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M D, K S VB, R R, P J. Sorghum drought tolerance is enhanced by cerium oxide nanoparticles via stomatal regulation and osmolyte accumulation. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 212:108733. [PMID: 38761547 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108733] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] yield is limited by the coincidence of drought during its sensitive stages. The use of cerium oxide nanoparticles in agriculture is minimal despite its antioxidant properties. We hypothesize that drought-induced decreases in photosynthetic rate in sorghum may be associated with decreased tissue water content and organelle membrane damage. We aimed to quantify the impact of foliar application of nanoceria on transpiration rate, accumulation of compatible solutes, photosynthetic rate and reproductive success under drought stress in sorghum. In order to ascertain the mechanism by which nanoceria mitigate drought-induced inhibition of photosynthesis and reproductive success, experiments were undertaken in a factorial completely randomized design or split-plot design. Foliar spray of nanoceria under progressive soil drying conserved soil moisture by restricting the transpiration rate than water spray, indicating that nanoceria exerted strong stomatal control. Under drought stress at the seed development stage, foliar application of nanoceria at 25 mg L-1 significantly improved the photosynthetic rate (19%) compared to control by maintaining a higher tissue water content (18%) achieved by accumulating compatible solutes. The nanoceria-sprayed plants exhibited intact chloroplast and thylakoid membranes because of increased heme enzymes [catalase (53%) and peroxidase (45%)] activity, which helped in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide content (74%). Under drought, compared to water spray, nanoceria improved the seed-set percentage (24%) and individual seed mass (27%), eventually causing a higher seed yield. Thus, foliar application of nanoceria at 25 mg L-1 under drought can increase grain yield through increased photosynthesis and reproductive traits.
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- Djanaguiraman M
- Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India.
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- Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India
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- Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 641003, India
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Li H, Liu Y, Zhen B, Lv M, Zhou X, Yong B, Niu Q, Yang S. Proline Spray Relieves the Adverse Effects of Drought on Wheat Flag Leaf Function. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:957. [PMID: 38611486 PMCID: PMC11013815 DOI: 10.3390/plants13070957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Drought stress is one of the key factors restricting crop yield. The beneficial effects of exogenous proline on crop growth under drought stress have been demonstrated in maize, rice, and other crops. However, little is known about its effects on wheat under drought stress. Especially, the water-holding capacity of leaves were overlooked in most studies. Therefore, a barrel experiment was conducted with wheat at two drought levels (severe drought: 45% field capacity, mild drought: 60% field capacity), and three proline-spraying levels (0 mM, 25 mM, and 50 mM). Meanwhile, a control with no stress and no proline application was set. The anatomical features, water-holding capacity, antioxidant capacity, and proline content of flag leaves as well as grain yields were measured. The results showed that drought stress increased the activity of catalase and peroxidase and the content of proline in flag leaves, lessened the content of chlorophyll, deformed leaf veins, and decreased the grain yield. Exogenous proline could regulate the osmotic-regulation substance content, chlorophyll content, antioxidant enzyme activity, water-holding capacity, and tissue structure of wheat flag leaves under drought stress, ultimately alleviating the impact of drought stress on wheat yield. The application of proline (25 mM and 50 mM) increased the yield by 2.88% and 10.81% under mild drought and 33.90% and 52.88% under severe drought compared to wheat without proline spray, respectively.
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- Huizhen Li
- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; (H.L.); (X.Z.); (Q.N.); (S.Y.)
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
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- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; (H.L.); (X.Z.); (Q.N.); (S.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture & Forestry, Jurong 212499, China;
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- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; (H.L.); (X.Z.); (Q.N.); (S.Y.)
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- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; (H.L.); (X.Z.); (Q.N.); (S.Y.)
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- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; (H.L.); (X.Z.); (Q.N.); (S.Y.)
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- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; (H.L.); (X.Z.); (Q.N.); (S.Y.)
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- Institute of Farmland Irrigation, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Xinxiang 453002, China; (H.L.); (X.Z.); (Q.N.); (S.Y.)
