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Lin L, Lin J, Zhou M, Yuan Y, Li Z. Lipid remodelling and the conversion of lipids into sugars associated with tolerance to cadmium toxicity during white clover seed germination. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2024; 176:e14433. [PMID: 38994561 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.14433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a leading environmental issue worldwide. The current study was conducted to investigate Cd tolerance of 10 commercial white clover (Trifolium repens) cultivars during seed germination and to further explore differences in lipid remodelling, glycometabolism, and the conversion of lipids into sugars contributing to Cd tolerance in the early phase of seedling establishment as well as the accumulation of Cd in seedlings and mature plants. The results show that Cd stress significantly reduced seed germination of 10 cultivars. Compared to Cd-sensitive Sulky, Cd-tolerant Pixie accelerated amylolysis to produce more glucose, fructose, and sucrose by maintaining higher amylase and sucrase activities under Cd stress. Pixie maintained higher contents of various lipids, higher DGDG/MGDG ratio, and lower unsaturation levels of lipids, which could be beneficial to membrane stability and integrity as well as signal transduction in cells after being subjected to Cd stress. In addition, Pixie upregulated expression levels of key genes (TrACX1, TrACX4, TrSDP6, and TrPCK1) involved in the conversion of lipids into sugars for early seedling establishment under Cd stress. These findings indicate that lipid remodelling, enhanced glycometabolism, and accelerated conversion of lipids into sugars are important adaptive strategies for white clover seed germination and subsequent seedling establishment under Cd stress. In addition, Pixie not only accumulated more Cd in seedlings and mature plants than Sulky but also had significantly better growth and phytoremediation efficiency under Cd stress. Pixie could be used as a suitable and critical germplasm for the rehabilitation and re-establishment of Cd-contaminated areas.
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- Long Lin
- Department of Turf Science and Engineering, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Turf Science and Engineering, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Turf Science and Engineering, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Turf Science and Engineering, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Turf Science and Engineering, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Zhang Y, Qin X, He Z, Zhang Y, Li Z, Nie G, Zhao J, Feng G, Peng Y. The White Clover TrMYB33-TrSAMS1 Module Contributes to Drought Tolerance by Modulation of Spermidine Biosynthesis via an ABA-Dependent Pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6974. [PMID: 39000081 PMCID: PMC11241196 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25136974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Spermidine is well known to accumulate in plants exposed to drought, but the regulatory network associated with its biosynthesis and accumulation and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we demonstrated that the Trifolium repens TrMYB33 relayed the ABA signal to modulate drought-induced spermidine production by directly regulating the expression of TrSAMS1, which encodes an S-adenosylmethionine synthase. This gene was identified by transcriptome and expression analysis in T. repens. TrSAMS1 overexpression and its pTRV-VIGS-mediated silencing demonstrated that TrSAMS1 is a positive regulator of spermidine synthesis and drought tolerance. TrMYB33 was identified as an interacting candidate through yeast one-hybrid library screening with the TrSAMS1 promoter region as the bait. TrMYB33 was confirmed to bind directly to the predicted TAACCACTAACCA (the TAACCA MYB binding site is repeated twice in tandem) within the TrSAMS1 promoter and to act as a transcriptional activator. Additionally, TrMYB33 contributed to drought tolerance by regulating TrSAMS1 expression and modulating spermidine synthesis. Additionally, we found that spermidine accumulation under drought stress depended on ABA and that TrMYB33 coordinated ABA-mediated upregulation of TrSAMS1 and spermidine accumulation. This study elucidated the role of a T. repens MYB33 homolog in modulating spermidine biosynthesis. The further exploitation and functional characterization of the TrMYB33-TrSAMS1 regulatory module can enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms responsible for spermidine accumulation during drought stress.
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- Youzhi Zhang
- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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Ma L, Wei J, Han G, Sun X, Yang X. Seed osmopriming with polyethylene glycol (PEG) enhances seed germination and seedling physiological traits of Coronilla varia L. under water stress. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303145. [PMID: 38728268 PMCID: PMC11086902 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Water stress can adversely affect seed germination and plant growth. Seed osmopriming is a pre-sowing treatment in which seeds are soaked in osmotic solutions to undergo the first stage of germination prior to radicle protrusion. Seed osmopriming enhances germination performance under stressful environmental conditions, making it an effective method to improve plant resistance and yield. This study analyzed the effect of seed osmopriming with polyethylene glycol (PEG) on seed germination and physiological parameters of Coronilla varia L. Priming treatments using 10% to 30% PEG enhanced germination percentage, germination vigor, germination index, vitality index, and seedling mass and reduced the time to reach 50% germination (T50). The PEG concentration that led to better results was 10%. The content of soluble proteins (SP), proline (Pro), soluble sugars (SS), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in Coronilla varia L. seedlings increased with the severity of water stress. In addition, under water stress, electrolyte leakage rose, and peroxidase (POD) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities intensified, while catalase (CAT) activity increased at mild-to-moderate water stress but declined with more severe deficiency. The 10% PEG priming significantly improved germination percentage, germination vigor, germination index, vitality index, and time to 50% germination (T50) under water stress. Across the water stress gradient here tested (8 to 12% PEG), seed priming enhanced SP content, Pro content, and SOD activity in Coronilla varia L. seedlings compared to the unprimed treatments. Under 10% PEG-induced water stress, primed seedlings displayed a significantly lower MDA content and electrolyte leakage than their unprimed counterparts and exhibited significantly higher CAT and POD activities. However, under 12% PEG-induced water stress, differences in electrolyte leakage, CAT activity, and POD activity between primed and unprimed treatments were not significant. These findings suggest that PEG priming enhances the osmotic regulation and antioxidant capacity of Coronilla varia seedlings, facilitating seed germination and seedling growth and alleviating drought stress damage, albeit with reduced efficacy under severe water deficiency.
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- Leyuan Ma
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu province, China
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- College of Agronomy, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu province, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu province, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu province, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu province, China
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Cheng B, Hassan MJ, Peng D, Huang T, Peng Y, Li Z. Spermidine or spermine pretreatment regulates organic metabolites and ions homeostasis in favor of white clover seed germination against salt toxicity. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 207:108379. [PMID: 38266560 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108379] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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White clover is widely cultivated as a leguminous forage or ground cover plant worldwide. However, soil salinization decreases its yield and quality. Aims of the present experiment were to elucidate the impact of seed pretreatment with spermidine (Spd) or spermine (Spm) on amylolysis, Na+/K+ accumulation, and metabolic homeostasis during germination. Seed was soaked in distilled water (control), Spd or Spm solution and then germinated under optimal or salt stress conditions for 7 days. Results showed that germination vigor, germination percentage, or seed vigour index of seeds pretreatment with Spd increased by 7%, 11%, or 70% when compared with water-pretreated seeds under salt stress, respectively. Germination percentage or seed vigour index of seeds pretreatment with Spm increased by 17% or 78% than water-pretreated seeds under saline condition, respectively. In response to salt stress, accelerated amylolysis via activation of β-amylase activity was induced by Spd or Spm pretreatment. Spd or Spm pretreatment also significantly enhanced accumulation of diverse amino acids, organic acids, sugars, and other metabolites (putrescine, myo-inositol, sorbitol, daidzein etc.) associated with enhanced osmotic adjustment, antioxidant capacity, and energy supply during germination under salt stress. In addition, Spd or Spm pretreatment not only significantly reduced salt-induced K+ loss and overaccumulation of Na+, but also improved the ratio of K+ to Na+, contributing to Na+ and K+ balance in seedlings. In response to salt stress, seeds pretreatment with Spd or Spm up-regulated transcription level of NHX2 related to enhancement in compartmentation of Na+ from cytoplasm to vacuole, thus reducing Na+ toxicity in cytoplasm. Spm priming also uniquely up-regulated transcription levels of SKOR, HKT1, and HAL2 associated with K+ and Na + homeostasis and decline in cytotoxicity under salt stress.
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- Bizhen Cheng
- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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He Z, Shang X, Zhang T, Yun J. Effect of calcium and magnesium on starch synthesis in maize kernels and its physiological driving mechanism. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 14:1332517. [PMID: 38259946 PMCID: PMC10800842 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1332517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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The content of kernel starch (STC), which is a fundamental indicator of the nutritional value of maize, is directly correlated with the grain's taste and aroma. Both calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) are critical nutrients that play a significant role in the growth and development of maize, as well as in the synthesis of STC. To determine the physiological driving mechanisms of Ca and Mg effects on the accumulation of STC synthesis in maize kernels and the characteristics of their effects on endogenous hormones and enzymes of STC synthesis in maize leaves, our study applied foliar Ca and Mg fertilizers at various levels to maize prior to pollination. (1) The levels of Ca, Mg, indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), gibberellin (GA), and zeatin riboside (ZR) in maize leaves increased and then decreased after the supplementation of Ca and Mg. They peaked on the 32nd day after pollination. In contrast, the levels of abscisic acid (ABA) initially decreased and then increased. Ca and Mg had a negative correlation with ABA and a positive correlation with IAA, GA, and ZR. (2) As the levels of Ca and Mg increased, correspondingly rose the activities of enzymes responsible for STC synthesis and the content of STC and its components. Principally influencing the synthesis of STC were ABA, IAA, uridine diphosphate-glucose pyrophosphorylase (UDPG), granule-bound starch synthase (GBSS), and soluble starch synthase (SSS). (3) "IAA-UDPG or GBSS-STC" was the predominant physiological regulation pathway of Ca on kernel STC, whereas "IAA-GBSS-STC" was the dominant physiological regulation pathway of Mg on kernel STC. The regulatory impact of STC by UDPG and GBSS was positive, as were the effects of IAA on UDPG and GBSS. In conclusion, the accumulation of kernel starch was significantly enhanced by Ca and Mg supplementation via the modulation of endogenous hormone levels and key enzyme activities. This research identifies a viable approach to improve the nutritional composition of maize.
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- Zhaoquan He
- School of Life Sciences, Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Jujube, Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Jujube, Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
- College of Land Resource and Environment, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Jiangxi, Nanchang, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, China
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Al-Quraan NA, Samarah NH, Tanash AA. Effect of drought stress on wheat ( Triticum durum) growth and metabolism: insight from GABA shunt, reactive oxygen species and dehydrin genes expression. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2024; 51:NULL. [PMID: 36346967 DOI: 10.1071/fp22177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Activation of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) shunt pathway and upregulation of dehydrins are involved in metabolic homeostasis and protective mechanisms against drought stress. Seed germination percentage, seedling growth, levels of GABA, alanine, glutamate, malondialdehyde (MDA), and the expression of glutamate decarboxylase (GAD ) and dehydrin (dhn and wcor ) genes were examined in post-germination and seedlings of four durum wheat (Triticum durum L.) cultivars in response to water holding capacity levels (80%, 50%, and 20%). Data showed a significant decrease in seed germination percentage, seedling length, fresh and dry weight, and water content as water holding capacity level was decreased. Levels of GABA, alanine, glutamate, and MDA were significantly increased with a negative correlation in post-germination and seedling stages as water holding capacity level was decreased. Prolonged exposure to drought stress increased the GAD expression that activated GABA shunt pathway especially at seedlings growth stage to maintain carbon/nitrogen balance, amino acids and carbohydrates metabolism, and plant growth regulation under drought stress. The mRNA transcripts of dhn and wcor significantly increased as water availability decreased in all wheat cultivars during the post-germination stage presumably to enhance plant tolerance to drought stress by cell membrane protection, cryoprotection of enzymes, and prevention of reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation. This study showed that the four durum wheat cultivars responded differently to drought stress especially during the seedling growth stage which might be connected with ROS scavenging systems and the activation of antioxidant enzymes that were associated with activation of GABA shunt pathway and the production of GABA in durum seedlings.
