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Environmental and experimental botany

Pergamon Press,

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    Interaction between MdZAT10a-like and MdbHLH100 negatively regulates salt tolerance in apple (Malus domestica Borkh.)

    Yu, LeiGuo, ZhangwenLiu, WenjunFeng, Xingyi...
    9页
    查看更多>>摘要:Salinity is a harmful environmental factor that inhibits plant growth, and reduces the yield and quality of crops, including apple (Malus xdomestica Borkh.). In this study, we treated tissue-cultured wild-type apple 'Royal Gala' seedlings with different concentrations of NaCl. A zinc finger of Arabidopsis thaliana (ZAT) transcription factor, designated MdZAT10a-like, was screened by qRT-PCR analysis and shown to be significantly responsive to salt stress. Overexpression of MdZAT10a-like in apple callus reduced the expression of MdNHX1 and thereby enhanced the sensitivity of callus to salt stress. Yeast two-hybrid screening showed that MdbHLH100 was capable of interacting with MdZAT10a-like. The MdZAT10a-like-MdbHLH100 protein complex significantly inhibited the expression of the downstream gene MdNHX1. The present functional analyses of MdZAT10a-like provide valuable insights into the regulatory network of salt tolerance in apple.

    Metabolite profiling reveals insights into the species-dependent cold stress response of the green seaweed holobiont Ulva (Chlorophyta)

    Ghaderiardakani, FatemehLanghans, LindaKurbel, Valentin B.Fenizia, Simona...
    12页
    查看更多>>摘要:The green seaweed Ulva (Chlorophyta) and its associated epibacterial microbiome form a functional holobiont that adapts to stress as a whole. As the macroalga provides carbon sources for bacteria and relies on algal growth and morphogenesis-promoting factors (AGMPF) released by bacteria, those cross-kingdom interactions are especially fascinating. We hypothesized that the Ulva holobionts from the warm-temperate MediterraneanAtlantic and cold Antarctic habitats respond to cold stress differently depending on the production of highly polar low molecular weight compounds (LMWCs) with stress-regulating activity. We compared the microbiome of and metabolic changes in U. compressa (cultivar U. mutabilis), initially collected in Ria Formosa (Portugal), with that of U. bulbosa (strain AWI #1002) collected in Antarctica by performing a warm-cold temperature shift experiment. Microbiome analysis indicated significant differences between the two species and that the number of operational taxonomic units (OTUs) was lower in cultivated U. bulbosa than in freshly isolated Ulva; despite this, AGMPF-producing bacteria were detected in both holobionts. Significant differences in metabolite profiles were observed between both species using hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HILIC-ESI-MS). Biomarkers such as dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) and taurine were identified following a temperature shift from 18 degrees C to 5 degrees C in the warm-temperate U. mutabilis and the cold-adapted U. bulbosa, respectively. Our findings show that metabolic changes in the holobiont in response to cold are species-dependent.To evaluate the contribution of the metabolic changes of bacteria and algae to the stress response, the reductionistic model system of the tripartite community formed by U. mutabilis and its two essential bacteria, Roseovarius sp. strain MS2 and Maribacter sp. strain MS6, which release all essential AGMPFs, was investigated. We examined the production of polar LMWCs in the presence and absence of bacteria following a shift to cold temperatures. Among the metabolites studied, ectoine ((4S)-2-methyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid) was only detected in the presence of bacteria, highlighting the role of bacteria in releasing compounds that mitigate environmental stresses through cold stress adaptation factors (CSAF). Our findings suggest that microbiome engineering will allow us to improve macroalgae adaptability to stressful situations, which can be further applied to the sustainable management of (land-based) aquaculture systems.

    Genome-wide analysis of GELP gene family in wheat and validation of TaGELP073 involved in anther and pollen development

    Yang, XuetongWang, KaiBu, YaningNiu, Fuqiang...
    10页
    查看更多>>摘要:GDSL-type esterase/lipases protein (GELP) belongs to the subfamily of lipolytic enzymes, which are involved in growth and development, as well as stress responses in plants. The identification and functional characterization of the GELP gene family in wheat remain unknown. In the present study, 509 GELPs were identified in Triticum aestivum L. and grouped into 22 clades by phylogenetic analysis. Furthermore, there were 24 TaGELP genes in response to hot temperature based on transcriptome data. To investigate the function of TaGELP genes in wheat development, the barley stripe mosaic virus (BSMV)-induced gene silencing (VIGS) was performed. Here, the phenotypic and cytological of BSMV: TaGELP073 showed the defects in anther and pollen development, leading to fertility decreased. This research provides a foundation for further functional analysis of GELP genes in wheat fertility conversion and contributes to the application in hybrid wheat breeding.

