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Behtash F, Mogheri F, Aghaee A, Seyed Hajizadeh H, Kaya O. Role of silicon in alleviating boron toxicity and enhancing growth and physiological traits in hydroponically cultivated Zea mays var. Merit. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:550. [PMID: 38872083 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05275-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Boron (B) is a micronutrient, but excessive levels can cause phytotoxicity, impaired growth, and reduced photosynthesis. B toxicity arises from over-fertilization, high soil B levels, or irrigation with B-rich water. Conversely, silicon (Si) is recognized as an element that mitigates stress and alleviates the toxic effects of certain nutrients. In this study, to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of Si on maize under boron stress conditions, a factorial experiment based on a randomized complete block design was conducted with three replications in a hydroponic system. The experiment utilized a nutrient solution for maize var. Merit that contained three different boron (B) concentrations (0.5, 2, and 4 mg L-1) and three Si concentrations (0, 28, and 56 mg L-1). RESULTS Our findings unveiled that exogenous application of B resulted in a substantial escalation of B concentration in maize leaves. Furthermore, B exposure elicited a significant diminution in fresh and dry plant biomass, chlorophyll index, chlorophyll a (Chl a), chlorophyll b (Chl b), carotenoids, and membrane stability index (MSI). As the B concentration augmented, malondialdehyde (MDA) content and catalase (CAT) enzyme activity exhibited a concomitant increment. Conversely, the supplementation of Si facilitated an amelioration in plant fresh and dry weight, total carbohydrate, and total soluble protein. Moreover, the elevated activity of antioxidant enzymes culminated in a decrement in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and MDA content. In addition, the combined influence of Si and B had a statistically significant impact on the leaf chlorophyll index, total chlorophyll (a + b) content, Si and B accumulation levels, as well as the enzymatic activities of guaiacol peroxidase (GPX), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and H2O2 levels. These unique findings indicated the detrimental impact of B toxicity on various physiological and biochemical attributes of maize, while highlighting the potential of Si supplementation in mitigating the deleterious effects through modulation of antioxidant machinery and biomolecule synthesis. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the potential of Si supplementation in alleviating the deleterious effects of B toxicity in maize. Increased Si consumption mitigated chlorophyll degradation under B toxicity, but it also caused a significant reduction in the concentrations of essential micronutrients iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn). While Si supplementation shows promise in counteracting B toxicity, the observed decrease in Fe, Cu, and Zn concentrations warrants further investigation to optimize this approach and maintain overall plant nutritional status.
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- Farhad Behtash
- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, 55136-553, Iran.
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, 55136-553, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, 55136-553, Iran.
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- Erzincan Horticultural Research Institute, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Erzincan, 24060, Turkey.
- Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 58102, USA.
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Reyes-Díaz M, Cárcamo-Fincheira P, Tighe-Neira R, Nunes-Nesi A, Savouré A, Inostroza-Blancheteau C. Effects of Foliar Boron Application on Physiological and Antioxidants Responses in Highbush Blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Cultivars. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1553. [PMID: 38891361 PMCID: PMC11174400 DOI: 10.3390/plants13111553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Boron (B) is a micronutrient crucial for the growth, development, productivity, and quality of crops. However, in areas characterized by acid soil (pHwater < 5.0) and high rainfall, soil B concentration tends to decrease, leading to insufficient supply to crops. This study was aimed at determining the optimal rate of B fertilization to enhance Vaccinium corymbosum L. performance in acid conditions. One-year-old cultivars with contrasting Al resistance (Al-sensitive Star and Al-resistant Cargo) were used. Plants were conditioned in plastic pots containing 18 L of half-ionic-strength Hoagland solution (pH 4.5) for 2 weeks. Thereafter, the following B treatments were applied foliarly: control, without B application (distilled water), 200, 400, and 800 mg L-1 of B as Solubor® for up to 72 h. Photosynthetic performance, root and shoot B levels, antioxidants, and oxidative stress were evaluated. Root and shoot B concentrations increased with the increasing B application, being higher in leaves than in roots of both cultivars. Net photosynthesis decreased at 800 mg L-1 B supply and effective quantum yield of PSII at 72 h in all B treatments. Lipid peroxidation increased in both cultivars at 800 mg L-1 B treatment. Antioxidant activity increased in all B treatments in both cultivars; while, at 400 and 800 mg L-1 B, total phenols increased in leaves of cultivar Star and decreased in cultivar Cargo. In conclusion, optimal B foliar application for highbush blueberry appears to be around 400 mg L-1 B. The appropriate B foliar application could help mitigate potential stress-induced problems in highbush blueberry cultivation. However, the optimal foliar B application should be confirmed in field experiments to help the farmers manage B nutrition.
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- Marjorie Reyes-Díaz
- Laboratorio de Ecofisiología Molecular y Funcional de Plantas, Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco P.O. Box 54-D, Chile; (M.R.-D.); (P.C.-F.)
- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco P.O. Box 54-D, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Ecofisiología Molecular y Funcional de Plantas, Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco P.O. Box 54-D, Chile; (M.R.-D.); (P.C.-F.)
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología y Biotecnología Vegetal, Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Acuícolas, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco P.O. Box 56-D, Chile;
- Núcleo de Investigación en Producción Alimentaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco P.O. Box 56-D, Chile
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- Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil;
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- UPEC, CNRS, IRD, INRAE, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Sciences of Paris (iEES), Sorbonne Université, 75005 Paris, France;
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología y Biotecnología Vegetal, Departamento de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Acuícolas, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco P.O. Box 56-D, Chile;
- Núcleo de Investigación en Producción Alimentaria, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco P.O. Box 56-D, Chile
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Tamindžić G, Azizbekian S, Miljaković D, Ignjatov M, Nikolić Z, Budakov D, Vasiljević S, Grahovac M. Assessment of Various Nanoprimings for Boosting Pea Germination and Early Growth in Both Optimal and Drought-Stressed Environments. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1547. [PMID: 38891355 PMCID: PMC11174956 DOI: 10.3390/plants13111547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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One of the main climate change-related variables limiting agricultural productivity that ultimately leads to food insecurity appears to be drought. With the use of a recently discovered nanopriming technology, seeds can endure various abiotic challenges. To improve seed quality and initial growth of 8-day-old field pea seedlings (cv. NS Junior) under optimal and artificial drought (PEG-induced) laboratory conditions, this study aimed to assess the efficacy of priming with three different nanomaterials: Nanoplant Ultra (Co, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Mo, and Se), Nanoplant Ca-Si (Ca, Si, B, and Fe), and Nanoplant Sulfur (S). The findings indicate that nanopriming seed treatments have a positive impact on seed quality indicators, early plant growth, and drought resilience in field pea plants established in both optimal and drought-stressed conditions. Nevertheless, all treatments showed a positive effect, but their modes of action varied. Nanoplant Ultra proved to be the most effective under optimal conditions, whereas Nanoplant Ca-Si and Nanoplant Sulfur were the most efficient under drought stress. After a field evaluation, the examined comprehensive nanomaterials may be utilized as priming agents for pea seed priming to boost seed germination, initial plant growth, and crop productivity under various environmental conditions.
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- Gordana Tamindžić
- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (D.M.); (M.I.); (Z.N.); (S.V.)
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- Institute of Physical Organic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 220072 Minsk, Belarus;
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (D.M.); (M.I.); (Z.N.); (S.V.)
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (D.M.); (M.I.); (Z.N.); (S.V.)
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (D.M.); (M.I.); (Z.N.); (S.V.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (D.B.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (D.M.); (M.I.); (Z.N.); (S.V.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (D.B.); (M.G.)
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Qin Y, Jiang H, Luo Z, Geng W, Zhu J. Preparation and Performance Study of Boron Adsorbent from Plasma-Grafted Polypropylene Melt-Blown Fibers. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1460. [PMID: 38891407 PMCID: PMC11174521 DOI: 10.3390/polym16111460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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In this study, the plasma graft polymerization technique was used to graft glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) onto polypropylene (PP) melt-blown fibers, which were subsequently aminated with N-methyl-D-glucamine (NMDG) by a ring-opening reaction, resulting in the formation of a boron adsorbent denoted as PP-g-GMA-NMDG. The optimal conditions for GMA concentration, grafting time, grafting temperature, and the quantity of NMDG were determined using both single factor testing and orthogonal testing. These experiments determined the optimal process conditions to achieve a high boron adsorption capacity of PP-g-GMA-NMDG. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersion spectrum analysis (EDS), and water contact angle measurements were performed to characterize the prepared adsorbent. Boron adsorption experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of pH, time, temperature, and boron concentration on the boron adsorption capacity of PP-g-GMA-NMDG. The adsorption isotherms and kinetics of PP-g-GMA-NMDG for boron were also studied. The results demonstrated that the adsorption process followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model and a Langmuir isothermal model. At a pH of 6, the maximum saturation adsorption capacity of PP-g-GMA-NMDG for boron was 18.03 ± 1 mg/g. In addition, PP-g-GMA-NMDG also showed excellent selectivity for the adsorption of boron in the presence of other cations, such as Na+, Mg2+, and Ca2+, PP-g-GMA-NMDG, and exhibited excellent selectivity towards boron adsorption. These results indicated that the technique of preparing PP-g-GMA-NMDG is both viable and environmentally benign. The PP-g-GMA-NMDG that was made has better qualities than other similar adsorbents. It has a high adsorption capacity, great selectivity, reliable repeatability, and easy recovery. These advantages indicated that the adsorbents have significant potential for widespread application in the separation of boron in water.
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- Yi Qin
- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Y.Q.); (H.J.); (J.Z.)
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Y.Q.); (H.J.); (J.Z.)
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China;
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Y.Q.); (H.J.); (J.Z.)
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (Y.Q.); (H.J.); (J.Z.)
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Pachauri SP, Shukla AK, Srivastava PC, Behara SK, Butail NP, Thakur P, Thakur P, Anjali, Sharma M, Sharma PK, Sahu A, Kumar P. Effect of boron fertilization on productivity and sustainability of rice-wheat cropping system in Tarai region, North-West India. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 359:121084. [PMID: 38723505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Extensive global dependency on rice and wheat crops has necessitated the adoption of intensive cultivation practices, thereby compelling to closely monitor the potential yield-limiting factors, among which, boron (B) deficiency stands out to be a prime concern. The present study explores the effects of B fertilization strategies within the Rice-Wheat Cropping System (RWCS) in the Tarai region of North-West India. A comprehensive six-year field experiment was conducted (2013-2019) at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand, India. The experiment tested graded B doses (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 kg ha-1) at varied frequencies (single, alternate, and annual) in a factorial design. The study revealed significant impacts of alternate B application at 1.5 kg ha-1 on crop yields and the Sustainable Yield Index (SYI). The System Rice Equivalent Yield (SREY) exhibited an increase of 6.7% with B supplementation over B-deprived plots, highlighting the pivotal role of B fertilizer in enhancing productivity within the RWCS. The economic optimum B dose was found to be 1.422 kg ha-1 using a linear plus plateau model, resulting in a calculated annual SREY of 9.73 t ha-1 when applied alternately to the cropping system. Continuous application and higher B rates demonstrated substantial increases in various B fractions, while the mobility factor remained within 10%, depicting safe ecological limits. The distribution of fractions in B-treated plots on average followed the order: residual B > organically-bound B > oxide bound B > specifically adsorbed B > readily soluble B. Similarities in the distribution patterns of B fractions between B-treated plots and the control indicated potential influence of biotic or abiotic processes on B fraction dynamics, even in the absence of external B application. To sum up, B application in alternate years at 1.5 kg ha-1 was most sustainable in enhancing the SREY, SYI, available soil B, and B fractions and lowering the environmental hazards.
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- S P Pachauri
- Department of Soil Science, GBP University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263 145, India
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- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior, 474 002, India; ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, 462 038, India
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- Department of Soil Science, GBP University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263 145, India
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, 462 038, India
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- Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, 176 062, India
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- Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, 176 062, India
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- Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, 176 062, India
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- Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, 176 062, India
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- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, 180 009, India
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture-Indore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior, 474 002, India
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- Department of Soil Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, 176 062, India.