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- Nisreen A Al-Quraan
- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Arts, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Arts, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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Yadav P, Ansari MW, Kaula BC, Rao YR, Meselmani MA, Siddiqui ZH, Brajendra, Kumar SB, Rani V, Sarkar A, Rakwal R, Gill SS, Tuteja N. Regulation of ethylene metabolism in tomato under salinity stress involving linkages with important physiological signaling pathways. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 334:111736. [PMID: 37211221 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2023.111736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The tomato is well-known for its anti-oxidative and anti-cancer properties, and with a wide range of health benefits is an important cash crop for human well-being. However, environmental stresses (especially abiotic) are having a deleterious effect on plant growth and productivity, including tomato. In this review, authors describe how salinity stress imposes risk consequences on growth and developmental processes of tomato through toxicity by ethylene (ET) and cyanide (HCN), and ionic, oxidative, and osmotic stresses. Recent research has clarified how salinity stress induced-ACS and - β-CAS expressions stimulate the accumulation of ET and HCN, wherein the action of salicylic acid (SA),compatible solutes (CSs), polyamines (PAs) and ET inhibitors (ETIs) regulate ET and HCN metabolism. Here we emphasize how ET, SA and PA cooperates with mitochondrial alternating oxidase (AOX), salt overly sensitive (SOS) pathways and the antioxidants (ANTOX) system to better understand the salinity stress resistance mechanism. The current literature evaluated in this paper provides an overview of salinity stress resistance mechanism involving synchronized routes of ET metabolism by SA and PAs, connecting regulated network of central physiological processes governing through the action of AOX, β-CAS, SOS and ANTOX pathways, which might be crucial for the development of tomato.
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- Priya Yadav
- Department of Botany, Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Botany, Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Botany, Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, Vadlamudi, Guntur 522213, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- School of Biosciences, Alfred Denny Building, Grantham Centre, The University of Sheffield, Firth Court, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
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- Division of Soil Science, ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Soil Science, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Crop Physiology, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Botany, University of GourBanga, Malda 732103, West Bengal, India
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Stress Physiology and Molecular Biology Lab, Centre for Biotechnology, MD University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India.
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Lu K, Guo Z, Di S, Lu Y, Muhammad IAR, Rong C, Ding Y, Li W, Ding C. OsMFT1 Inhibits Seed Germination by Modulating Abscisic Acid Signaling and Gibberellin Biosynthesis under Salt Stress in Rice. PLANT & CELL PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 64:674-685. [PMID: 37022148 DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcad029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Seed dormancy and germination are regulated by endogenous gene expression as well as hormonal and environmental conditions, such as salinity, which greatly inhibits seed germination. MOTHER OF FT AND TFL1 (MFT), which encodes a phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein, is a key regulator of seed germination in Arabidopsis thaliana. There are two orthologous genes of AtMFT in rice (Oryza sativa), namely, OsMFT1 and OsMFT2. However, the functions of these two genes in regulating rice seed germination under salt stress remain unknown. In this study, we found that seeds of loss-of-function osmft1 mutants germinated faster than wild-type (WT) seeds under salt stress, but this was not the case for loss-of-function osmft2 mutants. Overexpression of OsMFT1 (OsMFT1OE) or OsMFT2 increased the sensitivity to salt stress during seed germination. Transcriptome comparisons of osmft1 vs WT in the absence and presence of salt stress yielded several differentially expressed genes, which were associated with salt stress, plant hormone metabolism and signaling pathways, such as B-BOX ZINC FINGER 6, O. sativa bZIP PROTEIN 8 and GIBBERELLIN (GA) 20-oxidase 1. In addition, the sensitivity of OsMFT1OE seeds to GA and osmft1 seeds to abscisic acid (ABA) during seed germination increased under salt stress. Overall, our results indicate that ABA and GA metabolism and their signaling pathways are regulated by OsMFT1, modulating seed germination in rice under salt stress.
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- Kunxun Lu
- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology Ecology and Production Management, Ministry of Agriculture, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Crop Production co-sponsored by Province and Ministry, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Jilin Da'an Agro-ecosystem National Observation Research Station, Changchun Jingyuetan Remote Sensing Experiment Station, Key Laboratory of Mollisols Agroecology, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.4888 Shengbei Street, Changchun 130102, China
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- College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology Ecology and Production Management, Ministry of Agriculture, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Crop Production co-sponsored by Province and Ministry, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing 210095, China
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Shedeed ZA, Farahat EA. Alleviating the toxic effects of Cd and Co on the seed germination and seedling biochemistry of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using Azolla pinnata. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27566-1. [PMID: 37233943 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27566-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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One of the most significant environmental challenges in the twenty-first century is heavy metal pollution. The potential use of fresh Azolla pinnata to alleviate the toxic effects of Cd and Co on the germination measurements of wheat seeds (Triticum aestivum L.) and the biochemistry of seedlings was studied. Two concentrations (80 and 100 mg L-1 solutions) of CdNO3 and CoCl2 were used before and after treatment with A. pinnata. The highest removal efficiency (RE) by A. pinnata was obtained on the fifth day, with a Cd RE = 55.9 and 49.9% at 80 and 100 mg L-1, respectively. Cadmium and cobalt solutions reduced the germination percentage, and the measured variables of wheat seeds meanwhile increased the radicle phytotoxicity. In contrast, the presence of A. pinnata in the germination medium increased all the measured variables and decreased radicle phytotoxicity. At 80 and 100 mg L-1, Cd significantly reduced the fresh and dry biomass, and height of wheat seedlings after 21 days of cultivation compared to Co. Cadmium and high concentrations of cobalt increased the contents of H2O2, proline, MDA, phenolic, and flavonoid compounds. The application of treated Cd and Co solutions by A. pinnata showed a decrease in H2O2, proline, phenolic, and flavonoid compounds levels accompanied by a reduction in catalase and peroxidase activities compared to the control. This study showed the positive role of A. pinnata in alleviating the metal impacts, particularly Cd, on the seedling growth of wheat and its germination.
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- Zeinab A Shedeed
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt.
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo, 11795, Egypt
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Nwogha JS, Wosene AG, Raveendran M, Obidiegwu JE, Oselebe HO, Kambale R, Chilaka CA, Rajagopalan VR. Comparative Metabolomics Profiling Reveals Key Metabolites and Associated Pathways Regulating Tuber Dormancy in White Yam ( Dioscorea rotundata Poir.). Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13050610. [PMID: 37233651 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13050610] [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: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Yams are economic and medicinal crops with a long growth cycle, spanning between 9-11 months due to their prolonged tuber dormancy. Tuber dormancy has constituted a major constraint in yam production and genetic improvement. In this study, we performed non-targeted comparative metabolomic profiling of tubers of two white yam genotypes, (Obiaoturugo and TDr1100873), to identify metabolites and associated pathways that regulate yam tuber dormancy using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Yam tubers were sampled between 42 days after physiological maturity (DAPM) till tuber sprouting. The sampling points include 42-DAPM, 56-DAPM, 87DAPM, 101-DAPM, 115-DAPM, and 143-DAPM. A total of 949 metabolites were annotated, 559 in TDr1100873 and 390 in Obiaoturugo. A total of 39 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) were identified across the studied tuber dormancy stages in the two genotypes. A total of 27 DAMs were conserved between the two genotypes, whereas 5 DAMs were unique in the tubers of TDr1100873 and 7 DAMs were in the tubers of Obiaoturugo. The differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) spread across 14 major functional chemical groups. Amines and biogenic polyamines, amino acids and derivatives, alcohols, flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, esters, coumarins, and phytohormone positively regulated yam tuber dormancy induction and maintenance, whereas fatty acids, lipids, nucleotides, carboxylic acids, sugars, terpenoids, benzoquinones, and benzene derivatives positively regulated dormancy breaking and sprouting in tubers of both yam genotypes. Metabolite set enrichment analysis (MSEA) revealed that 12 metabolisms were significantly enriched during yam tuber dormancy stages. Metabolic pathway topology analysis further revealed that six metabolic pathways (linoleic acid metabolic pathway, phenylalanine metabolic pathway, galactose metabolic pathway, starch and sucrose metabolic pathway, alanine-aspartate-glutamine metabolic pathways, and purine metabolic pathway) exerted significant impact on yam tuber dormancy regulation. This result provides vital insights into molecular mechanisms regulating yam tuber dormancy.
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- Jeremiah S Nwogha
- Department of Horticulture and Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma P.O. Box 307, Ethiopia
- Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Departments of Plant Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, India
- Yam Research Programme, National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike 440001, Nigeria
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- Department of Horticulture and Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University, Jimma P.O. Box 307, Ethiopia
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- Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Departments of Plant Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, India
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- Yam Research Programme, National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike 440001, Nigeria
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- Department of Crop Production and Landscape Management, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 480282, Nigeria
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- Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Departments of Plant Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, India
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- Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast BT9 5DL, UK
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- Centre for Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Departments of Plant Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003, India
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Fuchs H, Plitta-Michalak BP, Małecka A, Ciszewska L, Sikorski Ł, Staszak AM, Michalak M, Ratajczak E. The chances in the redox priming of nondormant recalcitrant seeds by spermidine. TREE PHYSIOLOGY 2023:tpad036. [PMID: 36943301 DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The problems posed by seed sensitivity to desiccation and aging have motivated the development of various techniques for mitigating their detrimental effects. The redox priming of seeds in antioxidant solution to improve their postharvest performance is one of the approaches. Spermidine (Spd) was tested as an invigorating solution on nondormant recalcitrant (desiccation sensitive) seeds of the silver maple (Acer saccharinum L.). The treatment resulted in an 8-10% increase in germination capacity in seeds subjected to mild and severe desiccation, while in aged seeds stored for six months, no significant change was observed. The cellular redox milieu, genetic stability, mitochondrial structure and function were investigated to provide information about the cellular targets of Spd activity. Spd improved the antioxidative capacity, especially the activity of catalase, and cellular membrane stability, protected genome integrity from oxidative damage and increased the efficiency of mitochondria. However, it also elicited a hydrogen peroxide burst. Therefore, it seems that redox priming in nondormant seeds that are highly sensitive to desiccation, although positively affected desiccated seed performance, may not be a simple solution to reinvigorate stored seeds with a low-efficiency antioxidant system.
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- Hanna Fuchs
- Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Parkowa 5, 62-035 Kórnik, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Łódzki 4, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Prevention, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Garbary 15 street, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 6, 61-614 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Prawocheńskiego 17, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Department of Plant Biology and Ecology Faculty of Biology, University of Białystok, Ciołkowskiego 1J, 15-245 Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology,University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 1A/103, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Parkowa 5, 62-035 Kórnik, Poland
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Napieraj N, Janicka M, Reda M. Interactions of Polyamines and Phytohormones in Plant Response to Abiotic Stress. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1159. [PMID: 36904019 PMCID: PMC10005635 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Numerous environmental conditions negatively affect plant production. Abiotic stresses, such as salinity, drought, temperature, and heavy metals, cause damage at the physiological, biochemical, and molecular level, and limit plant growth, development, and survival. Studies have indicated that small amine compounds, polyamines (PAs), play a key role in plant tolerance to various abiotic stresses. Pharmacological and molecular studies, as well as research using genetic and transgenic approaches, have revealed the favorable effects of PAs on growth, ion homeostasis, water maintenance, photosynthesis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and antioxidant systems in many plant species under abiotic stress. PAs display a multitrack action: regulating the expression of stress response genes and the activity of ion channels; improving the stability of membranes, DNA, and other biomolecules; and interacting with signaling molecules and plant hormones. In recent years the number of reports indicating crosstalk between PAs and phytohormones in plant response to abiotic stresses has increased. Interestingly, some plant hormones, previously known as plant growth regulators, can also participate in plant response to abiotic stresses. Therefore, the main goal of this review is to summarize the most significant results that represent the interactions between PAs and plant hormones, such as abscisic acid, brassinosteroids, ethylene, jasmonates, and gibberellins, in plants under abiotic stress. The future perspectives for research focusing on the crosstalk between PAs and plant hormones were also discussed.
