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Kappers IF Aharoni A van Herpen TW Luckerhoff LL Dicke M Bouwmeester HJ 《Science (New York, N.Y.)》2005,309(5743):2070-2072
Herbivore-damaged plants release complex mixtures of volatiles that attract natural enemies of the herbivore. To study the relevance of individual components of these mixtures for predator attraction, we manipulated herbivory-induced volatiles through genetic engineering. Metabolic engineering of terpenoids, which dominate the composition of many induced plant volatile bouquets, holds particular promise. By switching the subcellular localization of the introduced sesquiterpene synthase to the mitochondria, we obtained transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana plants emitting two new isoprenoids. These altered plants attracted carnivorous predatory mites (Phytoseiulus persimilis) that aid the plants' defense mechanisms. 相似文献
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R. Lookman B. Borremans T. De Ceuster J. Gemoets L. Diels 《Water, air, and soil pollution》2005,166(1-4):197-216
We conducted a 10-month anaerobic microcosm test and a 15-month field test to investigate the effects of carbon source addition on the in-situ 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA) degradation in a polluted aquifer at an industrial site near Antwerp, Belgium. In the microcosms TCA decreased from 15000 μ g/L to 1500 μ g/L. 1,1-Dichloroethane (DCA) end-concentrations were about the same as the concentrations at the start of the tests (1500 μ g/L). 1,1-Dichloroethene (DCE) decreased from 1200 μ g/L to 800 μ g/L. Carbon source unamended and amended microcosms showed equal concentration trends. Neither chloroethane (CA) nor vinyl chloride (VC) were produced in the microcosms. In the field test TCA dropped from 15000 μ g/L to below 2000 μ g/L. Upstream, TCA levels remained elevated proving that the C-source injection had stimulated degradation. Sulphate reducing bacteria were stimulated; FeS was produced in the microcosms and aquifer. Dehalococcoides species were stimulated in some microcosms and in the HRC-amended aquifer. Neither sulphate reducers nor Dehalococcoidesspecies are however believed to be responsible for the observed TCA degradation. The carbon source injection however did yield environmental conditions that increased TCA degradation. 相似文献
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Joke Geets Brigitte Borremans Jaco Vangronsveld Ludo Diels Dani?l van der Lelie 《Journal of Soils and Sediments》2005,5(3):149-163
Background, Aims and Scope Sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) are known for their capacity to reduce and precipitate heavy metals (HM) as metal sulfides,
offering the opportunity to create an in situ reactive zone for the treatment of heavy metal-contaminated groundwater, a process
called in situ metal precipitation (ISMP). The applicability of the ISMP technology first has to be investigated at a laboratory
scale before going into an on site application. The evaluation and optimization of the ISMP process is facilitated when physical/chemical
analysis techniques are combined with molecular tools that specifically monitor the abundance, diversity and dynamics of the
indigenous sulfate reducing microbial community. In this study, batch experiments were conducted in order to investigate the
feasibility of ISMP as a groundwater remediation strategy for an industrial site contaminated with elevated levels of Zn,
Cd, Co and Ni.
Methods The potential of different types of carbon source/ electron donor (lactate, acetate, methanol, ethanol, Hydrogen Release
Compound?, molasses) to stimulate the sulfate reduction and metal precipitation activity of the naturally present (or indigenous)
SRB community was explored. In addition, the effect of amending vitamin B12 and yeast extract was evaluated. The ISMP process
was monitored by combining analytical analyzes of process parameters (SO42-concentration, heavy metal concentrations,
pH, Eh) with molecular tools such as SRB subgroup and genus specific PCR, denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE),
and phylogenetic analysis of clone sequences, based on either the 16S rRNA or the dsr (dissimilatory sulfite reductase) gene.
Results and Discussion The efficiency of different carbon-sources to stimulate the ISMP process followed the order HRC 〉 molasses 〉 methanol
〉 lactate 〉 ethanol 〉 acetate. Within 10 weeks, the highest sulfate and metal removal efficiencies ranged from 85% to 99%.
