The aim of this study was to study the effects of different light intensity on the growth,biomass accumulation and distribution,chlorophyll content and effective components of Uncaria rhynchophylla seedlings,and explore the suitable light intensity conditions for artificial cultivation of U. rhynchophylla seedlings. Three-year-old U. rhynchophylla seedlings were used as experimental materials. Four light intensity levels( 100%,70%-75%,30%-35%,5%-10%) were set up with different layers of black shading net. With the decrease of light intensity,the results showed that the plant height,basal diameter and biomass( root,stem,leaf and hook) of U.rhynchophylla seedlings exhibited the trend of " increase-decrease". Under 70%-75% light intensity,the plant height,basal diameter,biomass( root,stem,leaf,hook) of U. rhynchophylla seedlings were significantly higher than those of other treatments( P< 0. 05);under 5%-10% light intensity,the plant height,basal diameter and biomass( root,hook) of U. rhynchophylla seedlings were significantly lower than those of other treatments( P<0. 05). With the decrease of light intensity,the chlorophyll content of U. rhynchophylla seedlings increased gradually: under 100% light intensity,the chlorophyll content of U. rhynchophylla seedlings were the smallest,while under 100% light intensity,its chlorophyll content was the highest. With the decrease of light intensity,the contents of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline in different organs of U. rhynchophylla seedlings varied: under 30%-35% light intensity,the contents of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline in hooks and rhynchophylline content in stems were the highest; under 5%-10% light intensity,the contents of rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline in leaves and stems of U. rhynchophylla were the highest. In conclusion,70%-75% light intensity is suitable for seedling growth and biomass accumulation,and 30%-35% light intensity is suitable for the accumulation of effective components in U. rhynchophylla seedlings.
Biomass ; Chlorophyll/analysis* ; Light ; Oxindoles/analysis* ; Phytochemicals/analysis* ; Seedlings/radiation effects* ; Uncaria/radiation effects*

OBJECTIVEThe effect of light intensities on the endogenous hormones of Bletilla striata during seedling acclimatization was studied in order to explain the mechanism and provide basic data for conservation and cultivation of this wild medicinal species.

METHODThe samples was treated with three photosynthetic photon flux densities: 3 000, 6 000, 12 000 lx during the acclimatization stage to study the hormone dynamic changes of IAA, ABA, GA3.

RESULTEndogenous IAA concentration was declined in all treatments and the lowest level in all treatments was the middle light intensity. A sharp increase of endogenous ABA concentration in a short period, the concentration was increased by 380.2% in middle light (320.8 ng x g(-1)). Endogenous GA3 concentration was declined especially in the high light treatment. At 10 days of acclimatization the GA3 concentration was decreased by 52.2% in the high light (473.6 ng x g(-1)).

RESULTEndogenous hormones concentration could be rapidly changed by the light, and endogenous ABA concentration could be sharply increased when acclimatization in middle light intensities.

Acclimatization ; Light ; Orchidaceae ; chemistry ; physiology ; radiation effects ; Photosynthesis ; radiation effects ; Plant Growth Regulators ; analysis ; metabolism ; Seedlings ; chemistry ; physiology ; radiation effects

OBJECTIVETo study the effect of light intensity on photosynthetic characteristics and seedling growth of Prunella vulgaris under different light intensity.

METHODThe seedling of P. vulgaris was shaded with shading net, and relative parameters were measured. The data was statistically processed.

RESULTWith the reducing light intensity, the young plant stems became slender, the leaf long increased. The plant height and net growth under 42% full light condition were significantly higher than those under the other light intensity, chlorophy II and carotenoid contents increased, as well as Chl a/b decreased under low light. Photosynthetic indicators of P(n), T(r) decreased under low light, but CO2 concentration increased, and G(s) content decreases and then increased under 10% full light intensity.

CONCLUSIONP. vulgaris manifested the different plasticity and adaptability under different light intensities. The 42% light intensity was the best and the proper shading would promote the growth of seedlings.

