Distribution, number and protection of the Falconiformes in Nenets Autonomous district
O.Y. Mineev, Y.N. Mineev, S.K. Kochanov
Section: Population ecology
The study on biodiversity and territorial distribution of order Falconiformes was conducted from 1973 to 2018 in
tundra of Nenets Autonomous district. There are analyzing data on distribution and abundance of 18 species of birds
of prey. On the surveyed area it is collected an information about type of staying of such genuses as: Pandion (1 species),
Pernis (1 species), Circus (4 species), Accipiter (2 species), Buteo (2 species), Aquila (1 species), Haliaeetus (1
species), and Falco (6 species). It is determined authentic breeding of 11 species: Osprey, Northern Goshawk, Pallid
Harrier, Hen Harrier, Rough-legged Buzzard, Golden Eagle, White-tailed Eagle, Gyrfalcon, Peregrine Falcon, Merlin
and Common Kestrel. Hypothetically 3 species are breeding too. The category of passage birds is presented by Honey
Buzzard, Pallid Harrier, Monatgu’s Harrier, Marsh harrier, Sparrow Hawk and Eurasian Hobby. To preserve natural
habitats it is proposed a number of areas of high importance for habitats and mass reproduction of birds of prey. The
most perspective are basisn of the rivers Belaya, Velt, Neruta, Bolshaya Rogovaya, Bolshaya Oyu, Sojma, Sula, and
the lakes Urduizskie, Indigskie and Vasutkini.
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-065-072
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The dynamics of the elements of fitness of experimental populations of Drosophila under conditions of chronic low-intensity exposure
I.N. Yuraneva, V.G. Zainullin
Section: Population ecology
One of the main issues of radiobiology is the study not only of the sensitivity of cellular structures and individual
systems of the body under chronic irradiation, but also the study of genetic variability of populations. Chronic exposure
increases mutations in the population and stabilizes the number of mutations after several generations. It is shown that
as a result of low-dose exposure to natural populations, the genetic load has been growing for many generations until
the level of mutation load stabilizes.
The study of the dynamics of genetic variability of populations, which is characterized by indicators of adaptation
of individuals (fertility, viability) to environmental conditions and mutation load (dominant lethal mutations) allows
not only to assess the sensitivity of populations to the effects of adverse factors, but also to determine the mechanisms
of maintaining homeosis populations in changing conditions. The effects of low-dose chronic radiation on experimental
populations of Drosophila derived from wild-type lines that differ in the content of mobile genetic elements are studied.
It is shown that chronic irradiation (0.25 mGy/h, Ra-226) for 30 generations leads to destabilization of the genome,
manifested in changes in the indicators of adaptability and mutability of populations, namely, in a significant increase
in the level of embryonic mortality, reducing the level of viability, increasing the frequency of dominant lethals, reducing
fertility in irradiated populations.
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-060-064
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Red Book of vascular plants along oil pipelines in Yaroslavl Region
L.P. Kapelkina, T.E. Teplyakova
Section: Population ecology
Oil-pipe line exploiting is connected inevitably with an influence upon natural biotopes. The route of our investigation
of technogenic biotopes passed along 30 km of oil-pipeline protection zone. There were found 11 vascular plant species from
173 of Yaroslavl Region Red Book: Carex sylvatica Huds., Dactylorhiza baltica (Klinge) Orlova, Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Druce)
Soó, D. incarnata (L.) Soó, D. maculata (L.) Soó, Glyceria lithuanica (Gorski) Gorski, Listera ovata (L.) R.Br., Neottia
nidus-avis (L.) Rich., Ophioglossum vulgatum L., Veratrum lobelianum Bernh., Platanthera bifolia (L.) Rich, in addition
Dactylorhiza baltica also is the species of Russian Federation Red Book. The important information including status of Red
Book plant species, category of protection, biotopes and living state is given in the article together with the indispensable
protective measures fot its preservation and the necessity of periodical plant monitoring. Some Red Book plant populations
are scanty or even found in a single number. The most of them are corresponding with satisfactory living states. Species of
Dactylorhiza are more prevailing in pipeline protection zone than other Red Book plants. This phenomenon is connected
with auspicious conditions of lighting and moistening in meadow and marsh-meadow biotopes that are formed after felling
trees and shrubs. Within protection zone with Red Book plants felling is expedient in autumnal period after ripening and
seeds fall. During reconstruction of oil-pipeline transplantation of Red Book plants is higly recommended to the nearest
appropriate biotope not included in the area of reconstructive work, but optimally to the protected areas.