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- Department of Plant Molecular Physiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Wrocław, Kanonia 6/8, 50-328 Wroclaw, Poland
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Basit F, Ulhassan Z, Mou Q, Nazir MM, Hu J, Hu W, Song W, Sheteiwy MS, Zhou W, Bhat JA, Jeddi K, Hessini K, Guan Y. Seed priming with nitric oxide and/or spermine mitigate the chromium toxicity in rice ( Oryza sativa) seedlings by improving the carbon-assimilation and minimising the oxidative damages. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2023; 50:121-135. [PMID: 35057906 DOI: 10.1071/fp21268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) is a serious environmental contaminant that drastically limited the crop yields. Nitric oxide (NO) and spermine (Spm) portrayal significance in improving the plant tolerance against abiotic stresses. Therefore, we investigate the protective efficacy of seed priming with NO (100μM) and/or Spm (0.01mM) in minimising the Cr-induced toxic effects in rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants. Our outcomes revealed that Cr alone treatments (100μM) notably reduced the seed germination rate, plant growth, photosynthetic apparatus, nutrients uptake and antioxidant defence system, but extra generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Interestingly, the combine applications of NO and Spm significantly reversed the Cr-induced toxic effects by reducing the Cr-accumulation, maintaining the nutrient balance, improving the germination indices, levels of photosynthetic pigments (chl a by 24.6%, chl b by 36.3%, chl (a+b ) by 57.2% and carotenoids by 79.4%), PSII, photosynthesis gas exchange parameters and total soluble sugar (74.9%) by improving antioxidative enzyme activities. As a result, NO+Spm lowered the accumulation of oxidative markers (H2 O2 by 93.9/70.4%, O2 ˙- by 86.3/69.9% and MDA by 97.2/73.7% in leaves/roots), electrolyte leakage (71.4% in leaves) and improved the plant growth traits. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that NO triggers Spm to minimise the Cr-accumulation and its adverse effects on rice plants. Additionally, combined treatments (NO+Spm) were more effective in minimising the Cr-induced toxic effects in comparison to NO and Spm alone treatments. Thus, co-exposure of NO and Spm may be utilised to boost rice tolerance under Cr stress conditions.
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- Farwa Basit
- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya 572025, China; and Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya 572025, China; and Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya 572025, China; and Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya 572025, China; and Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya 572025, China; and Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- International Genome Center, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; and State Key Laboratory for Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Laboratory of Plant Biodiversity and Dynamic of Ecosystems in Arid Area, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, B.P. 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Hainan Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Sanya 572025, China; and Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Sun W, Hao J, Fan S, Liu C, Han Y. Transcriptome and Metabolome Analysis Revealed That Exogenous Spermidine-Modulated Flavone Enhances the Heat Tolerance of Lettuce. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11122332. [PMID: 36552540 PMCID: PMC9774108 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11122332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Lettuce is sensitive to high temperature, and exogenous spermidine can improve heat tolerance in lettuce, but its intrinsic mechanism is still unclear. We analyzed the effects of exogenous spermidine on the leaf physiological metabolism, transcriptome and metabolome of lettuce seedlings under high-temperature stress using the heat-sensitive lettuce variety 'Beisansheng No. 3' as the material. The results showed that exogenous spermidine increased the total fresh weight, total dry weight, root length, chlorophyll content and total flavonoid content, increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD) and catalase (CAT), and decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) content in lettuce under high temperature stress. Transcriptome and metabolome analyses revealed 818 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 393 metabolites between water spray and spermidine spray treatments under high temperature stress, and 75 genes from 13 transcription factors (TF) families were included in the DEGs. The Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis of DEG contains pathways for plant-pathogen interactions, photosynthesis-antennal proteins, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway and flavonoid biosynthesis. A total of 19 genes related to flavonoid synthesis were detected. Most of these 19 DEGs were down-regulated under high temperature stress and up-regulated after spermidine application, which may be responsible for the increase in total flavonoid content. We provide a possible source and conjecture for exploring the mechanism of exogenous spermidine-mediated heat tolerance in lettuce.
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- Wenjing Sun
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
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- Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing 102442, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Correspondence: (C.L.); (Y.H.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Agricultural Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing 102206, China
- Correspondence: (C.L.); (Y.H.)
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Zhang M, Li B, Wan Z, Chen X, Liu C, Liu C, Zhou Y. Exogenous Spermidine Promotes Germination of Aged Sorghum Seeds by Mediating Sugar Metabolism. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2853. [PMID: 36365306 PMCID: PMC9657371 DOI: 10.3390/plants11212853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Starch, a substance stored in seeds, is the main source of energy for germination in sorghum seeds. However, as the seeds age, the catabolism of seed starch is affected, thereby seriously damaging germination ability. In this study, we aimed to understand how exogenous spermidine promoted germination in aged sorghum seed. Our phenotypic analysis indicated that exogenous spermidine not only significantly improved the germination rate, germination potential, germination index, and vigor index of aged seeds, but also increased the root and shoot length after germination. Further, physiological analysis showed that exogenous spermidine increased the content of soluble sugar by upregulating the activity of amylase and sucrose invertase. Exogenous spermidine also improved the activities of key enzymes in glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and the pentose phosphate pathway of aged sorghum seeds. Interestingly, exogenous spermidine protected the mitochondrial structure of aged seeds, which was consistent with the increase in the respiration rate and ATP content during seed germination. Moreover, qRT-PCR analysis revealed that exogenous spermidine induced the expression of key genes related to starch and sugar metabolism in aged sorghum seeds. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that exogenous spermidine promoted aged sorghum seed germination by regulating starch and sugar metabolism.
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- Min Zhang
- College of Agronomy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Agronomy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Agronomy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- Crop Research Institute, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- College of Agronomy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Agronomy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Agronomy, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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Shao J, Huang K, Batool M, Idrees F, Afzal R, Haroon M, Noushahi HA, Wu W, Hu Q, Lu X, Huang G, Aamer M, Hassan MU, El Sabagh A. Versatile roles of polyamines in improving abiotic stress tolerance of plants. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:1003155. [PMID: 36311109 PMCID: PMC9606767 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1003155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In recent years, extreme environmental cues such as abiotic stresses, including frequent droughts with irregular precipitation, salinity, metal contamination, and temperature fluctuations, have been escalating the damage to plants' optimal productivity worldwide. Therefore, yield maintenance under extreme events needs improvement in multiple mechanisms that can minimize the influence of abiotic stresses. Polyamines (PAs) are pivotally necessary for a defensive purpose under adverse abiotic conditions, but their molecular interplay in this remains speculative. The PAs' accretion is one of the most notable metabolic responses of plants under stress challenges. Recent studies reported the beneficial roles of PAs in plant development, including metabolic and physiological processes, unveiling their potential for inducing tolerance against adverse conditions. This review presents an overview of research about the most illustrious and remarkable achievements in strengthening plant tolerance to drought, salt, and temperature stresses by the exogenous application of PAs. The knowledge of underlying processes associated with stress tolerance and PA signaling pathways was also summarized, focusing on up-to-date evidence regarding the metabolic and physiological role of PAs with exogenous applications that protect plants under unfavorable climatic conditions. Conclusively, the literature proposes that PAs impart an imperative role in abiotic stress tolerance in plants. This implies potentially important feedback on PAs and plants' stress tolerance under unfavorable cues.
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- Jinhua Shao
- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
- China Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Nanning, China
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- China Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Nanning, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- China Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Nanning, China
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- China Guangxi Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Materials and Structures, Nanning, China
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Siirt University, Siirt, Turkey
- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kafrelsheikh, Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt
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Gholizadeh F, Janda T, Gondor OK, Pál M, Szalai G, Sadeghi A, Turkoglu A. Improvement of Drought Tolerance by Exogenous Spermidine in Germinating Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) Plants Is Accompanied with Changes in Metabolite Composition. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169047. [PMID: 36012316 PMCID: PMC9409228 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Drought is one of the most important environmental factors reducing the yield and production of crops, including wheat. Polyamines are closely associated with plant stress tolerance. The present study investigated the mechanisms through seed germination with spermidine protecting wheat varieties from drought stress. In the first experiment, the effects of spermidine on the germination of wheat varieties, namely Rakhshan, Mihan, Sirvan and Pishgam, were investigated in three drought levels, namely 0, −2, and −4 MPa induced by polyethylene glycol 6000. Analysis of variance indicated that spermidine, drought stress and interaction between varieties and drought stress were significant for all traits, and with severity of stress, all traits significantly decreased. In the second experiment, detailed gene expression and non-targeted metabolomics analyses were carried out using the Rakhshan and Mihan varieties after germination, with or without spermidine treatment and/or drought stress. According to the biomass parameters, the Mihan variety showed relatively better growth compared to the other variety, but the Rakhshan one showed more pronounced responses at gene expression level to exogenous spermidine than the Mihan variety. Overall, these results showed that spermidine increased the drought tolerance of wheat at the germination stage, due to specific role of polyamine metabolism in the development of effective responses under drought stress.
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- Fatemeh Gholizadeh
- Department of Plant Physiology and Metabolomics, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, 2462 Martonvásár, Hungary
- Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj 66177-15175, Iran
- Correspondence: (F.G.); (T.J.); Tel.: +36-302-190-530 (F.G.)
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Metabolomics, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, 2462 Martonvásár, Hungary
- Correspondence: (F.G.); (T.J.); Tel.: +36-302-190-530 (F.G.)
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Metabolomics, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, 2462 Martonvásár, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Metabolomics, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, 2462 Martonvásár, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Metabolomics, Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, 2462 Martonvásár, Hungary
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- Department of Agrotechnology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 91779-48974, Iran
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- Department of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya 42310, Türkiye
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Ling Y, Zhao Y, Cheng B, Tan M, Zhang Y, Li Z. Seed Priming with Chitosan Improves Germination Characteristics Associated with Alterations in Antioxidant Defense and Dehydration-Responsive Pathway in White Clover under Water Stress. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:2015. [PMID: 35956492 PMCID: PMC9370098 DOI: 10.3390/plants11152015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Water stress decreases seed-germination characteristics and also hinders subsequent seedling establishment. Seed priming with bioactive compounds has been proven as an effective way to improve seed germination under normal and stressful conditions. However, effect and mechanism of seed priming with chitosan (CTS) on improving seed germination and seedling establishment were not well-understood under water-deficit conditions. White clover (Trifolium repens) seeds were pretreated with or without 5 mg/L CTS before being subjected to water stress induced by 18% (w/v) polyethylene glycol 6000 for 7 days of germination in a controlled growth chamber. Results showed that water stress significantly decreased germination percentage, germination vigor, germination index, seed vigor index, and seedling dry weight and also increased mean germination time and accumulation of reactive oxygen species, leading to membrane lipid peroxidation during seed germination. These symptoms could be significantly alleviated by the CTS priming through activating superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidase activities. In addition, seeds pretreated with CTS exhibited significantly higher expression levels of genes encoding dehydration-responsive transcription factors (DREB2, DREB4, and DREB5) and dehydrins (Y2K, Y2SK, and SK2) than those seeds without the CTS priming. Current findings indicated that the CTS-induced tolerance to water stress could be associated with the enhancement in dehydration-responsive pathway during seed germination.
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- Department of Turf Science and Engineering, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (Y.L.); (Y.Z.); (B.C.); (M.T.); (Y.Z.)
