{"title":"Advances in heavy metals detoxification, tolerance, accumulation mechanisms, and properties enhancement of Leersia hexandra Swartz","authors":"Mouyixing Chen, Xue-hong Zhang, P. Jiang, Jiun-Cheng Liu, Shaohong You, Youran Lv","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2096266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2096266","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Heavy metal (HM) pollution is increasingly becoming a serious threat to public and environmental health with more-than-ever rapid industrialization and urbanization activities. Phytoremediation is a sustainable and largely accepted technology because of its low cost, simple operation, environmental safety and recognized as a promising approach for environmental remediation applications. Hyperaccumulator plants are the core of phytoremediation, and the study of their accumulation, detoxification, and HM tolerance mechanisms is fundamental to the progress of phytoremediation. In-depth investigations to understand the physiochemical and dissipation pathways of hyperaccumulators such as Leersia hexandra Swartz (L. hexandra) which can serve as a useful tool in environmental remediation applications. L. hexandra as a chromium hyperaccumulator plant, can also be a remarkable choice to remediate copper and nickel contaminated soils. Therefore, this article summarizes the previous studies on the detoxification strategies/tolerance mechanisms and the enhancement of the properties of L. hexandra, which will inspire its future applications in the sustainable environmental cleanup initiatives.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"766 - 778"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45531131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Li Liu, Mengjiao An, Xiu-jie Li, Zhen Han, Shao-xuan Li, Bo Li
{"title":"Molybdenum-induced effects on nitrogen absorption and utilization under different nitrogen sources in Vitis vinifera","authors":"Li Liu, Mengjiao An, Xiu-jie Li, Zhen Han, Shao-xuan Li, Bo Li","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2089752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2089752","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT\u0000 Nitrogen (N) in different forms has been demonstrated to play significant roles in plants. However, little is known about molybdenum (Mo) effects on N absorption and utilization in grapevine seedlings grown under different N sources. The present study used a sand culture system to analyze the impact of Mo application (0 μM; 1 μM) on N absorption and utilization in grapevine (Vitislabrusca × V. vinifera ‘Shine Muscat’ (rootstock 3309 m)) young potted seedlings under different N sources (NO3 −, NH4NO3 and NH4 +). The different N forms and Mo application significantly influenced dry matter accumulation, and root architecture and activity. The effects of Mo on total N content followed the order of (NH4NO3 > NO3 − > NH4 +). Moreover, Mo and N induced VvMOT1 and VvNRT1.1 expression synergistically. Mo supply altered the utilization of NO3 −, NO2 −, and NH4 + in grapevines under different N sources. NH4NO3 showed the highest effect while NH4 + the least. Furthermore, the 15N-labeling experiment showed that the 15N content in shoot and root and the 15N-use efficiency were the highest after Mo application under NH4NO3 source, indicating the synergistic effects of Mo with the co-application of NO3 − and NH4 + sources. The study’s findings provide insights on Mo and N fertilizer utilization for cultivation and production practices in fruits.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"756 - 765"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43204374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yanli Du, Qiang Zhao, Weijia Li, Jing Geng, Siqi Li, Xiankai Yuan, Yanhua Gu, Jingwen Zhong, Yuxian Zhang, Jidao Du
{"title":"Genome-wide identification of the LBD transcription factor genes in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and expression analysis under different abiotic stresses","authors":"Yanli Du, Qiang Zhao, Weijia Li, Jing Geng, Siqi Li, Xiankai Yuan, Yanhua Gu, Jingwen Zhong, Yuxian Zhang, Jidao Du","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2095449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2095449","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Lateral organ boundary Domain (LBD) proteins are plant-specific transcription factors that play a key role in plant lateral organ development and stress tolerance. However, LBD gene has not been identified in the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Here, a total of 47 common bean LBD genes (PvLBDs) were identified. Members of the same subfamily had similar genetic structures. Synteny analysis indicated that LBDs in the common bean genome have greater collinearity with soybean (Glycine max L.) than with Arabidopsis and rice (Oryza sativa L.). Additionally, 9 pair of segmental duplication genes were identified by collinearity analysis. Phytozome data analysis showed significant differences in PvLBD gene expression abundance between different developmental stages of the same tissue. The qRT-PCR results showed that NaCl, CdCl2, and HgCl2 stresses up-regulated 19% and down-regulated 81% of the PvLBD genes. This study provides a basis for further analysis of the function of the PvLBD gene family.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"731 - 743"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47692872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rupnaz Kaur, Pankaj Kumar, Arun Kumar, Umesh Preethi Praba, Rancy Birdi, Rajveer Singh, G. Kaur, J. S. Lore, K. Neelam, Y. Vikal