    The future of plant volatile organic compounds (pVOCs) research: Advances and applications for sustainable agriculture

    Murali-Baskaran, Ramasamy KanagarajMooventhan, PalanisamyDas, DebanjanDixit, Anil...
    13页
    查看更多>>摘要:Volatile organic compounds emitted by plants (pVOCs) protect themselves from abiotic and biotic stresses. Plants are under constant threats from biotic stress especially herbivores which facilitate plants to emit herbivoreinduced plant volatiles (HIPVs), an inducible defense in plants against herbivores by communicating to herbivores' natural enemies and neighboring plants. HIPVs are reported to act as feeding and/or oviposition deterrents to herbivores, belonging to four major groups including terpene/terpenoids, benzenoids and phenylpropanoids, the volatile fatty acid derivatives, and the volatile aminoacid derivatives. However, the plant volatile profiles induced by herbivores have been reported to be altered by silicon (Si)-fertilization, priming of plants with chemical elicitors and climate change which can induce plants to produce and emit novel plant volatiles that are not expressed by plants in response to damage by herbivory. Transgenic crops and/or sentinel crops with enhanced pVOCs emission profiles have been proposed to improve plant resistance, health and yields. Currently several technological advances in devices including field-portable electronic devices (e-Nose) and hand-held smartphone-based biosensors for in situ early detection of pVOCs profiles which are now available and supported by artificial intelligence (AI), to increase detection accuracy of these systems. The present review highlights the multi-dimension approaches emerging in pVOCs research for early and rapid detection of specific VOCs indicators as markers with associated plant biotic stressors.

    Low Red to Far-red ratio increases resistance to CO2 diffusion and reduces photosynthetic efficiency in low light grown tomato plants

    van Ieperen, WimWassenaar, Maarten L. J.Driever, Steven M.
    11页
    查看更多>>摘要:Application of light-emitting diode technology has opened opportunities to optimize light spectrum for crop production greenhouses and vertical farms. In addition to photosynthetically active radiation, far-red (FR) light has shown potential for enhancing leaf photosynthesis. However, additional FR also alters the red to far-red ratio (R:FR) and induces a shade-avoidance response (SAR) that changes leaf nitrogen, thickness and mass. These acclimations can potentially also alter the resistance to CO2 diffusion, which can limit photosynthesis. Tomato plants were grown with and without additional FR at two light levels. Changes in photosynthetic responses to light and CO2 diffusion resistance, as well as leaf mass, thickness and nitrogen content were assessed. At low light additional FR strongly reduced leaf maximum photosynthesis, leaf mass, thickness and nitrogen, and increased the resistance to CO2 diffusion. These effects were to a much lesser extent present in plants grown at high light intensity. Tomato leaves grown under low light intensity supplemented with FR, show much stronger SAR and a larger increase in CO2 diffusion resistance than plants grown under high light, which negatively influences their photosynthesis at increasing light intensity. Only if the negative effects of sensitivity to FR and SAR response can be avoided, supplemental FR light may be beneficial to enhance photosynthesis in greenhouse and vertical farm systems.

    Lipocalin-mediated organophosphate esters (OPEs) active uptake and accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

    Zhang, WenxiaoWang, HaiouBai, QianLi, Xintong...
    10页
    查看更多>>摘要:To understand uptake and accumulation process of organophosphate esters (OPEs), growth, concentrations of OPEs, and transcript regulation of lipid transporters in rice seedlings were investigated under six OPE congeners exposures. The increase of seedlings' growth and accumulation of OPEs in plants were observed. Root concentration factors (RCFs) of aryl-OPEs were the highest in consistent with their strong hydrophobicity, indicating that they were more liable to be accumulated in roots. Meanwhile, shoot/root concentration factors (SRCFs) of halogenated alkyl-OPEs were the highest in accordance with their low hydrophobicity, implying that they were easily translocated to shoots. Lipid transporters involved in uptake and accumulation of OPEs, evidence from the transcript responses of their lipid transporters. Moreover, the only positive relationship between OsTIL expressions and accumulation of OPEs demonstrated the dominant role of OsTIL among the investigated transporters. In addition, although all of OPE congeners could be docked into active cavities of OsTIL with varied markedly binding affinities, hydrophobicity OPEs performed stronger binding energy with OsTIL after homology modeling and molecular docking analysis. Therefore, uptake and accumulation of OPEs were corporately charged by OPEs' physicochemical properties and lipid carrier transports in coincidence with the experimental observation about accumulation of OPEs in roots and shoots.

    Phosphoproteome profiling of rice tissues provides new insights into responsive mechanisms and kinase activity upon salt stress

