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Ahmed N, Deng L, Narejo MUN, Baloch I, Deng L, Chachar S, Li Y, Li J, Bozdar B, Chachar Z, Hayat F, Chachar M, Gong L, Tu P. Bridging agro-science and human nutrition: zinc nanoparticles and biochar as catalysts for enhanced crop productivity and biofortification. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1435086. [PMID: 39220014 PMCID: PMC11361987 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1435086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The integration of zinc nanoparticles (Zn NPs) with biochar offers a transformative approach to sustainable agriculture by enhancing plant productivity and human nutrition. This combination improves soil health, optimizes nutrient uptake, and increases resilience to environmental stressors, leading to superior crop performance. Our literature review shows that combining Zn NPs with biochar significantly boosts the crop nutrient composition, including proteins, vitamins, sugars, and secondary metabolites. This enhancement improves the plant tolerance to environmental challenges, crop quality, and shelf life. This technique addresses the global issue of Zn deficiency by biofortifying food crops with increased Zn levels, such as mung beans, lettuce, tomatoes, wheat, maize, rice, citrus, apples, and microgreens. Additionally, Zn NPs and biochar improve soil properties by enhancing water retention, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and microbial activity, making soils more fertile and productive. The porous structure of biochar facilitates the slow and sustained release of Zn, ensuring its bioavailability over extended periods and reducing the need for frequent fertilizer applications. This synergy promotes sustainable agricultural practices and reduces the environmental footprint of the traditional farming methods. However, potential ecological risks such as biomagnification, nanoparticle accumulation, and toxicity require careful consideration. Comprehensive risk assessments and management strategies are essential to ensure that agricultural benefits do not compromise the environmental or human health. Future research should focus on sustainable practices for deploying Zn NPs in agriculture, balancing food security and ecological integrity and positioning this approach as a viable solution for nutrient-efficient and sustainable agriculture.
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- Nazir Ahmed
- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Biomass Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Crop Production, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Faculty of Crop Production, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture and Biology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Dongguan Yixiang Liquid Fertilizer Co. Ltd., Dongguan, China
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- College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Kim JH, Kroh G, Chou HA, Yang SH, Frese A, Lynn M, Chu KH, Shan L. Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid Alters the Plant's Phosphate Transport Gene Network and Exhibits Antagonistic Effects on the Phosphate Uptake. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:5405-5418. [PMID: 38483317 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c10930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), with significant health risks to humans and wildlife, bioaccumulate in plants. However, the mechanisms underlying plant uptake remain poorly understood. This study deployed transcriptomic analysis coupled with genetic and physiological studies using Arabidopsis to investigate how plants respond to perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), a long-chain PFAS. We observed increased expressions of genes involved in plant uptake and transport of phosphorus, an essential plant nutrient, suggesting intertwined uptake and transport processes of phosphorus and PFOS. Furthermore, PFOS-altered response differed from the phosphorus deficiency response, disrupting phosphorus metabolism to increase phosphate transporter (PHT) transcript. Interestingly, pht1;2 and pht1;8 mutants showed reduced sensitivity to PFOS compared to that of the wild type, implying an important role of phosphate transporters in PFOS sensing. Furthermore, PFOS accumulated less in the shoots of the pht1;8 mutant, indicating the involvement of PHT1;8 protein in translocating PFOS from roots to shoots. Supplementing phosphate improved plant's tolerance to PFOS and reduced PFOS uptake, suggesting that manipulating the phosphate source in PFOS-contaminated soils may be a promising strategy for minimizing PFOS uptake by edible crops or promoting PFOS uptake during phytoremediation. This study highlighted the critical role of phosphate sensing and transport system in the uptake and translocation of PFOS in plants.
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- Jun Hyeok Kim
- Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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Bashyal S, Gautam CK, Müller LM. CLAVATA signaling in plant-environment interactions. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 194:1336-1357. [PMID: 37930810 PMCID: PMC10904329 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Plants must rapidly and dynamically adapt to changes in their environment. Upon sensing environmental signals, plants convert them into cellular signals, which elicit physiological or developmental changes that allow them to respond to various abiotic and biotic cues. Because plants can be simultaneously exposed to multiple environmental cues, signal integration between plant cells, tissues, and organs is necessary to induce specific responses. Recently, CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGION-related (CLE) peptides and their cognate CLAVATA-type receptors received increased attention for their roles in plant-environment interactions. CLE peptides are mobile signaling molecules, many of which are induced by a variety of biotic and abiotic stimuli. Secreted CLE peptides are perceived by receptor complexes on the surface of their target cells, which often include the leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinase CLAVATA1. Receptor activation then results in cell-type and/or environment-specific responses. This review summarizes our current understanding of the diverse roles of environment-regulated CLE peptides in modulating plant responses to environmental cues. We highlight how CLE signals regulate plant physiology by fine-tuning plant-microbe interactions, nutrient homeostasis, and carbon allocation. Finally, we describe the role of CLAVATA receptors in the perception of environment-induced CLE signals and discuss how diverse CLE-CLAVATA signaling modules may integrate environmental signals with plant physiology and development.
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- Sagar Bashyal
- Department of Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
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Rodrigues S, Avellan A, Bland GD, Miranda MCR, Larue C, Wagner M, Moreno-Bayona DA, Castillo-Michel H, Lowry GV, Rodrigues SM. Effect of a Zinc Phosphate Shell on the Uptake and Translocation of Foliarly Applied ZnO Nanoparticles in Pepper Plants ( Capsicum annuum). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024. [PMID: 38340051 PMCID: PMC10882962 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Here, isotopically labeled 68ZnO NPs (ZnO NPs) and 68ZnO NPs with a thin 68Zn3(PO4)2 shell (ZnO_Ph NPs) were foliarly applied (40 μg Zn) to pepper plants (Capsicum annuum) to determine the effect of surface chemistry of ZnO NPs on the Zn uptake and systemic translocation to plant organs over 6 weeks. Despite similar dissolution of both Zn-based NPs after 3 weeks, the Zn3(PO4)2 shell on ZnO_Ph NPs (48 ± 12 nm; -18.1 ± 0.6 mV) enabled a leaf uptake of 2.31 ± 0.34 μg of Zn, which is 2.7 times higher than the 0.86 ± 0.18 μg of Zn observed for ZnO NPs (26 ± 8 nm; 14.6 ± 0.4 mV). Further, ZnO_Ph NPs led to higher Zn mobility and phloem loading, while Zn from ZnO NPs was stored in the epidermal tissues, possibly through cell wall immobilization as a storage strategy. These differences led to higher translocation of Zn from the ZnO_Ph NPs within all plant compartments. ZnO_Ph NPs were also more persistent as NPs in the exposed leaf and in the plant stem over time. As a result, the treatment of ZnO_Ph NPs induced significantly higher Zn transport to the fruit than ZnO NPs. As determined by spICP-TOFMS, Zn in the fruit was not in the NP form. These results suggest that the Zn3(PO4)2 shell on ZnO NPs can help promote the transport of Zn to pepper fruits when foliarly applied. This work provides insight into the role of Zn3(PO4)2 on the surface of ZnO NPs in foliar uptake and in planta biodistribution for improving Zn delivery to edible plant parts and ultimately improving the Zn content in food for human consumption.
