Microbial Activity in Relation to Small Scale Patterns of Heavy Metals and Substrate Quality in Spruce Mor Layers (Of) in Southern Sweden

The within-site correlations between soil respiration rates,lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) concentrations andorganic matter quality variables were investigated at four sites in southern Sweden. The aim was to study whether the within-site variation in heavy metal concentrations could beused to monitor biological effects of regional deposition of heavy metals. Two sites in the south-west, one in the mid-southof the country, and one in south-east were investigated. At the south-eastern, least contaminated, site there were no correlations between soil respiration rate, and either organicmatter quality variables or heavy metal concentrations. At the remaining sites, negative correlations were found between Pb andsoil respiration rate. However, at two of these three sites there was a covariation with cellulose that could account for these correlations. The within-site variation of pH and total nitrogen (N) was low, and did not show any correlative general trends with either respiration rate or heavy metals. Meta analysis showed that negative correlations between Pb or Hg, on the one hand, and cellulose or hemicellulose on the other weregenerally found in within-site investigations. However, this does not necessarily explain the correlation between Pb and soil respiration, as was shown for the southernmost site. A PLS model of soil respiration rates at this site, using allmeasured variables, including heavy metals, explained more variation than a model developed using only mor layer thickness,pH, carbohydrate, ash and nitrogen concentrations, as independent variables. Thus there is a risk of toxic effects from Pb even at the levels found in south-western Sweden today(>120 g Pb * g dw^-1). However, since the correlationsbetween heavy metals and cellulose were not significantly different at the different sites, random sampling variation could not be ruled out as an explanation of the different results for the different sites. The causes of the correlationbetween organic matter quality and heavy metals have not yet been clarified. Analysis of mor samples incubated in thelaboratory for 2 yr with 1200 g Pb * g dw^-1 or 5 gHg * g dw^-1 did not show any differences in carbohydrate composition, compared to control samples. This shows that within-site studies of correlations between respiration rate and heavy metals have to be combined with studies of metal additions to soils and analysis of organic matter quality beforeany valid conclusions can be made.     

SEDIMENT RESUSPENSION AND DRAWDOWN IN A WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIR1

ABSTRACT: The magnitudes and patterns of sediment resuspension are assessed in Cannonsville Reservoir, New York, to quantify and characterize this internal source of sediment. The assessment is based on analyses of sediment trap collections from 10 sites over the spring to fall interval of two years. Temporal and spatial patterns in sediment deposition are demonstrated to be driven by resuspension/redeposition processes. Sediment that had been resuspended and redeposited represented 80 to 96 percent, on average, of the depositing solids collected along the main axis of the lake. About 90 percent of the redeposited sediment was inorganic. Increased resuspension caused by drawdown of the reservoir surface and fall turnover resulted in 10 to 50‐fold increases in deposition rates compared to levels observed when the reservoir was full and strongly thermally stratified. Elevated levels of redeposition from resuspension in the reservoir have been driven by both higher water column concentrations of suspended solids and settling velocities. Recurring longitudinal and lateral gradients in resuspension are delineated, establishing that resuspended solids are transported from the riverine to the lacustrine zone and from near‐shore to pelagic areas. Resuspension is demonstrated to cause increases in inanimate particle (tripton) concentrations. Higher tripton levels have been observed in years with greater drawdown. Water quality impacts of the resuspension phenomenon are considered.     

家用小型汽车室内多溴联苯醚(PBDEs)的检测

为了研究家用小型汽车室内多溴联苯醚(PBDEs)的存在状态,对上海市7辆使用2 a以上的不同型号家用轿车进行了调查。采集形成于车窗玻璃内表面的有机膜,采用气相色谱-质谱联用仪(GCMS)对有机模样品进行了定性及定量分析,并根据表面膜-空气分配模型计算汽车室内空气中PBDEs的质量浓度。结果表明:13种待测多溴联苯醚(PBDEs)目标化合物均被检出;在车窗玻璃内表面有机膜中,Σ13PBDEs含量为19.63~26.13 ng/m2;家用小型汽车室内空气中Σ13PBDEs质量浓度为376.61~961.24 pg/m3;由于PBDEs的正辛醇-空气分配系数KOA与PBDEs的溴代度正相关,高溴代PBDEs在有机膜中的含量较高(实测BDE-209是其最主要的污染物),而低溴代PBDEs在空气中的含量较高(BDE-28是其最主要的污染物);与家庭、办公场所、公共场所等室内环境相比,家用小型汽车室内空气中PBDEs质量浓度处于较高水平。     

闽西南花岗质岩浆作用与成矿

重点讨论了闽西南地区花岗岩类的同位素年龄和演化，将其划分为五期七个阶段，初步确定各阶段花岗岩类的岩石系列和组合及其与区域构造演化的关系。讨论了推覆构造与岩浆作用的关系，并认为与本区成矿作用有关的岩浆岩主要为两类花岗质岩石。研究区良好的矿源层和有利的赋矿层位以及海西期以来幔源岩浆的多次活动，使研究区成为十分有远景的成矿集中区。     

芜菁花叶病毒杭州株P1基因的克隆和在大肠杆菌中的表达

通过反转录ＰＣＲ，克隆得到１．２ｋｂ的ＴｕＭＶＨ１的Ｐ１片段，并在大肠杆菌表达载体ｐＧＥＭＥＸ－１中得以表达，表达产物为可融性融合蛋白，Ｍｒ≈６×１０４．     

发根农杆菌Ri质粒rol基因矮化性状表达研究进展

rol基因的表达能诱导被感染植物产生发根,再培养后所形成的植株具有一系列的如矮化,生根力强等表现型,国内外学者对rol基因这一特性作了深入的研究.对rol基因产生的矮化性状及表达进行了综述,并探讨了rol基因矮化性状研究面临的问题和可能的解决途径.     