    Arefian, MohammadAntil, NeelamNajar, Mohd AltafSubba, Pratigya...
    13页
    查看更多>>摘要:Rice is a model monocot plant and a major food crop worldwide that is known as the most salt-sensitive cereal. Phosphorylation of proteins regulates the stimulus perception and triggers responses; however, remains largely unknown in crops, particularly in rice under salinity. Here, we report in-depth physiological, proteomic, and phosphoproteomic kinetics of rice shoot and root tissues in response to short-term salt stress. We identified 8160 proteins, 5684 phosphopeptides that assigned to 3142 (sic)phosphoproteins. In the root, hypophosphorylation of KAT1, BORs, HAKs, NHX2, and NHX8 transporters, RBOHs and nitrate reductase implied less efficiency in ion, minerals, and ROS haemostasis, thus likely resulting in membrane damages and sensitivity of rice to salinity. Predominantly, the PKA, CDK, MAPK, and PP2A families modulated plant response through interaction with densely interconnected protein modules. We identified 17 phosphomotifs reflecting the identities of the upstream kinases. Furthermore, phylogenetic mapping of 245 identified kinases together with the kinase of known target motifs and function, expanded the biological characters of kinases in rice. We also assigned target motifs for rice kinase families, including PDK1, PKA, CAMKL, CK1, CDK, GSK, and MAPK. This study expands the set of kinase substrates and their signaling networks. Our data also assigns new stress-responsive functions to a large number of novel phosphoproteins, thus will serve as a resource for further studies of salt stress signaling in plants.

    Foliar nutrition: Potential and challenges under multifaceted agriculture

    Ishfaq, MuhammadKiran, AyshaRehman, Hafeez urFarooq, Muhammad...
    17页
    查看更多>>摘要:Soil-derived nutrients by plant roots can be limited under increasing environmental stresses such as higher incidence and duration of heat and drought, which affect agricultural productivity and environmental quality in multiple ways. These unprecedented challenges urge the adoption of novel and resource-efficient strategies to close yield gaps. Foliar fertilization has been well recognized for two decades to affect crop productivity, however, the consequences of foliar spray under multiple environmental stresses remains elusive, albeit evidence to resilience agriculture has grown widely. Here, we provide a focused overview of recent developments unravelling the significance of foliar nutrition under multifaceted agricultural production scenario(s). The mechanisms involved in the absorption and translocation of foliar-applied minerals are critically discussed to highlight their efficiency and effectiveness. The potential of foliar fertilization in improving crop yield and quality under environmental stresses has been evaluated based on a meta-analysis. Foliar-applied fertilizers showed higher crop plants yield and quality traits by 15-19% and 9-29%, respectively, under different environmental stresses. The knowledge gaps to improve the effectiveness of foliar nutrition from economic and ecological perspectives has been discussed. This comprehensive review draws attention to the potential of foliar fertilization to close yield gaps and endure agriculture sustainability, particularly under hostile soils and deteriorating environmental conditions.

    Biological relevance of sound in plants

    Bhandawat, AbhishekJayaswall, Kuldip
    11页
    查看更多>>摘要:Sound plays a critical role in all life forms in one way or the other. Higher organism such as vertebrates have evolved sophisticated auditory organs to perceive as well as emit specific range of sound frequencies. Extensive studies have been done on implication of sound in animal kingdom. Plants at the other side lack specialized organs for the same, which makes them mysterious as well as interesting subjects. In recent years significant advancement has been made towards understanding of sound emission and perception in plants. Through this review an attempt is made to unveil the current advancements in plant acoustics, its significance in overcoming the environmental challenges, biotic threats, facilitating pollination, inter-kingdom communication for mutual benefits and learning by association. Along with this, the application of sound in boosting plant growth, yield, enhancing functional metabolite production, evading pests and postharvest management has been emphasized. In this respect, several examples are presented to strengthen our understanding of plant responses to sound at behavioral, physiological and molecular level. At last, in the light of existing knowledge, we discuss current challenges in plant acoustic research, ecological hazards associated with artificial sound wave treatments and plausible ways alleviate it.

    Inhibition of root growth by alkaline salts due to disturbed ion transport and accumulation in Leymus chinensis

    Hu, XuefeiWang, DiRen, ShanFeng, Shuang...
    11页
    查看更多>>摘要:Soil alkalization severely affects plant growth and agricultural production. Compared with neutral salts, alkaline salts cause a combined stress of ion toxicity and high pH in plants. The alkali-resistant halophyte Leymus chinensis is a dominant grass growing on soda (NaHCO3 and Na2CO3, pH > 9) saline-alkali soil in northeast China. However, the molecular mechanism of alkaline salt tolerance in L. chinensis roots remains unclear. In this study, the seedling phenotype, ion accumulation, root ion dynamics, and gene expression profiles in L. chinensis under neutral salt (100 mM NaCl), alkaline salt (100 mM NaHCO3 and 50 mM Na2CO3), and high pH (pH = 10) stresses were investigated and compared. Phenotypic analysis showed that alkaline salt more severely inhibited the growth of seedling roots compared to neutral salt and high pH. Ion content detection revealed that alkaline salttreated seedlings had higher Na+ accumulation and lower nutrient content compared to neutral salt and high pHtreated seedlings. Furthermore, the non-invasive micro-test showed that alkaline salt-induced high pH conditions perturb ion flux in seedling roots, which may be associated with impaired nutrient ion uptake and aggravated Na+ accumulation. Moreover, using full-length transcriptome combined with comparative RNA-seq, the identified alkaline salt-specific response genes were most significantly enriched to the transporter activity term, which contained a large number of genes encoding transporters of nutrient ions. Our results provide new insights into the unique response mechanism of L. chinensis roots to alkaline salt.