Kajian Waktu Strangulasi Terhadap Pembungaan Jeruk Pamelo ‘Cikoneng\u27 (Citrus Grandis (L.) Osbeck)

An Assessment Time of Strangulation on Flowering Induction of Pummelo ‘Cikoneng\u27 (Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck). Field assessment was conducted at Farmer\u27s Field Bantarmara Village, Cisarua, Sumedang region, West Java from August 2007 to May 2008, to determine the effect of different strangulation times on flowering induction of Pummelo during flowering-off season. Three strangulation times (1,2 and 3 months after harvest, MAH) were arranged in randomized complete block design with 6 (six) replications. An assessment results showed that strangulation at 3 MAH effectively induced flowering appearance (83%) and increased numbers of generative shoots, flowering cluster, bud, blooming, fruit formation and fruit setting. On the other hand, all treated plants had higher C/N ration than control. Kajian lapang dilaksanakan di Tanah Petani (TP) Bantarmara, kecamatan Cisarua, kabupaten Sumedang, Jawa Barat dari bulan Agustus 2007 sampai Mei 2008, untuk melihat waktu strangulasi yang tepat untuk menginduksi bunga diluar musim. Tiga waktu strangulasi (1, 2 dan 3 bulan setelah panen, BSP) disusun menurut rancangan acak kelompok dan 6 (enam) ulangan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa waktu strangulasi 3 BSP cukup efektif menginduksi jumlah muncul bunga (83%), tetapi mempengaruhi jumlah tunas generative, kluster bunga, kuncup bunga, bunga mekar, buah terbentuk dan fruit set masing-masing 32,67; 28,17; 220,00; 143.33; 61,17 dan 39,02%. Di samping itu, rasio C/N daun pada semua perlakuan lebih tinggi dari control

Microcystin Prevalence throughout Lentic Waterbodies in Coastal Southern California.

Toxin producing cyanobacterial blooms have increased globally in recent decades in both frequency and intensity. Despite the recognition of this growing risk, the extent and magnitude of cyanobacterial blooms and cyanotoxin prevalence is poorly characterized in the heavily populated region of southern California. Recent assessments of lentic waterbodies (depressional wetlands, lakes, reservoirs and coastal lagoons) determined the prevalence of microcystins and, in some cases, additional cyanotoxins. Microcystins were present in all waterbody types surveyed although toxin concentrations were generally low across most habitats, as only a small number of sites exceeded California's recreational health thresholds for acute toxicity. Results from passive samplers (Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking (SPATT)) indicated microcystins were prevalent throughout lentic waterbodies and that traditional discrete samples underestimated the presence of microcystins. Multiple cyanotoxins were detected simultaneously in some systems, indicating multiple stressors, the risk of which is uncertain since health thresholds are based on exposures to single toxins. Anatoxin-a was detected for the first time from lakes in southern California. The persistence of detectable microcystins across years and seasons indicates a low-level, chronic risk through both direct and indirect exposure. The influence of toxic cyanobacterial blooms is a more complex stressor than presently recognized and should be included in water quality monitoring programs

Microcystin Prevalence throughout Lentic Waterbodies in Coastal Southern California.

Toxin producing cyanobacterial blooms have increased globally in recent decades in both frequency and intensity. Despite the recognition of this growing risk, the extent and magnitude of cyanobacterial blooms and cyanotoxin prevalence is poorly characterized in the heavily populated region of southern California. Recent assessments of lentic waterbodies (depressional wetlands, lakes, reservoirs and coastal lagoons) determined the prevalence of microcystins and, in some cases, additional cyanotoxins. Microcystins were present in all waterbody types surveyed although toxin concentrations were generally low across most habitats, as only a small number of sites exceeded California's recreational health thresholds for acute toxicity. Results from passive samplers (Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking (SPATT)) indicated microcystins were prevalent throughout lentic waterbodies and that traditional discrete samples underestimated the presence of microcystins. Multiple cyanotoxins were detected simultaneously in some systems, indicating multiple stressors, the risk of which is uncertain since health thresholds are based on exposures to single toxins. Anatoxin-a was detected for the first time from lakes in southern California. The persistence of detectable microcystins across years and seasons indicates a low-level, chronic risk through both direct and indirect exposure. The influence of toxic cyanobacterial blooms is a more complex stressor than presently recognized and should be included in water quality monitoring programs