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Wang Z, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Lai D, Deng Y, Ju C, Sun L, Huang P, Wang C. CPK10 protein kinase regulates Arabidopsis tolerance to boron deficiency through phosphorylation and activation of BOR1 transporter. THE NEW PHYTOLOGIST 2024. [PMID: 38622812 DOI: 10.1111/nph.19712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Boron (B) is crucial for plant growth and development. B deficiency can impair numerous physiological and metabolic processes, particularly in root development and pollen germination, seriously impeding crop growth and yield. However, the molecular mechanism underlying boron signal perception and signal transduction is rather limited. In this study, we discovered that CPK10, a calcium-dependent protein kinase in the CPK family, has the strongest interaction with the boron transporter BOR1. Mutations in CPK10 led to growth and root development defects under B-deficiency conditions, while constitutively active CPK10 enhanced plant tolerance to B deficiency. Furthermore, we found that CPK10 interacted with and phosphorylated BOR1 at the Ser689 residue. Through various biochemical analyses and complementation of B transport in yeast and plants, we revealed that Ser689 of BOR1 is important for its transport activity. In summary, these findings highlight the significance of the CPK10-BOR1 signaling pathway in maintaining B homeostasis in plants and provide targets for the genetic improvement of crop tolerance to B-deficiency stress.
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- Zhangqing Wang
- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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Huo J, Song B, Lin X, Riaz M, Zhao X, Liu S, She Q. Ecological characteristics of sugar beet plant and rhizosphere soil in response to high boron stress: A study of the remediation potential. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 356:120655. [PMID: 38513589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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High boron (B) stress degrades the soil environment and reduces plant productivity. Sugar beet has a high B demand and potential for remediation of B-toxic soils. However, the mechanism regarding the response of sugar beet plants and rhizosphere soil microbiome to high B stress is not clear. In the potted soil experiment, we set different soil effective B environments (0.5, 5, 10, 30, 50, and 100 mg kg-1) to study the growth status of sugar beets under different B concentrations, as well as the characteristics of soil enzyme activity and microbial community changes. The results showed that sugar beet growth was optimal at 5 mg kg-1 of B. Exceeding this concentration the tolerance index decreased. The injury threshold EC20 was reached at an available B concentration of 35.8 mg kg-1. Under the treatment of 100 mg kg-1, the B accumulation of sugar beet reached 0.22 mg plant-1, and the tolerance index was still higher than 60%, which had not yet reached the lethal concentration of sugar beet. The abundance of Acidobacteriota, Chloroflexi and Patescibacteria increased, which was beneficial to the resistance of sugar beet to high B stress. In summary, under high B stress sugar beet had strong tolerance, enhanced capacity for B uptake and enrichment, and changes in soil microbial community structure. This study provides a theoretical basis for clarifying the mechanism of sugar beet resistance to high B stress and soil remediation.
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- Jialu Huo
- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China; National Sugar Crops Improvement Center & Sugar Beet Engineering Research Center Heilongjiang Province & College of Advanced Agriculture and Ecological Environment, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education & Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region & School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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Ren WL, Li CZ, Ullah A, Yu XZ. Boron deficiency decreased the root activity of Ga-exposed rice seedlings by reducing iron accumulation and increasing Ga in iron plaque. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024; 33:142-150. [PMID: 38282122 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-024-02731-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Gallium (Ga) is an emerging chemical pollutant chiefly associated with high-tech industries. Boron (B) alleviates the negative effects of toxic elements on plant growth. Thereby, the effects of B fertilization on Ga toxicity in rice seedlings was studied to clarify the role of iron plaque in the distribution of Ga, Fe, and B in Ga-treated rice seedlings in the presence or absence of B. Gallium exposure significantly reduced the biomass of rice seedlings. Boron deficiency induced a significant change in the distribution of B in Ga-treated rice seedlings compared with "Ga+B" treatments. Accumulation of Ga in roots, dithionite-citrate-bicarbonate (DCB) extracts, and shoots showed a dose-dependent manner from both +B and -B rice seedlings. Boron nutrition levels affect the distribution of Fe in roots, DCB extracts, and shoots, in which DCB-extractable Fe was significantly decreased from "Ga-B" treatments compared with "Ga+B" treatments. Root activity was significantly decreased in both Ga-exposed rice seedlings; however, B-deficient seedlings showed a severe reduction than +B rice seedlings. These results reveal that Fe plaque might be a temporary sink for B accumulation when plants are grown with proper B, wherein the re-utilization of DCB-extractable B stored in Fe plaque is mandatory for plant growth under B deficiency. Correlation analysis revealed that B deficiency decreased the root activity of Ga-exposed rice seedlings by reducing DCB-extractable Fe and increasing DCB-extractable Ga in Fe plaque. This study enhances our understanding of how B nutritional levels affect Ga toxicity in rice plants.
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- Wei-Lin Ren
- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China.
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Lou XY, Yohai L, Boada R, Resina-Gallego M, Han D, Valiente M. Effective Removal of Boron from Aqueous Solutions by Inorganic Adsorbents: A Review. Molecules 2023; 29:59. [PMID: 38202645 PMCID: PMC10780067 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Increasing levels of boron in water exceeding acceptable thresholds have triggered concerns regarding environmental pollution and adverse health effects. In response, significant efforts are being made to develop new adsorbents for the removal of boron from contaminated water. Among the various materials proposed, inorganic adsorbents have emerged as promising materials due to their chemical, thermal, and mechanical stability. This review aims to comprehensively examine recent advances made in the development of inorganic adsorbents for the efficient removal of boron from water. Firstly, the adsorption performance of the most used adsorbents, such as magnesium, iron, aluminum, and individual and mixed oxides, are summarized. Subsequently, diverse functionalization methods aimed at enhancing boron adsorption capacity and selectivity are carefully analyzed. Lastly, challenges and future perspectives in this field are highlighted to guide the development of innovative high-performance adsorbents and adsorption systems, ultimately leading to a reduction in boron pollution.
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- Xiang-Yang Lou
- Grup de Tècniques de Separació en Química (GTS-UAB Research Group), Department of Chemistry, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (X.-Y.L.); (L.Y.); (M.R.-G.); (D.H.); (M.V.)
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- Grup de Tècniques de Separació en Química (GTS-UAB Research Group), Department of Chemistry, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (X.-Y.L.); (L.Y.); (M.R.-G.); (D.H.); (M.V.)
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (INTEMA), Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (UNMdP-CONICET), Mar del Plata B7608FDQ, Argentina
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- Grup de Tècniques de Separació en Química (GTS-UAB Research Group), Department of Chemistry, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (X.-Y.L.); (L.Y.); (M.R.-G.); (D.H.); (M.V.)
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- Grup de Tècniques de Separació en Química (GTS-UAB Research Group), Department of Chemistry, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (X.-Y.L.); (L.Y.); (M.R.-G.); (D.H.); (M.V.)
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- Grup de Tècniques de Separació en Química (GTS-UAB Research Group), Department of Chemistry, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (X.-Y.L.); (L.Y.); (M.R.-G.); (D.H.); (M.V.)
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- Grup de Tècniques de Separació en Química (GTS-UAB Research Group), Department of Chemistry, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (X.-Y.L.); (L.Y.); (M.R.-G.); (D.H.); (M.V.)
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Varol M, Deliboran A, Aytop H, Ateş Ö. Boron contamination and related health risk assessment in the soils collected from olive groves in İzmir province, Türkiye. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 343:140210. [PMID: 37734499 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Although boron (B) is an essential element for plants, high levels are also toxic. In this respect, pollution of soils by B may pose a serious problem for ecosystem and human health. On the other hand, studies evaluating the ecological and human health risks that may arise due to B contamination in agricultural soils are limited. In this study, it was aimed to determine the B pollution degree of the soils taken from the olive groves of İzmir province, which is approximately 180 km away from the B deposits in the Bigadiç district. In addition, the factors affecting boron adsorption and availability were discussed and the ecological and health risks of boron were evaluated. For this, soil samples were collected at depths of 0-30 cm from 118 olive groves and their B, Al, Fe, pH and organic matter contents were determined. The mean B content (47.08 mg/kg) of the study area was comparable to world-soil average B concentration (42 mg/kg). Also, B had a "low potential ecological risk" in the study area according to the ecological risk index results. On the other hand, based on the results of contamination factor (Cf) and enrichment factor (EF), "moderate contamination" and "significant enrichment" were found in the study area for B. These findings indicated that the B content in the study area is mainly related to the soil parent material, but irrigation water also contributes slightly to B content. Correlation analysis results suggested that Al and Fe contents of the soils in the study area may have an effect on B adsorption. The results of health risk assessment indicated non-carcinogenic effects are not expected for adults and children exposed to soil B content by ingestion, dermal contact and inhalation.
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- Memet Varol
- Malatya Turgut Özal University, Agriculture Faculty, Aquaculture Department, Malatya, Turkey.
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- East Mediterranean Transitional Zone Agricultural Research of Institute, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute, 26002, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Wang T, Chen X, Ju C, Wang C. Calcium signaling in plant mineral nutrition: From uptake to transport. PLANT COMMUNICATIONS 2023; 4:100678. [PMID: 37635354 PMCID: PMC10721523 DOI: 10.1016/j.xplc.2023.100678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Plant mineral nutrition is essential for crop yields and human health. However, the uneven distribution of mineral elements over time and space leads to a lack or excess of available mineral elements in plants. Among the essential nutrients, calcium (Ca2+) stands out as a prominent second messenger that plays crucial roles in response to extracellular stimuli in all eukaryotes. Distinct Ca2+ signatures with unique parameters are induced by different stresses and deciphered by various Ca2+ sensors. Recent research on the participation of Ca2+ signaling in regulation of mineral elements has made great progress. In this review, we focus on the impact of Ca2+ signaling on plant mineral uptake and detoxification. Specifically, we emphasize the significance of Ca2+ signaling for regulation of plant mineral nutrition and delve into key points and novel avenues for future investigations, aiming to offer new insights into plant ion homeostasis.
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- Tian Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Improvement for Stress Tolerance and Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Improvement for Stress Tolerance and Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Improvement for Stress Tolerance and Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Improvement for Stress Tolerance and Production, College of Life Sciences, Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Verwaaijen B, Alcock TD, Spitzer C, Liu Z, Fiebig A, Bienert MD, Bräutigam A, Bienert GP. The Brassica napus boron deficient inflorescence transcriptome resembles a wounding and infection response. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2023; 175:e14088. [PMID: 38148205 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.14088] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Oilseed rape and other crops of Brassica napus have a high demand for boron (B). Boron deficiencies result in the inhibition of root growth, and eventually premature flower abortion. Understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying flower abortion in B-limiting conditions could provide the basis to enhance B-efficiency and prevent B-deficiency-related yield losses. In this study, we assessed transcriptomic responses to B-deficiency in diverse inflorescence tissues at multiple time points of soil-grown plants that were phenotypically unaffected by B-deficiency until early flowering. Whilst transcript levels of known B transporters were higher in B-deficient samples, these remained remarkably stable as the duration of B-deficiency increased. Meanwhile, GO-term enrichment analysis indicated a growing response resembling that of a pathogen or pest attack, escalating to a huge transcriptome response in shoot heads at mid-flowering. Grouping differentially expressed genes within this tissue into MapMan functional bins indicated enrichment of genes related to wounding, jasmonic acid and WRKY transcription factors. Individual candidate genes for controlling the "flowering-without-seed-setting" phenotype from within MapMan biotic stress bins include those of the metacaspase family, which have been implicated in orchestrating programmed cell death. Overall temporal expression patterns observed here imply a dynamic response to B-deficiency, first increasing expression of B transporters before recruiting various biotic stress-related pathways to coordinate targeted cell death, likely in response to as yet unidentified B-deficiency induced damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). This response indicates new pathways to target and dissect to control B-deficiency-induced flower abortion and to develop more B-efficient crops.