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Javaid MM, Mahmood A, Alshaya DS, AlKahtani MDF, Waheed H, Wasaya A, Khan SA, Naqve M, Haider I, Shahid MA, Nadeem MA, Azmat S, Khan BA, Balal RM, Attia KA, Fiaz S. Influence of environmental factors on seed germination and seedling characteristics of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.). Sci Rep 2022; 12:9522. [PMID: 35681016 PMCID: PMC9184647 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13416-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Information regarding the germination and seedling growth behavior of a potential weed species is an important tool to manage weeds without the use of agricultural chemicals that cause harmful effects on human health and the environment. A series of experiments were directed to investigate the influence of different environmental factors (temperature, pH, NaCl, moisture stress, and seed burial depth) on germination and seedling emergence of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) under controlled conditions. Results suggested that 25 °C is the optimum temperature for maximum germination (95%) and seedling growth of perennial ryegrass, however, a quick decline was observed at 35 °C. Seed germination was unaffected by pH levels ranging from 5 to 10. The 92% seed germination was recorded where no salt stress was applied and germination was reduced by 87% at 250 mMNaCl concentration. Seed germination was unaffected by osmotic potential ranges from 0 to − 0.4 MPa thereafter declined and completely inhibited at − 0.8 or − 1.0 MPa. No seed emerged at the soil surface or a soil depth of 6 or 7 cm and 90% emergence occurred at 1 cmsoil depth. The germination and seedlings parameters like time to initial germination, mean germination time, time taken to 50% germination and germination index, root and shoot length, and fresh and dry weight of root and shoot are significantly affected with the environmental factors. The information obtained in this study will be helpful to develop better management strategies for germination and the emergence of perennial ryegrass in areas where it has the ability to rapidly colonize.
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- Muhammad Mansoor Javaid
- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- College of Agriculture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Bahadur Sub-Campus, Layyah, 31200, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, The University of Haripur, Haripur, 22620, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS, North Florida Research and Education Center Quincy 32351, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- Agriculture Extension and Adaptive Research, Agriculture Department, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 40100, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Biotechnology Research, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Agriculture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Bahadur Sub-Campus, Layyah, 31200, Pakistan.
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Cheng B, Hassan MJ, Feng G, Zhao J, Liu W, Peng Y, Li Z. Metabolites Reprogramming and Na +/K + Transportation Associated With Putrescine-Regulated White Clover Seed Germination and Seedling Tolerance to Salt Toxicity. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:856007. [PMID: 35392519 PMCID: PMC8981242 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.856007] [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: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Soil salinization is a serious challenge to many countries worldwide. Putrescine (Put) is related to the improvement of seed germination under salt stress, but molecular and metabolic mechanisms are still not fully understood. The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of seed soaking with Put on germination characteristics under salt stress induced by 100 mm sodium chloride (NaCl) and to further analyze subsequent stress tolerance associated with amylolysis, oxidative damage, sodium (Na+)/ potassium (K+) accumulation and transportation, and metabolic homeostasis in white clover (Trifolium repens cv. Haifa) seedlings. The results showed that seed soaking with Put significantly alleviated salt-induced decreases in the endogenous Put content, germination rate, germination vigor, germination index, Rl/SL, and fresh/dry weight of seedlings. Put application also significantly promoted starch metabolism through activating α-amylase and β-amylase activities under salt stress. The metabolomic analysis showed that seed soaking with Put significantly increased the accumulation of polyamines (Put and spermidine), amino acids (γ-aminobutyric acid, glutamate, alanine, proline, citrulline, etc.), organic acids (ketopentanic acid, malonic acid, malic acid, ketopentanic acid, cis-sinapinic acid, etc.), lipids and fatty acids (glycerol, stearic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, etc.), sugars (levoglucosan, fucose, and anhydro-D-galactose), alcohols (myo-inositol, allo-inositol, hexadecanol, and threitol), and other metabolites (thymine, xanthine, adenine, guanine, and glycerol 1-phosphate, etc.) associated with enhanced tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) shunt contributing to better osmotic adjustment, cell membrane stability, energy supply, and metabolic homeostasis when seeds germinated under salt stress. In addition, Put significantly up-regulated the AsSOS1, NHX6, SKOR, HKT1, and HKT8 expression levels which played critical roles in Na+ rejection and K+ retention resulting in higher K+/Na+ ratio during seed germination under salt stress. The Put-induced up-regulation of HAL2 transcription level could reduce the toxicity of 3'-phosphoadenosine-5'-phosphosulfate (PAPS) in cells. Current findings will provide an integrative understanding of Put-induced salt tolerance associated with amylolysis, metabolic regulation, and ionic homeostasis during seed germination.
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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González Guzmán M, Cellini F, Fotopoulos V, Balestrini R, Arbona V. New approaches to improve crop tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM 2022; 174:e13547. [PMID: 34480798 PMCID: PMC9290814 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.13547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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During the last years, a great effort has been dedicated at the development and employment of diverse approaches for achieving more stress-tolerant and climate-flexible crops and sustainable yield increases to meet the food and energy demands of the future. The ongoing climate change is in fact leading to more frequent extreme events with a negative impact on food production, such as increased temperatures, drought, and soil salinization as well as invasive arthropod pests and diseases. In this review, diverse "green strategies" (e.g., chemical priming, root-associated microorganisms), and advanced technologies (e.g., genome editing, high-throughput phenotyping) are described on the basis of the most recent research evidence. Particularly, attention has been focused on the potential use in a context of sustainable and climate-smart agriculture (the so called "next agriculture generation") to improve plant tolerance and resilience to abiotic and biotic stresses. In addition, the gap between the results obtained in controlled experiments and those from application of these technologies in real field conditions (lab to field step) is also discussed.
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- Miguel González Guzmán
- Departament de Ciències Agràries i del Medi NaturalUniversitat Jaume ICastelló de la PlanaSpain
- The OPTIMUS PRIME consortium, European Union Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) Program
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- The OPTIMUS PRIME consortium, European Union Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) Program
- Agenzia Lucana di Sviluppo e di Innovazione in Agricoltura (ALSIA)MetapontoItaly
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante (CNR, IPSP)TorinoItaly
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- The OPTIMUS PRIME consortium, European Union Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) Program
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology & Food ScienceCyprus University of TechnologyLemesosCyprus
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- The OPTIMUS PRIME consortium, European Union Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) Program
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Protezione Sostenibile delle Piante (CNR, IPSP)TorinoItaly
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- Departament de Ciències Agràries i del Medi NaturalUniversitat Jaume ICastelló de la PlanaSpain
- The OPTIMUS PRIME consortium, European Union Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) Program
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Guo H, Lyv Y, Zheng W, Yang C, Li Y, Wang X, Chen R, Wang C, Luo J, Qu L. Comparative Metabolomics Reveals Two Metabolic Modules Affecting Seed Germination in Rice ( Oryza sativa). Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11120880. [PMID: 34940638 PMCID: PMC8707830 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11120880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The process of seed germination is crucial not only for the completion of the plant life cycle but also for agricultural production and food chemistry; however, the underlying metabolic regulation mechanism involved in this process is still far from being clearly revealed. In this study, one indica variety (Zhenshan 97, with rapid germination) and one japonica variety (Nipponbare, with slow germination) in rice were used for in-depth analysis of the metabolome at different germination stages (0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, and 48 h after imbibition, HAI) and exploration of key metabolites/metabolic pathways. In total, 380 annotated metabolites were analyzed by using a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-based targeted method combined with a nontargeted metabolic profiling method. By using bioinformatics and statistical methods, the dynamic changes in metabolites during germination in the two varieties were compared. Through correlation analysis, coefficient of variation analysis and differential accumulation analysis, 74 candidate metabolites that may be closely related to seed germination were finally screened. Among these candidates, 29 members belong to the ornithine–asparagine–polyamine module and the shikimic acid–tyrosine–tryptamine–phenylalanine–flavonoid module. As the core member of the second module, shikimic acid’s function in the promotion of seed germination was confirmed by exogenous treatment. These results told that nitrogen flow and antioxidation/defense responses are potentially crucial for germinating seeds and seedlings. It deepens our understanding of the metabolic regulation mechanism of seed germination and points out the direction for our future research.
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- Hao Guo
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (R.C.); (C.W.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (R.C.); (C.W.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
- College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (R.C.); (C.W.)
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (R.C.); (C.W.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (R.C.); (C.W.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.G.); (Y.L.); (W.Z.); (C.Y.); (Y.L.); (X.W.); (J.L.)
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
- Correspondence:
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Zhou M, Hassan MJ, Peng Y, Liu L, Liu W, Zhang Y, Li Z. γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Priming Improves Seed Germination and Seedling Stress Tolerance Associated With Enhanced Antioxidant Metabolism, DREB Expression, and Dehydrin Accumulation in White Clover Under Water Stress. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:776939. [PMID: 34925419 PMCID: PMC8678086 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.776939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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As an important plant growth regulator, the role of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in regulating seeds germination was less well elucidated under water stress. The present study was conducted to investigate the impact of GABA pretreatment on seeds germination of white clover (Trifolium repens) under water deficient condition. Results demonstrated that seeds pretreated with 2μmol/l GABA significantly alleviated decreases in endogenous GABA content, germination percentage, germination potential, germination index, root length, and fresh weight along with marked reduction in mean germination time after 7days of germination under drought stress. In addition, seeds priming with GABA significantly increased the accumulation of soluble sugars, non-enzymatic antioxidants [reduced ascorbate, dehydroascorbic acid, oxidized glutathione (GSSG), and reduced glutathione (GSH)], and enzymes [superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR), glutathioe reductase, and monodehydroasorbate reductase (MDHR)] activities involved in antioxidant metabolism, which could be associated with significant reduction in osmotic potential and the accumulation of superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, electrical leakage, and malondialdehyde in seeds under drought stress. The GABA-pretreated seeds exhibited significantly higher abundance of dehydrin (DHN, 56 KDa) and expression levels of DHNs encoding genes (SK2, Y2K, Y2SK, and Dehydrin b) and transcription factors (DREB2, DREB3, DREB4, and DREB5) than the untreated seeds during germination under water-limited condition. These results indicated that the GABA regulated improvement in seeds germination associated with enhancement in osmotic adjustment, antioxidant metabolism, and DREB-related DHNs expression. Current study will provide a better insight about the GABA-regulated defense mechanism during seeds germination under water-limited condition.
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Gao C, Sheteiwy MS, Lin C, Guan Y, Ulhassan Z, Hu J. Spermidine Suppressed the Inhibitory Effects of Polyamines Inhibitors Combination in Maize ( Zea mays L.) Seedlings under Chilling Stress. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 10:plants10112421. [PMID: 34834784 PMCID: PMC8620270 DOI: 10.3390/plants10112421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Chilling stress greatly inhibited the seed germination, plant growth, development and productivity in this study. The current research aimed to study the effects of different polyamine (PA) inhibitor combinations (Co), e.g., D-arginine (D-Arg), difluoromethylormithine (DFMO), aminoguanidine (Ag) and methylglyoxyl-bis-(guanyhydrazone) (MGBG) at different doses, i.e., 10 µM Co, 100 µM Co, 500 µM Co, 1000 µM Co and 1000 µM Co + 1 mM Spd (Spermidine) in two inbred lines of maize (Zea mays L.), i.e., Mo17 and Huang C, a sensitive and tolerant chilling stress, respectively. The combination treatments of PA inhibitors reduced the biosynthesis of putrescine (Put) in the tissues of both studied inbred lines. Application with 500 µM Co and 1000 µM Co did not result in a significant difference in Put concentrations, except in the coleoptile of Mo17. However, combining Spd to 1000 μM of PA inhibitors enhanced the Put, Spd, spermine (Spm) and total PAs in the roots, coleoptile and mesocotyls. Put and total PAs were increased by 39.7% and 30.54%, respectively, when Spd + 1000 µM Co were applied relative to their controls. Chilling stress and PA inhibitors treatments affected both inbred lines and resulted in differences in the PA contents. Results showed that enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of PAs (ornithine decarboxylase as ODC and S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase as SAMDC) were significantly downregulated by 1000 µM Co in the tissues of both inbred lines. In contrast, the activity of PAO, a Pas degradation enzyme, was significantly improved by 1000 µM Co under chilling stress. However, Spd + 1000 µM Co significantly improved the activities of ODC and SAMDC and their transcript levels (ODC and SAMDC2). While it significantly downregulated the PAO activity and their relative genes (PAO1, PAO2 and PAO3) under chilling stress. Overall, this study elucidates the specific roles of Spd on the pathway of PA inhibitors and PA biosynthesis metabolism in maize seed development in response to chilling stress. Moreover, the Huang C inbred line was more tolerant than Mo17, which was reflected by higher activities of PA biosynthesis-related enzymes and lower activities of PAs' degradative-related enzymes in Huang C.