{"title":"OsMATE6 gene putatively involved in host defense response toward susceptibility against Rhizoctonia solani in rice","authors":"Rupnaz Kaur, Pankaj Kumar, Arun Kumar, Umesh Preethi Praba, Rancy Birdi, Rajveer Singh, G. Kaur, J. S. Lore, K. Neelam, Y. Vikal","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2094003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2094003","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG1-IA is the second most serious disease of rice worldwide. Elucidating the role of multi-drug and toxic compound extrusion (MATE) gene family in host-pathogens interactions may uncover a new possible way to comprehend the mechanism of sheath blight resistance in rice. We foremost explored the role of OsMATE genes against R. solani resistance through comparative transcriptomics in PR114 (susceptible) and ShB-8 (moderately resistant) at 24 and 48 hpi (hours post-inoculation) of R. solani infection, respectively. Six OsMATE genes were differentially expressed and further validated through qRT-PCR. OsMATE6 gene was identified as a potential candidate for sheath blight susceptibility as it was significantly up-regulated in PR114. OsMATE6 is conserved within the wild relatives and might be translocated from Oryza nivara during the domestication of rice. Further studies are focused to verify its role by overexpression and protein interactions to understand the molecular mechanism of sheath blight resistance.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"744 - 755"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42413450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Slavica Kerečki, I. Pećinar, Vera Karličić, N. Mirković, I. Kljujev, V. Raičević, Jelena Jovičić-Petrović
{"title":"Azotobacter chroococcum F8/2: a multitasking bacterial strain in sugar beet biopriming","authors":"Slavica Kerečki, I. Pećinar, Vera Karličić, N. Mirković, I. Kljujev, V. Raičević, Jelena Jovičić-Petrović","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2091802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2091802","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study assesses the effects of Azotobacter biopriming on the early development of sugar beet. Azotobacter chroococcum F8/2 was screened for plant growth promoting characteristics and biopriming effects were estimated through germination parameters and the structural changes of the root tissues. A. chroococcum F8/2 was characterized as a contributor to nitrogen, iron, and potassium availability, as well as a producer of auxin and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxilic acid deaminase. Applied biopriming had reduced mean germination time by 34.44% and increased vigor I by 90.99% compared to control. Volatile blend comprised 47.67% ethanol, 32.01% 2-methyl-propanol, 17.32% 3-methyl-1-butanol, and a trace of 2,3-butanedione. Root micromorphological analysis of bioprimed sugar beet revealed a considerable increase in primary, secondary xylem area, and vessels size. Obtained results determine A. chroococcum F8/2 as a successful biopriming agent, and active participant in nutrient availability and hormonal status modulation affecting root vascular tissue.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"719 - 730"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42876331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sajid Ali, Y. Moon, M. Hamayun, M. Khan, K. Bibi, In-Jung Lee
{"title":"Pragmatic role of microbial plant biostimulants in abiotic stress relief in crop plants","authors":"Sajid Ali, Y. Moon, M. Hamayun, M. Khan, K. Bibi, In-Jung Lee","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2091801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2091801","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Abiotic stresses lead to excessive crop yield losses and are a major threat to agriculture. It is essential to equip crops with multi-stress tolerance to mitigate the adverse effects of abiotic stressors and meet the demands of the increasing global population. The association between plants and symbiotic microorganisms is involved in key functions at the ecosystem and plant levels, and the application of microbial plant biostimulants (MPBs) is a sustainable strategy to augment plant growth and productivity, even under abiotic stress conditions. Several different microorganisms can be used as MPBs to enhance plant growth and produce progressive and reproducible effects on crops. In the present review, we assessed the current knowledge on the use of MPBs, discuss the diversity and characteristics of MPBs, and provide a meticulous assessment of the possible applications of MPBs in abiotic stress relief in crops.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"705 - 718"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42748571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cu and Zn Stress affect the photosynthetic and antioxidative systems of alfalfa (Medicago sativa)","authors":"Hongzhi Chen, Linlin Song, Hongbo Zhang, Jiechen Wang, Yue Wang, Huihui Zhang","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2074157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2074157","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Cu and Zn are common and potentially harmful heavy metals to plants, animals and humans. Herein, we investigated the effects of Cu and Zn stress on the photosynthesis and tolerance mechanism of alfalfa plants to ROS using fluorescence and biochemical methods. The results showed that Cu stress significantly reduced the chlorophyll content of the leaves, while Zn stress only reduced the Chl a content. The F v/F m decreased significantly under Cu stress but was not affected by Zn treatment. However, the PI ABS of the leaves were sensitive to Cu and Zn stress. Both Cu and Zn stress resulted in the weakening of the ability of PQ library to accept electrons, the damage of OEC and the inhibition of the electron transfer from QA - to QB. Moreover, Cu stress also dissociated the thylakoids of leaves, but Zn stress did not significantly damage it. In Cu and Zn stressed leaves, the reduction of RC/CS m significantly increased the ABS/RC and TR o/RC values. When the stress intensified, the value of DI o/RC increased indicated a plant self-protection mechanism that eliminates excess energy in the PSII reaction center and increases the energy for heat dissipation per unit reaction center. Cu stress significantly increased the O2 - production rate, H2O2 content, and MDA accumulation in the leaves. However, Zn stress exhibited a minimal effect on the ROS production and oxidative damage in the alfalfa leaves but increased the O2 - production rate at the concentration of 800 μmol·L−1. Cu stress increased the activities of SOD, POD, CAT, APX, and GPX in the leaves; however, leaves adapts to Zn stress by enhancing the activities of SOD and GPX. Thus under Cu stress, the degree of photoinhibition and oxidative damage in alfalfa leaves were significantly higher than under Zn stress.