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- Bart Verwaaijen
- Computational Biology, Faculty for Biology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
- Center of Biotechnology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
- Department of Genetics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Crop Physiology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
- HEF World Agricultural Systems Center, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Germany
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- Crop Physiology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
- HEF World Agricultural Systems Center, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Germany
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- HEF World Agricultural Systems Center, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Germany
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- Computational Biology, Faculty for Biology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
- Center of Biotechnology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Crop Physiology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
- HEF World Agricultural Systems Center, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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Chen Z, Bai X, Zeng B, Fan C, Li X, Hu B. Physiological and molecular mechanisms of Acacia melanoxylon stem in response to boron deficiency. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1268835. [PMID: 37964998 PMCID: PMC10641760 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1268835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Boron is an essential micronutrient for plant growth as it participates in cell wall integrity. The growth and development of Acacia melanoxylon stem can be adversely affected by a lack of boron. To explore the mechanism of boron deficiency in A. melanoxylon stem, the changes in morphological attributes, physiological, endogenous hormone levels, and the cell structure and component contents were examined. In addition, the molecular mechanism of shortened internodes resulting from boron deficiency was elucidated through transcriptome analysis. The results showed that boron deficiency resulted in decreased height, shortened internodes, and reduced root length and surface area, corresponding with decreased boron content in the roots, stems, and leaves of A. melanoxylon. In shortened internodes of stems, oxidative damage, and disordered hormone homeostasis were induced, the cell wall was thickened, hemicellulose and water-soluble pectin contents decreased, while the cellulose content increased under boron deficiency. Furthermore, plenty of genes associated with cell wall metabolism and structural components, including GAUTs, CESAs, IRXs, EXPs, TBLs, and XTHs were downregulated under boron deficiency. Alterations of gene expression in hormone signaling pathways comprising IAA, GA, CTK, ET, ABA, and JA were observed under boron deficiency. TFs, homologous to HD1s, NAC10, NAC73, MYB46s, MYB58, and ERF92s were found to interact with genes related to cell wall metabolism, and the structural components were identified. We established a regulatory mechanism network of boron deficiency-induced shortened internodes in A. melanoxylon based on the above results. This research provides a theoretical basis for understanding the response mechanism of woody plants to boron deficiency.
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- Zhaoli Chen
- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Agriculture and Biology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Tropical Forestry, Research Institute of Tropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Bolan S, Wijesekara H, Amarasiri D, Zhang T, Ragályi P, Brdar-Jokanović M, Rékási M, Lin JY, Padhye LP, Zhao H, Wang L, Rinklebe J, Wang H, Siddique KHM, Kirkham MB, Bolan N. Boron contamination and its risk management in terrestrial and aquatic environmental settings. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 894:164744. [PMID: 37315601 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Boron (B) is released to terrestrial and aquatic environments through both natural and anthropogenic sources. This review describes the current knowledge on B contamination in soil and aquatic environments in relation to its geogenic and anthropogenic sources, biogeochemistry, environmental and human health impacts, remediation approaches, and regulatory practices. The common naturally occurring sources of B include borosilicate minerals, volcanic eruptions, geothermal and groundwater streams, and marine water. Boron is extensively used to manufacture fiberglass, thermal-resistant borosilicate glass and porcelain, cleaning detergents, vitreous enamels, weedicides, fertilizers, and B-based steel for nuclear shields. Anthropogenic sources of B released into the environment include wastewater for irrigation, B fertilizer application, and waste from mining and processing industries. Boron is an essential element for plant nutrition and is taken up mainly as boric acid molecules. Although B deficiency in agricultural soils has been observed, B toxicity can inhibit plant growth in soils under arid and semiarid regions. High B intake by humans can be detrimental to the stomach, liver, kidneys and brain, and eventually results in death. Amelioration of soils and water sources enriched with B can be achieved by immobilization, leaching, adsorption, phytoremediation, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration. The development of cost-effective technologies for B removal from B-rich irrigation water including electrodialysis and electrocoagulation techniques is likely to help control the predominant anthropogenic input of B to the soil. Future research initiatives for the sustainable remediation of B contamination using advanced technologies in soil and water environments are also recommended.
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- Shiv Bolan
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Australia
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- Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions of Ministry of Education, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, Budapest 1022, Hungary
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- Department of Vegetable and Alternative Crops, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Novi Sad 21000, Republic of Serbia
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- Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, Budapest 1022, Hungary
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong 528000, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, People's Republic of China
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; The UWA Institute of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) National Research Network, Australia.
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Jun SE, Shim JS, Park HJ. Beyond NPK: Mineral Nutrient-Mediated Modulation in Orchestrating Flowering Time. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3299. [PMID: 37765463 PMCID: PMC10535918 DOI: 10.3390/plants12183299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Flowering time in plants is a complex process regulated by environmental conditions such as photoperiod and temperature, as well as nutrient conditions. While the impact of major nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on flowering time has been well recognized, the significance of micronutrient imbalances and their deficiencies should not be neglected because they affect the floral transition from the vegetative stage to the reproductive stage. The secondary major nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and sulfur participate in various aspects of flowering. Micronutrients such as boron, zinc, iron, and copper play crucial roles in enzymatic reactions and hormone biosynthesis, affecting flower development and reproduction as well. The current review comprehensively explores the interplay between microelements and flowering time, and summarizes the underlying mechanism in plants. Consequently, a better understanding of the interplay between microelements and flowering time will provide clues to reveal the roles of microelements in regulating flowering time and to improve crop reproduction in plant industries.
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- Sang Eun Jun
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea;
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- School of Biological Science and Technology, College of Natural Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Research Center of Ecomimetics, College of Natural Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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Martínez-Mazón P, Bahamonde C, Herrera-Rodríguez MB, Fernández-Ocaña AM, Rexach J, González-Fontes A, Camacho-Cristóbal JJ. Role of ABA in the adaptive response of Arabidopsis plants to long-term boron toxicity treatment. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107965. [PMID: 37591031 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Boron (B) toxicity causes impairments in several plant metabolic and physiological processes. Under conditions of excessive B availability, this micronutrient is passively transported through the transpiration stream and accumulates in leaves, causing the development of necrotic regions in leaf tips. Some plants have developed adaptive mechanisms to minimize the toxic effects of excessive B accumulation in their tissues. Thus, for instance, in Arabidopsis it has been described an ABA-dependent decrease in the transpiration rate that would restrict B accumulation in aerial plant tissues in response to short-term B toxicity, this effect being mediated by AtNCED3 (which encodes a key enzyme for ABA biosynthesis). The present work aimed to study the possible involvement of ABA in the adjustment of plant water balance and B homeostasis during the adaptive response of Arabidopsis to prolonged B toxicity. For this purpose, Arabidopsis wild-type and the ABA-deficient nced3-2 mutant plants were subjected to B toxicity for 7 days. We show that ABA-dependent stomatal closure is determinant for the adjustment of plant water relations under conditions of prolonged B toxicity. Results suggest that, in addition to the AtNCED3 gene, the AtNCED5 gene could also be involved in this ABA-dependent stomatal closure. Finally, our results also indicate the possible role of endogenous root ABA content in the mechanism of active efflux of B via BOR4 (efflux-type B transporter) from the root to the external environment under excess B conditions.
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- Paula Martínez-Mazón
- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Biología Animal, Biología Vegetal y Ecología, Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales, Campus de Las Lagunillas s/n, Universidad de Jaén UJA, 23071, Jaén, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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Gulmez O, Tiryaki D, Atici O, Baris O. Boron-resistant Alternaria alternata (OG14) mitigates boron stress by improving physiological and antioxidative response in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107911. [PMID: 37603970 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Effect of Alternaria alternata (OG14) isolated from a rock lichen (Xanthoria sp.) was investigated on the relief of boron stress in wheat. To determine the tolerance level to B stress, the fungus was grown at increasing boric acid (BA) concentrations in the range of 0.0-2.5 M. No significant change in colony development of the fungus was observed up to 1 M BA application compared to the control but after this dose, it decreased depending on the increase in the BA dose. When the element content of wheat seedlings was evaluated by ICP-MS, BA application increased B content together with Mg, P, K, Fe contents of the seedlings to very high levels compared to the control. However, fungus + BA treatments decreased the content of B and the other elements in the seedlings. The BA applications resulted in an increase in the levels of reactive oxygen species, including H2O2 and O2.-as well as lipid peroxidation in the seedlings. However, when the fungal inoculation was performed under the same BA conditions, the levels of these parameters decreased. The fungus inoculation stimulated the activity of all studied enzymes compared to BA applications. BA applications alone increased non - enyzmatic the oxidized ascorbate level more than the reducing ascorbate, leading to a decrease in the AsA/DHA ratio. The results show that A. alternata treatment can mitigate the negative effects of B stress on wheat seedlings by reducing ROS, LPO, B content, increasing the capacity of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, and improving root and shoot length.
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- Ozlem Gulmez
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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Kaval A, Yılmaz H, Tunca Gedik S, Yıldız Kutman B, Kutman ÜB. The Fungal Root Endophyte Serendipita indica ( Piriformospora indica) Enhances Bread and Durum Wheat Performance under Boron Toxicity at Both Vegetative and Generative Stages of Development through Mechanisms Unrelated to Mineral Homeostasis. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:1098. [PMID: 37626984 PMCID: PMC10452518 DOI: 10.3390/biology12081098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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While the importance of beneficial soil microorganisms for soil health and crop performance has been receiving ever-increasing attention, Serendipita indica has been widely studied as a fungal root endophyte with significant potential for increasing the stress tolerance of host plants. Boron (B) toxicity as an adverse soil condition is particularly prevalent in arid and semi-arid regions and threatens crop production. Studies on S. indica-wheat symbiosis are limited, and effects of S. indica on crops have never been reported in the context of B toxicity. Here, two pot experiments were conducted under greenhouse conditions to investigate the effects of S. indica on the growth and yield parameters of bread (Triticum aestivum) and durum wheat (Triticum durum) grown at different levels of B toxicity in native vs. sterilized soil, and parameters related to root colonization, membrane damage, oxidative stress, chlorophyll, and mineral nutrition were measured to elucidate the physiological mechanisms of damage and benefit. Boron toxicity decreased early vegetative growth and grain yield, but it did not affect the straw dry weight of mature plants, whereas S. indica significantly enhanced the vegetative growth, straw dry weight, and the grain number of both wheat species. Membrane damage as demonstrated by increased lipid peroxidation and relative electrolyte leakage was caused by B toxicity and alleviated by S. indica. The benefits provided by S. indica could not be attributed to any significant changes in tissue concentrations of B or other minerals such as phosphorus. Soil sterilization generally improved plant performance but it did not consistently strengthen or weaken the effects of S. indica. The presented results suggest that S. indica may be used as an effective microbial inoculant to enhance wheat growth under adverse soil conditions such as B toxicity through mechanisms that are possibly unrelated to mineral homeostasis.
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- Ali Kaval
- Institute of Biotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Türkiye (B.Y.K.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Türkiye; (H.Y.); (S.T.G.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Türkiye; (H.Y.); (S.T.G.)
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Türkiye (B.Y.K.)
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Türkiye (B.Y.K.)