牛蛙生长激素基因在COS7细胞中的转染表达

应用RT-PCR技术克隆牛蛙生长激素(BfGH)的cDNA,T-A克隆法构建反向插入的pMD18-T/BfGH重组质粒,回收BamHⅠ酶切的BfGH cDNA片段,并与去磷酸化处理的真核表达载体VR1020/BamHⅠ,酶切鉴定方法筛选BfGH正向插入的重组真核表达质粒VBfGH.脂质体法介导质粒VBfGH转染哺乳动物细胞COS7,对转染后的COS7细胞进行RT-PCR、ELISA和免疫荧光检测,分别在转录和翻译水平证实BfGH基因在COS7细胞中得到了正确的转染表达.图4表1参17     

乳酸片球菌L-乳酸脱氢酶基因的克隆及在大肠杆菌中的表达

与其它微生物相比,用大肠杆菌进行发酵生产乳酸有许多优势,但大肠杆菌没有L乳酸脱氢酶基因,不能利用糖发酵生产L乳酸.本文采用PCR技术,以乳酸片球菌(Pediococcusacidilactici)基因组DNA为模板,克隆得到L乳酸脱氢酶(Llactatedehydrogenase)基因,将该基因的ORF连接到表达质粒pET22b( ),获得重组质粒pETldhL.将pETldhL质粒转化大肠杆菌BL21株,实现了ldhL基因的表达;对含有ldhL基因的重组菌株进行表达研究,在30℃以IPTG诱导8h后,SDSPAGE分析可见明显特异性条带,酶活力达到6.49u/mL,是野生菌酶活力(2.82u/mL)的2.3倍.对重组表达的L乳酸脱氢酶生物学特性研究显示,它们的最适反应温度为27～30℃,最适反应pH为5.0～5.3.图5参15     

不同强度冷应激对大鼠肌肉、脾脏和肝脏中HSP70表达的影响

通过两个低温温度段对健康Wistar大鼠进行冷应激试验,利用免疫印迹技术检验肌肉、脾脏和肝脏中HSP70表达的相对变化情况,探讨不同时间和强度冷应激条件下,3种组织中HSP70表达的情况以及通过HSP70表达量的变化看是否可以将其作为评估冷应激的指标.正常饲养的大鼠环境温度为(20±1)℃,而实验组大鼠分别在(0±1)℃和(10±1)℃环境下进行低温冷应激,然后在冷应激后不同时间宰杀取组织,利用Western-blotting检测HSP70的表达量.结果表明:(1)在(0±1)℃急性冷应激条件下,随着冷应激时间的延长,肌肉和脾脏中HSP70的表达持续增加,与对照组(CK)相比,差异显著(P<0.05);(2)在(10±1)℃慢性冷应激条件下,仅1wk肌肉组中HSP70的表达增加(P<0.05),其它情况下各组织中HSP70的表达与CK相比无显著差异(P>0.05).上述结果说明,相应强度的冷应激可以诱导机体的HSP70表达,并且随时间延长,HSP70的表达增加,可以考虑将HSP70作为监测大鼠应激的指标.图1表2参14     

地衣芽孢杆菌2709和 6816碱性蛋白酶基因在大肠杆菌中的克隆、表达及序列分析

用PCR方法从地衣芽孢杆菌 2 70 9和 6 816中扩增了碱性蛋白酶基因 (apr1和apr2 ) ,扩增的DNA片段插入到大肠杆菌载体 pET -2 8a中 ,构建成重组分泌型表达载体pAPR1、pAPR2 .pAPR1、pAPR2中碱性蛋白酶基因在大肠杆菌宿主JM 10 9(DE3)中得到表达 .SDS -PAGE分析显示融合表达产物的分子量均为 30 .5× 10 3 ,同核酸序列测定所推导的值相符 .表达产物分别占细胞总蛋白的 8.0 %和 7.5 % .2 70 9重组菌所得酶活为 12 10u/mL ,6 816重组菌所得酶活为 1175u/mL .研究发现 ,重组的碱性蛋白酶在进入大肠杆菌周质空间时可能存在前肽自动脱落的现象 .同时 ,对地衣芽孢杆菌 2 70 9碱性蛋白酶基因序列进行了测定和比较分析 ,发现与地衣芽孢杆菌 6 816碱性蛋白酶基因的同源性为 98% .图 5参 11