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- Canhong Gao
- College of Agriculture, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China;
- Seed Science Center, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt;
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- Seed Science Center, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- Seed Science Center, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
- Correspondence: (Y.G.); (J.H.)
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- Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- Seed Science Center, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
- Correspondence: (Y.G.); (J.H.)
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Bouzidi A, Krouma A, Chaieb M. Chemical seed priming alleviates salinity stress and improves Sulla carnosa germination in the saline depression of Tunisia. PLANT DIRECT 2021; 5:e357. [PMID: 34765863 PMCID: PMC8573381 DOI: 10.1002/pld3.357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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In the saline depressions (Sebkhas) of Tunisia, Sulla carnosa expresses anarchic distribution, sometimes in association with halophytes sometimes individually. In order to explain this distribution, we investigated the effects of salinity on seed germination, the osmotic and toxic limiting factors, and the importance of some stimulating agents (priming agents) in the improvement of the tolerance to salinity at the germinating stage. A study was conducted on seeds harvested from the natural biotope Sebkha d'El Kelbia (35°50'34″N, 10°16'18″E), and an increasing concentration of NaCl (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 g L-1) was applied. Some priming agents were used to propose efficient, rapid, and low-cost tools to improve the seed germination and tolerance of Sulla carnosa (Desf.) in saline depression. Salinity stress significantly decreased germination capacity and rate and delayed its initiation and maximum. Until 15-g L-1 NaCl, the most limiting factor of seed germination is the osmotic effect. At 20-g L-1 NaCl, the toxic effect dominates, and germination is irreversibly inhibited. Some priming agents have shown their efficiency in improving the germination capacity at 10-g L-1 NaCl and conferring a salt tolerance of up to 15-g L-1 NaCl.
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- Amal Bouzidi
- Research Unit Valorization and Optimization of Resource Exploitation, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Sidi Bouzid University of Kairouan Kairouan Tunisia
- Research Laboratory Plant Biology and Ecophysiology in arid lands, Faculty of sciences of Sfax University of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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- Research Unit Valorization and Optimization of Resource Exploitation, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Sidi Bouzid University of Kairouan Kairouan Tunisia
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- Research Laboratory Plant Biology and Ecophysiology in arid lands, Faculty of sciences of Sfax University of Sfax Sfax Tunisia
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Abbas M, Sharif S, Baig IS, Anjum R, Riaz M, Rafique MK, Rahman A, Nazish N, Al-Mijalli SH, Iqbal M. Biochemical Stress Markers, Antioxidants, and Infectious Wound-Healing Potential of UV Irradiation and Salt Stress Effects on the Pre-Treated Seed of Bitter Melon ( Momordica charantia L.). Dose Response 2021; 19:15593258211044062. [PMID: 34658685 PMCID: PMC8512281 DOI: 10.1177/15593258211044062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose The secondary metabolites in plants are the basis of defense and stress
balance, which is an important aspect in plant growth. The UV-B treatment (a
biotic stress) and salt stress on bitter melon (Momordica
charantia L.) were studied, and the impact of pre-sowing seed
treatment was evaluated on the basis of biochemical and enzymatic
biomarkers, antioxidants, and wound-healing potential during early growth
stages. Methods The UV-B treatment for 5 and 10 min and salt stress 250 mM and 500 mM
treatments were applied, and 21-day seedling tissue were collected for total
phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), antioxidant,
chlorophyll contents, hydrogen peroxide, total soluble sugar, enzymes
activities, and wound-healing potential studies. Results The TPC, TFC, diphenyl picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), chlorophyll contents, and total
soluble sugar were recorded higher at 5 min treatment with UV-B and salt
stress at 250 mM concentration. Antioxidant enzymes activities were recorded
higher for 10 min UV-B treatment and 500 mM salt treatment. Wound-healing
potential was found significant at 5 min treatment with UV-B radiation,
which was studied in vivo in rabbits. The LC-MS analysis
revealed a variety of phenolic compounds in the seedlings. Conclusion The study concluded that treatments significantly affect the biological
activities of bitter melon seeds at the seedling stage, and the seeds
contain important phenolic compounds responsible for its antioxidant
potential and enzymatic activities. Future studies could be focused on the
later stages of growth, development, and yield characteristics subjected to
salt stress along with UV-B radiation treatment.
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- Mazhar Abbas
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Jhang-Campus), Jhang, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Jhang-Campus), Jhang, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Jhang-Campus), Jhang, Pakistan
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- Department of Allied Health Sciences, Sargodha Medical College, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathobiology (Section Pathology), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Jhang-Campus), Jhang, Pakistan
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Jhang-Campus), Jhang, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Jia T, Hou J, Iqbal MZ, Zhang Y, Cheng B, Feng H, Li Z, Liu L, Zhou J, Feng G, Nie G, Ma X, Liu W, Peng Y. Overexpression of the white clover TrSAMDC1 gene enhanced salt and drought resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2021; 165:147-160. [PMID: 34038811 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase (SAMDC) mediates the biosynthesis of polyamines (PAs) and plays a positive role in plants' response to adversity stress tolerance. In this study, we isolated a SAMDC gene from white clover, which is located in mitochondria. It was strongly induced when white clover exposed to drought (15% PEG6000), salinity (200 mM NaCl), 20 μM spermidine, 100 μM abscisic acid, and 10 mM H2O2, especially in leaves. The INVSc1 yeast introduced with TrSAMDC1 had tolerance to drought, salt, and oxidative stress. Overexpression of TrSAMDC1 in Arabidopsis showed higher fresh weight and dry weight under drought and salt treatment and without growth inhibition under normal conditions. Leaf senescence induced by drought and saline was further delayed in transgenic plants, regardless of cultivation in 1/2 MS medium and soil. During drought and salt stress, transgenic plants exhibited a significant increase in relative water content, maximum photosynthesis efficiency (Fv/Fm), performance index on the absorption basis (PIABS), activities of antioxidant protective enzymes such as SOD, POD, CAT, and APX, and a significant decrease in accumulation of MDA and H2O2 as compared to the WT. The concentrations of total PAs, putrescine, spermidine, and spermidine in transgenic lines were higher in transgenic plants than in WT under normal and drought conditions. These results suggested that TrSAMDC1 could effectively mitigate abiotic stresses without the expense of production and be a potential candidate gene for improving the drought and salt resistance of crops.
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- Tong Jia
- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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Physiological and Biochemical Characterization of the GABA Shunt Pathway in Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Seedlings under Drought Stress. HORTICULTURAE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae7060125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The physiological and biochemical role of the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) shunt pathway in green pea seedlings (Pisum sativum L.) was studied in response to soil water holding capacity levels: 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, and 10% grown under continuous light at 25 °C for 7 days and 14 days, separately. Characterization of seeds germination pattern, seedlings growth (plant height, fresh and dry weight, and chlorophyll contents), GABA shunt metabolite (GABA, glutamate, and alanine) levels, total protein and carbohydrate levels, and oxidative damage (MDA level) were examined. Data showed a significant effect of drought stress on seed germination, plant growth, GABA shunt metabolites level, total protein and carbohydrate contents, and MDA level. A significant decline in seed germination percentage was recorded at a 20% drought level, which indicated that 20% of soil water holding capacity is the threshold value of water availability for normal germination after 14 days. Seedling fresh weight, dry weight, and plant height were significantly reduced with a positive correlation as water availability was decreased. There was a significant decrease with a positive correlation in Chl a and Chl b contents in response to 7 days and 14 days of drought. GABA shunt metabolites were significantly increased with a negative correlation as water availability decreased. Pea seedlings showed a significant increase in protein content as drought stress was increased. Total carbohydrate levels increased significantly when the amount of water availability decreased. MDA content increased slightly but significantly after 7 days and sharply after 14 days under all water stress levels. The maximum increase in MDA content was observed at 20% and 10% water levels. Overall, the significant increases in GABA, protein and carbohydrate contents were to cope with the physiological impact of drought stress on Pisum sativum L. seedlings by maintaining cellular osmotic adjustment, protecting plants from oxidative stress, balancing carbon and nitrogen (C:N) metabolism, and maintaining cell metabolic homeostasis and cell turgor. The results presented in this study indicated that severe (less than 40% water content of the holding capacity) and long-term drought stress should be avoided during the germination stage to ensure proper seedling growth and metabolism in Pisum sativum L.
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Huang YT, Wu W, Zhao TY, Lu M, Wu HP, Cao DD. Drying temperature regulates vigor of high moisture rice seeds via involvement in phytohormone, ROS, and relevant gene expression. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:2143-2155. [PMID: 32981065 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rice is an important food crop in China. Seed drying is an important step in the production of rice seeds. However, the regulatory mechanism of the effect of drying temperature on vigor of rice seeds with high initial moisture content (IMC) has not been examined. RESULTS This study presents hot-air drying of rice seeds with high IMC (>30%) to assess the effect of drying temperature (35, 41, and 47 °C) on drying performance and seed vigor in terms of germination capacity. The results show a significant positive correlation between the drying rate, seed temperature, and drying temperature. High-temperature drying tends to cause a large accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes in rice seeds. High-temperature drying also significantly increased abscisic acid (ABA) content and decreased gibberellin (GA) content through the regulation of the activity of metabolism related-enzymes. Moreover, changes in GA and ABA metabolism during early seed germination might be an important reason for the decrease in seed vigor with high-temperature drying. High-temperature drying also significantly inhibited the activity of α-amylase during early seed germination. CONCLUSION A drying temperature of 35 °C was safe for rice seeds with high IMC, whereas higher drying temperatures (41 and 47 °C) reduced rice seed vigor remarkably. The metabolism of ROS, antioxidant enzymes, GA, ABA, and α-amylase might be closely involved in the regulation of the effect of drying temperature on the seed vigor of rice seeds with high IMC. The results of this study, therefore, provide a theoretical basis and technical guidance for mechanical drying of rice seeds. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yu-Tao Huang
- Institute of Crop and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Zhejiang, China
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- Seed Management Station of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China
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- Huzhou Keao Seed Co. Ltd, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Crop and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Zhejiang, China
- Huzhou Keao Seed Co. Ltd, Zhejiang, China
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Cheng H, Wu B, Wang S, Wei M, Wang C. Nitrogen application and osmotic stress antagonistically affect wheat seed germination and seedling growth. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2021; 23:1289-1300. [PMID: 33689505 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2021.1895715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition (AtNiDe) and drought stress (DS) have strongly affected plant growth. However, previous research has primarily focused on the effects of AtNiDe with various levels and DS on plant growth (especially seed germination and seedling growth). This study aimed to evaluate the single and combined effects of AtNiDe with four types (compounds: NH4-N, NO3-N, CO(NH2)2-N, and a mixture of the three types of N) and DS (three levels: control, low, and high) on wheat seed germination and seedling growth. The AtNiDe treatment increased wheat seed germination and seedling growth. Mixed N exerted a greater positive effect on wheat seed germination and seedling growth than single N forms. Organic N also had a greater positive effect on wheat seed germination and seedling growth than reduced inorganic N. The DS treatment decreased wheat seed germination and seedling growth. The AtNiDe treatment alleviated the adverse effects of DS on wheat seed germination and seedling growth. Mixed N had the greatest effect on alleviating the adverse effects of DS on wheat seed germination and seedling growth. Thus, AtNiDe and DS antagonistically affected wheat seed germination and seedling growth. NOVELTY STATEMENT This study assessed the single and combined effects of atmospheric nitrogen deposition with four types and drought stress at three levels on wheat seed germination and seedling growth. Generally, nitrogen and drought antagonistically affected wheat seed germination and seedling growth.