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Mamani-Huarcaya BM, Navarro-Gochicoa MT, Herrera-Rodríguez MB, Camacho-Cristóbal JJ, Ceacero CJ, Fernández Cutire Ó, González-Fontes A, Rexach J. Leaf Proteomic Analysis in Seedlings of Two Maize Landraces with Different Tolerance to Boron Toxicity. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2322. [PMID: 37375947 DOI: 10.3390/plants12122322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Boron (B) toxicity is an important stressor that negatively affects maize yield and the quality of the produce. The excessive B content in agricultural lands is a growing problem due to the increase in arid and semi-arid areas because of climate change. Recently, two Peruvian maize landraces, Sama and Pachía, were physiologically characterized based on their tolerance to B toxicity, the former being more tolerant to B excess than Pachía. However, many aspects regarding the molecular mechanisms of these two maize landraces against B toxicity are still unknown. In this study, a leaf proteomic analysis of Sama and Pachía was performed. Out of a total of 2793 proteins identified, only 303 proteins were differentially accumulated. Functional analysis indicated that many of these proteins are involved in transcription and translation processes, amino acid metabolism, photosynthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, protein degradation, and protein stabilization and folding. Compared to Sama, Pachía had a higher number of differentially expressed proteins related to protein degradation, and transcription and translation processes under B toxicity conditions, which might reflect the greater protein damage caused by B toxicity in Pachía. Our results suggest that the higher tolerance to B toxicity of Sama can be attributed to more stable photosynthesis, which can prevent damage caused by stromal over-reduction under this stress condition.
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- Betty Maribel Mamani-Huarcaya
- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013 Sevilla, Spain
- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Escuela de Agronomía, Facultad Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann, Tacna 23000, Peru
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Agronomía, Facultad Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann, Tacna 23000, Peru
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013 Sevilla, Spain
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Kanianska R, Drimal M, Varga J, Komárek M, Ahado SK, Šťastná M, Kizeková M, Jančová Ľ. Critically raw materials as potential emerging environmental contaminants, their distribution patterns, risks and behaviour in floodplain soils contaminated by heavy metals. Sci Rep 2023; 13:9597. [PMID: 37311834 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36477-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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The expanding demand for new critical raw materials can lead to their increased release to the environment in the form of emerging environmental contaminants (EECs). However, there has never been a comprehensive study that takes into account the total EEC content, the content of various EEC fractions, their behaviour in floodplain soils, and potential ecological and human health risks. The occurrence, fractions, and influencing factors of the seven EECs (Li, Be, Sr, Ba, V, B, Se) originating from historical mining in floodplain soils of various ecosystems (arable lands, grasslands, riparian zones, contaminated sites) were investigated. Based on the evaluation of the overall levels of EECs (potentially toxic elements) in comparison to the soil guideline values set by European legislation for Be, Ba, V, B, and Se, it was found that only Be did not exceed the recommended limits. Among the elements analyzed, Li had the highest average contamination factor (CF) of 5.8, followed by Ba with 1.5 and B with 1.4. Particularly concerning was the discovery of a potential serious health risk associated with Li exposure for children, as indicated by hazard quotients ranging from 0.128 to 1.478. With the exception of Be and Se, the partitioning of the EECs into the different fractions revealed that the EECs are primarily bound with the residual fraction. Be (13.8%) had the highest percentage of exchangeable fraction as the most bioavailable in the first soil layer, followed by Sr (10.9%), Se (10.2%), Ba (10.0%), and B (2.9%). The most frequently observed correlations were between EEC fractions and pH/KCl, followed by soil organic carbon and manganese hydrous oxides. Variance analyses confirmed the impact of different ecosystems on EEC total content and fractions.
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- Radoslava Kanianska
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University Banská Bystrica, Tajovského 40, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia.
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University Banská Bystrica, Tajovského 40, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University Banská Bystrica, Tajovského 40, 974 01, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00, Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natrual Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00, Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědelská 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- National Agricultural and Food Centre, Research Institute of Plant Production,Grassland and Mountain Agriculture Institute, Mládežnícka 36, 974 21, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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- National Agricultural and Food Centre, Research Institute of Plant Production,Grassland and Mountain Agriculture Institute, Mládežnícka 36, 974 21, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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Pagliarani S, Vannini A, Kuzminsky E, Morales-Rodríguez C. Novel soil-less potting mixes for the mycorrhization of Quercus pubescens Willd. seedlings with Tuber melanosporum Vittad. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 23:249. [PMID: 37170201 PMCID: PMC10176669 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-023-04194-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Truffle cultivation has quickly grown in Europe and elsewhere as a consequence of the increase in the demand of the market. Thus the optimization of the protocols for the production of elite mycorrhized plants are also needed, keeping in consideration the economic and environmental sustainability. The suitability of two compost-based potting mixes to produce Quercus pubescens Willd. plants mycorrhized with the black Périgord truffle T. melanosporum Vittad. was tested as an alternative to the traditional potting mix used. The effects on mycorrhizal development and the morphometric assessment of the root and shoot system of the Q. pubescens seedlings were investigated eight months after the spore slurry inoculation in a glasshouse experiment. From the results obtained, the compost mix containing green organic residues from pruning and mowing (Mix 2) achieved better performance than the control and the potting mix based on composted municipal organic wastes, showing significantly higher mycorrhization percentage, root length, number of root tips, and root forks. In conclusion, a potting mix containing recycled green organic matter, which is readily available, cheap, and environmentally sustainable, can offer excellent mycorrhization performances and may be included in the mycorrhization process of downy oak seedlings with T. melanosporum under controlled conditions.
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- Sofia Pagliarani
- Department of Innovation of Biological Systems, Food and Forestry DIBAF, Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy.
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- Department of Innovation of Biological Systems, Food and Forestry DIBAF, Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Innovation of Biological Systems, Food and Forestry DIBAF, Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Innovation of Biological Systems, Food and Forestry DIBAF, Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy
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Pérez-Caselles C, Burgos L, Sánchez-Balibrea I, Egea JA, Faize L, Martín-Valmaseda M, Bogdanchikova N, Pestryakov A, Alburquerque N. The Effect of Silver Nanoparticle Addition on Micropropagation of Apricot Cultivars ( Prunus armeniaca L.) in Semisolid and Liquid Media. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1547. [PMID: 37050173 PMCID: PMC10097347 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are novel compounds used as antimicrobial and antiviral agents. In addition, AgNPs have been used to improve the growth of different plants, as well as the in vitro multiplication of plant material. In this work the effect of AgNPs on in vitro growth of 'Canino' and 'Mirlo Rojo' cultivars, as well as the leaf ion composition, are studied. Different concentrations of AgNPs (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg L-1) were added to two culture systems: semisolid medium with agar (SSM) in jars and liquid medium in temporary immersion system (TIS). Proliferation (number of shoots), shoot length, productivity (number of shoot × average length), leaf surface, fresh and dry weight were measured. Additionally, the silver and other ion accumulation in the leaves were evaluated by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) analysis. The productivity of 'Canino' and 'Mirlo Rojo' decreased when increasing the concentration of AgNPs in the semisolid medium. However, the use of AgNPs in the TIS improved the proliferation and productivity of 'Canino' and Mirlo Rojo', increasing biomass production, and the concentration of nutrients in the plants, although these effects are genotype-dependent. TISs are the best system for introducing silver into shoots, the optimum concentration being 50 mg L-1 for 'Canino' and 75 mg L-1 for 'Mirlo Rojo'. Principal component analysis, considering all the analyzed ions along the treatments, separates samples in two clear groups related to the culture system used. The use of bioreactors with a liquid medium has improved the productivity of 'Canino' and 'Mirlo Rojo' in the proliferation stage, avoiding hyperhydration and other disorders. The amount of metallic silver that penetrates apricot plant tissues depends on the culture system, cultivar and concentration of AgNPs added to the culture medium. Silver ion accumulation measured in the shoots grown in the TIS was higher than in shoots micropropagated in a semisolid medium, where it is barely detectable. Furthermore, AgNPs had a beneficial effect on plants grown in TIS. However, AgNPs had a detrimental effect when added to a semisolid medium.
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- Cristian Pérez-Caselles
- Fruit Biotechnology Group, Department of Plant Breeding, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edif. 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.P.-C.); (L.B.); (I.S.-B.); (L.F.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Fruit Biotechnology Group, Department of Plant Breeding, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edif. 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.P.-C.); (L.B.); (I.S.-B.); (L.F.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Fruit Biotechnology Group, Department of Plant Breeding, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edif. 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.P.-C.); (L.B.); (I.S.-B.); (L.F.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Fruit Breeding Group, Department of Plant Breeding, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edif. 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain;
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- Fruit Biotechnology Group, Department of Plant Breeding, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edif. 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.P.-C.); (L.B.); (I.S.-B.); (L.F.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Fruit Biotechnology Group, Department of Plant Breeding, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edif. 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.P.-C.); (L.B.); (I.S.-B.); (L.F.); (M.M.-V.)
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- Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNyN), Campus Ensenada, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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- Research School of Chemistry and Applied Biomedical Sciences, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia;
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- Fruit Biotechnology Group, Department of Plant Breeding, CEBAS-CSIC, Campus Universitario de Espinardo, Edif. 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (C.P.-C.); (L.B.); (I.S.-B.); (L.F.); (M.M.-V.)
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Tao L, Xiao X, Huang Q, Zhu H, Feng Y, Li Y, Li X, Guo Z, Liu J, Wu F, Pirayesh N, Mahmud S, Shen RF, Shabala S, Baluška F, Shi L, Yu M. Boron supply restores aluminum-blocked auxin transport by the modulation of PIN2 trafficking in the root apical transition zone. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 114:176-192. [PMID: 36721978 DOI: 10.1111/tpj.16129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The supply of boron (B) alleviates the toxic effects of aluminum (Al) on root growth; however, the mechanistic basis of this process remains elusive. This study filled this knowledge gap, demonstrating that boron modifies auxin distribution and transport in Al-exposed Arabidopsis roots. In B-deprived roots, treatment with Al induced an increase in auxin content in the root apical meristem zone (MZ) and transition zone (TZ), whereas in the elongation zone (EZ) the auxin content was decreased beyond the level required for adequate growth. These distribution patterns are explained by the fact that basipetal auxin transport from the TZ to the EZ was disrupted by Al-inhibited PIN-FORMED 2 (PIN2) endocytosis. Experiments involving the modulation of protein biosynthesis by cycloheximide (CHX) and transcriptional regulation by cordycepin (COR) demonstrated that the Al-induced increase of PIN2 membrane proteins was dependent upon the inhibition of PIN2 endocytosis, rather than on the transcriptional regulation of the PIN2 gene. Experiments reporting on the profiling of Al3+ and PIN2 proteins revealed that the inhibition of endocytosis of PIN2 proteins was the result of Al-induced limitation of the fluidity of the plasma membrane. The supply of B mediated the turnover of PIN2 endosomes conjugated with indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), and thus restored the Al-induced inhibition of IAA transport through the TZ to the EZ. Overall, the reported results demonstrate that boron supply mediates PIN2 endosome-based auxin transport to alleviate Al toxicity in plant roots.
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- Lin Tao
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
- Microelement Research Center/Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
- Microelement Research Center/Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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- Institute of Cellular and Molecular Botany, University of Bonn, D-53115, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Cellular and Molecular Botany, University of Bonn, D-53115, Bonn, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Science, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Microelement Research Center/Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Tasmanian Institute for Agriculture, College of Science and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, Australia
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, 6009, Australia
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- Institute of Cellular and Molecular Botany, University of Bonn, D-53115, Bonn, Germany
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Microelement Research Center/Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- International Research Center for Environmental Membrane Biology and Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China
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Souza Junior JPD, Prado RDM, Silva Campos CN, Sousa Junior GDS, Costa MG, de Pádua Teixeira S, Gratão PL. Silicon modulate the non-enzymatic antioxidant defence system and oxidative stress in a similar way as boron in boron-deficient cotton flowers. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 197:107594. [PMID: 37001302 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Silicon (Si) application, especially via foliar application, may be promising to attenuate oxidative damage, as Si can improve the non-enzymatic antioxidant system of cotton flowers. However, studies that address the relationship between boron (B) and Si in cotton flowers are still scarce. Therefore, this paper aimed to evaluate the effect of silicon alone and added to the borate solution applied via foliar spray on the oxidative stress; proline, carotenoid, and phenol contents; and biomass production of cotton flowers grown under moderate B deficiency. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design with ten replicates and the following five treatments: control (cotton plants under boron deficiency); water application (without B and Si); boron application; silicon application; and B + Si. The application of B, Si, and B + Si reduced the malondialdehyde content in cotton petals by 45%, 48%, and 59%, respectively, and in cotton anthers by57%, 64%, and 67%, respectively. The dry matter of cotton petals in the respective treatments increased by 20%, 16%, 35%, and 44%, while the dry matter of cotton anthers increased by 40%, 24%, 48%, and 53%, respectively, compared to the treatment with water only. There was a strong relationship between B content and dry matter; Si content and the contents of phenols and proline; and carotenoid content and the contents of MDA and H2O2. B deficiency can induce oxidative stress specifically in the petals and anthers of cotton, with carotenoids being the main defense mechanism in flowers, while Si is capable of strongly activating defense mechanisms from phenol and proline. In conclusion, the development of organs related to reproduction is impaired by B deficiency. In addition, the foliar application of Si and B attenuates the effects of oxidative stress on the sepals and anthers of cotton, mainly favoring the development of cotton anthers.