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- Sandra Rodrigues
- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Environment and Planning, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Chemistry, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Géosciences-Environnement-Toulouse (GET), CNRS, UMR 5563 CNRS, UT3, IRD, CNES, OMP, 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Chemistry, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement (CRBE), Université de Toulouse, CNRS, IRD, Toulouse INP, Université Toulouse 3 - Paul Sabatier (UT3), 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Géosciences-Environnement-Toulouse (GET), CNRS, UMR 5563 CNRS, UT3, IRD, CNES, OMP, 31400 Toulouse, France
- Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement (CRBE), Université de Toulouse, CNRS, IRD, Toulouse INP, Université Toulouse 3 - Paul Sabatier (UT3), 31400 Toulouse, France
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- Centre de Recherche sur la Biodiversité et l'Environnement (CRBE), Université de Toulouse, CNRS, IRD, Toulouse INP, Université Toulouse 3 - Paul Sabatier (UT3), 31400 Toulouse, France
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- The European Synchrotron, ESRF, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, CS40220, 38043 Grenoble, Cedex 9, France
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), Department of Environment and Planning, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Li M, Perez-Limón S, Ramírez-Flores MR, Barrales-Gamez B, Meraz-Mercado MA, Ziegler G, Baxter I, Olalde-Portugal V, Sawers RJH. Mycorrhizal status and host genotype interact to shape plant nutrition in field grown maize (Zea mays ssp. mays). MYCORRHIZA 2023; 33:345-358. [PMID: 37851276 PMCID: PMC10752836 DOI: 10.1007/s00572-023-01127-3] [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: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) establish symbioses with the major cereal crops, providing plants with increased access to nutrients while enhancing their tolerance to toxic heavy metals. However, not all plant varieties benefit equally from this association. In this study, we used quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping to evaluate the combined effect of host genotypic variation (G) and AMF across 141 genotypes on the concentration of 20 mineral elements in the leaves and grain of field grown maize (Zea mays spp. mays). Our mapping design included selective incorporation of a castor AMF-incompatibility mutation, allowing estimation of AMF, QTL and QTLxAMF effects by comparison of mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal plants. Overall, AMF compatibility was associated with higher concentrations of boron (B), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), phosphorus (P), selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) and lower concentrations of arsenic (As), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), potassium (K) and strontium (Sr). In addition to effects on individual elements, pairwise correlation matrices for element concentration differed between mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal plants. We mapped 22 element QTLs, including 18 associated with QTLxAMF effects that indicate plant genotype-specific differences in the impact of AMF on the host ionome. Although there is considerable interest in AMF as biofertilizers, it remains challenging to estimate the impact of AMF in the field. Our design illustrates an effective approach for field evaluation of AMF effects. Furthermore, we demonstrate the capacity of the ionome to reveal host genotype-specific variation in the impact of AMF on plant nutrition.
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- Meng Li
- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16802, USA
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Bioquímica, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, Guanajuato, 36821, México
- Bioscience Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1 Bethel Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, USA
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Bioquímica, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, Guanajuato, 36821, México
- Postgrado en Recursos Genéticos y Productividad-Genética, Campus Montecillo, Colegio de Postgraduados, Montecillo, Texcoco, Edo. de México, 56230, México
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Bioquímica, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, Guanajuato, 36821, México
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- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, MO, 63132, USA
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- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, MO, 63132, USA
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- Departamento de Biotecnología y Bioquímica, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV-IPN), Irapuato, Guanajuato, 36821, México
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- Department of Plant Science, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16802, USA.
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Pinit S, Ariyakulkiat L, Chaiwanon J. Rice straw-derived smoke water promotes rice root growth under phosphorus deficiency by modulating oxidative stress and photosynthetic gene expression. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14802. [PMID: 37684292 PMCID: PMC10491667 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41987-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Plant-derived smoke has been shown to promote plant growth and seed germination, but its roles and mechanisms in response to nutrient deficiency stress remain unclear. Plants respond to phosphorus (P) deficiency by undergoing morphological, physiological, and transcriptional changes in order to improve nutrient uptake efficiency. Here, we showed that rice straw-derived smoke water could promote root growth in rice (Oryza sativa cv. Nipponbare) grown under P-sufficient and P-deficient conditions. Transcriptome analysis of the root tissues identified 1309 genes up-regulated and 1311 genes down-regulated by smoke water under P-deficient conditions. The GO terms 'glutathione transferase activity' and 'photosynthesis-light reaction' were found to be significantly enriched among the genes that were up- and down-regulated by smoke water, respectively. Biochemical analysis showed that smoke water reduced P-deficient-induced accumulation of H2O2 and malondialdehyde (MDA), a lipid peroxidation marker, reduced sucrose contents, but increased Fe accumulation. Furthermore, smoke water suppressed the expression of strigolactone biosynthesis genes, which were strongly induced by P deficiency as an adaptive strategy to improve root P uptake. These results revealed a potential mechanism by which smoke water promotes root growth and interacts with P deficiency-induced transcriptional regulation to mitigate P deficiency stress in rice.
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- Sompop Pinit
- Center of Excellence in Environment and Plant Physiology, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Environment and Plant Physiology, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Environment and Plant Physiology, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Sahiti H, Bislimi K, Abdurrahmani Gagica N, Bajra Brahimaj T, Dalo E. Bioaccumulation and distribution of Pb, Ni, Zn and Fe in stinging nettle ( Urtica dioica) tissues and heavy metal-contamination assessment in the industrial zone of smelter Ferronikeli (Drenas-Kosovo). JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2023:1-6. [PMID: 37463563 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2023.2236535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Here, we determined the concentrations of Pb, Ni, Zn and Fe in the soil and in vegetative organs of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) collected from the banks of the Drenica River in the vicinity of the Ferronikeli smelter. The results were compared with samples collected from the banks 20 km (Shalë village) upriver. In addition, the bioaccumulation factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) were determined. Meanwhile, to evaluate the level of pollution in the study area was used the contamination factor (CF), potential ecological risk factor (Eri) and the potential ecological risk index (RI). The order of heavy metals according to their concentration in the soil samples at both sampling sites was as follows: Fe > Ni > Zn > Pb. Concentrations in excess of the limits allowed for soils in the samples collected in the vicinity of the smelter were recorded for Pb (173.13 mg kg-1), Zn (1217.48 mg kg-1), and Ni (1443.93 mg kg-1), while at the control site, Zn (270.82 mg kg-1) and Ni (375.47 mg kg-1) were found in excess concentrations. But lead (Pb) level was under allowed limit. The data showed that the stinging nettle is not a hyperaccumulator because BCF < 1 at both sites for all metals under study. Furthermore, analysis of the translocation factor (TFsteam/root) showed that at low of heavy metal concentrations, their mobility was higher (TF > 1). The lowest mobility (TF < 1) was observed at site I (Poklek), where the concentration of heavy metals was higher, except for Fe. The opposite was shown for mobility of metals from stems to leaves (TFleave/steam). The evaluation of CF showed that the area near the Ferronikeli smelter had low degree of Pb, moderate degree of Zn and considerable degree of Ni contamination. The values of RI indicate low potential ecological risk index.
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- Hazbije Sahiti
- Department of Biology, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina", Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Department of Biology, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina", Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Department of Biology, University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina", Prishtina, Kosovo
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Sehar S, Adil MF, Askri SMH, Feng Q, Wei D, Sahito FS, Shamsi IH. Pan-transcriptomic Profiling Demarcates Serendipita Indica-Phosphorus Mediated Tolerance Mechanisms in Rice Exposed to Arsenic Toxicity. RICE (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 16:28. [PMID: 37354226 DOI: 10.1186/s12284-023-00645-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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Inadvertent accumulation of arsenic (As) in rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a concern for people depending on it for their subsistence, as it verily causes epigenetic alterations across the genome as well as in specific cells. To ensure food safety, certain attempts have been made to nullify this highest health hazard encompassing physiological, chemical and biological methods. Albeit, the use of mycorrhizal association along with nutrient reinforcement strategy has not been explored yet. Mechanisms of response and resistance of two rice genotypes to As with or without phosphorus (P) nutrition and Serendipita indica (S. indica; S.i) colonization were explored by root transcriptome profiling in the present study. Results revealed that the resistant genotype had higher auxin content and root plasticity, which helped in keeping the As accumulation and P starvation response to a minimum under alone As stress. However, sufficient P supply and symbiotic relationship switched the energy resources towards plant's developmental aspects rather than excessive root proliferation. Higher As accumulating genotype (GD-6) displayed upregulation of ethylene signaling/biosynthesis, root stunting and senescence related genes under As toxicity. Antioxidant defense system and cytokinin biosynthesis/signaling of both genotypes were strengthened under As + S.i + P, while the upregulation of potassium (K) and zinc (Zn) transporters depicted underlying cross-talk with iron (Fe) and P. Differential expression of phosphate transporters, peroxidases and GSTs, metal detoxification/transport proteins, as well as phytohormonal metabolism were responsible for As detoxification. Taken together, S. indica symbiosis fortified with adequate P-fertilizer can prove to be effective in minimizing As acquisition and accumulation in rice plants.
