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da Silva RC, Oliveira HC, Igamberdiev AU, Stasolla C, Gaspar M. Interplay between nitric oxide and inorganic nitrogen sources in root development and abiotic stress responses. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 297:154241. [PMID: 38640547 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2024.154241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
Abstract
Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient for plants, and the sources from which it is obtained can differently affect their entire development as well as stress responses. Distinct inorganic N sources (nitrate and ammonium) can lead to fluctuations in the nitric oxide (NO) levels and thus interfere with nitric oxide (NO)-mediated responses. These could lead to changes in reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis, hormone synthesis and signaling, and post-translational modifications of key proteins. As the consensus suggests that NO is primarily synthesized in the reductive pathways involving nitrate and nitrite reduction, it is expected that plants grown in a nitrate-enriched environment will produce more NO than those exposed to ammonium. Although the interplay between NO and different N sources in plants has been investigated, there are still many unanswered questions that require further elucidation. By building on previous knowledge regarding NO and N nutrition, this review expands the field by examining in more detail how NO responses are influenced by different N sources, focusing mainly on root development and abiotic stress responses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rafael Caetano da Silva
- Department of Biodiversity Conservation, Institute of Environmental Research, São Paulo, SP, 04301-902, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Plant Biology, State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, 86057-970, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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- Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Biodiversity Conservation, Institute of Environmental Research, São Paulo, SP, 04301-902, Brazil.
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Dai ZC, Kong FL, Li YF, Ullah R, Ali EA, Gul F, Du DL, Zhang YF, Jia H, Qi SS, Uddin N, Khan IU. Strong Invasive Mechanism of Wedelia trilobata via Growth and Physiological Traits under Nitrogen Stress Condition. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:355. [PMID: 38337888 PMCID: PMC10857574 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
Abstract
Nitrogen (N) is one of the most crucial elements for plant growth. However, a deficiency of N affects plant growth and development. Wedelia trilobata is a notorious invasive plant species that exhibits superior tolerance to adapt to environmental stresses. Yet, research on the growth and antioxidant defensive system of invasive Wedelia under low N stress, which could contribute to understanding invasion mechanisms, is still limited. Therefore, this study aims to investigate and compare the tolerance capability of invasive and native Wedelia under low and normal N conditions. Native and invasive Wedelia species were grown in normal and low-N conditions using a hydroponic nutrient solution for 8 weeks to assess the photosynthetic parameters, antioxidant activity, and localization of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The growth and biomass of W. trilobata were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than W. chinensis under low N. The leaves of W. trilobata resulted in a significant increase in chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll content by 40.2, 56.2, and 46%, respectively, compared with W. chinensis. W. trilobata significantly enhanced antioxidant defense systems through catalase, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase by 18.6%, 20%, and 36.3%, respectively, providing a positive response to oxidative stress caused by low N. The PCA analysis showed that W. trilobata was 95.3% correlated with physiological traits by Dim1 (79.1%) and Dim2 (16.3%). This study provides positive feedback on W. trilobata with respect to its comprehensive invasion mechanism to improve agricultural systems via eco-friendly approaches in N deficit conditions, thereby contributing to the reclamation of barren land.
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- Zhi-Cong Dai
- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (Z.-C.D.); (D.-L.D.)
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
- Jingjiang College, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212018, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
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- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (Z.-C.D.); (D.-L.D.)
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environmental and Safety Engineering, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (F.-L.K.); (Y.-F.L.); (F.G.); (Y.-F.Z.); (H.J.)
