[Objective] The aim was to investigate the rhizome elongation growth of umbrella bamboo （Fargesia murielae） seedlings in China. [Method] The study was conducted in Liangfengya, Shennongjia National Nature Reserve. In the field investigation, six clumps of umbrella bamboo which grow independently were randomly selected and labeled. Rhizome elongation growth parameters, length and diameter of all the ages were measured. The age classes of bamboo rhizome were ascertained by age grade backtracking method. [Result] Field investigation suggested that at seedling phase, rhizome of umbrella bamboo prolonged very quickly under yearly time sequence, following an exponential curve. It indicated that although it was 15 years since the mother population died back, new generation had not been established its stable population yet. [Conclusion] Studying elongation regulation of umbrella bamboo may provide the theory understanding of life cycle of this long lived bamboo species.
[Objective] The paper was to study the distribution of main nutrients in seedlings of umbrella bamboo (Fargesia murielae) in Shennongjia National Nature Reserve. [Method] The study was conducted in Liangfengya of Shennongjia National Nature Reserve. In the field investigation, six clumps of umbrella bamboo grown independently were randomly selected and sampled. The total nitrogen, total phosphorus and total potassium of umbrella bamboo were detected by regular plant analysis method. The age classes of bamboo seedlings were ascertained by age grade backtracking method. [Result] In different organs, N, P, K contents in branches and leaves were significantly higher that than in stems. Along age grades, N and P contents performed "M" shape in branches and leaves, while K content approximately performed as normal distribution. [Conclusion] The nutrients distribution pattern of these seedlings is likely formed by its nutrition mechanism which allocates nutrients according to different needs or by external interference of environmental features. However, the specific causes still need further investigation.
With the research on and development of Genetically Modified Food （GMF）, people＇s attitude toward GMF may fall into two divergent categories, typical- ly represented by the United States（US） and the European Union（EU）, respectively. The former follows a ＂sound science principle＂ and firmly objects to the precautionary principle, namely a permissive policy of positive support of and voluntary labelling on GMF; while the latter adopts a cautiously precautionary principle, requiring mandatory labelling and traceability. From the standpoint of regulatory principles, together with corresponding supervisory measures and relevant provisions, this paper compared the execution of directives and provisions on GMF from the initial policies enacted by the US and EU to current situation combined with the track and analysis of latest polic ies issued.