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Asif A, Ali M, Qadir M, Karthikeyan R, Singh Z, Khangura R, Di Gioia F, Ahmed ZFR. Enhancing crop resilience by harnessing the synergistic effects of biostimulants against abiotic stress. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1276117. [PMID: 38173926 PMCID: PMC10764035 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1276117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Plants experience constant exposed to diverse abiotic stresses throughout their growth and development stages. Given the burgeoning world population, abiotic stresses pose significant challenges to food and nutritional security. These stresses are complex and influenced by both genetic networks and environmental factors, often resulting in significant crop losses, which can reach as high as fifty percent. To mitigate the effects of abiotic stresses on crops, various strategies rooted in crop improvement and genomics are being explored. In particular, the utilization of biostimulants, including bio-based compounds derived from plants and beneficial microbes, has garnered considerable attention. Biostimulants offer the potential to reduce reliance on artificial chemical agents while enhancing nutritional efficiency and promoting plant growth under abiotic stress condition. Commonly used biostimulants, which are friendly to ecology and human health, encompass inorganic substances (e.g., zinc oxide and silicon) and natural substances (e.g., seaweed extracts, humic substances, chitosan, exudates, and microbes). Notably, prioritizing environmentally friendly biostimulants is crucial to prevent issues such as soil degradation, air and water pollution. In recent years, several studies have explored the biological role of biostimulants in plant production, focusing particularly on their mechanisms of effectiveness in horticulture. In this context, we conducted a comprehensive review of the existing scientific literature to analyze the current status and future research directions concerning the use of various biostimulants, such as plant-based zinc oxide, silicon, selenium and aminobutyric acid, seaweed extracts, humic acids, and chitosan for enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants. Furthermore, we correlated the molecular modifications induced by these biostimulants with different physiological pathways and assessed their impact on plant performance in response to abiotic stresses, which can provide valuable insights.
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- Anam Asif
- Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, China
- School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Lasbela University of Agriculture Water and Marine Sciences, Lasbela, Balochistan, Pakistan
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- Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Horticulture, School of Science, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, Australia
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- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Western Australia, Kensington, WA, Australia
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- Department of Plant Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, College State, PA, United States
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- Integrative Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Zhang H, Sun X, Dai M. Improving crop drought resistance with plant growth regulators and rhizobacteria: Mechanisms, applications, and perspectives. PLANT COMMUNICATIONS 2022; 3:100228. [PMID: 35059626 PMCID: PMC8760038 DOI: 10.1016/j.xplc.2021.100228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Drought is one of the main abiotic stresses that cause crop yield loss. Improving crop yield under drought stress is a major goal of crop breeding, as it is critical to food security. The mechanism of plant drought resistance has been well studied, and diverse drought resistance genes have been identified in recent years, but transferring this knowledge from the laboratory to field production remains a significant challenge. Recently, some new strategies have become research frontiers owing to their advantages of low cost, convenience, strong field operability, and/or environmental friendliness. Exogenous plant growth regulator (PGR) treatment and microbe-based plant biotechnology have been used to effectively improve crop drought tolerance and preserve yield under drought stress. However, our understanding of the mechanisms by which PGRs regulate plant drought resistance and of plant-microbiome interactions under drought is still incomplete. In this review, we summarize these two strategies reported in recent studies, focusing on the mechanisms by which these exogenous treatments regulate crop drought resistance. Finally, future challenges and directions in crop drought resistance breeding are discussed.
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- Hui Zhang
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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A Pivotal Role of Chitosan Nanoparticles in Enhancing the Essential Oil Productivity and Antioxidant Capacity in Matricaria chamomilla L. HORTICULTURAE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae7120574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Chitosan is a biopolymer with several biological and agricultural applications. Recently, development of chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) adds additional value by further using it as an eco-friendly biostimulant. Therefore, the impact of CSNPs foliar application on the growth, essential oil productivity and antioxidant capacity of chamomile was investigated. Treatments comprised 0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 mg L−1 of CSNPs applied to plants as a foliar spray. CSNPs foliar application improved the growth and productivity of chamomile plants. Relative to the control, the flower yield was increased by 52.10 and 55.74% while the essential oil percentage was increased by 57.14 and 47.06% due to CSNPs at 300 mg L−1 during the two seasons of study. Moreover, CSNPs enhanced the photosynthetic pigments, total soluble sugars and N, P and K percentages. Interestingly, CSNPs increased the antioxidant capacity as measured by total phenolics and the antioxidant activity (DPPH). Collectively, it is suggested that CSNPs might be a promising eco-friendly bio-stimulant and it could be an alternative strategy to improve the productivity, quality and decrease the production cost of chamomile and possibly some other medicinal species.