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- Shafaque Sehar
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, 74200, Pakistan
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Liu Y, Xiong Z, Wu W, Ling HQ, Kong D. Iron in the Symbiosis of Plants and Microorganisms. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1958. [PMID: 37653875 PMCID: PMC10223382 DOI: 10.3390/plants12101958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Iron is an essential element for most organisms. Both plants and microorganisms have developed different mechanisms for iron uptake, transport and storage. In the symbiosis systems, such as rhizobia-legume symbiosis and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis, maintaining iron homeostasis to meet the requirements for the interaction between the host plants and the symbiotic microbes is a new challenge. This intriguing topic has drawn the attention of many botanists and microbiologists, and many discoveries have been achieved so far. In this review, we discuss the current progress on iron uptake and transport in the nodules and iron homeostasis in rhizobia-legume symbiosis. The discoveries with regard to iron uptake in AM fungi, iron uptake regulation in AM plants and interactions between iron and other nutrient elements during AM symbiosis are also summarized. At the end of this review, we propose prospects for future studies in this fascinating research area.
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- Yi Liu
- Lushan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China; (Y.L.)
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- Lushan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China; (Y.L.)
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- Lushan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China; (Y.L.)
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- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya 572024, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Plant Cell and Chromosome Engineering, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Lushan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Jiujiang 332900, China; (Y.L.)
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Schmollinger S, Chen S, Merchant SS. Quantitative elemental imaging in eukaryotic algae. Metallomics 2023; 15:mfad025. [PMID: 37186252 PMCID: PMC10209819 DOI: 10.1093/mtomcs/mfad025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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All organisms, fundamentally, are made from the same raw material, namely the elements of the periodic table. Biochemical diversity is achieved by how these elements are utilized, for what purpose, and in which physical location. Determining elemental distributions, especially those of trace elements that facilitate metabolism as cofactors in the active centers of essential enzymes, can determine the state of metabolism, the nutritional status, or the developmental stage of an organism. Photosynthetic eukaryotes, especially algae, are excellent subjects for quantitative analysis of elemental distribution. These microbes utilize unique metabolic pathways that require various trace nutrients at their core to enable their operation. Photosynthetic microbes also have important environmental roles as primary producers in habitats with limited nutrient supplies or toxin contaminations. Accordingly, photosynthetic eukaryotes are of great interest for biotechnological exploitation, carbon sequestration, and bioremediation, with many of the applications involving various trace elements and consequently affecting their quota and intracellular distribution. A number of diverse applications were developed for elemental imaging, allowing subcellular resolution, with X-ray fluorescence microscopy (XFM, XRF) being at the forefront, enabling quantitative descriptions of intact cells in a non-destructive method. This Tutorial Review summarizes the workflow of a quantitative, single-cell elemental distribution analysis of a eukaryotic alga using XFM.
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- Stefan Schmollinger
- California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3), University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Departments of Molecular and Cell Biology and Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL 60439, USA
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- California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3), University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Departments of Molecular and Cell Biology and Plant and Microbial Biology, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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Bento RA, de Novais CB, Saggin-Júnior OJ, de Oliveira LA, Sampaio PDTB. Pioneer Tree Bellucia imperialis (Melastomataceae) from Central Amazon with Seedlings Highly Dependent on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi. J Fungi (Basel) 2023; 9:jof9050540. [PMID: 37233251 DOI: 10.3390/jof9050540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Bellucia imperialis is one of the most abundant pioneer tree species in anthropized areas of the Central Amazon, and has ecological importance for the environmental resilience of phosphorus (P)-depleted areas. Thus, we investigated whether B. imperialis depends on symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to grow and establish under the edaphic stresses of low nutrient content and low surface moisture retention capacity of the substrate. We tried three AMF inoculation treatments: (1) CON-no mycorrhizae; (2) MIX-with AMF from pure collection cultures, and (3) NAT-with native AMF, combined with five doses of P via a nutrient solution. All CON treatment seedlings died without AMF, showing the high mycorrhizal dependence of B. imperialis. Increasing P doses significantly decreased the leaf area and shoot and root biomass growth for both the NAT and MIX treatments. Increasing P doses did not affect spore number or mycorrhizal colonization, but decreased the diversity of AMF communities. Some species of the AMF community showed plasticity, enabling them to withstand shortages of and excess P. B. imperialis was shown to be sensitive to excess P, promiscuous, dependent on AMF, and tolerant of scarce nutritional resources, highlighting the need to inoculate seedlings to reforest impacted areas.
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- Ricardo Aparecido Bento
- Postgraduate Program in Tropical Forest Sciences (PPG-CFT) at the National Research Institute of Amazonas (INPA), Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM), Manaus 69086-475, Brazil
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- Department of Soil at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Seropédica 23897-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Mycorrhiza of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation-Embrapa Agrobiology, Seropédica 23891-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms from the Amazon, Tropical Forestry of the National Research Institute of Amazonas (INPA), Manaus 69060-001, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecology and Biotechnology of Microorganisms from the Amazon, Tropical Forestry of the National Research Institute of Amazonas (INPA), Manaus 69060-001, Brazil
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Nkansah MA, Korankye M, Darko G, Dodd M, Opoku F. Potential health risk and bio-accessibility of metal and minerals in saltpetre (a food additive). Heliyon 2023; 9:e13174. [PMID: 36873498 PMCID: PMC9976209 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Food additives are used to enhance freshness, safety, appearance, flavour, and texture of food. Depending on the absorbed dose, exposure method, and length of exposure, heavy metals in diet may have a negative impact on human health. The X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer from Niton Thermo Scientific (Mobile Test S, NDTr-XL3t-86956, com 24) was used in this work to measure the heavy metal content in saltpetre, a food additive that mostly contains potassium nitrate. The average essential metal concentrations in the samples were determined to be 27044.27 ± 10905.18 mg kg-1, 24521.10 ± 6564.28 mg kg-1, 2418.33 ± 461.50 mg kg-1, and 4.615 ± 3.59 mg kg-1 for Ca, K, Fe and Zn respectively. Toxic metals (As, Pb) were present in the saltpetre samples at 4.13 ± 2.47 mg kg-1 and 2.11 ± 1.87 mg kg-1 average concentrations. No traces of mercury or cadmium were detected. Studies on exposure, health risks, and bio-accessibility identified arsenic as a significant risk factor for potential illnesses. The need to monitor heavy metal content of saltpetre and any potential health effects on consumers is brought to light by this study.
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- Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- School of Environment and Sustainability, Royal Roads University, Victoria, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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Zinc biofortification of Genovese basil: Influence on mineral profile and estimated daily intake in adults and children. Food Res Int 2023; 164:112374. [PMID: 36737961 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Despite the well-known beneficial function of Zn in human health, its deficiency is an increasingly recognized worldwide concern. In this work, we evaluated the agronomic biofortification of two basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) cultivars ('Aroma 2' and 'Eleonora') using nutrient solutions with different Zn concentrations (0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, and 50 µM). We focused on the impact of biofortification on the mineral profile quantified by ICP OES. Compared to the control, biofortification treatments increased Zn concentration by 22.03 % (on average). Consumption of one serving of 50 µM of Zn biofortified basil 'Aroma 2' guarantees an estimated daily intake (EDI) of 275.746 and 91.915 µg day-1 in adults and children, respectively. Furthermore, Zn biofortification positively affected the mineral profile of the leaves. Compared to the control, the B50 dose of Zn (50 μM of Zn) increased the EDI of macro and microelements in adults and children. This aspect highlights how biofortified basil consumption would improve consumers' nutritional status.
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Dwivedi SL, Garcia-Oliveira AL, Govindaraj M, Ortiz R. Biofortification to avoid malnutrition in humans in a changing climate: Enhancing micronutrient bioavailability in seed, tuber, and storage roots. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1119148. [PMID: 36794214 PMCID: PMC9923027 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1119148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Malnutrition results in enormous socio-economic costs to the individual, their community, and the nation's economy. The evidence suggests an overall negative impact of climate change on the agricultural productivity and nutritional quality of food crops. Producing more food with better nutritional quality, which is feasible, should be prioritized in crop improvement programs. Biofortification refers to developing micronutrient -dense cultivars through crossbreeding or genetic engineering. This review provides updates on nutrient acquisition, transport, and storage in plant organs; the cross-talk between macro- and micronutrients transport and signaling; nutrient profiling and spatial and temporal distribution; the putative and functionally characterized genes/single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with Fe, Zn, and β-carotene; and global efforts to breed nutrient-dense crops and map adoption of such crops globally. This article also includes an overview on the bioavailability, bioaccessibility, and bioactivity of nutrients as well as the molecular basis of nutrient transport and absorption in human. Over 400 minerals (Fe, Zn) and provitamin A-rich cultivars have been released in the Global South. Approximately 4.6 million households currently cultivate Zn-rich rice and wheat, while ~3 million households in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America benefit from Fe-rich beans, and 2.6 million people in sub-Saharan Africa and Brazil eat provitamin A-rich cassava. Furthermore, nutrient profiles can be improved through genetic engineering in an agronomically acceptable genetic background. The development of "Golden Rice" and provitamin A-rich dessert bananas and subsequent transfer of this trait into locally adapted cultivars are evident, with no significant change in nutritional profile, except for the trait incorporated. A greater understanding of nutrient transport and absorption may lead to the development of diet therapy for the betterment of human health.