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Khan IU, Zhang YF, Shi XN, Qi SS, Zhang HY, Du DL, Gul F, Wang JH, Naz M, Shah SWA, Jia H, Li J, Dai ZC. Dose dependent effect of nitrogen on the phyto extractability of Cd in metal contaminated soil using Wedelia trilobata. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 264:115419. [PMID: 37651793 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is one of the toxic heavy metal that negatively affect plant growth and compromise food safety for human consumption. Nitrogen (N) is an essential macronutrient for plant growth and development. It may enhance Cd tolerance of invasive plant species by maintaining biochemical and physiological characteristics during phytoextraction of Cd. A comparative study was conducted to evaluate the phenotypical and physiological responses of invasive W. trilobata and native W. chinensis under low Cd (10 µM) and high Cd (80 µM) stress, along with different N levels (i.e., normal 91.05 mg kg-1 and low 0.9105 mg kg-1). Under low-N and Cd stress, the growth of leaves, stem and roots in W. trilobata was significantly increased by 35-23%, 25-28%, and 35-35%, respectively, compared to W. chinensis. Wedelia trilobata exhibited heightened antioxidant activities of catalase and peroxidase were significantly increased under Cd stress to alleviate oxidative stress. Similarly, flavonoid content was significantly increased by 40-50% in W. trilobata to promote Cd tolerance via activation of the secondary metabolites. An adverse effect of Cd in the leaves of W. chinensis was further verified by a novel hyperspectral imaging technology in the form of normalized differential vegetation index (NDVI) and photochemical reflectance index (PRI) compared to W. trilobata. Additionally, W. trilobata increased the Cd tolerance by regulating Cd accumulation in the shoots and roots, bolstering its potential for phytoextraction potential. This study demonstrated that W. trilobata positively responds to Cd with enhanced growth and antioxidant capabilities, providing a new platform for phytoremediation in agricultural lands to protect the environment from heavy metals pollution.
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- Irfan Ullah Khan
- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of Inspection and Testing Certification, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Engineering, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Emergency Management, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Al-Huqail AA. Effect of jasmonic acid on the phytoremediation of dinitrophenol from wastewater by Solanum nigrum L. and Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Watson. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:80144-80153. [PMID: 37296250 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28148-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Phytoremediation is one of the best methods for cleaning up natural resources like water because plants are eco-friendly and safe for the ecosystem. Hyperaccumulators, e.g., Solanum nigrum L. and Atriplex lentiformis (Torr.) S. Watson, have been used to remove toxic metals from soil and water through phytoremediation techniques, but it is unknown if they can remove hazardous chemicals such as dinitrophenol (DNP), from wastewater. A hydroponic experiment was conducted to study the efficiency of S. nigrum and A. lentiformis in removing DNP from wastewater. Jasmonic acid (JAC) was applied to the tested plants in two doses, 0.25 and 0.50 mmol, in an effort to better understand how it affects phytoremediation effectiveness. The growth of S. nigrum and A. lentiformis improved significantly (p < 0.05) by the foliar application of JAC. The applications of JAC1 and JAC2 significantly (p < 0.05) increased nutrient uptake and chlorophyll concentrations in S. nigrum and A. lentiformis plants. The foliar spraying of S. nigrum and A. lentiformis with JAC significantly (p < 0.05) increased the antioxidant enzymes activity, i.e., SOD and POD. The levels of osmoregulatory substances like proline and carbohydrates significantly (p < 0.05) increased after JAC was sprayed on S. nigrum and A. lentiformis plants. In the case of S. nigrum, the efficiency of DNP removal varied between 53 and 69%, with an average of 63%, while in the case of A. lentiformis, it varied between 47 and 62%, with an average of 56%. The removal efficiency of DNP reached 67 and 69% when S. nigrum was sprayed with JAC1 and JAC2. When JAC1 and JAC2 were sprayed on A. lentiformis, DNP removal efficiency rose from 47 to 60 and from 47 to 62%, respectively. S. nigrum and A. lentiformis plants can be grown normally and survive in dinitrophenol-contaminated water without showing any toxic symptoms. S. nigrum and A. lentiformis have a powerful antioxidant system and the ability to produce vital compounds that alleviate the stress caused by DNP toxicity. The findings are crucial for cleaning up polluted water and protecting the ecosystem's health from dangerous pollutants.
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- Arwa Abdulkreem Al-Huqail
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, 11671, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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