Water entry site and movement in permeable Sophora japonica seeds.

Seeds of Sophora japonica in Nanjing during the recommended period typically exhibit permeable seed coats. It is imperative to comprehend the water absorption characteristics of the permeable seeds, as water uptake represents a critical step in seed germination. This study employed an integrated approach combining blocking experiments, scanning electron microscopy, staining tests, and magnetic resonance imaging to investigate water entry sites and movement patterns in permeable seeds.

Correlation Study Between Canopy Temperature (CT) and Wheat Yield and Quality Based on Infrared Imaging Camera.

As an important physiological indicator, wheat canopy temperature (CT) can be observed after flowering in an attempt to predict wheat yield and quality. However, the relationship between CT and wheat yield and quality is not clear. In this study, the CT, photosynthetic rate (Pn), filling rate, wheat yield, and wheat quality of 68 wheat lines were measured, in an attempt to establish a connection between CT and yield and quality and accelerate the selection of new varieties.

Short-Term Exposure of to Decreased pH and Salinity Change Impacts Immune Parameters of Their Haemocytes.

With the release of large amounts of CO, ocean acidification is intensifying and affecting aquatic organisms. In addition, salinity also plays an important role for marine organisms and fluctuates greatly in estuarine and coastal ecosystem, where ocean acidification frequently occurs. In present study, flow cytometry was used to investigate immune parameters of haemocytes in the thick shell mussel exposed to different salinities (15, 25, and 35‰) and two pH levels (7.

Combined effects of ZnO NPs and seawater acidification on the haemocyte parameters of thick shell mussel Mytilus coruscus.

Flow cytometry was used to investigate the immune parameters of haemocytes in thick-shell mussel Mytilus coruscus exposed to different concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) (0, 2.5, and 10mgl) at two pH levels (7.3 and 8.

Effects of seawater pH and temperature on foraging behavior of the Japanese stone crab Charybdis japonica.

We examined prey selection and foraging behaviors of the crab Charybdis japonica exposed to four combinations of pH (7.3 and 8.1) and temperature (18°C and 25°C).