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- International Maize and Wheat Research Center, Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz. y Trigo (CIMMYT), Nairobi, Kenya
- Department of Molecular Biology, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, India
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- HarvestPlus Program, Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, Colombia
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- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Lomma, Sweden
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Ramezannejad R, Pourianfar HR, Rezaeian S. Interactive Effects of Selenium, Zinc, and Iron on the Uptake of Selenium in Mycelia of the Culinary-Medicinal Winter Mushroom Flammulina velutipes (Agaricomycetes). Int J Med Mushrooms 2023; 25:75-87. [PMID: 37831514 DOI: 10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.2023050153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The present study for the first time addressed whether the simultaneous presence of selenium, zinc and iron may have effects on the selenium uptake in the mycelia of the winter mushroom (also known as enoki), Flammulina velutipes. Response surface methodology was used to optimize concentrations of selenium, zinc and iron in the range of 0 to 120 mg L-1. The findings showed that application of selenium, zinc and iron (singly, in pairs, or triads) significantly enhanced the selenium accumulation in the mycelia. The highest amount of the selenium accumulation was observed when selenium (60 mg L-1) and zinc (120 mg L-1) were applied into submerged culture media, concurrently, leading to an 85-fold and 88-fold increase in the selenium content of the mycelia compared to that of the mycelia treated with selenium only and untreated mycelia, respectively. In addition, accumulation of selenium into the mycelia had no deteriorative effects on the mycelial biomass. The findings presented in this study may have implications for daily nutrition and industrial bioproduction of mushroom mycelia enriched with selenium.
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- Rezvan Ramezannejad
- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)-Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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- Industrial Fungi Biotechnology Research Department, Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Khorasan Razavi Branch, Mashhad, Iran
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Nutritional composition of maize grain associated with phosphorus and zinc fertilization. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ebbisa A. Mechanisms underlying cereal/legume intercropping as nature-based biofortification: A review. FOOD PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND NUTRITION 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43014-022-00096-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AbstractThe deficiencies of micronutrients known as hidden hunger are severely affecting more than one-half of the world’s population, which is highly related to low bioavailability of micronutrients, poor quality diets, and consumption of cereal-based foods in developing countries. Although numerous experiments proved biofortification as a paramount approach for improving hidden hunger around the world, its effectiveness is highly related to various soil factors, climate conditions, and the adoption rates of biofortified crops. Furthermore, agronomic biofortification may result in the sedimentation of heavy metals in the soil that pose another detrimental effect on plants and human health. In response to these challenges, several studies suggested intercropping as one of the feasible, eco-friendly, low-cost, and short-term approaches for improving the nutritional quality and yield of crops sustainable way. Besides, it is the cornerstone of climate-smart agriculture and the holistic solution for the most vulnerable area to solve malnutrition that disturbs human healthy catastrophically. Nevertheless, there is meager information on mechanisms and processes related to soil-plant interspecific interactions that lead to an increment of nutrients bioavailability to tackle the crisis of micronutrient deficiency in a nature-based solution. In this regard, this review tempted to (1) explore mechanisms and processes that can favor the bioavailability of Zn, Fe, P, etc. in soil and edible parts of crops, (2) synthesize available information on the benefits and synergic role of the intercropping system in food and nutritional security, and (3) outline the bottlenecks influencing the effectiveness of biofortification for promoting sustainable agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Based on this review SSA countries are malnourished due to limited access to diverse diets, supplementation, and commercially fortified food; hence, I suggest integrated research by agronomists, plant nutritionists, and agroecologist to intensify and utilize intercropping systems as biofortification sustainably alleviating micronutrient deficiencies.
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Han LN, Wang SJ, Chen H, Ren Y, Xie XA, Wang XY, Hu WT, Tang M. Arbuscular mycorrhiza mitigates zinc stress on Eucalyptus grandis through regulating metal tolerance protein gene expression and ionome uptake. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1022696. [PMID: 36420037 PMCID: PMC9676645 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1022696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are symbionts of most terrestrial plants and enhance their adaptability in metal-contaminated soils. In this study, mycorrhized and non-mycorrhized Eucalyptus grandis were grown under different Zn treatments. After 6 weeks of treatment, the growing status and ionome content of plants as well as the expression patterns of metal tolerance proteins and auxin biosynthesis-related genes were measured. In this study, mycorrhized E. grandis showed higher biomass and height at a high level of Zn compared with non-mycorrhized plants. In addition, AM plants accumulated P, Mg, and Mn in roots and P, Fe, and Cu in shoots, which indicate that AM fungi facilitate the uptake of ionome nutrients to promote plant growth. In addition, mycorrhiza upregulated the expression of EgMTP1 and EgMTP7, whose encoding proteins were predicted to be located at the vacuolar membrane. Meanwhile, Golgi membrane transporter EgMTP5 was also induced in AM shoot. Our results suggest that AM likely mitigates Zn toxicity through sequestrating excess Zn into vacuolar and Golgi. Furthermore, the expression of auxin biosynthesis-related genes was facilitated by AM, and this is probably another approach for Zn tolerance.
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Yu J, Lee H, Heo H, Jeong HS, Sung J, Lee J. Sucrose-induced abiotic stress improves the phytochemical profiles and bioactivities of mung bean sprouts. Food Chem 2022; 400:134069. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Peleja VL, Peleja PL, Lara TS, Tribuzy ES, de Moura JMS. Seasonality and Phosphate Fertilization in Carbohydrates Storage: Carapa guianensis Aubl. Seedlings Responses. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:1956. [PMID: 35956434 PMCID: PMC9370796 DOI: 10.3390/plants11151956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The low availability of phosphorus and water in soil can promote the remobilization of carbohydrates in the plant, releasing energy to mitigate stress. In this context, our objective was to analyze the production and allocation of carbohydrates in plants of Carapa guianensis Aubl. submitted to different doses of phosphate fertilization, during the rainy and dry seasons, in the western region of Pará. We used three phosphorus dosages (0, 50, 250 kg ha−1) as treatments. We evaluated the plants during the dry and wet seasons. We quantified dry matter production, phosphorus content, total soluble sugars, reducing sugars, sucrose, and starch. Phosphate fertilization and different evaluation periods influenced carbohydrate concentrations (p < 0.05) in plants. The highest levels of P in the leaves were registered in October and, in the roots the content decreased with the passage of time in all treatments. The control had higher dry matter production in leaves and stems. During the dry season, there was an accumulation of carbohydrates in plants and a low production of dry matter. Soluble sugars and sucrose tended to be allocated to the stem, reducing sugars to the leaves and starch to the roots, in most periods. In general, C. guianensis seedlings were not very responsive to phosphorus addition.
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- Vanessa Leão Peleja
- Institute of Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém CEP 68040-255, Brazil; (P.L.P.); (E.S.T.)
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- Institute of Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém CEP 68040-255, Brazil; (P.L.P.); (E.S.T.)
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- Institute of Water Science and Technology, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém CEP 68040-255, Brazil;
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- Institute of Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém CEP 68040-255, Brazil; (P.L.P.); (E.S.T.)
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- Interdisciplinary Training Center, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém CEP 68040-255, Brazil;
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Belgaroui N, El Ifa W, Hanin M. Phytic acid contributes to the phosphate-zinc signaling crosstalk in Arabidopsis. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 183:1-8. [PMID: 35526500 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Inorganic phosphate (Pi) and zinc (Zn) are two essential nutrients for plant growth. Crosstalk between these two elements to control their uptake and homeostasis in plants has been previously demonstrated. However, the signaling molecule(s) required for the mechanisms underlying this interaction remain unknown. Phytic acid (PA), the main P storage form in plants, serves also as a signalling molecule in processes controlling plant growth and development as well as responses to different stimuli. In this study, we investigated the involvement of PA in the control of Zn-Pi homeostasis interaction in Arabidopsis. For this purpose, we used two classes of low phytic acid (lpa) lines: the inositol polyphosphate kinase 1 gene (ipk1-1) mutant and two transgenic lines expressing the bacterial phytase PHY-US417. The transgenic lines exhibit an enhanced root growth under Zn-deficiency compared to wild type (WT) and ipk1-1. In addition, higher Pi and Zn contents were detected in the lpa lines under standard and also deficient conditions (-Pi and -Zn). However, the activation of shoot Pi accumulation which occurs in WT in response to Zn depletion was not observed in the lpa lines. Finally, we noticed that the changes in Pi and Zn accumulation seem to be correlated with a tight regulation of Pi and Zn transporters in the lpa lines. All these findings underline a regulatory role of PA in the control of the Zn-Pi crosstalk but also open the door to possible involvement of additional unknown signaling molecules in this process.