Long-Term Conditioning to Elevated pCO2 and Warming Influences the Fatty and Amino Acid Composition of the Diatom Cylindrotheca fusiformis

The unabated rise in anthropogenic CO2 emissions is predicted to strongly influence the ocean's environment, increasing the mean sea-surface temperature by 4°C and causing a pH decline of 0.3 units by the year 2100. These changes are likely to affect the nutritional value of marine food sources since temperature and CO2 can influence the fatty (FA) and amino acid (AA) composition of marine primary producers. Here, essential amino (EA) and polyunsaturated fatty (PUFA) acids are of particular importance due to their nutritional value to higher trophic levels. In order to determine the interactive effects of CO2 and temperature on the nutritional quality of a primary producer, we analyzed the relative PUFA and EA composition of the diatom Cylindrotheca fusiformis cultured under a factorial matrix of 2 temperatures (14 and 19°C) and 3 partial pressures of CO2 (180, 380, 750 μatm) for >250 generations. Our results show a decay of ∼3% and ∼6% in PUFA and EA content in algae kept at a pCO2 of 750 μatm (high) compared to the 380 μatm (intermediate) CO2 treatments at 14°C. Cultures kept at 19°C displayed a ∼3% lower PUFA content under high compared to intermediate pCO2, while EA did not show differences between treatments. Algae grown at a pCO2 of 180 μatm (low) had a lower PUFA and AA content in relation to those at intermediate and high CO2 levels at 14°C, but there were no differences in EA at 19°C for any CO2 treatment. This study is the first to report adverse effects of warming and acidification on the EA of a primary producer, and corroborates previous observations of negative effects of these stressors on PUFA. Considering that only ∼20% of essential biomolecules such as PUFA (and possibly EA) are incorporated into new biomass at the next trophic level, thepotential impacts of adverse effects of ocean warming and acidification at the base of the food web may be amplified towards higher trophic levels, which rely on them as source of essential biomolecules

High CO2 and Silicate Limitation Synergistically Increase the Toxicity of Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta

Anthropogenic CO2 is progressively acidifying the ocean, but the responses of harmful algal bloom species that produce toxins that can bioaccumulate remain virtually unknown. The neurotoxin domoic acid is produced by the globally-distributed diatom genus Pseudo-nitzschia. This toxin is responsible for amnesic shellfish poisoning, which can result in illness or death in humans and regularly causes mass mortalities of marine mammals and birds. Domoic acid production by Pseudo-nitzschia cells is known to be regulated by nutrient availability, but potential interactions with increasing seawater CO2 concentrations are poorly understood. Here we present experiments measuring domoic acid production by acclimatized cultures of Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta that demonstrate a strong synergism between projected future CO2 levels (765 ppm) and silicate-limited growth, which greatly increases cellular toxicity relative to growth under modern atmospheric (360 ppm) or pre-industrial (200 ppm) CO2 conditions. Cellular Si∶C ratios decrease with increasing CO2, in a trend opposite to that seen for domoic acid production. The coastal California upwelling system where this species was isolated currently exhibits rapidly increasing levels of anthropogenic acidification, as well as widespread episodic silicate limitation of diatom growth. Our results suggest that the current ecosystem and human health impacts of toxic Pseudo-nitzschia blooms could be greatly exacerbated by future ocean acidification and ‘carbon fertilization’ of the coastal ocean

Multiple Stressors at the Land-Sea Interface: Cyanotoxins at the Land-Sea Interface in the Southern California Bight