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"695 - 704"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60093788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiu Zhang, Jingfan Yan, M. Khashi u Rahman, Fengzhi Wu
{"title":"The impact of root exudates, volatile organic compounds, and common mycorrhizal networks on root system architecture in root-root interactions","authors":"Xiu Zhang, Jingfan Yan, M. Khashi u Rahman, Fengzhi Wu","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2086307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2086307","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Plants constantly communicate with coexisting neighbors and adjust their physiological and morphological characteristics, including changes in root system architecture (RSA). Increased or decreased biomass accumulation, horizontal and vertical asymmetric distribution are the main behavioral performances. Some evidence has shown that these performances are associated with plant plasticity such as secretion of root exudates and release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and describe the role of common mycorrhizal networks (CMNs) as a communication pathway during belowground interplant interaction. Here, we highlight the direct role of root exudates as cues and signals and the indirect effects via regulating soil nutrients and soil microorganisms of these media in root-root interactions on RSA have been taken into consideration. At last, the existing knowledge gaps and potential research directions have been outlined for a better understanding of plant belowground interactions via RSA.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"685 - 694"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48926588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Bondok, W. Mousa, Asmaa A. M. Rady, K. Saad-Allah
{"title":"Phenotypical, physiological and molecular assessment of drought tolerance of five Egyptian teosinte genotypes","authors":"A. Bondok, W. Mousa, Asmaa A. M. Rady, K. Saad-Allah","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2085335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2085335","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Prolonged drought presents a serious challenge to the agricultural sector. The main concern of this work was to assess the phenotypical, physiological, and molecular responses of five teosinte (Zea mexicana Schrad L.) genotypes (Ba, Gm1, Gm2, Gm3 and Gm4). In a two-season (2020 and 2021) field experiment, fifteen-day-old teosinte plants were subjected to well-watered (15-day watering frequency) as a control, moderate drought (25-day watering frequency), and extreme drought (35-day watering frequency) treatments. Drought negatively affected growth, yield, chlorophyll, and POD activity of all genotypes, but promoted soluble sugars and proteins, osmoregulatory molecules (glycinebetaine, amino acids, and proline), non-enzymatic antioxidants (phenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids), and SOD activity. Furthermore, long-term water stress upregulated MOCOS, Rad17, NCED1, CAT1, and P5CS genes expression, with Gm3 and Gm4 being the most drought-tolerant genotypes. These findings could be employed in breeding programs to develop tolerant genotypes to address the challenges posed by climate changes like drought.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"656 - 673"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41897727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synergistic effect of phytohormone-producing ectomycorrhizal fungus Suillus luteus and fertilizer GGR6 on Pinus massoniana growth","authors":"Xueyu Pan, Jinhua Zhang, Zhenwen Xue, Junfeng Liang, Yanliu Chen, Ying Liu","doi":"10.1080/17429145.2022.2081369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2081369","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Suillus luteus is an edible ectomycorrhizal fungus (EMF). The S. luteus strain LS88 secretes many phytohormones, including salicylic acid (SA) and indole-3-carboxylic acid (ICA). LS88 was inoculated to the tree Pinus massoniana and treated with the amino acid fertilizer GGR6. Plant growth parameters, plant enzyme activities, chlorophyll contents, and element contents were analyzed. Our results show that GGR6 may help the development of S. luteus-P. massoniana ectomycorrhiza. Moreover, LS88 and GGR6 synergistically affect P. massoniana growth and element uptake. Phytohormone detection on the roots of LS88-inoculated P. massoniana seedlings showed that LS88 could significantly increase the ICA content within a week. The SA content in the roots in the inoculated group seedlings increased slightly, but the salicylic acid 2-O-β-glucoside (SAG) content decreased. Therefore, we speculate GGR6 may enhance the growth-promoting effect of EMF on plants, and LS88 affects P. massoniana growth through secreting phytohormones.","PeriodicalId":16830,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Plant Interactions","volume":"17 1","pages":"643 - 655"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46461124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}