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- Nibras Belgaroui
- Plant Physiology and Functional Genomics Research Unit, Institute of Biotechnology. University of Sfax, BP "1175", 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Plant Physiology and Functional Genomics Research Unit, Institute of Biotechnology. University of Sfax, BP "1175", 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Plant Physiology and Functional Genomics Research Unit, Institute of Biotechnology. University of Sfax, BP "1175", 3038, Sfax, Tunisia.
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Lay-Pruitt KS, Wang W, Prom-U-Thai C, Pandey A, Zheng L, Rouached H. A tale of two players: the role of phosphate in iron and zinc homeostatic interactions. PLANTA 2022; 256:23. [PMID: 35767117 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-022-03922-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This minireview details the impact of iron-phosphate and zinc-phosphate interactions in plants and provides perspectives for further areas of research regarding nutrient homeostasis. Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are among the most important micronutrients for plant growth and have numerous implications for human health and agriculture. While plants have developed efficient uptake and transport mechanisms for Fe and Zn, emerging research has shown that the availability of other nutrients in the environment influences the homeostasis of Fe and Zn within plants. In this minireview, we present the current knowledge regarding homeostatic interactions of Fe and Zn with the macronutrient phosphorous (P) and the resulting physiological responses to combined deficiencies of these nutrients. Fe and P interactions have been shown to influence root development, photosynthesis, and biological processes aiding Fe uptake. Zn and P interactions also influence root growth, and coordination of Zn-dependent transcriptional regulation contributes to phosphate (Pi) transport in the plant. Understanding homeostatic interactions among these different nutrients is of critical importance to obtain a more complete understanding of plant nutrition in complex soil environments.
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- Katerina S Lay-Pruitt
- Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
- The Plant Resilience Institute, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, 50200, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab, 140306, India
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.
- The Plant Resilience Institute, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
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Symbiotic interplay of Piriformospora indica and Azotobacter chroococcum augments crop productivity and biofortification of Zinc and Iron. Microbiol Res 2022; 262:127075. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Thiébaut N, Hanikenne M. Zinc deficiency responses: bridging the gap between Arabidopsis and dicotyledonous crops. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2022; 73:1699-1716. [PMID: 34791143 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erab491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) deficiency is a widespread phenomenon in agricultural soils worldwide and has a major impact on crop yield and quality, and hence on human nutrition and health. Although dicotyledonous crops represent >30% of human plant-based nutrition, relatively few efforts have been dedicated to the investigation of Zn deficiency response mechanisms in dicotyledonous, in contrast to monocotyledonous crops, such as rice or barley. Here, we describe the Zn requirement and impact of Zn deficiency in several economically important dicotyledonous crops, Phaseolus vulgaris, Glycine max, Brassica oleracea, and Solanum lycopersicum. We briefly review our current knowledge of the Zn deficiency response in Arabidopsis and outline how this knowledge is translated in dicotyledonous crops. We highlight commonalities and differences between dicotyledonous species (and with monocotyledonous species) regarding the function and regulation of Zn transporters and chelators, as well as the Zn-sensing mechanisms and the role of hormones in the Zn deficiency response. Moreover, we show how the Zn homeostatic network intimately interacts with other nutrients, such as iron or phosphate. Finally, we outline how variation in Zn deficiency tolerance and Zn use efficiency among cultivars of dicotyledonous species can be leveraged for the design of Zn biofortification strategies.
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- Noémie Thiébaut
- InBioS - PhytoSystems, Translational Plant Biology, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- InBioS - PhytoSystems, Translational Plant Biology, University of Liège, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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Ipsilantis I, Theologidou GS, Bilias F, Karypidou A, Kalyvas A, Tsialtas IT. Phosphorus fertilisation may induce Zn deficiency in cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum) on calcareous Mediterranean soils. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2022; 49:382-391. [PMID: 35184796 DOI: 10.1071/fp21282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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On a P-poor, calcareous soil, three upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars (ST 402, ST 405, Zeta 2) were tested for 2years under three P rates (0, 13.1, 26.2kgPha-1 ). Leaf traits (SPAD values; specific leaf area, SLA; carbon isotope discrimination, Δ; 15 N natural abundance, δ15 N) and elements (N, P, K, C, Na, Zn) along with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) colonisation were measured at first open flower, full bloom and first open boll stages. Phosphorus addition decreased yield, but had no effect on fibre quality, a response attributed to P-induced Zn deficiency, previously reported for cereals. The best-performing cv., ST 405, had high SPAD and SLA, but the lowest P, N and Zn concentrations, an indication of cultivar's high use efficiency for these nutrients. At full bloom, SPAD was lowest, while SLA was highest. AM increased gradually with growth stages, while N, P, K and Zn concentrations showed an opposite trend, possibly due to a dilution effect. On Mediterranean calcareous soils, P fertilisation should take into account soil Zn levels in order to avoid P-Zn antagonistic relationships, which could impact negatively on yield.
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- Ioannis Ipsilantis
- Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Hellenic Agricultural Organization-'Demeter', Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, 57001 Thermi, Greece
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Effect of Biochar and Microbial Inoculation on P, Fe, and Zn Bioavailability in a Calcareous Soil. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10020343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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To identify effective ways of increasing the yield of crops grown in nutrient-poor calcareous soils, the combined effects of biochar addition and inoculation with plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on wheat growth and soil properties were investigated under rhizobox conditions. Measured soil properties included pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter content (OM), the availability of P, Fe, and Zn in the rhizosphere, and the uptake of these elements by plants. Combined biochar addition and microbial inoculation were shown to significantly increase the concentration of available forms of P, Fe, and Zn in the soil when compared to non-biochar treatments. The highest soil pH (7.82) was observed following biochar addition without microbial inoculation. The EC following biochar addition and PGPR inoculation was significantly higher than the other treatments, and the soil OM content was highest when combining AMF inoculation with biochar addition. The available P content after AMF inoculation combined with biochar addition was 27.81% higher than the control conditions, and AMF inoculation increased Fe and Zn bioavailability by factors of 2.38 and 1.29, respectively, when combined with biochar addition relative to AMF inoculation alone. The simultaneous biochar addition and PGPR inoculation significantly increased P uptake by the plants. The highest shoot Fe and Zn uptake rates were observed after a simultaneous application of biochar and PGPR inoculation. Under these conditions, shoot uptake was higher than seen when combining biochar addition with AMF inoculation by factors of 1.64 and 1.21, respectively. In general, it can be concluded that combining inoculation with growth-promoting bacteria and biochar addition can effectively improve nutrient availability to plant and soil conditions.
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Govindaraj M, Kanatti A, Rai KN, Pfeiffer WH, Shivade H. Association of Grain Iron and Zinc Content With Other Nutrients in Pearl Millet Germplasm, Breeding Lines, and Hybrids. Front Nutr 2022; 8:746625. [PMID: 35187017 PMCID: PMC8847779 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.746625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Micronutrient deficiency is most prevalent in developing regions of the world, including Africa and Southeast Asia where pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) is a major crop. Increasing essential minerals in pearl millet through biofortification could reduce malnutrition caused by deficiency. This study evaluated the extent of variability of micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Mn, and Na) and macronutrients (P, K, Ca, and Mg) and their relationship with Fe and Zn content in 14 trials involving pearl millet hybrids, inbreds, and germplasm. Significant genetic variability of macronutrients and micronutrients was found within and across the trials (Ca: 4.2–40.0 mg 100 g−1, Fe: 24–145 mg kg−1, Zn: 22–96 mg kg−1, and Na: 3.0–63 mg kg−1). Parental lines showed significantly larger variation for nutrients than hybrids, indicating their potential for use in hybrid parent improvement through recurrent selection. Fe and Zn contents were positively correlated and highly significant (r = 0.58–0.81; p < 0.01). Fe and Zn were positively and significantly correlated with Ca (r = 0.26–0.61; p < 0.05) and Mn (r = 0.24–0.50; p < 0.05). The findings indicate that joint selection for Fe, Zn, and Ca will be effective. Substantial genetic variation and high heritability (>0.60) for multiple grain minerals provide good selection accuracy prospects for genetic enhancement. A highly positive significant correlation between Fe and Zn and the nonsignificant correlation of grain macronutrients and micronutrients with Fe and Zn suggest that there is scope to achieve higher levels of Fe/Zn simultaneously in current pearl millet biofortification efforts without affecting other grain nutrients. Results suggest major prospects for improving multiple nutrients in pearl millet.