Keywords: vascular plants, Red Book, technogenic biotopes, biodiversity, oil-pipeline safe-zone
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-054-059
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Red Book of vascular plants along oil pipelines in Yaroslavl Region
E.A. Snegin, A.S. Barkhatov
Section: Population ecology
On the basis of morphometric, phenetic and molecular genetic methods, the population structure of the Pelophylax
ridibundus inhabiting the urbanized environment of Belgorod and its environs (Russia) was studied. The obtained results
confirmed the previously stated assumptions, according to which under the conditions of anthropogenic load the
color morph “striata” dominates (the proportion of individuals on impact territories was 70 to 93%). In relatively pure
biotopes, the color morph “maculate” prevailed (58–67%). The morphometric characteristics revealed a significant differentiation
of populations, caused by heterogeneity in the urban environment. For most morphometric indices, ANOVA
showed significant differences between groups (p < 0.05), which is probably a consequence of the heterogeneity of the
urban environment, especially in terms of contamination and food supply. But the index of genetic differentiation (Fst)
at allozyme loci averaged 0.264, and the level of gene flow between populations (Nm) ranged from 0.107 to 32 individuals
per generation. This indicates an obvious panmixia among the populations of P. ridibundus in the study area. Occasionally
nonspecific allozyme loci were noted, indicating the hybrid origin of the individuals (hybrids between P. ridibundus and
P. lessonae). The high of genetic diversity indices (He = 0.394±0.061, I = 0.629±0.100) and the low inbreeding values in
populations (IF = -0.112±0.075) indicate an increased viability of the amphibian groups studied in the study area, which
is a consequence of the adaptations of populations of P. ridibundus to inhabitation in urban conditions.
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-047-053
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Content of heavy metals in urban surface water bodies
E.G. Riabova
Section: Population ecology
Today urban territories became the main habitat for people, but together with the rising level of economic and social
advantages, they also have some ecological problems. And one of them is the pollution of urban water bodies with different
toxicants, such as heavy metals. In this study, the analysis of surface water bodies carried out to containing of some heavy
metals, such as: Pb, Fe, Mn, Sr, Zn, Cd and Cu, as well as comparison of obtained results with the results of previous research
in 2006. During the research it was found that the main heavy metal contaminating town water bodies is cadmium (Cd),
which average concentration is thirtyfold higher then allowed statutory level of contaminants for water bodies to amenity
needs. Maximal concentration of Cd is 37 MPCan (maximum permissible concentration in water bodies to amenity needs)
was evidenced in the pond inside the industrial area. The other heavy metals found in water bodies and benthic sediments
in concentrations 2–5 MPCan were Pb, Fe and Mn. The results were compared with the previous research data in 2006, and
it should be noticed, that during the eleven years concentrations of Pb and Mn lowered a bit, but they are still higher than
MPCan. At the same time, concentrations of Fe and Cd have slightly increased. In regards to heavy metals’ concentrations
in sediments, their dynamics changed a little. Basing to the obtained data, the specific combinatorial water pollution index
(SCWPI) was calculated. This index characterizes water pollution rate, and for water bodies in Dzerzhinsky town SCWPI
was 11 points, which indicates that surface waters in the town could be classified as “strongly polluted waters”.
Keywords: surface water bodies, heavy metals, benthic sediments, specific combinatorial water pollution index, Dzerzhinsky town
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-036-040
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Content of toxic elements in water and macroalgae of the Argun River (Russia) basin water courses
A.P. Kuklin, G.Ts. Tsybekmitova
Section: Chemistry of natural environments and objects
The Argun River, as a transboundary stream flow between Russia and China, is an indicator of the existing pollution
in its catchment area. The estimated content of 12 toxic elements in water and in macro-algae of eight tributaries
of the Russian part of the basin of the Argun and in the Argun (seven sections), showed the greatest pollution of
the waters of the river Srednyaya Borzya. The content of toxic elements in the water of the Srednyaya Borzya, below
the gold washing areas, is (mkg/dm3): Mn – 171, Fe – 4994, Cu – 66, Zn – 102, As – 7, Mo – 3, Hg – 0.02, Pb – 13,
which is several times higher than maximum permissible concentration of these metals. The high content of Fe and
Mn among heavy metals in the rivers of the basin is connected with the specific features of the rocks in the study area.