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- Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior
- São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Jaboticabal, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Brazil.
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- São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Jaboticabal, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Brazil
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- Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul (UFMS), 79560-000, Rodovia MS 306, Km 105, Chapadão do Sul, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Department of Biology, 14884900, Jaboticabal, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Jaboticabal, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Brazil
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- São Paulo University (USP), Scholl of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 05508-000, Ribeirão Preto, AV. Professor Lineu Prestes 580 Bloco 13(a), São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, Department of Biology, 14884900, Jaboticabal, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zhang Q, Ackah M, Wang M, Amoako FK, Shi Y, Wang L, Dari L, Li J, Jin X, Jiang Z, Zhao W. The impact of boron nutrient supply in mulberry (Morus alba) response to metabolomics, enzyme activities, and physiological parameters. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 200:107649. [PMID: 37267755 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Boron (B) is essential for normal and healthy plant growth. Therefore, Boron stress is a common abiotic stress that limits plant growth and productivity. However, how mulberry copes with boron stress remains unclear. In this study, seedlings of the Morus alba cultivar, Yu-711, were treated with five different concentrations of boric acid (H3BO3), including deficient (0 and 0.02 mM), sufficient (0.1 mM) and toxic (0.5 and 1 mM) levels. Physiological parameters, enzymatic activities and non-targeted liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) technique were employed to evaluate the effects of boron stress on the net photosynthetic rate (Pn), chlorophyll content, stomatal conductance (Gs), transpiration rate (Tr), intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci) and metabolome signatures. Physiological analysis revealed that Boron deficiency and toxicity induced a decline in Pn, Ci, Gs, Tr, and chlorophyll content. Also, enzymatic activities, including catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), decreased, while POD activity increased in response to Boron stress. Osmotic substances such as soluble sugars, soluble proteins, and proline (PRO) presented elevated levels under all Boron concentrations. Metabolome analysis indicated that differential metabolites, including amino acids, secondary metabolites, carbohydrates, and lipids, played a key role in Yu-711's response to Boron stress. These metabolites were mainly involved in amino acid metabolism, biosynthesis of other secondary metabolites, lipid metabolism, metabolism of cofactors and vitamins, and metabolism of other amino acids pathways. Our findings reveal the various metabolites pathways in mulberry response to boron nutrient supply and may serve as fundamental knowledge in breeding resistance mulberry plants, so that it can cope with climate changes.
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- Qiaonan Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, Kiel University, Hermann-Rodewald-Straße 2, Kiel, 24118, Germany
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China
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- School of Engineering, Department of Agricultural Engineering, University for Development Studies, Nyankpala, Tamale, NL-1142-5954, Ghana
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, People's Republic of China.
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Arredondo G, Bonomelli C. Effect of Three Boron Concentrations in Soil on Growth and Physiology in Sweet Cherry Trees. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1240. [PMID: 36986928 PMCID: PMC10057428 DOI: 10.3390/plants12061240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Boron (B) is an essential element for plants. B availability depends on the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil and the quality of irrigation water. Under natural conditions, both toxic and deficit concentrations can occur and should be managed for crop production. However, the range between deficiency and toxicity is narrow. The objective of this study was to determine the response of cherry trees to deficient (0.04 mg kg-1), adequate (1.1 mg kg-1), and toxic (3.75 mg kg-1) B concentrations in the soil by measuring growth, biomass, photosynthetic parameters, visual symptoms, and morphological changes. Plants treated with a toxic dose had more spurs and shorter internodes than those treated with adequate and deficient doses. The white root weight (50.5 g) at low B concentrations had the most roots compared with the adequate (33.0 g) and toxic (22.0 g) concentrations. The stem weight and biomass partitioning were higher for white roots and stems at B-deficient and -adequate doses than at toxic doses. The net photosynthesis (Pn) and transpiration rate (E) were significantly higher in plants with adequate concentrations of B. Stomatal conductance (Gs) was higher in B-deficient plants. Morphological and visual differences were observed between treatments. The results showed that it is essential to adequately manage B in cherry crops to avoid the adverse effects of both low and toxic concentrations.
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- Departamento de Fruticultura y Enología, Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile
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Zhang G, Zhang X, Yu S, Sun H. Novel insights on genes and pathways involved in Pinus elliottii response to resinosis. TREE PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 43:351-362. [PMID: 36209440 DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpac118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Pinus elliottii, an important coniferous timber species, has recently become one of the most popular sources of resin in China. Resinosis is a common disease that may negatively affect pine tree growth and production. In this study, we used single-molecule real-time sequencing and Illumina RNA sequencing to generate an accurate transcriptome for P. elliottii. The transcriptome included 90,026 transcripts, 5160 long non-coding RNAs and 7710 transcription factors. We then analyzed RNA-sequencing, small RNA-sequencing and degradome data to identify genes, miRNAs and key miRNA-target pairs involved in response to resinosis in P. elliottii. We identified 1305 genes and 1151 miRNAs exhibiting significant differential expression in response to resinosis. According to the degradome sequencing analysis, 318 differentially expressed transcripts were targets of 14 differentially expressed miRNAs. Our study has provided resources for further functional characterization of genes and miRNAs involved in resinosis in P. elliottii, which should aid the future disease-resistance breeding of this species.
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- Guoyun Zhang
- Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Haidian, Beijing 100091, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry of Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311400, China
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- Fengshushan Forestry Farm, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi 333000, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry of Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311400, China
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Monika G, Melanie Kim SR, Kumar PS, Gayathri KV, Rangasamy G, Saravanan A. Biofortification: A long-term solution to improve global health- a review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 314:137713. [PMID: 36596329 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Biofortification is a revolutionary technique for improving plant nutrition and alleviating human micronutrient deficiency. Fertilizers can help increase crop yield and growth, but applying too much fertilizer can be a problem because it leads to the release of greenhouse gases and eutrophication. One of the major global hazards that affects more than two million people globally is the decreased availability of micronutrients in food crops, which results in micronutrient deficiencies or "hidden hunger" in people. Micronutrients, like macronutrients, perform a variety of roles in plant and human nutrition. This review has highlighted the importance of micronutrients as well as their advantages. The uneven distribution of micronutrients in geological areas is not the only factor responsible for micronutrient deficiencies, other parameters including soil moisture, temperature, texture of the soil, and soil pH significantly affects the micronutrient concentration and their availability in the soil. To overcome this, different biofortification approaches are assessed in the review in which microbes mediated, Agronomic approaches, Plant breeding, and transgenic approaches are discussed. Hidden hunger can result in risky health conditions and diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, and many more. Microbes-mediated biofortification is a novel and promising solution for the bioavailability of nutrients to plants in order to address these problems. Biofortification is cost effective, feasible, and environmentally sustainable. Bio-fortified crops boost our immunity, which helps us to combat these deadly viruses. The studies we discussed in this review have demonstrated that they can aid in the alleviation of hidden hunger.
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- G Monika
- Department of Biotechnology, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Department of Biotechnology, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, India.
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research and Development & Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Department of Sustainable Engineering, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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Mihai RA, Melo Heras EJ, Terán Maza VA, Espinoza Caiza IA, Pinto Valdiviezo EA, Catana RD. The Panoramic View of Ecuadorian Soil Nutrients (Deficit/Toxicity) from Different Climatic Regions and Their Possible Influence on the Metabolism of Important Crops. TOXICS 2023; 11:123. [PMID: 36850998 PMCID: PMC9964189 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11020123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Soil nutrients influence all stages (reproduction, growth, and development) of a plant species' life, and it is known that the deficit and/or toxicity of one or more nutrients has negative effects on the production of crops of commercial interest. Ecuador represents one of the "mega-diverse" countries in the world, with an agricultural sector of great importance, due to its contribution to the country's economy. This review provides a panoramic view of soil nutrients from different climatic regions of Ecuador and revises the importance of knowledge about the possible influence of nutrients from the soil on the plant metabolism able to influence the crop resistance against pathogens or to enrich the biological characteristics of these crops.
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- Raluca A. Mihai
- CICTE, Department of Life Science and Agriculture, Universidad De Las Fuerzas Armadas—ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui s/n y, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
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- CICTE, Department of Life Science and Agriculture, Universidad De Las Fuerzas Armadas—ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui s/n y, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
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- CICTE, Department of Life Science and Agriculture, Universidad De Las Fuerzas Armadas—ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui s/n y, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
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- CICTE, Department of Life Science and Agriculture, Universidad De Las Fuerzas Armadas—ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui s/n y, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
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- CICTE, Department of Life Science and Agriculture, Universidad De Las Fuerzas Armadas—ESPE, Av. General Rumiñahui s/n y, Sangolquí 171103, Ecuador
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- Institute of Biology Bucharest, Romanian Academy, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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Āboliņa L, Osvalde A, Karlsons A. Habitat Characteristics and Mineral Nutrition Status of Rubus chamaemorus L. in Latvia. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:528. [PMID: 36771613 PMCID: PMC9920050 DOI: 10.3390/plants12030528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In Latvia, cloudberries are considered a valuable delicacy and have aroused interest in the possibility of commercial cultivation, as currently, they are collected only in the wild. A complex study was carried out to provide insight into the growth conditions of wild cloudberry in Latvia. The knowledge gained would provide a basis for the development of cloudberry cultivation technologies in the hemiboreal zone. Habitat characteristics, composition of surrounding vegetation, and plant mineral nutrition status were investigated in 18 study sites. Overall, the species composition of cloudberry study sites corresponded to two plant community classes: Cl. Vaccinio-Piceetea and Cl. Oxycocco-Sphagnetea. The most common species were Sphagnum magellanicum, Vaccinium myrtillus, and Oxycoccus palustris. The results clearly indicated acidic peat soils with high organic matter content and low degree of decomposition as being most suitable for cloudberry cultivation. High nutrient uptake capacity was found for wild cloudberry growing in nutrient-poor environments, as most of the leaf nutrients corresponded to the optimal levels determined for different cultivated berries. However, balanced fertilization to ensure successful plant vegetative and root growth would be recommended. The first results on wild cloudberry in Latvia indicated that optimization of P, S, B, and Mo should be the main focus.
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- Laura Āboliņa
- Institute of Biology, University of Latvia, LV-1004 Rīga, Latvia
- Faculty of Agriculture, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, LV-3001 Jelgava, Latvia
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- Institute of Biology, University of Latvia, LV-1004 Rīga, Latvia
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- Institute of Biology, University of Latvia, LV-1004 Rīga, Latvia
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Duan R, Lv X, Yan W, Zhou Y, Gao C. Fabrication of high boron removal reverse osmosis membrane with broad industrial application prospect by introducing sulfonate groups through a polyvinyl alcohol coating. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Blue R, Macho JM, Lee HW, MacMillan JB. 11B and 1H- 11B HMBC NMR as a Tool for Identification of a Boron-Containing Nucleoside Dimer. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2022; 85:2682-2686. [PMID: 36343012 PMCID: PMC9707516 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Boron-containing compounds are commonly used in synthetic chemistry and are known to play important roles in biology. Despite the widespread relevance of boronated compounds, there have been limited methods to discover, characterize, and study them. Here, we describe the use of 11B NMR, including 1H-11B HMBC, for the isolation and characterization of the boron-containing natural product diadenosine borate. Utilizing synthetic standards, we optimized coupling parameters for 1H-11B HMBC experiments to allow for the analysis of small quantities (∼1 mg) of boron-containing compounds. This work can facilitate the broader application of 11B NMR to the study of boron in a range of applications, from synthetic chemistry to the role of boron in naturally occurring systems.
