), (b) bioavailable-P (Resin-P), (c) equilibrium phosphorus concentration (EPC₀), and (d) degree of phosphorus saturation (DPS). The influence of agriculture on sediment P was explored within the context of other key variables that may control the sediment P concentrations such as particle size, Fe, Ca and organic matter content, and in terms of potential implications of sediment P to in-stream biota. TP concentrations, EPC₀, and the proportion of fine sediment were highest at the sites with the greater agricultural impact. Higher concentrations of bioavailable-P were also found in higher intensity agricultural systems. However, the highest concentrations of bioavailable-P were found at sites with point source inputs. Sites with high Fe concentrations had higher TP concentrations relative to agricultural intensity, but also had lower DPS values, illustrating that the sediment still had the capacity to take up P in a strongly bound form. The results from this study show that higher risk agricultural practices (intensive arable production and dairy and beef production) can lead either directly, or indirectly through increased inputs of fine sediment, to increased sediment TP concentrations. The importance of geochemical and physical controls on the bed sediments’ capacity to mitigate high P inputs in headwater lowland streams, especially under low flows and times of eutrophication risk in spring and summer is illustrated.