Addition of yeast extract boosted the ISMP process, whereas vitamin B12 negligibly affected SRB activity. Analysis of the
sulfate reducing population by SRB subgroup and genus specific PCR demonstrated that members of the genus Desulfosporosinus
dominated in all batch tests, while 16S rDNA DGGE profiles additionally revealed the presence in the microbial communities
of non-sulfate reducing bacteria within the family Clostridium and the -proteobacteria. The dsrB-based DGGE profiles
allowed us to assess the diversity and dynamics of the sulfate reducing community and added to a better understanding of the
effects of different batch conditions on the ISMP process. Remarkably, all dsrB sequences affiliated with the dsrB gene sequence
cluster found in Desulfotomaculum, which received their xenologous dsrB gene from the -proteobacteria.
Conclusions The batch experiments, which aimed at stimulating the activities of the indigenous SRB communities, demonstrated that these
communities were present and that their activities could be used to obtain efficient in situ precipitation of the contaminating
heavy metals. This opens the possibility to test this concept in the future as an on site demonstration as part of the groundwater
strategy for the heavy metal contaminated site. Although batch setups are suitable for preliminary feasibility studies for
ISMP, they do not reflect the in situ situation where sulfate and heavy metal and metalloid polluted groundwater are supplied
continuously. A sulfate reducing strain JG32A was isolated from whose 16S rRNA gene affiliated with the genus Desulfosporosinus,
while its dsrB gene sequence clustered with Desulfotomaculum dsrB gene sequences, which received their xenologous dsr genes
from -proteobacteria. Therefore we hypothesize that the batch experiments enrich members of the Desulfosporosinus
genus that possess a non-orthologous dsrB gene.
Recommendation and Perspective The next step towards an on site pilot test for ISMP will be the setup of a series of column experiments, with process conditions
that are selected based on the above mentioned results. This will allow to define optimal ISMP process conditions and to test
its long-term efficacy and sustainability before going into an on site bioremediation application. By applying the described
molecular tools together with physical-chemical analyzes, it can be investigated whether the same SRB community is enriched
and which type of C-source is most effective in promoting and sustaining its growth and sulfate-reduction activity. 相似文献
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Murrell JC de Groot HN Psatha E Hellebrekers LJ 《American journal of veterinary research》2005,66(7):1156-1161
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the middle latency auditory evoked potential (MLAEP) in awake dogs and dogs anesthetized with 2 concentrations of sevoflurane. ANIMALS: 10 adult Beagles. PROCEDURE: The MLAEP was recorded while dogs were awake and anesthetized with sevoflurane (end-tidal concentration, 2.7% or 3.5%).Three needle electrodes were inserted SC, and click stimuli were delivered biaurally. Signal acquisition, averaging, and analysis were performed by use of computer software developed in-house. Signals were recorded for 128 milliseconds, and the responses to 1,024 stimuli were averaged. Waveforms from 10 recordings in each dog were averaged, and latencies of peaks were measured. Data acquired for awake dogs and dogs anesthetized with high and low sevoflurane concentrations were compared statistically. RESULTS: Sevoflurane anesthesia attenuated the MLAEP so that only peaks P0, Na, and Pa could be identified. The MLAEP changes were maximal at the lower concentration of sevoflurane evaluated. The latencies of these peaks were significantly shorter in awake dogs, compared with values in anesthetized dogs. No difference in the peak latency was detected between the sevoflurane concentrations. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In terms of CNS responsiveness, the effects of anesthesia with sevoflurane are similar to those of anesthesia with isoflurane. Data suggest that sevoflurane is not the inhalant agent of choice in a research setting where electroencephalographic measurements are to be recorded during anesthesia. The depression of the MLAEP waveform by sevoflurane also suggests that the MLAEP is not a suitable tool with which to monitor anesthetic depth during sevoflurane anesthesia in dogs. 相似文献
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Lin GY Robben JH Murrell JC Aspegrén J McKusick BC Hellebrekers LJ 《Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia》2008,35(2):141-153