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Kocięcka J, Liberacki D. The Potential of Using Chitosan on Cereal Crops in the Face of Climate Change. PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10061160. [PMID: 34200489 PMCID: PMC8229082 DOI: 10.3390/plants10061160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This review presents the main findings from measurements carried out on cereals using chitosan, its derivatives, and nanoparticles. Research into the use of chitosan in agriculture is growing in popularity. Since 2000, 188 original scientific articles indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases have been published on this topic. These have focused mainly on wheat (34.3%), maize (26.3%), and rice (24.2%). It was shown that research on other cereals such as millets and sorghum is scarce and should be expanded to better understand the impact of chitosan use. This review demonstrates that this chitosan is highly effective against the most dangerous diseases and pathogens for cereals. Furthermore, it also contributes to improving yield and chlorophyll content, as well as some plant growth parameters. Additionally, it induces excellent resistance to drought, salt, and low temperature stress and reduces their negative impact on cereals. However, further studies are needed to demonstrate the full field efficacy of chitosan.
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Ali EF, El-Shehawi AM, Ibrahim OHM, Abdul-Hafeez EY, Moussa MM, Hassan FAS. A vital role of chitosan nanoparticles in improvisation the drought stress tolerance in Catharanthus roseus (L.) through biochemical and gene expression modulation. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 161:166-175. [PMID: 33610861 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Drought is a main abiotic stress that restricts plant growth and development. The increased global demand of anti-cancer alkaloids extracted from periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is mainly related to plant growth and development, which are severely affected by drought. Chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) have been used to boost plant growth and defense mechanism, however their impact to alleviate drought stress of C. roseus has not been investigated yet. In this study, control and stressed plants (100 and 50% of field capacity [FC], respectively) were subjected to CSNPs application at 1%. Drought stress considerably reduced plant growth, relative water content (RWC), stomatal conductance and total chlorophyll; however, CSNPs mitigated these effects. They enhanced proline accumulation and the activity of catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) with possible mitigation of drought-induced oxidative stress. Therefore, they reduced H2O2 and malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulation, and eventually preserved membrane integrity. Drought stress increased alkaloid accumulation, and further increase was observed with the application of CSNPs. High alkaloid content was associated with induced gene expression of strictosidine synthase (STR), deacetylvindoline-4-O-acetyltransferase (DAT), peroxidase 1 (PRX1) and geissoschizine synthase (GS) up to 5.6 folds under drought stress, but more accumulation was noticed with the application of CSNPs. Overall, this study is the first on using CSNPs to mitigate drought stress of C. roseus by inducing the antioxidant potential and gene expression of alkaloid biosynthesis.
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- E F Ali
- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia; Department of Horticulture (Floriculture), Faculty of Agriculture, Assuit University, Egypt.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, Saudi Arabia; Department of Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21527, Egypt
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- Department of Horticulture (Floriculture), Faculty of Agriculture, Assuit University, Egypt
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- Department of Horticulture (Floriculture), Faculty of Agriculture, Assuit University, Egypt
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia; Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Egypt
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Chitin- and Chitosan-Based Derivatives in Plant Protection against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses and in Recovery of Contaminated Soil and Water. POLYSACCHARIDES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/polysaccharides1010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Biotic, abiotic stresses and their unpredictable combinations severely reduce plant growth and crop yield worldwide. The different chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, phytoregulators) so far used to enhance crop tolerance to multistress have a great environmental impact. In the search of more eco-friendly systems to manage plant stresses, chitin, a polysaccharide polymer composed of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucosamine and its deacetylated derivative chitosan appear as promising tools to solve this problem. In fact, these molecules, easily obtainable from crustacean shells and from the cell wall of many fungi, are non-toxic, biodegradable, biocompatible and able to stimulate plant productivity and to protect crops against pathogens. In addition, chitin and chitosan can act as bioadsorbents for remediation of contaminated soil and water. In this review we summarize recent results obtained using chitin- and chitosan-based derivatives in plant protection against biotic and abiotic stresses and in recovery of contaminated soil and water.
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