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- Riley
M. Blue
- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, University of California,
Santa Cruz, Santa
Cruz, California 95064, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, University of California,
Santa Cruz, Santa
Cruz, California 95064, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, University of California,
Santa Cruz, Santa
Cruz, California 95064, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, University of California,
Santa Cruz, Santa
Cruz, California 95064, United States
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Bhupenchandra I, Basumatary A, Choudhary AK, Kumar A, Sarkar D, Chongtham SK, Singh AH, Devi EL, Bora SS, Salam MD, Sahoo MR, Gudade BA, Kumar A, Devi SH, Gogoi B, Harish MN, Gupta G, Olivia LC, Devi YP, Sarika K, Thapa S, Rajawat MVS. Elucidating the impact of boron fertilization on soil physico-chemical and biological entities under cauliflower-cowpea-okra cropping system in an Eastern Himalayan acidic Inceptisol. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:996220. [PMID: 36419419 PMCID: PMC9676249 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.996220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Information on the role of boron (B) on soil physico-chemical and biological entities is scarce, and the precise mechanism in soil is still obscure. Present field investigation aimed to assessing the implication of direct and residual effect of graded levels of applied-B on soil biological entities and its concomitant impact on crop productivity. The treatments comprised of five graded levels of B with four replications. To assess the direct effect of B-fertilization, cauliflower was grown as a test crop wherein, B-fertilization was done every year. For assessment of succeeding residual effects of B-fertilization, cowpea and okra were grown as test crops and, B-fertilization was phased out in both crops. The 100% recommended dose of NPK (RDF) along with FYM was uniformly applied to all crops under CCOCS. Results indicated that the direct effect of B had the edge over residual effect of B in affecting soil physico-chemical and biological entities under CCOCS. Amongst the graded levels of B, application of the highest B level (2 kg ha–1) was most prominent in augmenting microbiological pools in soil at different crop growth stages. The order of B treatments in respect of MBC, MBN, and soil respiration at different crop growth stages was 2.0 kg B ha–1 > 1.5 kg B ha–1 > 1.0 kg B ha–1 > 0.5 kg B ha–1 > 0 kg B ha–1, respectively. Moreover, maximum recoveries of potentially mineralizable-C (PMC) and potentially mineralizable-N (PMN) were noticed under 2 kg B ha–1. Analogous trend was recorded in soil microbial populations at different crop growth stages. Similarly, escalating B levels up to 2 kg B ha–1 exhibited significantly greater soil enzymatic activities viz., arylsulphatase (AS), dehydrogenase (DH), fluorescein diacetate (FDA) and phosphomonoesterase (PMA), except urease enzyme (UE) which showed an antagonistic effect of applied-B in soil. Greater geometric mean enzyme activity (GMEA) and soil functional diversity index were recorded under 2 kg B ha–1 in CCOCS, at all crop growth stages over control. The inclusive results indicated that different soil physico-chemical and biological properties CCOCS can be invariably improved by the application of graded levels of B up to 2 kg B ha–1 in an acid Inceptisol.
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- Ingudam Bhupenchandra
- ICAR-KVK Tamenglong, Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Research Complex for North–Eastern Hill Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal, Manipur, India
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- Department of Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India
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- Division of Agronomy, Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India
- Division of Crop Production, Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, India
- Anil K. Choudhary,
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganism, Mau, India
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, West Bengal, India
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- Multi Technology Testing Centre and Vocational Training Centre, College of Agricultural Engineering and Post Harvest Technology, Central Agricultural University, Ranipool, Sikkim, India
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- Regional Research Station, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board, Tadong, Gangtok, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Central Horticultural Experiment Station, Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Regional Research Station, Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board, Tadong, Gangtok, India
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- ICAR RC for NEH Region, Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Sikkim, India
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- Department of Crop Physiology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India
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- Department of Soil Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India
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- Farm Science Centre, Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Kodagu, Karnataka, India
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- ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, India
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- ICAR RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Imphal, Manipur, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganism, Mau, India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganism, Mau, India
- *Correspondence: Mahendra Vikram Singh Rajawat,
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Galeriani TM, Neves GO, Santos Ferreira JH, Oliveira RN, Oliveira SL, Calonego JC, Crusciol CAC. Calcium and Boron Fertilization Improves Soybean Photosynthetic Efficiency and Grain Yield. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2937. [PMID: 36365390 PMCID: PMC9657382 DOI: 10.3390/plants11212937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Foliar fertilization with calcium (Ca) and boron (B) at flowering can promote flower retention and pod fixation, thereby increasing the number of pods per plant and, in turn, crop productivity. The objective of this work was to investigate the effects of Ca + B fertilization during flowering on the nutritional, metabolic and yield performance of soybean (Glycine max L.) The treatments consisted of the presence and the absence of Ca + B fertilization in two growing seasons. Crop nutritional status, gas exchange parameters, photosynthetic enzyme activity (Rubisco), total soluble sugar content, total leaf protein concentration, agronomic parameters, and grain yield were evaluated. Foliar Ca + B fertilization increased water use efficiency and carboxylation efficiency, and the improvement in photosynthesis led to higher leaf sugar and protein concentrations. The improvement in metabolic activity promoted a greater number of pods and grains plant-1, culminating in higher yields. These results indicate that foliar fertilization with Ca + B can efficiently improve carbon metabolism, resulting in better yields in soybean.
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Transcriptome changes associated with boron applications in fruits of watercore-susceptible pear cultivar. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:12055-12061. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07934-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Wang Y, Niu Z, Hu X, Wu X, Yang Z, Hao C, Zhou M, Yang S, Dong N, Liu M, Ru Z. Molecular characterization of the genome-wide BOR transporter family and their responses to boron conditions in common wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.). FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:997915. [PMID: 36275596 PMCID: PMC9583536 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.997915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Boron (B) deficiency is an agricultural problem that causes significant yield losses in many countries. B transporters (BORs) are responsible for B uptake and distribution and play important roles in yield formation. A comprehensive analysis of the BOR family members in common wheat is still lacking. In the present study, to clarify the molecular characterization and response to B status, genome-wide TaBOR genes and expression patterns were investigated. Fourteen TaBOR genes were identified in common wheat by a homology search. The corresponding phylogenetic tree indicated that 14 TaBOR genes were separately classified into subfamilies of TaBOR1, TaBOR3, and TaBOR4. All TaBOR genes had 12-14 extrons and 11-13 introns. Most TaBOR proteins contained 10 conserved motifs, and motifs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 constituted the conserved bicarbonate (HCO3 -) domain. Fourteen TaBOR genes were mapped on 13 chromosomes mainly distributed in the first, third, fifth, and seventh homologous groups. The promoters of TaBOR genes consisted of phytohormones, light responses, and stress-related cis-elements. GO analysis indicated that TaBOR genes were enriched in terms of transmembrane transport and ion homeostasis. TaBOR genes showed diverse expression profiles in different tissues. The members of the TaBOR1 subfamily showed high expression in grains, leaves, roots, stems, and spikes, but members of the TaBOR4 subfamily were highly expressed only in spikes and grains. RT-qPCR indicated that TaBOR1-5A, TaBOR1-5B, and TaBOR1-5D were induced by low B concentrations and had much higher expression in roots than in shoots. TaBOR3-3A, TaBOR3-3B, TaBOR3-3D, TaBOR4-1A, TaBOR4-1B, TaBOR4-1D, and TaBOR3-4B were induced by low and high B concentrations and had high expression in roots and shoots. TaBOR3-4D and TaBOR3-7B were upregulated by low and high B concentrations, respectively, but had expression only in roots. Our results provide basic information on the TaBOR family, which is beneficial for elucidating the functions of TaBOR genes to overcome the problem of B deficiency.
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- Yuquan Wang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Hybrid Wheat, Xinxiang, Henan, China
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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Ma J, Ali S, Saleem MH, Mumtaz S, Yasin G, Ali B, Al-Ghamdi AA, Elshikh MS, Vodnar DC, Marc RA, Rehman A, Khan MN, Chen F, Ali S. Short-term responses of Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea L.) to the individual and combinatorial effects of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium and silicon in the soil contaminated by boron. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:983156. [PMID: 36212291 PMCID: PMC9540599 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.983156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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While of lesser prevalence than boron (B) deficient soils, B-rich soils are important to study as they can cause B toxicity in the field and subsequently decrease crop yields in different regions of the world. We have conducted the present study to examine the role of the individual or combined application of silicon (Si) and NPK fertilizer in B-stressed spinach plants (Spinacia oleracea L.). S. oleracea seedlings were subjected to different NPK fertilizers, namely, low NPK (30 kg ha-2) and normal NPK (60 kg ha-2)], which were also supplemented by Si (3 mmol L-1), for varying levels of B in the soil i.e., 0, 250, and 500 mg kg-1. Our results illustrated that the increasing levels of B in the soil caused a substantial decrease in the plant height, number of leaves, number of stems, leaf area, plant fresh weight, plant dry weight, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll, carotenoid content, net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, transpiration rate, magnesium content in the roots, magnesium contents in the shoots, phosphorus content in the roots, phosphorus content in the leaves in the shoots, iron content in the roots, iron content in the shoots, calcium content in the roots, and calcium content in the shoots. However, B toxicity in the soil increased the concentration of malondialdehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and electrolyte leakage which were also manifested by the increasing activities of enzymatic [superoxidase dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX)], and non-enzymatic antioxidants (phenolic, flavonoid, ascorbic acid, and anthocyanin content). B toxicity in the soil further increased the concentration of organic acids in the roots such as oxalic acid, malic acid, formic acid, citric acid, acetic acid, and fumaric acid. The addition of Si and fertilizer levels in the soil significantly alleviated B toxicity effects on S. oleracea by improving photosynthetic capacity and ultimately plant growth. The increased activity of antioxidant enzymes in Si and NPK-treated plants seems to play a role in capturing stress-induced reactive oxygen species, as was evident from the lower levels of oxidative stress indicators, organic acid exudation, and B concentration in the roots and shoots of Si and NPK-treated plants. Research findings, therefore, suggested that the Si and NPK application can ameliorate B toxicity in S. oleracea seedlings and result in improved plant growth and composition under metal stress as depicted by the balanced exudation of organic acids.
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- Jing Ma
- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Botany, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Botany, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Food Engineering Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Botany, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan
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- Biology Laboratory, Agriculture University Public School and College (AUPS&C) for Boys, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
- Department of Botany, Islamia College Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University (CMU), Taichung City, Taiwan
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Arslan Ö, Çulha Erdal Ş, Ekmekçi Y. Salt Pretreatment-Mediated Alleviation of Boron Toxicity in Safflower Cultivars: Growth, Boron Accumulation, Photochemical Activities, Antioxidant Defense Response. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11172316. [PMID: 36079698 PMCID: PMC9460468 DOI: 10.3390/plants11172316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The study aims to elucidate alleviant effects of boron (B) toxicity by salt pretreatment (SP) on growth response, phytoremediation capacity, photosynthesis, and defense mechanisms in two safflower cultivars (Carthamus tinctorius L.; Dinçer and Remzibey-05). Eighteen-day-old plants were divided into two groups: SP (75 mM NaCl for 5 days) and/or B treatment (C, 2, 4, 6, and 8 mM B for 10 days). Depending on the applied B toxicity, B concentrations in roots and leaves of both cultivars, necrotic areas of leaves, ion leakage (RLR), and H2O2 synthesis increased, while shoot and root length as well as biomass, water, chlorophyll a+b, and carotenoid content decreased. In addition, chlorophyll a fluorescence results revealed that every stage of the light reactions of photosynthesis was adversely affected under B toxicity, resulting in decreases in performance indexes (PIABS and PITOT). However, the cultivars tended to induce the synthesis of anthocyanins and flavonoids and increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, POD, APX, and GR) to detoxify reactive oxygen species (ROS) under B toxicity. SP mitigated the negative effects of toxic B on biomass, water and pigment content, membrane integrity, photosynthetic activity, and defense systems. Considering all results, Remzibey-05 was able to better overcome the biochemical and physiological changes that may be caused by B toxicity by more effectively rendering B harmless, although it accumulated more B than Dinçer.