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- Mahalingam Govindaraj
- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India
- Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, Colombia
- *Correspondence: Mahalingam Govindaraj
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India
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- HarvestPlus Program, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington, DC, United States
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India
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Inhibition of BRUTUS Enhances Plant Tolerance to Zn Toxicity by Upregulating Pathways Related to Iron Nutrition. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12020216. [PMID: 35207503 PMCID: PMC8879508 DOI: 10.3390/life12020216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The identification of the key genes regulating plant tolerance to Zn stress is important for enhancing the Zn phytoremediation of targeted plants. Here, we showed that the T-DNA insertion-induced inhibition of the BRUTUS (BTS) gene in the bts-1 mutant greatly improved Zn tolerance, as indicated by increased biomass production and reduced leaf chlorosis. The ProBTS::BTS-GFP complementation in the bts-1 mutant abolished the improvement of Zn tolerance. Unexpectedly, the bts-1 mutant had higher and comparable Zn concentrations in the roots and citrate effluxer shoots, respectively, compared to wild-type plants. As a result, the shoots and roots of bts-1 mutants had 53% and 193% more Zn accumulation than the wild-type plants, respectively. RNA-seq analyses revealed that the Fe nutrition-related genes were upregulated in bts-1 mutants, especially under Zn stress conditions. Therefore, the bts-1 mutants had a greater Fe concentration and a higher Fe/Zn ratio than the wild-type plants exposed to Zn toxicity. Further study showed that the differences in Zn tolerance between bts-1 and wild-type plants were minimized by eliminating Fe or supplementing excessive Fe in the growth medium. Taken together, the T-DNA insertion-induced inhibition of BTS improves plant Zn tolerance by optimizing Fe nutrition; thus, the knockdown of BTS may be a promising approach for improving Zn phytoremediation efficiency.
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Adil MF, Sehar S, Chen S, Lwalaba JLW, Jilani G, Chen ZH, Shamsi IH. Stress signaling convergence and nutrient crosstalk determine zinc-mediated amelioration against cadmium toxicity in rice. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 230:113128. [PMID: 34979311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Consumption of rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the major pathways for heavy metal bioaccumulation in humans over time. Understanding the molecular responses of rice to heavy metal contamination in agriculture is useful for eco-toxicological assessment of cadmium (Cd) and its interaction with zinc (Zn). In certain crops, the impacts of Cd stress or Zn nutrition on the biophysical chemistry and gene expression have been widely investigated, but their molecular interactions at transcriptomic level, particularly in rice roots, are still elusive. Here, hydroponic investigations were carried out with two rice genotypes (Yinni-801 and Heizhan-43), varying in Cd contents in plant tissues to determine their transcriptomic responses upon Cd15 (15 µM) and Cd15+Zn50 (50 µM) treatments. High throughput RNA-sequencing analysis confirmed that 496 and 2407 DEGs were significantly affected by Cd15 and Cd15+Zn50, respectively, among which 1016 DEGs were commonly induced in both genotypes. Multitude of DEGs fell under the category of protein kinases, such as calmodulin (CaM) and calcineurin B-like protein-interacting protein kinases (CBL), indicating a dynamic shift in hormonal signal transduction and Ca2+ involvement with the onset of treatments. Both genotypes expressed a mutual regulation of transcription factors (TFs) such as WRKY, MYB, NAM, AP2, bHLH and ZFP families under both treatments, whereas genes econding ABC transporters (ABCs), high affinity K+ transporters (HAKs) and Glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs), were highly up-regulated under Cd15+Zn50 in both genotypes. Zinc addition triggered more signaling cascades and detoxification related genes in regulation of immunity along with the suppression of Cd-induced DEGs and restriction of Cd uptake. Conclusively, the effective integration of breeding techniques with candidate genes identified in this study as well as economically and technologically viable methods, such as Zn nutrient management, could pave the way for selecting cultivars with promising agronomic qualities and reduced Cd for sustainable rice production.
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- Muhammad Faheem Adil
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- Institute of Soil Science, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan
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- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Crop Germplasm Resource, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.
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Zhang K, Tappero R, Ruytinx J, Branco S, Liao HL. Disentangling the role of ectomycorrhizal fungi in plant nutrient acquisition along a Zn gradient using X-ray imaging. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 801:149481. [PMID: 34467922 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) is a plant essential micronutrient involved in a wide range of cellular processes. Ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMF) are known to play a critical role in regulating plant Zn status. However, how EMF control uptake and translocation of Zn and other nutrients in plant roots under different Zn conditions is not well known. Using X-ray fluorescence imaging, we found the EMF species Suillus luteus increased pine root Zn acquisition under low Zn concentrations and reduced its accumulation under higher Zn levels. By contrast, non-mycorrhizal pine roots exposed to high Zn indiscriminately take up and translocate Zn to root tissues, leading to Zn stress. Regardless of S. luteus inoculation, the absorption pattern of Ca and Cu was similar to Zn. Compared to Ca and Cu, effects of S. luteus on Fe acquisition were more marked, leading to a negative association between Zn addition and Fe concentration within EMF roots. Besides, higher nutrient accumulation in the fungal sheath, compared to hyphae inhabiting between intercellular space of cortex cells, implies the fungal sheath serves as a barrier to regulate nutrient transportation into fungal Hartig net. Our results demonstrate the crucial roles EMF play in plant nutrient uptake and how fungal partners ameliorate soil chemical conditions either by increasing or decreasing element uptake.
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- Kaile Zhang
- North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Quincy, FL 32351, USA; Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, NSLS-II, Upton, NY 11973, USA
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- Research Groups Microbiology and Plant Genetics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Integrative Biology, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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- North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Quincy, FL 32351, USA; Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA.
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Phosphorus Starvation- and Zinc Excess-Induced Astragalus sinicus AsZIP2 Zinc Transporter Is Suppressed by Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:jof7110892. [PMID: 34829181 PMCID: PMC8623892 DOI: 10.3390/jof7110892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Zinc (Zn) is one of the most essential micronutrients for plant growth and metabolism, but Zn excess can impair many basic metabolic processes in plant cells. In agriculture, crops often experience low phosphate (Pi) and high Zn double nutrient stresses because of inordinate agro-industrial activities, while the dual benefit of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi protects plants from experiencing both deficient and toxic nutrient stresses. Although crosstalk between Pi and Zn nutrients in plants have been extensively studied at the physiological level, the molecular basis of how Pi starvation triggers Zn over-accumulation in plants and how AM plants coordinately modulate the Pi and Zn nutrient homeostasis remains to be elucidated. Here, we report that a novel AsZIP2 gene, a Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus) member of the ZIP gene family, participates in the interaction between Pi and Zn nutrient homeostasis in plants. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that this AsZIP2 protein was closely related to the orthologous Medicago MtZIP2 and Arabidopsis AtZIP2 transporters. Gene expression analysis indicated that AsZIP2 was highly induced in roots by Pi starvation or Zn excess yet attenuated by arbuscular mycorrhization in a Pi-dependent manner. Subcellular localization and heterologous expression experiments further showed that AsZIP2 encoded a functional plasma membrane-localized transporter that mediated Zn uptake in yeast. Moreover, overexpression of AsZIP2 in A. sinicus resulted in the over-accumulation of Zn concentration in roots at low Pi or excessive Zn concentrations, whereas AsZIP2 silencing lines displayed an even more reduced Zn concentration than control lines under such conditions. Our results reveal that the AsZIP2 transporter functioned in Zn over-accumulation in roots during Pi starvation or high Zn supply but was repressed by AM symbiosis in a Pi-dependent manner. These findings also provide new insights into the AsZIP2 gene acting in the regulation of Zn homeostasis in mycorrhizal plants through Pi signal.
