Arboricine and arboricinine, unusual tetracyclic indole regioisomers from Kopsia

A pair of unusual regioisomeric tetracyclic indoles of the corynantheine-type, arboricine and arboricinine were obtained from the Malayan Kopsia arborea. The structures were established by spectroscopic analysis and a possible biogenetic link between the alkaloids is presented.     

植物园地的设计与规划

植物园地的设计规划在高等院生物学教学中占极其重要的地位。本文以植物园地的选择,规划,设计及植物种类的选择和利用进行了阐述,为更进一步提高有关生物学教学质量,开展科研开及植物的开发与应用奠定了基础。     

Spectrophotometric flow-injection determination of zinc in plant digests based on a spot test

A spot test was implemented in a flow-injection system for the spectrophotometric determination of zinc in digests of plant materials. It is based on the influence of Zn²⁺ on the oxidation rate of 1-naphthylethylenediamine (NED) by hexacyanoferrate(III) under acidic conditions. In order to control the precipitate formation and to maintain the resulting suspension, a micellar medium was established by adding Triton X-100. The proposed system handles about 65 samples per hour, meaning 72 μg NED and 9.0 mg K₃[Fe(CN)₆] per determination. Baseline drift is usually <0.01 absorbance per hour and the analytical signals for 0.5-2.5 mg l⁻¹ Zn range within ca. 0.07-0.45 absorbance. Linearity of the analytical curve is fair (r>0.999, n=6) and detection limit was estimated as 0.2 mg l⁻¹ Zn. Results are precise (R.S.D.<1%, n=10) and in agreement with flame atomic absorption spectrometry and with certified values of standard reference materials.     

Arbophylline, a novel heptacyclic indole with a cage skeleton incorporating an acetal moiety

A new indole alkaloid, arbophylline, possessing a novel heptacyclic cage skeleton, and incorporating an acetal function, was obtained from the Malayan Kopsia arborea. The structure was established by spectroscopic analysis and a possible biogenetic pathway from an akuammiline-type precursor is presented.     

Correction of iron interface in the spectrophotometric flow injection catalytic determination of molybdenum in plants

Iron interference in the spectrophotometric catalytic determination of molybdenum based on the iodide-hydrogen peroxide reaction can be corrected by using sulphosalicylic acid as masking and color-forming reagent. The catalytic influence of iron ions is circumvented to the extent of about 90% and correction of any remaining iron ions is possible by monitoring the colored iron(III)-salicylate complex at 490 nm. In this way, iron is also determined. With the proposed system, molybdenum can be determined in plant and food digests within the 0–100 μg Mo 1⁻¹ range in the presence of up to 25 mg Fe 1⁻¹, at a sampling rate of about 50 determinations h⁻¹. The relative standard deviation of 10 consecutive measurements was estimated as < 2%. Results for samples were comparable with those obtained by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. In addition, recoveries within the range 94–100% were calculated.     

SPME – A valuable tool for investigation of flower scent

A novel Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction (HS‐SPME) protocol is proposed for the analysis of floral scent. Volatile compounds emitted from the flower are collected on a Carboxen/PDMS fiber for 1 hour, transferred to the GC, and analyzed by GC/MS. The method completely eliminates the use of organic solvents, does not require special instrumentation, and may readily be performed in the field without access to mains electricity and other energy supplies. The method is robust, sensitive, and reduces the sampling stress on the investigated plant. Since enzymatic reactions in living flowers may cause changes in the composition of emitted fragrance, dried rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) was used as a stable standard for the method development and optimization. In addition, grape wine was also suggested as homogeneous, bio‐compatible, and relatively stable standard of pronounced and typical scent for the same purpose. The optimized method was used for the comparative investigation of the fragrances emitted by two different species – Lathyrus vernus (L.) and Orchis pallens (L.). Several monoterpenes (C10 compounds) were found as the main fragrance components of lathyrus, while sesquiterpenes (C15 compounds) were typical for the orchid.     

Unusual spirocyclic macroline alkaloids, nitrogenous derivatives, and a cytotoxic bisindole from Alstonia

The bark extract of the Malayan A. macrophylla provided several novel indoles with unprecedented carbon skeletons, an unusual nitrogenous compound, a cytotoxic bisindole, several new macroline alkaloids, in addition to other known alkaloids. The structures of the new compounds were established by spectroscopic analysis.     

从硅谷的成功看产学研合作中大学与科技园的关系

大学科技园是产学研合作的重要载体，对加速高校科技成果转化为生产力，促进产、学、研相结合，增强大学自我发展能力，提高办学效益发挥了重要的作用。众所周知，美国的硅谷是大学科技园的成功典范。本文拟从斯坦福大学与硅谷的关系分析，对比我国大学产学研合作中的实际做法，得出一些在高新技术产业化进程中可供借鉴的方法。     

生态工业园建设是发展循环经济的有效途径

介绍了循环经济的概念及本质，阐明了生态工业园是循环经济的实践模式，具有自然生态系统的特征，是按照生态学原理建设的可持续发展的地域综合体，因此加强生态工业园区的建设具有重要的现实意义。     

大庆市城市绿化现状分析与发展对策

本文从大庆市城市绿地的现状和绿化材料应用的现状两个方面,对大庆的城市绿化现状进行客观的探讨 与分析,指出优点与存在的问题;并根据这一现状,结合大庆的自然条件、城市规划的格局和石油城市的自身特点, 综合应用园林学、生态学等方面的知识,对大庆城市绿化建设的发展提出探讨性的建议。