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- Özlem Arslan
- Department of Food Processing, University College of Espiye, University of Giresun, 28600 Giresun, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Hacettepe University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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Bi X, Guo H, Li X, Zheng L, An M, Xia Z, Wu Y. A novel strategy for improving watermelon resistance to cucumber green mottle mosaic virus by exogenous boron application. MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY 2022; 23:1361-1380. [PMID: 35671152 PMCID: PMC9366068 DOI: 10.1111/mpp.13234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The molecular mode controlling cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV)-induced watermelon blood flesh disease (WBFD) is largely unknown. In this study, we have found that application of exogenous boron suppressed CGMMV infection in watermelon fruit and alleviated WBFD symptoms. Our transcriptome analysis showed that the most up-regulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were associated with polyamine and auxin biosynthesis, abscisic acid catabolism, defence-related pathways, cell wall modification, and energy and secondary metabolism, while the down-regulated DEGs were mostly involved in ethylene biosynthesis, cell wall catabolism, and plasma membrane functions. Our virus-induced gene silencing results showed that silencing of SPDS expression in watermelon resulted in a higher putrescine content and an inhibited CGMMV infection correlating with no WBFD symptoms. SBT and TUBB1 were also required for CGMMV infection. In contrast, silencing of XTH23 and PE/PEI7 (low-level lignin, cellulose and pectin) and ATPS1 (low-level glutathione) promoted CGMMV accumulation. Furthermore, RAP2-3, MYB6, WRKY12, H2A, and DnaJ11 are likely to participate in host antiviral resistance. In addition, a higher (spermidine + spermine):putrescine ratio, malondialdehyde content, and lactic acid content were responsible for fruit decay and acidification. Our results provide new knowledge on the roles of boron in watermelon resistance to CGMMV-induced WBFD. This new knowledge can be used to design better control methods for CGMMV in the field and to breed CGMMV resistant watermelon and other cucurbit crops.
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- Xinyue Bi
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, College of Plant ProtectionShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, College of Plant ProtectionShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, College of Plant ProtectionShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
- Centre for Biological Disaster Prevention and ControlNational Forestry and Grassland AdministrationShenyangChina
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- Xinmin City Agricultural Technology Extension CentreShenyangChina
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, College of Plant ProtectionShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, College of Plant ProtectionShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, College of Plant ProtectionShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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Mehanathan S, Jaafar J, Nasir AM, Rahman RA, Ismail AF, Illias RM, Othman MHD, A Rahman M, Bilad MR, Naseer MN. Adsorptive Membrane for Boron Removal: Challenges and Future Prospects. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:798. [PMID: 36005713 PMCID: PMC9415005 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12080798] [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: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The complexity of removing boron compounds from aqueous systems has received serious attention among researchers and inventors in the water treating industry. This is due to the higher level of boron in the aquatic ecosystem, which is caused by the geochemical background and anthropogenic factors. The gradual increase in the distribution of boron for years can become extremely toxic to humans, terrestrial organisms and aquatic organisms. Numerous methods of removing boron that have been executed so far can be classified under batch adsorption, membrane-based processes and hybrid techniques. Conventional water treatments such as coagulation, sedimentation and filtration do not significantly remove boron, and special methods would have to be installed in order to remove boron from water resources. The blockage of membrane pores by pollutants in the available membrane technologies not only decreases their performance but can make the membranes prone to fouling. Therefore, the surface-modifying flexibility in adsorptive membranes can serve as an advantage to remove boron from water resources efficiently. These membranes are attractive because of the dual advantage of adsorption/filtration mechanisms. Hence, this review is devoted to discussing the capabilities of an adsorptive membrane in removing boron. This study will mainly highlight the issues of commercially available adsorptive membranes and the drawbacks of adsorbents incorporated in single-layered adsorptive membranes. The idea of layering adsorbents to form a highly adsorptive dual-layered membrane for boron removal will be proposed. The future prospects of boron removal in terms of the progress and utilization of adsorptive membranes along with recommendations for improving the techniques will also be discussed further.
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- Shaymala Mehanathan
- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Center for Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Investigative Studies (CODTIS), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong BE1410, Brunei
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Mamani-Huarcaya BM, González-Fontes A, Navarro-Gochicoa MT, Camacho-Cristóbal JJ, Ceacero CJ, Herrera-Rodríguez MB, Cutire ÓF, Rexach J. Characterization of two Peruvian maize landraces differing in boron toxicity tolerance. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2022; 185:167-177. [PMID: 35696891 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Boron (B) toxicity is a major agricultural problem that causes a considerable decrease in crop yield and quality. The soil in arid and semi-arid areas is often subjected to excessive B content. Southwestern Perú (department of Tacna) is characterized by high B levels in its agricultural land and irrigation water. This work analyzes the response of two local maize (Zea mays) landraces (Pachía and Sama) from Tacna to B toxicity. Both landraces were, therefore, grown in hydroponic media under control and B toxicity conditions, and after 10 days, seedlings were harvested and B content, B-transporter gene expressions, and several morphological and physiological parameters were determined. The leaf and root soluble B content was lower in Sama than in Pachía when both landraces were subjected to high B concentrations, which could be explained by its higher expression levels of B-efflux transporters. The capacity of Sama to maintain reduced levels of soluble B in its leaves and roots led to decreased leaf damage and higher photosynthetic and growth parameters under B toxicity conditions. These results support the proposal that Sama would perform better than Pachía under excessive B conditions, thus making it a more suitable landrace to be used in soils with toxic levels of B.
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- Betty M Mamani-Huarcaya
- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain; Instituto Basadre de Investigación en Agrobiotecnología y Recursos Genéticos, Facultad Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann, Tacna, Peru.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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- Departamento de Agronomía, Facultad Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann, Tacna, Peru.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Anatomía y Biología Celular, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, E-41013, Sevilla, Spain.
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Makarava I, Esmaeili M, Kharytonau DS, Pelcastre L, Ryl J, Bilesan MR, Vuorinen E, Repo E. Influence of CeO 2 and TiO 2 Particles on Physicochemical Properties of Composite Nickel Coatings Electrodeposited at Ambient Temperature. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15165550. [PMID: 36013691 PMCID: PMC9414914 DOI: 10.3390/ma15165550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The Ni-TiO2 and Ni-CeO2 composite coatings with varying hydrophilic/hydrophobic characteristics were fabricated by the electrodeposition method from a tartrate electrolyte at ambient temperature. To meet the requirements of tight regulation by the European Chemicals Agency classifying H3BO3 as a substance of very high concern, Rochelle salt was utilized as a buffer solution instead. The novelty of this study was to implement a simple one-step galvanostatic electrodeposition from the low-temperature electrolyte based on a greener buffer compared to traditionally used, aiming to obtain new types of soft-matrix Ni, Ni-CeO2, and Ni-TiO2 coatings onto steel or copper substrates. The surface characteristics of electrodeposited nickel composites were evaluated by SEM, EDS, surface contact angle measurements, and XPS. Physiochemical properties of pure Ni, Ni-CeO2, and Ni-TiO2 composites, namely, wear resistance, microhardness, microroughness, and photocatalytic activity, were studied. Potentiodynamic polarization, EIS, and ICP-MS analyses were employed to study the long-term corrosion behavior of coatings in a 0.5 M NaCl solution. Superior photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, 96.2% after 6 h of illumination, was achieved in the case of Ni-TiO2 composite, while no substantial change in the photocatalytic behavior of the Ni-CeO2 compared to pure Ni was observed. Both composites demonstrated higher hardness and wear resistance than pure Ni. This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing TiO2 as a photocatalytic hydrophilicity promoter in the fabrication of composite coatings for various applications.
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- Iryna Makarava
- Department of Separation Science, School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Yliopistonkatu 34, FI-53850 Lappeenranta, Finland
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, 09599 Freiberg, Germany
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- Department of Separation Science, School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Yliopistonkatu 34, FI-53850 Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Soft Matter Nanostructures Group, Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, PL-30239 Krakow, Poland
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- Division of Machine Elements, Luleå University of Technology, Regnbågsallén, SE-97187 Luleå, Sweden
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- Institute of Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza St. 11/12 Gdansk, PL-80233 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Separation Science, School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Yliopistonkatu 34, FI-53850 Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, Regnbågsallén, SE-97187 Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Separation Science, School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Yliopistonkatu 34, FI-53850 Lappeenranta, Finland
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Kumar V, Pandita S, Kaur R, Kumar A, Bhardwaj R. Biogeochemical cycling, tolerance mechanism and phytoremediation strategies of boron in plants: A critical review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134505. [PMID: 35395266 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Boron (B) is an inimitable plant micronutrient, predominantly distinguished by super-narrow range between its deficiency and toxicity concentrations, which depends upon boron speciation in the growth media and form of living organisms. Moreover, the significant variations in its mobility amid different species, and distinctive inter and intra-species responses to extreme concentrations. Therefore, it is necessary to screen the bioavailability, speciation, biogeochemical cycling and exposure pathways of boron in the environment. The genes involved in the tolerance mechanism of boron in different plants were discussed in the current review paper. The functions related to scarcity and excess of boron concentration are assessed. The diverse plants implicated in phytoremediation of boron contaminated sites that restrict boron accumulation in food crops and health risks associated with soils containing deficit or surplus boron concentration were appraised. Ultimately, a summary of numerous strategies involved in the recovery and repair of boron-contaminated soils have been reviewed.
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- Vinod Kumar
- Department of Botany, Government Degree College, Ramban, India.
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India
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Zhang W, Zhang Q, Xing Y, Cao Q, Qin L, Fang K. Effect of boron toxicity on pollen tube cell wall architecture and the relationship of cell wall components of Castanea mollissima Blume. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:946781. [PMID: 35958218 PMCID: PMC9361862 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.946781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Boron (B) is essential to plant development. However, excessive B is toxic to plants. This research was performed to evaluate the effects of B toxicity on cell wall architecture of Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima Blume) pollen tubes with emphasis on the relationship among pectins, cellulose, and callose. Results showed that 0.8 mM H3BO3 inhibited pollen germination and led to abnormal morphology of the pollen tubes. B toxicity also affected the distribution of cell wall components of the pollen tube. In control pollen tube, esterified and acid pectins were distributed unevenly, with the former mainly at the tip and the latter on the distal region. Cellulose was distributed uniformly on the surface with less at the tip; callose reduced gradually from base to sub-tip of the pollen tubes and no callose at the tip of the tube was detected. B toxicity led to the deposition of esterified and acid pectins, cellulose, and callose at the tip of the pollen tube. Results from scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy showed that B toxicity also altered pollen tube wall ultrastructure. The results from enzymatic treatment illustrated that there existed a close relationship among pectins, cellulose, and callose. B toxicity also altered the relationship. In a word, B toxicity altered deposition and relationship of pectins, cellulose, and callose of pollen tube wall.