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Fan X, Zhou X, Chen H, Tang M, Xie X. Cross-Talks Between Macro- and Micronutrient Uptake and Signaling in Plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:663477. [PMID: 34721446 PMCID: PMC8555580 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.663477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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In nature, land plants as sessile organisms are faced with multiple nutrient stresses that often occur simultaneously in soil. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) are five of the essential nutrients that affect plant growth and health. Although these minerals are relatively inaccessible to plants due to their low solubility and relative immobilization, plants have adopted coping mechanisms for survival under multiple nutrient stress conditions. The double interactions between N, Pi, S, Zn, and Fe have long been recognized in plants at the physiological level. However, the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways underlying these cross-talks in plants remain poorly understood. This review preliminarily examined recent progress and current knowledge of the biochemical and physiological interactions between macro- and micro-mineral nutrients in plants and aimed to focus on the cross-talks between N, Pi, S, Zn, and Fe uptake and homeostasis in plants. More importantly, we further reviewed current studies on the molecular mechanisms underlying the cross-talks between N, Pi, S, Zn, and Fe homeostasis to better understand how these nutrient interactions affect the mineral uptake and signaling in plants. This review serves as a basis for further studies on multiple nutrient stress signaling in plants. Overall, the development of an integrative study of multiple nutrient signaling cross-talks in plants will be of important biological significance and crucial to sustainable agriculture.
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- State Key Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangdong Key Laboratory for Innovative Development and Utilization of Forest Plant Germplasm, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Kaur G, Shukla V, Meena V, Kumar A, Tyagi D, Singh J, Kandoth PK, Mantri S, Rouached H, Pandey AK. Physiological and molecular responses to combinatorial iron and phosphate deficiencies in hexaploid wheat seedlings. Genomics 2021; 113:3935-3950. [PMID: 34606916 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2021.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Iron (Fe) and phosphorus (P) are the essential mineral nutrients for plant growth and development. However, the molecular interaction of the Fe and P pathways in crops remained largely obscure. In this study, we provide a comprehensive physiological and molecular analysis of hexaploid wheat response to single (Fe, P) and its combinatorial deficiencies. Our data showed that inhibition of the primary root growth occurs in response to Fe deficiency; however, growth was rescued when combinatorial deficiencies occurred. Analysis of RNAseq revealed that distinct molecular rearrangements during combined deficiencies with predominance for genes related to metabolic pathways and secondary metabolite biosynthesis primarily include genes for UDP-glycosyltransferase, cytochrome-P450s, and glutathione metabolism. Interestingly, the Fe-responsive cis-regulatory elements in the roots in Fe stress conditions were enriched compared to the combined stress. Our metabolome data also revealed the accumulation of distinct metabolites such as amino-isobutyric acid, arabinonic acid, and aconitic acid in the combined stress environment. Overall, these results are essential in developing new strategies to improve the resilience of crops in limited nutrients.
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- Gazaldeep Kaur
- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India; Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India; Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States of America; Plant Resilience Institute, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States of America
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- National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biotechnology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India.
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Santos CS, Rodrigues E, Ferreira S, Moniz T, Leite A, Carvalho SMP, Vasconcelos MW, Rangel M. Foliar application of 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone Fe-chelate [Fe(mpp) 3 ] induces responses at the root level amending iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2021; 173:235-245. [PMID: 33629743 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.13367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Iron (Fe) deficiency chlorosis (IDC) affects the growth of several crops, especially when growing in alkaline soils. The application of synthetic Fe-chelates is one of the most commonly used strategies in IDC amendment, despite their associated negative environmental impacts. In a previous work, the Fe-chelate tris(3-hydroxy-1-(H)-2-methyl-4-pyridinonate) iron(III) [Fe(mpp)3 ] has shown great potential for alleviating IDC in soybean (Glycine max) in the early stages of plant development under hydroponic conditions. Herein, its efficacy was verified under soil conditions in soybean grown from seed to full maturity. Chlorophyll levels, plant growth, root and shoot mineral accumulation (K, Mg, Ca, Na, P, Mn, Zn, Ni, and Co) and FERRITIN expression were accessed at V5 phenological stage. Compared to a commonly used Fe chelate, FeEDDHA, supplementation with [Fe(mpp)3 ] led to a 29% higher relative chlorophyll content, 32% higher root biomass, 36% higher trifoliate Fe concentration, and a twofold increase in leaf FERRITIN gene expression. [Fe(mpp)3 ] supplementation also resulted in increased accumulation of P, K, Zn, and Co. At full maturity, the remaining plants were harvested and [Fe(mpp)3 ] application led to a 32% seed yield increase when compared to FeEDDHA. This is the first report on the use of [Fe(mpp)3 ] under alkaline soil conditions for IDC correction, and we show that its foliar application has a longer-lasting effect than FeEDDHA, induces efficient root responses, and promotes the uptake of other nutrients.
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- Carla S Santos
- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
- GreenUPorto - Research Centre on Sustainable Agrifood Production and DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, LAQV, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, LAQV, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, LAQV, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- GreenUPorto - Research Centre on Sustainable Agrifood Production and DGAOT, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Vila do Conde, Portugal
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE, LAQV, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Khan AU, Khan T, Khan MA, Nadhman A, Aasim M, Khan NZ, Ali W, Nazir N, Zahoor M. Iron-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles-triggered elicitation of important phenolic compounds in cell cultures of Fagonia indica. PLANT CELL, TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE 2021; 147:287-296. [PMID: 34149126 PMCID: PMC8206870 DOI: 10.1007/s11240-021-02123-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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UNLABELLED The callus cultures of Fagonia indica could prove as factories for the production of important phytochemicals when triggered through different types of stress. In this study, we initiated callus cultures from healthy stem explants in the presence of iron-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Fe-ZnO-NPs). We performed experiments with the callus cultures of F. indica to determine the impact of Fe-ZnO-NPs in concentrations (15.62-250 µg/mL) on biomass accumulation, production of important phenolic and flavonoids, and antioxidative potential. Our results showed that maximum callus biomass [Fresh weight (FW) = 13.6 g and Dry weight (DW) = 0.58 ± 0.01] was produced on day 40 when the media was supplemented with 250 μg/mL Fe-ZnO-NPs. Similarly, maximum total phenolic content (268.36 μg GAE/g of DW) was observed in 40 days old callus added with 125 μg/mL Fe-ZnO-NPs. Maximum total flavonoid content (78.56 μg QE/g of DW) was recorded in 20 days old callus grown in 62.5 μg/mL Fe-ZnO-NPs containing media. Maximum total antioxidant capacity (390.74 µg AAE/g of DW) was recorded in 40 days old callus with 125 μg/mL Fe-ZnO-NPs treated cultures, respectively. Similarly, the highest free radical scavenging activity (93.02%) was observed in callus derived from media having 15.62 µg/mL Fe-ZnO-NPs. The antioxidant potential was observed to have positive correlation with TPC (r = 0.44). HPLC analysis showed that Fe-ZnO-NPs produced compounds (e.g., Epigallocatechin gallate) that were either absent or in lesser quantities in the control group. These results showed that Fe-ZnO-NPs elicitors could increase the biomass and activate secondary metabolism in F. indica cells. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11240-021-02123-1.
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- Atta Ullah Khan
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800 Dir Lower Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800 Dir Lower Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Life Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), Mardan, 23390 Pakistan
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- Institute of Integrative Biosciences, CECOS University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800 Dir Lower Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800 Dir Lower Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800 Dir Lower Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800 Dir Lower Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800 Dir Lower Pakistan
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Tóth B, Moloi MJ, Szöke L, Labuschagne M. Low nitrogen and phosphorus effects on wheat Fe, Zn, phytic acid and phenotypic traits. S AFR J SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2021/8414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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In sub-Saharan Africa, crops are often grown under low nitrogen (N) and low phosphorus (P) conditions, which may impact on the nutritional components of the grains. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of low N and low P and a combination of the two on iron (Fe), zinc (Zn) and phytic acid content in two commercial South African spring wheat cultivars (PAN3497 and SST806). Phenotypic traits were also investigated. Although cultivar effects were not significant, treatment effects were highly significant for the phenotypic and nutritional traits. Low P stress increased Fe and Zn levels, whereas low N stress had the opposite effect. In addition, low P stress inhibited phytic acid accumulation the most, suggesting that under this treatment, Fe and Zn were more available because of less interaction with phytic acid. Compared to the low N treatment, the low P treatment led to lower reductions in the number of tillers, plant height, stem thickness, number of seeds, weight of seeds and dry weight for both cultivars. While low P had positive effects on the nutritional value of wheat, the combination of low N and P treatment had a negative impact on most of the measured characteristics. Low N conditions had more negative effects on all measured characteristics than low P conditions and was very detrimental to wheat nutritional value and yield.