The marked toxic elements can be transported with solid runoff over long distances, settle in bottom sediments, thereby
subjecting stream flows to secondary pollution. For most of the stream flows, it was exceeded the number of toxic
elements in Cladophora fracta from the basin of the river Argun, relative to the background concentrations, typical
for the water bodies of Zabaikalsky Krai. The greatest differences were recorded in samples of algae from the reserve
reservoir of Krasnokamensk (Zn, As, Ni), in the river Srednyaya Borzya (Mo, Cd, Pb), in the river Kalga (Mn, Co,
Mo). In the reservoir of Krasnokamensk in wintertime, water is pumped from the river Argun, which has the highest
mineralization in this period. The obtained results can be used in monitoring of water pollution by toxic elements and
for making managerial decisions.
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-030-035
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Environmental aspects of sulfate turpentine refining (review)
Е.S. Izmest`ev, S.А. Rubtsova, А.V. Kutchin
Section: Theoretical problems of ecology
The burning of sulfate turpentine, formed as a by-product of pulp and paper mills during the kraft pulping process,
causes irreparable environmental damage, as it contains a large number of toxic sulfur-containing compounds generating
sulfur dioxide when being combusted. It is for this reason that the search for methods of removing sulfur compounds
from the sulfate turpentine, which can make the purified product a valuable source of terpene compounds suitable for
industrial processing, is being actively pursued. The problem of complex refinement and rational utilization of turpentine
is mainly to establish a waste-free use of feedstock for obtaining useful products. However, the lack of selectivity in the
conversion of terpenes which are the main components of turpentine, and the complexity of their separation hinder the
development of effective methods for refining turpentine. In this regard, the refined turpentine is used mainly as a solvent
for varnishes and paints. At the same time, it is a valuable biofuel, capable, with proper approach, of partially replacing
fuels produced from mineral oil. Terpenes from turpentine and their derivatives are widely used in the organic synthesis
of biologically active substances, antioxidants, pesticides, herbicides, in the perfume industry for producing fragrances
(linalool, geraniol, nerol, citronellol), and also for obtaining compounds with a pronounced insecticidal , repellent,
antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic and other types of biological activity. Sulfur-containing compounds
can achieve widespread use in organic synthesis to manufacture solvents, ion-exchange resins, dyes, in the synthesis of
detergents and reagents for the chemical industry (sulfochlorides, thiosulfonates, sulfoxides).
Keywords: sulfate turpentine, α- and β-pinenes, sulfur compounds, terpenes, terpenoids
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-012-022
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Multivariate statistical analysis of ecological communities (review)
V.K. Shitikov, Т.D. Zinchenko
Section: Theoretical problems of ecology
The modern approach to the study of communities’ ecology involves the integration and joint processing of large
arrays of observations. This usually involves a variety of indicators (population, phenotypic, genetic, environmental,
chemical, landscape and geographical) which are characterized by significant temporal and spatial variability. The purpose
of the analysis is to identify significant statistical relationships of the taxonomic structure with the characteristics
of biotopes and environmental factors. It is based on multivariate methods that allow optimal projection of data with a
large number of variables into low-dimensional spaces.
The article focuses on the evolution of algorithms for multivariate analysis, starting with the classic unconstrained
ordination based on principal components (PCA) up to modern integrated symmetric methods used in omics technologies.
A class of algorithms, such as metric (PCoA) and non-metric (NMDS) multidimensional scaling, based on the calculation of distance matrices, is distinguished and the advantages and disadvantages of their use are considered. The dependence
of the results of redundancy analysis (RDA) and canonical correspondence analysis (ССA) on the distribution law of the
empirical data is discussed and recommendations for their preliminary transformation are given.
It is shown the role of such symmetric methods as the two-block algorithm of partial least squares (2B-PLS) and
the co-inertia analysis (CIA), which allow to establish by decomposition on axes of multidimensional covariations what
species from different complexes of observations are most associated among themselves. Procrustean analysis (PCIA)
can be widely used to identify changes in the species composition of the study region before and after some event (e.g.,
anthropogenic impact). Generalized Procrustean algorithms and canonical analysis (GPA, RGCCA, DIABLO) allow you
to work with a large number of tables and explore the dynamics of community structure for several sequential periods of
time or to form a consensus configuration by the best way.