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cardiovascular and respiratory effects and pharmacokinetics of a 24-hour intravenous constant rate infusion (CRI) of dexmedetomidine (DMED) during and after propofol (PRO) or isoflurane (ISO) anaesthesia in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, randomized, cross-over study. ANIMALS: Ten healthy adult Beagles. METHODS: Instrumented dogs received a DMED-loading bolus (25 microg m(-2)) at time 0 followed by a 24-hour CRI (25 microg m(-2) hour(-1)), with PRO or ISO induction/maintenance of anaesthesia during the first 2 hours (PRO and ISO treatment groups, respectively). Cardiovascular, respiratory, blood gas, airway gas, serum chemistry variables and DMED plasma concentration data were collected at -15, 5, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. A number of cardiorespiratory and tissue oxygenation variables were calculated from the above data. After the 2-hours of anaesthesia, heart and respiratory rates and electrocardiograms were recorded and DMED plasma concentrations were determined for up to 26 hours. RESULTS: Vasopressor effects and the decrease in heart rate (HR) and cardiac index induced by DMED were greater for PRO than ISO, but were within clinically acceptable ranges. Adequate oxygenation was maintained above the critical O(2) delivery level. The overall incidence of unfavourable arrhythmias was low and tended to vary inversely with HR. Mean DMED plasma concentration ranged from 0.23 to 0.47 ng mL(-1) for both groups during the 24-hour CRI with a mean elimination half-life of approximately 0.46 hour. CONCLUSION AND/CLINICAL RELEVANCE: DMED CRI resulted in typical alpha(2)-agonist induced haemodynamic changes with minimal respiratory effects, and appeared to be an efficacious adjunct during and after PRO or ISO anaesthesia in healthy dogs. 相似文献
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B. Vanlauwe K. Aihou S. Aman B. K. Tossah J. Diels N. Sanginga R. Merckx 《Agroforestry Systems》2001,53(1):21-30
Prunings in hedgerow intercropping systems are a potential source of organic matter and their quality is an important characteristic driving decomposition and nutrient release. To determine the potential range of residue characteristics and the impact of canopy age on those, selected characteristics of Leucaena leucocephala, Gliricidia sepium, and Senna siamea hedgerow leaf residues were determined for young (5–10 weeks) and old (39–47 weeks) hedgerow canopies in six sites, representative in terms of soil for the derived savanna zone of West-Africa. The N content of the Leucaena and Senna residues decreased with age (from 4.8 to 3.9% and from 4.1 to 3.0%, respectively, while the N content of the Gliricidia residues remained constant (3.9%). The P content of all species decreased with age (from 0.30 to 0.20%, on average). The lignin content of the Leucaena residues increased, and their polyphenol content decreased with age, while for the Senna residues only an increase in polyphenol content with canopy age was evident. Neither the lignin nor the polyphenol content of the Gliricidia leaf residues was markedly affected by canopy age. For all species, the P and ADF content were positively correlated with the ash and lignin content, respectively. The N content of the Leucaena and Senna residues was positively correlated with their P content while the lignin content of the same species was negatively correlated with the polyphenol content. Because of the low variation in certain residue characteristics between sites, the presented data and equations could potentially be used to reasonably estimate those characteristics if no other information is available. For other characteristics, such as polyphenol contents, measurements are preferable in view of the relatively high variation encountered.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date. 相似文献
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van Loon JP Menke ES Doornenbal A Back W Hellebrekers LJ 《Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)》2012,193(1):240-245
The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low dose lumbosacral epidural ropivacaine in ponies. Antinociceptive effects of epidural ropivacaine were evaluated by means of mechanical nociceptive thresholds (MNTs) at several spinal levels in conscious ponies. The effects of ropivacaine on nociceptive afferent transmission to the spinal cord were also assessed by measuring spinal cord somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) in anaesthetised ponies. Ataxia scores were determined in conscious ponies to assess the effects on motor function. A randomised, placebo controlled, double blind cross-over design was used. Low dose lumbosacral epidural ropivacaine led to increases in MNTs at various anatomical locations with a maximum effect at the lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal regions, both with respect to increase in threshold and duration of effect. Analysis of SSEPs showed that epidural ropivacaine influenced both Aβ- and Aδ-mediated afferent transmission to the spinal cord at the level of the lumbosacral junction. Ponies showed mild ataxia after low dose lumbosacral epidural ropivacaine, but all ponies remained standing. Application of low dose lumbosacral epidural ropivacaine provided safe and efficacious antinociceptive effects in conscious and anaesthetised ponies, and could therefore be a valuable addition to multimodal analgesic protocols in Equidae. 相似文献
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Geets Joke Vangronsveld Jaco Diels Ludo van der Lelie Daniel 《Journal of Soils and Sediments》2003,3(4):251-251
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