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- Weiwei Zhang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
- Beijing Bei Nong Enterprise Management Co. Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Tree Breeding by Molecular Design, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
- College of Landscape Architecture, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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Nutrient Homeostasis of Aegilops Accessions Differing in B Tolerance Level under Boron Toxic Growth Conditions. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11081094. [PMID: 35892950 PMCID: PMC9331359 DOI: 10.3390/biology11081094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Boron (B) is a crucial microelement for several biological processes in plants; however, it becomes hazardous when present in excess in the soil. B toxicity adversely affects the wheat yield all around the world, particularly in the arid and semiarid regions. Aegilops, the nearest wild wheat relatives, could be an efficient source to develop B toxicity tolerance in modern cultivars. However, to potentially utilize these species, it is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms that are involved in providing them tolerance. Other than hampering cellular and physiological activities, high B inhibits the uptake of nutrients in wheat plants that lead to nutrients deficiency causing a hindered growth. Thus, it is crucial to determine the effect of B toxicity on nutrient uptake and finally, to understand the role of nutrient homeostasis in developing the adaptive mechanism in tolerant species. Unfortunately, none of the studies to date has explored the effect of high B supply on the nutrient uptake in B toxicity tolerant wild wheat species. In this study, we explored the effect of 1 mM B (toxic B), and 10 mM B (very toxic B) B on the nutrient uptake in 19 Aegilops genotypes differing in B tolerance in contrast to Bolal 2973, the familiar B tolerant genotype. The obtained outcomes suggested a significant association between the B toxicity tolerance and the level of nutrient uptake in different genotypes. The B toxicity tolerant genotypes, Ab2 (TGB 026219, A. biuncialis genotype) and Ac4 (TGB 000107, A. columnaris genotype) were clustered together in the nutrient homeostasis-based heat map. Though B toxicity mostly had an inhibitory effect on the uptake of nutrients in root-shoot tissues, the tolerant genotypes revealed an increase in nutrient uptake under B toxicity in contrast with Control. The study directs towards future research where the role of external supply of few nutrients in enhancing the B toxicity tolerance of susceptible genotypes can be studied. Moreover, the genotype-dependent variation in the nutrient profile of the studied Aegilops genotypes under high B suggested that increasing number of Aegilops germplasm should be screened for B toxicity tolerance for their successful inclusion in the pre-breeding programs focusing on this issue.
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de Souza Júnior JP, de M Prado R, Campos CNS, Sousa Junior GS, Oliveira KR, Cazetta JO, Gratão PL. Addition of silicon to boron foliar spray in cotton plants modulates the antioxidative system attenuating boron deficiency and toxicity. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2022; 22:338. [PMID: 35831782 PMCID: PMC9281171 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-022-03721-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Boron (B) nutritional disorders, either deficiency or toxicity, may lead to an increase in reactive oxygen species production, causing damage to cells. Oxidative damage in leaves can be attenuated by supplying silicon (Si). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of increasing foliar B accumulation on cotton plants to determine whether adding Si to the spray solution promotes gains to correct deficiency and toxicity of this micronutrient by decreasing oxidative stress via synthetizing proline and glycine-betaine, thereby raising dry matter production. RESULTS B deficiency or toxicity increased H2O2 and MDA leaf concentration in cotton plants. H2O2 and MDA leaf concentration declined, with quadratic adjustment, as a function of increased leaf B accumulation. Proline and glycine-betaine leaf concentration increased under B-deficiency and B-toxicity. In addition, production of these nonenzymatic antioxidant compounds was greater in plants under toxicity, in relation to deficient plants. Adding Si to the B spray solution reduced H2O2 and MDA concentration in the plants under nutrient deficiency or toxicity. Si reduced H2O2, primarily in B-deficient plants. Si also increased proline and glycine-betaine concentration, mainly in plants under B toxicity. Dry matter production of B-deficient cotton plants increased up to an application of 1.2 g L- 1 of B. The critical B level in the spray solution for deficiency and toxicity was observed at a concentration of 0.5 and 1.9 g L- 1 of B, respectively, in the presence of Si, and 0.4 and 1.9 g L- 1 of B without it. In addition, the presence of Si in the B solution raised dry matter production in all B concentrations evaluated in this study. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrated that adding Si to a B solution is important in the foliar spraying of cotton plants because it increases proline and glycine-betaine production and reduces H2O2 and MDA concentration, in addition to mitigating the oxidative stress in cotton plants under B deficiency or toxicity.
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- Jonas P de Souza Júnior
- Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences. Department of Agricultural Production Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, São Paulo, 14884900, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences. Department of Agricultural Production Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, São Paulo, 14884900, Brazil
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- Federal University of Mato Grosso Do Sul (UFMS), Rodovia MS 306, Km 105, Chapadão do Sul, Mato Grosso do Sul, 79560-000, Brazil
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences. Department of Biology Applied to Agriculture, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, São Paulo, 14884900, Brazil
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- Institute of Plant Protection. Department of Integrated Plant Protection, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Páter Károly utca. 1, Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences. Department of Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, São Paulo, 14884900, Brazil
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- Faculty of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences. Department of Biology Applied to Agriculture, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal, Via de acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane, São Paulo, 14884900, Brazil
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Wang Y, Zhao Z, Wang S, Shi L, Xu F. Genotypic differences in the synergistic effect of nitrogen and boron on the seed yield and nitrogen use efficiency of Brassica napus. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:3563-3571. [PMID: 34854085 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rapeseed (Brassica napus) is highly sensitive to nitrogen (N) and boron (B) deficiency; however, the synergistic effects of these elements on rapeseed production are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of co-application of N and B on seed yield, N uptake and N use efficiency (NUE) of rapeseed. Three rapeseed cultivars (W10, ZS11 and HG) were treated with different N and B application rates, and the seed yield, N uptake and NUE were examined in 2-year field experiments. RESULTS The application of B fertilizer (4.5, 9 kg borax ha-1 ) improved N uptake, NUE and seed yield. However, the magnitude of increase in seed yield by B fertilization was dependent upon the rate of N supply and genotype. The benefit of B was much greater at 180 kg N ha-1 than at 0 or 60 kg N ha-1 . The combination of N and B also improved N remobilization from sources (stems and husks) to sinks (seeds) and increased N recovery efficiency (NRE). Compared with the B-inefficient cultivar W10, the B-efficient cultivars ZS11 and HG were superior in growth, seed yield, N uptake and NUE on B deficient soils. Furthermore, B-efficient cultivars showed great potential in saving N input, and the yield increased by more than 40% under B deficiency conditions. CONCLUSION This study highlights a markedly synergistic effect of N and B nutrition on rapeseed NUE and yield production and shows that B-efficient genotypes can increase yield and reduce N inputs under B-deficient conditions. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Youqiang Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Microelement Research Center, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Microelement Research Center, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Microelement Research Center, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Microelement Research Center, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
- Microelement Research Center, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Soil Chemical Properties, Metabolome, and Metabarcoding Give the New Insights into the Soil Transforming Process of Fairy Ring Fungi Leucocalocybe mongolica. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8070680. [PMID: 35887438 PMCID: PMC9324422 DOI: 10.3390/jof8070680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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A unique ecological landscape distributed in the Mongolian Plateau, called fairy rings, caused by the growth of the fungus Leucocalocybe mongolica (LM) in the soil could promote plant growth without fertilization. Therefore, this landscape can alleviate fertilizer use and has excellent value for agricultural production. The previous studies only investigated several parameters of the fairy rings, such as soil microbial diversity and some soil chemical properties, thus conclusions based on the studies on fairy rings lack comprehension. Therefore, the present study systematically investigated the chemical properties, metabolome, and metabarcoding of LM-transformed soil. We analyzed fairy ring soils from DARK (FR) and OUT (CK) zone correlated growth promotion with ten soil chemical properties, including N, nitrate-N, inorganic-P, cellulose, available boron, available sulfur, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu, which were identified as important markers to screen fairy ring landscapes. Metabolomics showed that the accumulation of 17 carbohydrate-dominated metabolites was closely associated with plant growth promotion. Finally, metabarcoding detected fungi as the main components affecting soil conversion. Among the various fungi at the family level, Lasiosphaeriaceae, unidentified_Auriculariales_sp, and Herpotrichiellaceae were markers to screen fairy ring. Our study is novel and systematically reveals the fairy ring soil ecology and lists the key factors promoting plant growth. These findings lay a theoretical foundation for developing the fairy ring landscape in an agricultural system.
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Arteta TA, Hameg R, Landin M, Gallego PP, Barreal ME. Artificial Neural Networks Elucidated the Essential Role of Mineral Nutrients versus Vitamins and Plant Growth Regulators in Achieving Healthy Micropropagated Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:1284. [PMID: 35631709 PMCID: PMC9146087 DOI: 10.3390/plants11101284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The design of an adequate culture medium is an essential step in the micropropagation process of plant species. Adjustment and balance of medium components involve the interaction of several factors, such as mineral nutrients, vitamins, and plant growth regulators (PGRs). This work aimed to shed light on the role of these three components on the plant growth and quality of micropropagated woody plants, using Actinidia arguta as a plant model. Two experiments using a five-dimensional experimental design space were defined using the Design of Experiments (DoE) method, to study the effect of five mineral factors (NH4NO3, KNO3, Mesos, Micros, and Iron) and five vitamins (Myo-inositol, thiamine, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine, and vitamin E). A third experiment, using 20 combinations of two PGRs: BAP (6-benzylaminopurine) and GA3 (gibberellic acid) was performed. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) algorithms were used to build models with the whole database to determine the effect of those components on several growth and quality parameters. Neurofuzzy logic allowed us to decipher and generate new knowledge on the hierarchy of some minerals as essential components of the culture media over vitamins and PRGs, suggesting rules about how MS basal media formulation could be modified to assess the quality of micropropagated woody plants.
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- Tomás A. Arteta
- Agrobiotech for Health, Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (T.A.A.); (R.H.)
- CITACA—Agri-Food Research and Transfer Cluster, Campus da Auga, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Agrobiotech for Health, Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (T.A.A.); (R.H.)
- CITACA—Agri-Food Research and Transfer Cluster, Campus da Auga, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, I+D Farma (GI-1645), Faculty of Pharmacy, iMATUS and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Agrobiotech for Health, Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (T.A.A.); (R.H.)
- CITACA—Agri-Food Research and Transfer Cluster, Campus da Auga, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Agrobiotech for Health, Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (T.A.A.); (R.H.)
- CITACA—Agri-Food Research and Transfer Cluster, Campus da Auga, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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Yang X, Lai JL, Zhang Y, Luo XG. Toxicity analysis of TNT to alfalfa's mineral nutrition and secondary metabolism. PLANT CELL REPORTS 2022; 41:1273-1284. [PMID: 35305132 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-022-02856-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Alfalfa has the ability to degrade TNT. TNT exposure caused root disruption of mineral nutrient metabolism. The exposure of TNT imbalanced basal cell energy metabolism. The mechanism of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) toxicity effects was analyzed in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seedlings by examining the mineral nutrition and secondary metabolism of the plant roots. Exposure to 25-100 mg·L-1 TNT in a hydroponic solution for 72 h resulted in a TNT absorption rate of 26.8-63.0%. The contents of S, K, and B in root mineral nutrition metabolism increased significantly by 1.70-5.46 times, 1.38-4.01 times, and 1.40-4.03 times, respectively, after TNT exposure. Non-targeted metabolomics analysis of the roots identified 189 significantly upregulated metabolites and 420 significantly downregulated metabolites. The altered metabolites were primarily lipids and lipid-like molecules, and the most significant enrichment pathways were alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism and glycerophospholipid metabolism. TNT itself was transformed in the root system into several intermediate products, including 4-hydroxylamino-2,6-dinitrotoluene, 4-amino-2,6-dinitrotoluene, 2-hydroxylamino-4,6-dinitrotoluene, 2,4',6,6'-tetranitro-2',4-azoxytoluene, 4,4',6,6'-tetranitro-2,2'-azoxytoluene, and 2,4-dinitrotoluene. Overall, TNT exposure disturbed the mineral metabolism balance, and significantly interfered with basic plant metabolism.
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- Xu Yang
- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, China.
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