References to numerous examples of the use of ordination methods in domestic and foreign literature are given. The
main prospects and directions of development of multidimensional methods in relation to the ecology of communities
are shown.
Section: Monitoring of anthropogenically disturbed areas
The article presents the analysis of monitoring research of soil algoflora of forest and meadow ecosystems in the vicinity
of the plant “Maradykovskiy” for the period before the start of its operating and till after stopping its functioning. Specious
diversity of forest phytocoenoses algoflora before the start of its functioning accounted for 71 species. After the plant stopped
functioning there were found out just 60 species. In meadow phytocoenoses the number is 123 and 95 species accordingly.
The number of microphototrophs varies in forest ecosystems from 59.3 to 280.5 thousand cells per 1 g of air-dry soil. Green
algae prevail in number (41.3 to 263.3 thousand cells per 1 g of soil). At the monitoring sites of meadow phytocoenoses the
index of algoflora varies from 71.6 to 447.1 thousand cells per 1 g, green algae prevailing. The structure of algoflora of the
monitoring sites is presented by the soil algae groups Chlorophyta, Bacillariophyta, Ochrophyta, as for species diversity,
green algae prevail. Cyanobacteria (CB) are represented in coniferous forest ecosystems by a small number of species, they
are rare there, and in meadow ecosystems they account for 29% species. Specious diversity of yellow-green algae and CB
also decreased during the period of the plant’s functioning, still it is likely to increase after the plant stopped functioning.
Keywords: algoflora, soil algae, cyanobacteria, soil algae life forms, number of cells, biomonitoring
Article published in number 1 for 2019 DOI: 10.25750/1995-4301-2019-1-023-029
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Pectic polysaccharides of callus tissue of the stem of Heracleum sosnowskyi Manden
Section: Chemistry of natural environments and objects
The uncontrolled growth of Sosnovsky’s hogweed (Heracleum sosnowskyi Manden.) in the central regions of the
Russian Federation is a pressing problem, because areas occupied by this plant significantly increase each year.
The methods used for the destruction of Sosnovsky’s hogweed (mowing, the use of herbicides, the use of geotextile,
etc.) are not effective enough, because the hogweed seeds remain viable for a long time, and its roots penetrate deep into
the soil. These methods do not involve the use of Sosnovsky’s hogweed biomass, which can serve as a source of physiologically
active substances, including pectin polysaccharides, whose content in the plant is 10 to 17%. In addition, the
structure and properties of water-soluble glycans of the Sosnovsky’s hogweed are not fully understood.Cultures of plant cells and tissues are a model object for the synthesis of phytopolysaccharides, therefore we used
the callus tissue of the Sosnovsky’s hogweed stem to obtain water-soluble polysaccharides. We used partial acid and
enzymatic hydrolysis, ultrafiltration, ion-exchange chromatography, and methylation, in order to study the composition
and structure of water-soluble polysaccharides of the Sosnovsky’s hogweed callus tissue.
We have found that water-soluble glycans from Sosnovsky’s hogweed callus are reserve polysaccharides – arabinans,
galactans and/or arabinogalactans content of uronic acids with up to 24%, and pectic polysaccharides – linear
gomogalakturonan (ramnogalakturonan) and ramnogalakturonan-I, with a galacturonic acid content of 70.5–73.9%.
We obtained the results of methylation which suggest that the carbohydrate chains of the reserve polysaccharides are
formed by 1,5-linked L-arabinofuranose residues 1,6-and 1,3,6-linked D-galactopyranose residues, 1,4- and 1,4,6-linked
residues of D-glucopyranose and 1,3,6-linked residues of D-mannopyranose, and terminal residues of D-xylopyranose
and D-glucopyranose are located at the non-reducing ends of their carbohydrate chains. The carbohydrate side chains of
pectin polysaccharides include 1,5-linked L-arabinofuranose residues, 1,6-and 1,3,6-linked D-galactopyranose residues,
1,4-linked D-glucopyranose residues, 1,4- linked D-xylopyranose residues, 1,3,6-linked D-mannopyranose residues, as
well as 1-linked D-glucopyranose and D-xylopyranose residues.
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