Adaptation, Physiological ; Chlorophyll ; metabolism ; Light ; Photosynthesis ; radiation effects ; Plant Leaves ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Plant Stems ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Prunella ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Seedlings ; growth & development ; radiation effects

OBJECTIVETo study the mutagenic effect of gamma-rays on Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen.

METHODPhysiological and mutagenic effects of gamma-rays on C. lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen dormant seeds were studied. The germination percentage, seeding survival, seeding height and root length of M1 plants and the frequency of chlorophyll mutation in M2 generation were selected as criteria.

RESULTThe gamma-rays showed obvious inhibitory action to the seedling growth, and a strong ability in inducing the chlorophyll mutation.

CONCLUSIONThe gamma-rays is one kind of C. lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen effective mutagen. The appropriate dose of gamma-rays is 450 Gy for C. lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen dormant seeds.

Chlorophyll ; metabolism ; Chloroplasts ; genetics ; metabolism ; radiation effects ; Cobalt Radioisotopes ; Coix ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Gamma Rays ; Germination ; genetics ; physiology ; radiation effects ; Inclusion Bodies ; Mutagenesis ; radiation effects ; Mutation ; radiation effects ; Plant Roots ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Radiation Dosage ; Seedlings ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Seeds ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects

Effects of light quality and germplasm on the growth and effective ingredients of Dendrobium officinale germchit were studied. Under 8 light qualities (red, blue, yellow, green and three different red blue mix light), test-tube plantlets of different families (9 x 66, 17 x 30, 78 x 68) were used in the experiment to measure economical character and determine the content of chlorophyll, polysaccharides and total alkaloids. The results showed that light quality, germplasm and their interaction had a significant effect on the growth of D. officinale germchit. The maximal root length and height of seedling were obtained under red light, under blue light, the stem diameter was thickest and the content of total alkaloids were highest, the content of chlorophyll and polysaccharides of test-tube plantlets under red blue mix light were higher than that of other treatments. This work has laid a foundation for the high quality, low carbon and efficient production of D. officinale, and gives useful tips on production of high quality ingredients.
Alkaloids ; metabolism ; Breeding ; Chlorophyll ; metabolism ; Dendrobium ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Light ; Plant Roots ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Plant Stems ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects ; Polysaccharides ; metabolism ; Seedlings ; genetics ; growth & development ; radiation effects

The epiphytic orchid, Dendrobium aphyllum and D. devonianum are used as traditional Chinese medicine, and became locally endangered in recent years because of over-collection. We test the effect of inoculations of endophytic fungi FDaI7 (Tulasnella sp.), FDd1 (Epulorhiza sp. ) and FCb4 (Epulorhiza sp.), which isolated from D. aphyllum, D. denonianum and Cymbidium mannii, respectively, on artificial substrate in these two Dendrobium species. In the symbiotic germination experiment, FDaI7 and FDd1 were effective for protocorm formation and seedling development of D. aphyllum and D. denonianum separately. After 60 days, 14.46% of the D. aphyllum seeds grown to protocorms and 12.07% developed to seedlings inoculated only with FDaI7, while contrasted with 0 when inoculated the other two isolates and non-inoculation treatment. However, in D. denonianum, seeds only grown to protocorms and developed to seedlings when inoculated with FDd1, the percentages were 44.36% and 42.91% distinguishingly. High specificity was shown in symbiotic germination on artificial substrate of Dendrobium. Protocorms could further develop to seedlings within or without light when inoculated the compatible fungi. However, light condition (12/12 h Light/Dark) produced the normal seedlings, while dark condition (0/24 h L/D) produced the abnormal seedlings. These may suggest that the development of young seedlings require light based on the effective symbiotic fungi. These findings will aid in seedling production of simulation-forestry ecology cultivation, conservation and reintroduction of Dendrobium.
Basidiomycota ; classification ; physiology ; Darkness ; Dendrobium ; classification ; growth & development ; microbiology ; Germination ; Host-Pathogen Interactions ; Light ; Plants, Medicinal ; classification ; growth & development ; microbiology ; Seedlings ; growth & development ; microbiology ; radiation effects ; Seeds ; growth & development ; microbiology ; Species Specificity ; Symbiosis