中国林学（英文版）2006，Vol.8Issue(4)：30-36,7.
Cold tolerance of Acacia karroo and A.nilotica, two tree species from South Africa, in Beijing
Cold tolerance of Acacia karroo and A.nilotica, two tree species from South Africa, in Beijing
摘要
Abstract
Fynbos plant communities developed under geographic and climatic conditions unique to South Africa. Acacia karroo is the most widespread tree species, well known for its drought tolerance. A. nilotica exudes a good quality gum which is edible and suitable for confectionery. The two species have been introduced to China but little is known about their adaptability under the new environmental conditions. For our present study, the growth potential and physiological and biochemical parameters of the two species in response to cold stress were investigated. The results, measured as seed qualities (purity, thousand seed weights, germination,etc.) show differences between A. karroo and 4. nilotica. The seed germination rate was between 10% and 60%. Seedlings were established in fields, pots and plugs. Those in the field grew well during the growing season but completely died in the winter. Those in pots or plugs were moved to and managed in the greenhouse. The plants were green in winter. The electrical conductivity of cells, the contents of water soluble sugars, proteins, malondialdehyde (MDA) increased during eight hours of low temperature treatment at 4℃.The activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT) decreased markedly during the eight hours of 4℃ treatment. We conclude that A. karroo and A. nilotica have little adaptability to the cold winter weather and cannot survive in the outdoors in the Beijing area, but could grow well indoors as ornamentals.关键词
Acacia karroo/Acacia nilotica/seedling/cold tolerance/physiological indexKey words
Acacia karroo/Acacia nilotica/seedling/cold tolerance/physiological index分类
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Yang Ying,Janusz Zwolinski,Wang Hua-fang,Yin Wei-lun..Cold tolerance of Acacia karroo and A.nilotica, two tree species from South Africa, in Beijing[J].中国林学（英文版）,2006,8(4):30-36,7.基金项目
This study was supported by the National "948" Program of China (Grant No. 2002-12). （Grant No. 2002-12）