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- Huiyuan Cheng
- Institute of Environment and Ecology and School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology and School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology and School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology and School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology and School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Hassan MJ, Geng W, Zeng W, Raza MA, Khan I, Iqbal MZ, Peng Y, Zhu Y, Li Z. Diethyl Aminoethyl Hexanoate Priming Ameliorates Seed Germination via Involvement in Hormonal Changes, Osmotic Adjustment, and Dehydrins Accumulation in White Clover Under Drought Stress. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2021; 12:709187. [PMID: 34394164 PMCID: PMC8358406 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.709187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Drought is a serious outcome of climate change reducing the productivity of forage species under arid and semi-arid conditions worldwide. Diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate (DA-6), a novel plant growth regulator, has proven to be involved in the amelioration of critical physiological functions in many agricultural crops under various abiotic stresses, but the role of the DA-6 in improving seed germination has never been investigated under drought stress. The present study was carried out to elucidate the impact of the DA-6 priming on seeds germination of white clover under drought stress. Results showed that seed priming with the DA-6 significantly mitigated the drought-induced reduction in germination percentage, germination vigor, germination index, seed vigor index, root length, shoot length, and fresh weight after 7 days of seed germination. The DA-6 significantly increased the endogenous indole-3-acetic acid, gibberellin, and cytokinin content with marked reduction in abscisic acid content in seedlings under drought stress. In addition, the DA-6 significantly accelerated starch catabolism by enhancing the activities of hydrolases contributing toward enhanced soluble sugars, proline content and ameliorated the antioxidant defense system to enhance the ability of reactive oxygen species scavenging under drought stress. Furthermore, exogenous DA-6 application significantly increased dehydrins accumulation and upregulated transcript levels of genes encoding dehydrins (SK2, Y2SK, or DHNb) during seeds germination under water deficient condition. These findings suggested that the DA-6 mediated seeds germination and drought tolerance associated with changes in endogenous phytohormones resulting in increased starch degradation, osmotic adjustment, antioxidants activity, and dehydrins accumulation during seed germination under water deficient condition.
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- Muhammad Jawad Hassan
- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Soil and Fertilizer Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yongqun Zhu,
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Zhou Li,
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Effect of Cadmium Toxicity on Growth, Oxidative Damage, Antioxidant Defense System and Cadmium Accumulation in Two Sorghum Cultivars. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9111575. [PMID: 33203059 PMCID: PMC7696962 DOI: 10.3390/plants9111575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Heavy metal stress is a leading environmental issue reducing crop growth and productivity, particularly in arid and semi-arid agro-ecological zones. Cadmium (Cd), a non-redox heavy metal, can indirectly increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), inducing cell death. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different concentrations of Cd (0, 5, 25, 50, 100 µM) on physiological and biochemical parameters in two sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) cultivars: JS-2002 and Chakwal Sorghum. The results showed that various concentrations of Cd significantly increased the Cd uptake in both cultivars; however, the uptake was higher in JS-2002 compared to Chakwal Sorghum in leaf, stem and root. Regardless of the cultivars, there was a higher accumulation of the Cd in roots than in shoots. The Cd stress significantly reduced the growth and increased the electrolyte leakage (EL), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration and malondialdehyde (MDA) content in both cultivars, but the Chakwal Sorghum showed more pronounced oxidative damage than the JS-2002, as reflected by higher H2O2, MDA and EL. Moreover, Cd stress, particularly 50 µM and 100 µM, decreased the activity of different antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT). However, the JS-2002 exhibited higher SOD, POD and CAT activities than the Chakwal Sorghum under different Cd-levels. These findings revealed that JS-2002 had a stronger Cd enrichment capacity and also exhibited a better tolerance to Cd stress due to its efficient antioxidant defense system than Chakwal Sorghum. The present study provides the available information about Cd enrichment and tolerance in S. bicolor, which is used as an important agricultural crop for livestock feed in arid and semi-arid regions.
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Does N deposition mitigate the adverse impacts of drought stress on plant seed germination and seedling growth? ACTA OECOLOGICA 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.actao.2020.103650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Alcázar R, Bueno M, Tiburcio AF. Polyamines: Small Amines with Large Effects on Plant Abiotic Stress Tolerance. Cells 2020; 9:E2373. [PMID: 33138071 PMCID: PMC7692116 DOI: 10.3390/cells9112373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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In recent years, climate change has altered many ecosystems due to a combination of frequent droughts, irregular precipitation, increasingly salinized areas and high temperatures. These environmental changes have also caused a decline in crop yield worldwide. Therefore, there is an urgent need to fully understand the plant responses to abiotic stress and to apply the acquired knowledge to improve stress tolerance in crop plants. The accumulation of polyamines (PAs) in response to many abiotic stresses is one of the most remarkable plant metabolic responses. In this review, we provide an update about the most significant achievements improving plant tolerance to drought, salinity, low and high temperature stresses by exogenous application of PAs or genetic manipulation of endogenous PA levels. We also provide some clues about possible mechanisms underlying PA functions, as well as known cross-talks with other stress signaling pathways. Finally, we discuss about the possible use of PAs for seed priming to induce abiotic stress tolerance in agricultural valuable crop plants.
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- Rubén Alcázar
- Polyamine’s Laboratory, Department of Biology, Healthcare and Environment, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Department of Animal Biology, Plant Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Experimental Science, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain;
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- Polyamine’s Laboratory, Department of Biology, Healthcare and Environment, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
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Huang YT, Wu W, Zou WX, Wu HP, Cao DD. Drying temperature affects rice seed vigor via gibberellin, abscisic acid, and antioxidant enzyme metabolism. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2020; 21:796-810. [PMID: 33043645 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b2000297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Seed vigor is a key factor affecting seed quality. The mechanical drying process exerts a significant influence on rice seed vigor. The initial moisture content (IMC) and drying temperature are considered the main factors affecting rice seed vigor through mechanical drying. This study aimed to determine the optimum drying temperature for rice seeds according to the IMC, and elucidate the mechanisms mediating the effects of drying temperature and IMC on seed vigor. Rice seeds with three different IMCs (20%, 25%, and 30%) were dried to the target moisture content (14%) at four different drying temperatures. The results showed that the drying temperature and IMC had significant effects on the drying performance and vigor of the rice seeds. The upper limits of drying temperature for rice seeds with 20%, 25%, and 30% IMCs were 45, 42, and 38 °C, respectively. The drying rate and seed temperature increased significantly with increasing drying temperature. The drying temperature, drying rate, and seed temperature showed extremely significant negative correlations with germination energy (GE), germination rate, germination index (GI), and vigor index (VI). A high IMC and drying temperature probably induced a massive accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and superoxide anions in the seeds, enhanced superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity, and increased the abscisic acid (ABA) content. In the early stage of seed germination, the IMC and drying temperature regulated seed germination through the metabolism of H2O2, gibberellin acid (GA), ABA, and α-amylase. These results indicate that the metabolism of reactive oxygen species (ROS), antioxidant enzymes, GA, ABA, and α-amylase might be involved in the mediation of the effects of drying temperature on seed vigor. The results of this study provide a theoretical basis and technical guidance for the mechanical drying of rice seeds.
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- Yu-Tao Huang
- Institute of Crop and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Seed Management Station of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Seed Management Station of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310020, China
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- Huzhou Keao Seed Co., Ltd., Huzhou 313000, China
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- Institute of Crop and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China.,Huzhou Keao Seed Co., Ltd., Huzhou 313000, China
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Wei M, Wang S, Wu B, Cheng H, Wang C. Heavy metal pollution improves allelopathic effects of Canada goldenrod on lettuce germination. PLANT BIOLOGY (STUTTGART, GERMANY) 2020; 22:832-838. [PMID: 32335983 DOI: 10.1111/plb.13126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Large amounts of heavy metals have been released into the environment. Thus, the allelopathic effects of invasive alien species on the germination performance of co-occurring indigenous species may be altered or even heightened with the rapid growth in heavy metal pollution. This study evaluated the impacts of Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadensis L.) leaf extracts at concentrations of 0, 10 or 20 gl 1 on the germination of lettuce under different forms of heavy metal pollution (Cu2+ , Pb2+ or a combination of Cu2+ and Pb2+ ; 35 mgl 1) during incubation in Petri dishes for 10 days. Goldenrod leaf extracts (high concentration) reduced growth of aboveground and belowground parts of lettuce as well as competition for light and soil nutrients. However, low concentrations of goldenrod leaf extracts dramatically improved growth of lettuce roots, competition for light, soil nutrient availability, leaf photosynthetic area and growth competitiveness. The combination of goldenrod leaf extracts and heavy metal pollution was synergistic on most lettuce germination parameters, probably because high concentrations of goldenrod leaf extracts together with heavy metal pollution had a synergistic negative impact on lettuce germination. Consequently, increased levels of heavy metal pollution may favour invasion of invasive alien species while largely suppressing germination of indigenous species.
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- M Wei
- Institute of Environment and Ecology & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology & School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Sidhu GK, Tuan PA, Renault S, Daayf F, Ayele BT. Polyamine-Mediated Transcriptional Regulation of Enzymatic Antioxidative Response to Excess Soil Moisture during Early Seedling Growth in Soybean. BIOLOGY 2020; 9:biology9080185. [PMID: 32708038 PMCID: PMC7465689 DOI: 10.3390/biology9080185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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This study examined the expression patterns of antioxidative genes and the activity of the corresponding enzymes in the excess moisture-stressed seedlings of soybean in response to seed treatment with polyamines, spermine (Spm) and spermidine (Spd). At the 4 day after planting (DAP) stage, the excess moisture impaired the embryo axis growth, and this effect is associated with the downregulation of superoxide dismutase (GmSOD1) expression and SOD activity in the cotyledon. Seed treatment with Spm reversed the effects of excess moisture on embryo axis growth partly through enhancing glutathione reductase (GR) activity, in both the cotyledon and embryo axis, although no effect on the GmGR expression level was evident. Excess moisture inhibited the shoot and root growth in 7 DAP seedlings, and this is associated with decreased activities of GR in the shoot and SOD in the root. The effect of excess moisture on shoot and root growth was reversed by seed treatment with Spd, and this was mediated by the increased activities of ascorbate peroxidase (APX), catalase (CAT) and GR in the shoot, and APX in the root, however, only GR in the shoot appears to be regulated transcriptionally. Root growth was also reversed by seed treatment with Spm with no positive effect on gene expression and enzyme activity.
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- Gagandip K. Sidhu
- Department of Plant Science, 222 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada; (G.K.S.); (P.A.T.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Plant Science, 222 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada; (G.K.S.); (P.A.T.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada;
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- Department of Plant Science, 222 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada; (G.K.S.); (P.A.T.); (F.D.)