Blooms of toxic cyanobacteria in freshwater ecosystems have received considerable attention in recent years, but their occurrence and potential importance at the land-sea interface has not been widely recognized. Here we present the results of a survey of discrete samples conducted in more than fifty brackish water sites along the coastline of southern California. Our objectives were to characterize cyanobacterial community composition and determine if specific groups of cyanotoxins (anatoxins, cylindrospermopsins, microcystins, nodularins, and saxitoxins) were present. We report the identification of numerous potentially harmful taxa and the co-occurrence of multiple toxins, previously undocumented, at several locations. Our findings reveal a potential health concern based on the range of organisms present and the widespread prevalence of recognized toxic compounds. Our results raise concerns for recreation, harvesting of finfish and shellfish, and wildlife and desalination operations, highlighting the need for assessments and implementation of monitoring programs. Such programs appear to be particularly necessary in regions susceptible to urban influence

Seawater carbonate chemistry and toxicity of Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta in a laboratory experiment

Anthropogenic CO2 is progressively acidifying the ocean, but the responses of harmful algal bloom species that produce toxins that can bioaccumulate remain virtually unknown. The neurotoxin domoic acid is produced by the globally-distributed diatom genus Pseudo-nitzschia. This toxin is responsible for amnesic shellfish poisoning, which can result in illness or death in humans and regularly causes mass mortalities of marine mammals and birds. Domoic acid production by Pseudo-nitzschia cells is known to be regulated by nutrient availability, but potential interactions with increasing seawater CO2 concentrations are poorly understood. Here we present experiments measuring domoic acid production by acclimatized cultures of Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta that demonstrate a strong synergism between projected future CO2 levels (765 ppm) and silicate-limited growth, which greatly increases cellular toxicity relative to growth under modern atmospheric (360 ppm) or pre-industrial (200 ppm) CO2 conditions. Cellular Si:C ratios decrease with increasing CO2, in a trend opposite to that seen for domoic acid production. The coastal California upwelling system where this species was isolated currently exhibits rapidly increasing levels of anthropogenic acidification, as well as widespread episodic silicate limitation of diatom growth. Our results suggest that the current ecosystem and human health impacts of toxic Pseudo-nitzschia blooms could be greatly exacerbated by future ocean acidification and 'carbon fertilization' of the coastal ocean

Relationships between cellular Si∶C ratios, pCO₂, and growth rates in <i>Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta</i>.

<p>Cellular silica to particulate organic carbon (Si∶C, mol∶mol) ratios versus pCO₂ (<b>a</b>) and cellular Si∶C versus specific growth rates (<b>b</b>) under Si(OH)₄-limited (•) and nutrient-replete (○) conditions at three seawater CO₂ concentrations (200, 360 and 765 ppm). Error bars represent standard deviations of triplicates for each treatment.</p

Steady-state particulate organic carbon (POC) (a) and nitrogen (PON) (b) concentrations (µmol L⁻¹), particulate organic carbon (POC) (c) and nitrogen (PON) (d) cell quotas (mol cell⁻¹) in semi-continuous <i>Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta</i> cultures grown under Si(OH)₄-limited (black circles, •) and nutrient-replete (open circles, ○) conditions at three seawater CO₂ concentrations (200, 360 and 765 ppm).

<p>Panel insets present the Si(OH)₄-limited data with an expanded Y-axis scale for clarity. Error bars represent standard deviations of triplicates for each treatment.</p

Interactive effects of pH and pCO₂ with nutrient limitation control <i>Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta</i> toxicity.

<p>Cellular domoic acid production rates (pg cell⁻¹ day⁻¹) versus pH (<b>a</b>) and domoic acid quotas (pg cell⁻¹) versus pH (<b>b</b>) and pCO₂ (<b>c</b>) in <i>Pseudo-nitzschia fraudulenta</i> cultures grown under Si(OH)₄-limited (•) and nutrient-replete (○) conditions at seawater CO₂ concentrations of 200 ppm (preindustrial atmospheric levels), 360 ppm (modern levels), and 765 ppm (projected year 2100 levels). Panel insets present the nutrient-replete data with an expanded Y-axis scale for clarity. Error bars represent standard deviations of triplicates for each treatment.</p