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- Brigitta Tóth
- Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Kumar S, Kumar S, Mohapatra T. Interaction Between Macro- and Micro-Nutrients in Plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:665583. [PMID: 34040623 PMCID: PMC8141648 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.665583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), sulfur (S), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) are some of the vital nutrients required for optimum growth, development, and productivity of plants. The deficiency of any of these nutrients may lead to defects in plant growth and decreased productivity. Plant responses to the deficiency of N, P, S, Fe, or Zn have been studied mainly as a separate event, and only a few reports discuss the molecular basis of biological interaction among the nutrients. Macro-nutrients like N, P, and/or S not only show the interacting pathways for each other but also affect micro-nutrient pathways. Limited reports are available on the investigation of two-by-two or multi-level nutrient interactions in plants. Such studies on the nutrient interaction pathways suggest that an MYB-like transcription factor, phosphate starvation response 1 (PHR1), acts as a master regulator of N, P, S, Fe, and Zn homeostasis. Similarly, light-responsive transcription factors were identified to be involved in modulating nutrient responses in Arabidopsis. This review focuses on the recent advances in our understanding of how plants coordinate the acquisition, transport, signaling, and interacting pathways for N, P, S, Fe, and Zn nutrition at the molecular level. Identification of the important candidate genes for interactions between N, P, S, Fe, and/or Zn metabolic pathways might be useful for the breeders to improve nutrient use efficiency and yield/quality of crop plants. Integrated studies on pathways interactions/cross-talks between macro- and micro-nutrients in the agronomically important crop plants would be essential for sustainable agriculture around the globe, particularly under the changing climatic conditions.
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- Suresh Kumar
- Division of Biochemistry, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
- *Correspondence: Suresh Kumar, ; , orcid.org/0000-0002-7127-3079
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Jobe TO, Rahimzadeh Karvansara P, Zenzen I, Kopriva S. Ensuring Nutritious Food Under Elevated CO 2 Conditions: A Case for Improved C 4 Crops. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:1267. [PMID: 33013946 PMCID: PMC7461923 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.01267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Global climate change is a challenge for efforts to ensure food security for future generations. It will affect crop yields through changes in temperature and precipitation, as well as the nutritional quality of crops. Increased atmospheric CO2 leads to a penalty in the content of proteins and micronutrients in most staple crops, with the possible exception of C4 crops. It is essential to understand the control of nutrient homeostasis to mitigate this penalty. However, despite the importance of mineral nutrition for plant performance, comparably less is known about the regulation of nutrient uptake and homeostasis in C4 plants than in C3 plants and mineral nutrition has not been a strong focus of the C4 research. Here we review what is known about C4 specific features of nitrogen and sulfur assimilation as well as of homeostasis of other essential elements. We identify the major knowledge gaps and urgent questions for future research. We argue that adaptations in mineral nutrition were an integral part of the evolution of C4 photosynthesis and should be considered in the attempts to engineer C4 photosynthetic mechanisms into C3 crops.
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- Timothy O Jobe
- Institute for Plant Sciences, Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Plant Sciences, Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Plant Sciences, Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Plant Sciences, Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS), University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Ajeesh Krishna TP, Maharajan T, Victor Roch G, Ignacimuthu S, Antony Ceasar S. Structure, Function, Regulation and Phylogenetic Relationship of ZIP Family Transporters of Plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:662. [PMID: 32536933 PMCID: PMC7267038 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.00662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plants and humans. Nearly 50% of the agriculture soils of world are Zn-deficient. The low availability of Zn reduces the yield and quality of the crops. The zinc-regulated, iron-regulated transporter-like proteins (ZIP) family and iron-regulated transporters (IRTs) are involved in cellular uptake of Zn, its intracellular trafficking and detoxification in plants. In addition to Zn, ZIP family transporters also transport other divalent metal cations (such as Cd2+, Fe2+, and Cu2+). ZIP transporters play a crucial role in biofortification of grains with Zn. Only a very limited information is available on structural features and mechanism of Zn transport of plant ZIP family transporters. In this article, we present a detailed account on structure, function, regulations and phylogenetic relationships of plant ZIP transporters. We give an insight to structure of plant ZIPs through homology modeling and multiple sequence alignment with Bordetella bronchiseptica ZIP (BbZIP) protein whose crystal structure has been solved recently. We also provide details on ZIP transporter genes identified and characterized in rice and other plants till date. Functional characterization of plant ZIP transporters will help for the better crop yield and human health in future.
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- T. P. Ajeesh Krishna
- Division of Plant Biotechnology, Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, University of Madras, Chennai, India
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- Division of Plant Biotechnology, Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, University of Madras, Chennai, India
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- Division of Plant Biotechnology, Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, University of Madras, Chennai, India
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- Division of Plant Biotechnology, Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, University of Madras, Chennai, India
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Zhang J, Wang Y, Cai C. Multielemental Stoichiometry in Plant Organs: A Case Study With the Alpine Herb Gentiana rigescens Across Southwest China. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2020; 11:441. [PMID: 32411156 PMCID: PMC7198822 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.00441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Multiple elements are required to be allocated to different organs to meet the demands for plant growth, reproduction, and maintenance. However, our knowledge remains limited on the stoichiometry in all plant organs in response to heterogeneous environments. Here, we present the systematic investigation of multielemental stoichiometry in organs of the alpine plant Gentiana rigescens across different environmental conditions. The slopes of N-P stoichiometric relationships among organs in G. rigescens did not differ significantly between environments even in flowers, the most active organ with the highest N and P level. C:P ratios had strong positive relationships with N:P ratios within and between organs. Zn had strong positive correlations with Fe, S, or Cu in each organ, indicating the potential interactions among the homeostases of these elements. The contents of macroelements, such as C, N, P, Ca, Mg, and S, were higher in plant organs than those in soil and exhibited a relatively narrow range in plant organs. However, G. rigescens reduced Fe uptake from soil and showed the strictest homeostasis in its root, implying its resistance to excess Fe. Furthermore, precipitation and temperature associated with geography, followed by soil P, were the main divers for the multielemental stoichiometry in this species. Plant stoichiometry responded differently to abiotic environmental factors, depending on organ type and element. N:P ratio, no matter in which organ, showed little flexibility to climate factors. The results have implications for understanding the regulation of multielemental stoichiometry in plant individuals to environmental changes. Further studies are needed on the interactions of multielement homeostasis in plants.
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- Ji Zhang
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Tropical Plant Resources and Sustainable Use, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun, China
- Center of Economic Botany, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun, China
- College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Medicinal Plants Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, China
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- Medicinal Plants Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming, China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Tropical Plant Resources and Sustainable Use, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun, China
- Center of Economic Botany, Core Botanical Gardens, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun, China
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Sega P, Pacak A. Plant PHR Transcription Factors: Put on A Map. Genes (Basel) 2019; 10:E1018. [PMID: 31817743 PMCID: PMC6947268 DOI: 10.3390/genes10121018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The phosphate starvation response (PHR) protein family exhibits the MYB and coiled-coil domains. In plants, within the either 5' untranslated regions (UTRs) or promoter regions of phosphate starvation-induced (PSI) genes are characteristic cis-regulatory elements, namely PHR1 binding sequence (P1BS). The most widely studied PHR protein family members, such as AtPHR1 in Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) and OsPHR2 in Oryza sativa (L.), may activate the gene expression of a broad range of PSI genes by binding to such elements in a phosphate (Pi) dependent manner. In Pi signaling, PHR transcription factors (TFs) can be selectively activated or deactivated by other proteins to execute the final step of signal transduction. Several new proteins have been associated with the AtPHR1/OsPHR2 signaling cascade in the last few years. While the PHR TF transcriptional role has been studied intensively, here we highlight the recent findings of upstream molecular components and other signaling pathways that may interfere with the PHR final mode of action in plants. Detailed information about transcriptional regulation of the AtPHR1 gene itself and its upstream molecular events has been reviewed.
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- Department of Gene Expression, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6, 61-614 Poznań, Poland;
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