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- Department of Plant Science, 222 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada; (G.K.S.); (P.A.T.); (F.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-204-474-8227; Fax: +1-204-474-7528
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Shen Q, Zhang S, Liu S, Chen J, Ma H, Cui Z, Zhang X, Ge C, Liu R, Li Y, Zhao X, Yang G, Song M, Pang C. Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Provides Insights into the Seed Germination in Cotton in Response to Chilling Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21062067. [PMID: 32197292 PMCID: PMC7139662 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21062067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Gossypium hirsutum L., is a widely cultivated cotton species around the world, but its production is seriously threatened by its susceptibility to chilling stress. Low temperature affects its germination, and the underlying molecular mechanisms are rarely known, particularly from a transcriptional perspective. In this study, transcriptomic profiles were analyzed and compared between two cotton varieties, the cold-tolerant variety KN27-3 and susceptible variety XLZ38. A total of 7535 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. Among them, the transcripts involved in energy metabolism were significantly enriched during germination based on analysis of Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways, such as glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle), and glyoxylate cycle (GAC). Results from further GO enrichment analysis show the earlier appearance of DNA integration, meristem growth, cotyledon morphogenesis, and other biological processes in KN27-3 compared with XLZ38 under chilling conditions. The synthesis of asparagine, GDP-mannose, and trehalose and the catabolic process of raffinose were activated. DEGs encoding antioxidants (spermidine) and antioxidase (CAT1, GPX4, DHAR2, and APX1) were much more up-regulated in embryos of KN27-3. The content of auxin (IAA), cis-zeatin riboside (cZR), and trans-zeatin riboside (tZR) in KN27-3 are higher than that in XLZ38 at five stages (from 12 h to 54 h). GA3 was expressed at a higher level in KN27-3 from 18 h to 54 h post imbibition compared to that in XLZ38. And abscisic acid (ABA) content of KN27-3 is lower than that in XLZ38 at five stages. Results from hormone content measurements and the related gene expression analysis indicated that IAA, CTK, and GA3 may promote germination of the cold-tolerant variety, while ABA inhibits it. These results expand the understanding of cottonseed germination and physiological regulations under chilling conditions by multiple pathways.
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- Qian Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Eco-physiology and Farming system in the Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
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- MOA Key Laboratory of Crop Eco-physiology and Farming system in the Middle Reaches of Yangtze River, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430000, China
- Correspondence: (G.Y.); (M.S.); (C.P.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
- Correspondence: (G.Y.); (M.S.); (C.P.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Institute of Cotton Research of CAAS, Anyang, Henan 455000, China; (Q.S.); (S.Z.); (S.L.); (J.C.); (H.M.); (Z.C.); (X.Z.); (C.G.); (R.L.); (Y.L.); (X.Z.)
- Correspondence: (G.Y.); (M.S.); (C.P.)
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Liu B, Lin R, Jiang Y, Jiang S, Xiong Y, Lian H, Zeng Q, Liu X, Liu ZJ, Chen S. Transcriptome Analysis and Identification of Genes Associated with Starch Metabolism in Castanea henryi Seed (Fagaceae). Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E1431. [PMID: 32093295 PMCID: PMC7073145 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Starch is the most important form of carbohydrate storage and is the major energy reserve in some seeds, especially Castanea henryi. Seed germination is the beginning of the plant's life cycle, and starch metabolism is important for seed germination. As a complex metabolic pathway, the regulation of starch metabolism in C. henryi is still poorly understood. To explore the mechanism of starch metabolism during the germination of C. henryi, we conducted a comparative gene expression analysis at the transcriptional level using RNA-seq across four different germination stages, and analyzed the changes in the starch and soluble sugar contents. The results showed that the starch content increased in 0-10 days and decreased in 10-35 days, while the soluble sugar content continuously decreased in 0-30 days and increased in 30-35 days. We identified 49 candidate genes that may be associated with starch and sucrose metabolism. Three ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (AGPase) genes, two nucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterases (NPPS) genes and three starch synthases (SS) genes may be related to starch accumulation. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to validate the expression levels of these genes. Our study combined transcriptome data with physiological and biochemical data, revealing potential candidate genes that affect starch metabolism during seed germination, and provides important data about starch metabolism and seed germination in seed plants.
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- Bin Liu
- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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- College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China; (B.L.); (R.L.); (Y.J.); (S.J.); (Y.X.); (H.L.); (Q.Z.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization at College of Landscape, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China;
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GABA-Alleviated Oxidative Injury Induced by Salinity, Osmotic Stress and their Combination by Regulating Cellular and Molecular Signals in Rice. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20225709. [PMID: 31739540 PMCID: PMC6888568 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20225709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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This study was conducted in order to determine the effect of priming with γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at 0.5 mM on rice (Oryza sativa L.) seed germination under osmotic stress (OS) induced by polyethylene glycol (30 g/L PEG 6000); and salinity stress (S, 150 mM NaCl) and their combination (OS+S). Priming with GABA significantly alleviated the detrimental effects of OS, S and OS+S on seed germination and seedling growth. The photosynthetic system and water relation parameters were improved by GABA under stress. Priming treatment significantly increased the GABA content, sugars, protein, starch and glutathione reductase. GABA priming significantly reduced Na+ concentrations, proline, free radical and malonaldehyde and also significantly increased K+ concentration under the stress condition. Additionally, the activities of antioxidant enzymes, phenolic metabolism-related enzymes, detoxification-related enzymes and their transcription levels were improved by GABA priming under stress. In the GABA primed-plants, salinity stress alone resulted in an obvious increase in the expression level of Calcineurin B-like Protein-interacting protein Kinases (CIPKs) genes such as OsCIPK01, OsCIPK03, OsCIPK08 and OsCIPK15, and osmotic stress alone resulted in obvious increase in the expression of OsCIPK02, OsCIPK07 and OsCIPK09; and OS+S resulted in a significant up-regulation of OsCIPK12 and OsCIPK17. The results showed that salinity, osmotic stresses and their combination induced changes in cell ultra-morphology and cell cycle progression resulting in prolonged cell cycle development duration and inhibitory effects on rice seedlings growth. Hence, our findings suggested that the high tolerance to OS+S is closely associated with the capability of GABA priming to control the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level by inducing antioxidant enzymes, secondary metabolism and their transcription level. This knowledge provides new evidence for better understanding molecular mechanisms of GABA-regulating salinity and osmotic-combined stress tolerance during rice seed germination and development.
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Menéndez AB, Calzadilla PI, Sansberro PA, Espasandin FD, Gazquez A, Bordenave CD, Maiale SJ, Rodríguez AA, Maguire VG, Campestre MP, Garriz A, Rossi FR, Romero FM, Solmi L, Salloum MS, Monteoliva MI, Debat JH, Ruiz OA. Polyamines and Legumes: Joint Stories of Stress, Nitrogen Fixation and Environment. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2019; 10:1415. [PMID: 31749821 PMCID: PMC6844238 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2019.01415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Polyamines (PAs) are natural aliphatic amines involved in many physiological processes in almost all living organisms, including responses to abiotic stresses and microbial interactions. On other hand, the family Leguminosae constitutes an economically and ecologically key botanical group for humans, being also regarded as the most important protein source for livestock. This review presents the profuse evidence that relates changes in PAs levels during responses to biotic and abiotic stresses in model and cultivable species within Leguminosae and examines the unreviewed information regarding their potential roles in the functioning of symbiotic interactions with nitrogen-fixing bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizae in this family. As linking plant physiological behavior with "big data" available in "omics" is an essential step to improve our understanding of legumes responses to global change, we also examined integrative MultiOmics approaches available to decrypt the interface legumes-PAs-abiotic and biotic stress interactions. These approaches are expected to accelerate the identification of stress tolerant phenotypes and the design of new biotechnological strategies to increase their yield and adaptation to marginal environments, making better use of available plant genetic resources.
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- Ana Bernardina Menéndez
- Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús (INTECH), UNSAM-CONICET, Chascomús, Argentina
- Departamento de Biodiversidad y Biología Experimental, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús (INTECH), UNSAM-CONICET, Chascomús, Argentina
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús (INTECH), UNSAM-CONICET, Chascomús, Argentina
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús (INTECH), UNSAM-CONICET, Chascomús, Argentina
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús (INTECH), UNSAM-CONICET, Chascomús, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología y Recursos Genéticos Vegetales (IFRGV) Ing “Victorio S Trippi,” Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Fisiología y Recursos Genéticos Vegetales (IFRGV) Ing “Victorio S Trippi,” Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Patología Vegetal (IPAVE) Ing “Sergio Nome,” Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús (INTECH), UNSAM-CONICET, Chascomús, Argentina
- Instituto de Fisiología y Recursos Genéticos Vegetales (IFRGV) Ing “Victorio S Trippi,” Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Córdoba, Argentina
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Seed Priming with Melatonin Improves the Seed Germination of Waxy Maize under Chilling Stress via Promoting the Antioxidant System and Starch Metabolism. Sci Rep 2019; 9:15044. [PMID: 31636312 PMCID: PMC6803654 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-51122-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Chilling stress is one of the major abiotic stresses affecting waxy maize plant growth. Melatonin (MT) is able to improve tolerance to abiotic stress in plants. To investigate the effects of seed priming with MT on tolerance to chilling stress in waxy maize, the seed germination characteristics and physiological parameters were tested with varied MT concentrations (0, 50, 100 µM) and treatment times (12, 24 h) at ambient (25 °C) and chilling (13 °C) temperature. MT primed seeds significantly enhanced the germination potential (by 20.29% and 50.71%, respectively), germination rate (by 20.88% and 33.72%), and increased the radicle length (by 90.73% and 217.14%), hypocotyl length (by 60.28% and 136.14%), root length (by 74.59% and 108.70%), and seed vigor index (46.13%, 63.81%), compared with the non-priming seeds under chilling stress. No significant difference was found in priming time between primed and non-primed seeds. In addition, lower H2O2 and malondialdehyde concentrations, increased antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase and ascorbateperoxidase), and promoted starch metabolism were found in primed seeds compared to non-primed ones. It was suggested that seed priming with MT improved waxy maize seed germination under chilling stress through improving antioxidant system and starch metabolism, which protected from oxidative damage.
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Domergue JB, Abadie C, Limami A, Way D, Tcherkez G. Seed quality and carbon primary metabolism. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2019; 42:2776-2788. [PMID: 31323691 DOI: 10.1111/pce.13618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Improving seed quality is amongst the most important challenges of contemporary agriculture. In fact, using plant varieties with better germination rates that are more tolerant to stress during seedling establishment may improve crop yield considerably. Therefore, intense efforts are currently being devoted to improve seed quality in many species, mostly using genomics tools. However, despite its considerable importance during seed imbibition and germination processes, primary carbon metabolism in seeds is less studied. Our knowledge of the physiology of seed respiration and energy generation and the impact of these processes on seed performance have made limited progress over the past three decades. In particular, (isotope-assisted) metabolomics of seeds has only been assessed occasionally, and there is limited information on possible quantitative relationships between metabolic fluxes and seed quality. Here, we review the recent literature and provide an overview of potential links between metabolic efficiency, metabolic biomarkers, and seed quality and discuss implications for future research, including a climate change context.
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- Jean-Baptiste Domergue
- IRHS Institut de Recherche en Horticultures et Séances, UMR 1345, INRA, Agrocampus-Ouest, Université d'Angers SFR 4207 QuaSaV, Beaucouzé, 49070, France
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- IRHS Institut de Recherche en Horticultures et Séances, UMR 1345, INRA, Agrocampus-Ouest, Université d'Angers SFR 4207 QuaSaV, Beaucouzé, 49070, France
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- IRHS Institut de Recherche en Horticultures et Séances, UMR 1345, INRA, Agrocampus-Ouest, Université d'Angers SFR 4207 QuaSaV, Beaucouzé, 49070, France
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- Department of Biology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
- Research School of Biology, ANU Joint College of Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- IRHS Institut de Recherche en Horticultures et Séances, UMR 1345, INRA, Agrocampus-Ouest, Université d'Angers SFR 4207 QuaSaV, Beaucouzé, 49070, France
- Research School of Biology, ANU Joint College of Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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Yildirim E, Ekinci M, Kul R, Turan M, Gür A. Mitigation of Drought Stress Effects on Pepper Seedlings by Exogenous Methylamine Application. INTERNATIONAL LETTERS OF NATURAL SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.56431/p-8o3bh8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The study was conducted to determine effects of a new synthesis of methylamine on the plant growth, physiological and biochemical characteristics in pepper. There were four irrigation levels [full irrigation (100%) (I0), 80% (I1), 60% (I2) and 40% (I3)] and two methylamine (MA) treatments (0, 2.5 mM). At the end of the study, it was observed that there were significant differences between applications and levels. Effects of MA treatments on plant growth (plant height, stem diameter, fresh, dry weight etc.), plant physiological and biochemical parameters [tissue electrical conductivity (TEC), tissue relative water content (TRWC), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), malondialdehyde (MDA), proline, antioxidant enzyme activity], and plant nutrient element content of pepper seedlings under different irrigation levels were significantly important. The results of the study showed that the drought stress conditions negatively affected the plant growth, increased the content of TEC, H2O2 and MDA, and decreased the TRWC and plant mineral content in pepper. However, MA application improved plant growth and decreased TEC, H2O2 and MDA content compared to control in pepper under drought conditions. MA treated plants at I3 had higher shoot fresh weight and shoot dry weight than non-treated plants by 12 and 20%, respectively. In conclusion, MA application could mitigate the deleterious effects of the drought stress on the pepper seedlings.
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Krishna R, Karkute SG, Ansari WA, Jaiswal DK, Verma JP, Singh M. Transgenic tomatoes for abiotic stress tolerance: status and way ahead. 3 Biotech 2019; 9:143. [PMID: 30944790 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-019-1665-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important vegetable crops; its production, productivity and quality are adversely affected by abiotic stresses. Abiotic stresses such as drought, extreme temperature and high salinity affect almost every stage of tomato life cycle. Depending upon the plant stage and duration of the stress, abiotic stress causes about 70% yield loss. Several wild tomato species have the stress tolerance genes; however, it is very difficult to transfer them into cultivars due to high genetic distance and crossing barriers. Transgenic technology is an alternative potential tool for the improvement of tomato crop to cope with abiotic stress, as it allows gene transfer across species. In recent decades, many transgenic tomatoes have been developed, and many more are under progress against abiotic stress using transgenes such as DREBs, Osmotin, ZAT12 and BADH2. The altered expression of these transgenes under abiotic stresses are involved in every step of stress responses, such as signaling, control of transcription, proteins and membrane protection, compatible solute (betaines, sugars, polyols, and amino acids) synthesis, and free-radical and toxic-compound scavenging. The stress-tolerant transgenic tomato development is based on introgression of a gene with known function in stress response and putative tolerance. Transgenic tomato plants have been developed against drought, heat and salt stress with the help of various transgenes, expression of which manages the stress at the cellular level by modulating the expression of downstream genes to ultimately improve growth and yield of tomato plants and help in sustainable agricultural production. The transgenic technology could be a faster way towards tomato improvement against abiotic stress. This review provides comprehensive information about transgenic tomato development against abiotic stress such as drought, heat and salinity for researcher attention and a better understanding of transgenic technology used in tomato improvement and sustainable agricultural production.
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- Ram Krishna
- 1Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 India
- 2Division of Vegetable Improvement, ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi, 221305 India
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- 2Division of Vegetable Improvement, ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi, 221305 India
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- 2Division of Vegetable Improvement, ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi, 221305 India
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- 1Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 India
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- 1Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 India
- 3Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, Sydney, NSW 2750 Australia
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- 4ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research, Rajgurunagar, Pune, 410505 India
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Pretreatment with NaCl Promotes the Seed Germination of White Clover by Affecting Endogenous Phytohormones, Metabolic Regulation, and Dehydrin-Encoded Genes Expression under Water Stress. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19113570. [PMID: 30424572 PMCID: PMC6274820 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19113570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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This study was designed to examine the effects of NaCl pretreatment on the seed germination of white clover (Trifolium repens cv. Ladino) under water stress induced by 19% polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000. Lower concentrations of NaCl (0.5, 1, and 2.5 mM) pretreatment significantly alleviated stress-induced decreases in germination percentage, germination vigor, germination index, and radicle length of seedlings after seven days of germination under water stress. The soaking with 1 mM of NaCl exhibited most the pronounced effects on improving seed germination and alleviating stress damage. NaCl-induced seeds germination and growth could be associated with the increases in endogenous gibberellic acid (GA) and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) levels through activating amylases leading to improved amylolysis under water stress. Seedlings pretreated with NaCl had a significantly lower osmotic potential than untreated seedlings during seed germination, which could be related to significantly higher soluble sugars and free proline content in NaCl-treated seedlings under water stress. For antioxidant metabolism, NaCl pretreatment mainly improved superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, and glutathione reductase activities, transcript levels of FeSOD, APX, and DHAR, and the content of ascorbic acid, reduced glutathione, and oxidized glutathione during seed germination under water stress. The results indicated that seeds soaking with NaCl could remarkably enhance antioxidant metabolism, thereby decreasing the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and membrane lipid peroxidation during germination under water stress. In addition, NaCl-upregulated dehydrin-encoded genes SK2 expression could be another important mechanism of drought tolerance during seeds germination of white clover in response to water stress.
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Cheng B, Li Z, Liang L, Cao Y, Zeng W, Zhang X, Ma X, Huang L, Nie G, Liu W, Peng Y. The γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Alleviates Salt Stress Damage during Seeds Germination of White Clover Associated with Na⁺/K⁺ Transportation, Dehydrins Accumulation, and Stress-Related Genes Expression in White Clover. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19092520. [PMID: 30149642 PMCID: PMC6163210 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19092520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to determine the effect of soaking with γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on white clover (Trifolium repens cv. Haifa) seed germination under salt stress induced by 100 mM NaCl. Seeds soaking with GABA (1 μM) significantly alleviated salt-induced decreases in endogenous GABA content, germination percentage, germination vigor, germination index, shoot and root length, fresh and dry weight, and root activity of seedling during seven days of germination. Exogenous application of GABA accelerated starch catabolism via the activation of amylase and also significantly reduced water-soluble carbohydrate, free amino acid, and free proline content in seedlings under salt stress. In addition, improved antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD, GPOX, CAT, APX, DHAR, GR and MDHR) and gene transcript levels (Cu/ZnSOD, FeSOD, MnSOD, CAT, GPOX, APX, MDHR, GPX and GST) was induced by seeds soaking with GABA, followed by decreases in O₂∙-, H₂O₂, and MDA accumulation during germination under salt stress. Seeds soaking with GABA could also significantly improve Na⁺/K⁺ content and transcript levels of genes encoding Na⁺/K⁺ transportation (HKT1, HKT8, HAL2, H⁺-ATPase and SOS1) in seedlings of white clover. Moreover, exogenous GABA significantly induced the accumulation of dehydrins and expression of genes encoding dehydrins (SK2, Y2K, Y2SK, and dehydrin b) in seedlings under salt stress. These results indicate that GABA mitigates the salt damage during seeds germination through enhancing starch catabolism and the utilization of sugar and amino acids for the maintenance of growth, improving the antioxidant defense for the alleviation of oxidative damage, increasing Na⁺/K⁺ transportation for the osmotic adjustment, and promoting dehydrins accumulation for antioxidant and osmotic adjustment under salt stress.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China.
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Podlešáková K, Ugena L, Spíchal L, Doležal K, De Diego N. Phytohormones and polyamines regulate plant stress responses by altering GABA pathway. N Biotechnol 2018; 48:53-65. [PMID: 30048769 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2018.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In plants, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) accumulates rapidly in response to environmental stress and variations in its endogenous concentration have been shown to affect plant growth. Exogenous application of GABA has also conferred higher stress tolerance by modulating the expression of genes involved in plant signalling, transcriptional regulation, hormone biosynthesis, reactive oxygen species production and polyamine metabolism. Plant hormones play critical roles in adaptation of plants to adverse environmental conditions through a sophisticated crosstalk among them. Several studies have provided evidence for the relationships between GABA, polyamines and hormones such as abscisic acid, cytokinins, auxins, gibberellins and ethylene, among others, focussing on the effect that one specific group of compounds exerts over the metabolic and signalling pathways of others. In this review, we bring together information obtained from plants exposed to several stress conditions and discuss the possible links among these different groups of molecules. The analysis supports the view that highly conserved pathways connect primary and secondary metabolism, with an overlap of regulatory functions related to stress responses and tolerance among phytohormones, amino acids and polyamines.
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- Kateřina Podlešáková
- Department of Chemical Biology and Genetics, Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, CZ-78371, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Chemical Biology and Genetics, Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, CZ-78371, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Chemical Biology and Genetics, Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, CZ-78371, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Chemical Biology and Genetics, Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, CZ-78371, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Chemical Biology and Genetics, Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, CZ-78371, Czech Republic.
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The polyamines putrescine, spermidine and spermine have been implicated in a myriad of biological functions in many organisms. Research done during the last decades has accumulated a large body of evidence demonstrating that polyamines are key modulators of plant growth and development. Different experimental approaches have been employed including the measurement of endogenous polyamine levels and the activities of polyamine metabolic enzymes, the study of the effects resulting from exogenous polyamine applications and chemical or genetic manipulation of endogenous polyamine titers. This chapter reviews the role of PAs in seed germination, root development, plant architecture, in vitro plant regeneration, flowering and plant senescence. Evidence presented here indicates that polyamines should be regarded as plant growth regulators with potential applications in agriculture and plant biotechnology.
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Pál M, Majláth I, Németh E, Hamow KÁ, Szalai G, Rudnóy S, Balassa G, Janda T. The effects of putrescine are partly overlapping with osmotic stress processes in wheat. PLANT SCIENCE : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2018; 268:67-76. [PMID: 29362086 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2017.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Revised: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Polyamine metabolism is in relation with several metabolic pathways and linked with plant hormones or signalling molecules; in addition polyamines may modulate the up- or down-regulation of gene expression. However the precise mechanism by which polyamines act at the transcription level is still unclear. In the present study the modifying effect of putrescine pre-treatment has been investigated using the microarray transcriptome profile analysis under the conditions where exogenous putrescine alleviated osmotic stress in wheat plants. Pre-treatment with putrescine induced the unique expression of various general stress-related genes. Although there were obvious differences between the effects of putrescine and polyethylene glycol treatments, there was also a remarkable overlap between the effects of putrescine and osmotic stress responses in wheat plants, suggesting that putrescine has already induced acclimation processes under control conditions. The fatty acid composition in certain lipid fractions and the antioxidant enzyme activities have also been specifically changed under osmotic stress conditions or after treatment with putrescine.
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- Magda Pál
- Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2462, Martonvásár, POB 19, Hungary.
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- Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2462, Martonvásár, POB 19, Hungary
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- Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2462, Martonvásár, POB 19, Hungary
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- Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2462, Martonvásár, POB 19, Hungary
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- Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2462, Martonvásár, POB 19, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Molecular Plant Biology, Institute of Biology Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Pázmány Peter sétány 1/C, 1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Molecular Plant Biology, Institute of Biology Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Pázmány Peter sétány 1/C, 1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Agricultural Institute, Centre for Agricultural Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2462, Martonvásár, POB 19, Hungary
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