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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michael Moustakas, Anelia Dobrikova, Ilektra Sperdouli, Anetta Hanc, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis, Julietta Moustaka, Emilia Apostolova
Summary: Exposure of S. sclarea plants to excess Zn resulted in increased Ca, Fe, Mn, and Zn concentrations, but decreased Mg. The increased Mn and Fe contributed to higher efficiency of photosystem II, while decreased Mg content improved photosynthesis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Hugo Virgilio Perales-Vela, Martha Ofelia Salcedo-Alvarez, Rogelio Parra-Marcelo, Llarai Carolina Gaviria-Gonzalez, Alfredo De Jesus Martinez-Roldan
Summary: The study found that increasing concentrations of methyl viologen can lead to decreased growth, pigment content, and metabolic activity of Chlorella vulgaris. Inhibition of electron transport between quinone A and quinone B of photosystem II by MV directly impacts photosynthetic electron transport.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dandan Lu, Yi Zhang, Aihong Zhang, Congming Lu
Summary: This review summarizes the light-signaling pathways involved in photoprotection mechanisms and discusses key questions in these processes, emphasizing the importance of research on light-signaling mechanisms in plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aida Shomali, Sasan Aliniaeifard, Mohammad Mohammadian, Mahmoud Lotfi, Hazem M. Kalaji
Summary: High light intensity has a significant impact on the photosynthetic apparatus of tomatoes. Different genotypes show varying responses, with tolerant genotypes exhibiting reduced photoinhibitory quenching compared to sensitive genotypes. Quantum yield components also shift under high light, favoring the quantum yield of non-photochemical quenching and basal energy loss, while reducing the quantum yield of photosystem II. These findings provide insights into the mechanisms of high light tolerance in tomatoes and can aid in the development of resilient crops for variable light conditions.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Collin J. Steen, Adrien Burlacot, Audrey H. Short, Krishna K. Niyogi, Graham R. Fleming
Summary: This study monitored non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) in intact cells throughout high light/dark cycles of various illumination periods and found that the dynamics of NPQ depend on the timescales of light fluctuations. LHCSR proteins play a major role during the light phases, while state transition activation contributes to NPQ response during dark phases.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nqobile Truelove Ndhlovu, Knut Asbjorn Solhaug, Farida Minibayeva, Richard Peter Beckett
Summary: Lichens have a problem of excess energy causing the formation of harmful reactive oxygen species. Fungi in the lichens can reduce reactive oxygen species formation by synthesizing melanins, while photobionts can dissipate excess energy through non-photochemical quenching. The use of fluorimetry techniques to measure non-photochemical quenching has limitations, but a dissection technique can accurately evaluate it. The level of non-photochemical quenching in melanised thalli may vary depending on the light history of the microhabitat and presence of other tolerance mechanisms.
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Biology
Magdalena Trojak, Ernest Skowron
Summary: Photosynthetic organisms have evolved mechanisms to dissipate excess excitation energy and optimize light utilization for photosynthesis. This study demonstrated that monochromatic green light can reduce energy dissipation, while blue light enhances photosynthetic efficiency. Optimization of light spectrum plays a crucial role in modifying photosynthetic and photoprotective properties of plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria-Lavrentia Stamelou, Ilektra Sperdouli, Ioanna Pyrri, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis, Michael Moustakas
Summary: Botrytis cinerea, a fungal pathogen causing gray mold, damages over 200 plant species, with a significant impact on tomatoes. Applying Botrytis spores to tomato leaves triggers a defense response mechanism, enhancing PSII functionality and potentially increasing plant defense potential through the induction of defense genes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Boris Shurygin, Ivan Konyukhov, Sergei Khruschev, Alexei Solovchenko
Summary: The study proposes an automatic framework for low-cost, long-term, scalable dormancy studies in deciduous plants by continuously sensing the photosynthetic activity. The method overcomes diurnal changes in insolation, providing clues about the depth of dormancy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ilektra Sperdouli, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis, Anelia Dobrikova, Emilia Apostolova, Anetta Hanc, Michael Moustakas
Summary: The study evaluates the mitigative role of excess zinc (Zn2+) supply in the uptake, translocation, and toxicity of cadmium (Cd2+) in clary sage. Excess zinc application reduced cadmium uptake and translocation, restored chloroplast structure, and improved photosystem II photochemical efficiency in clary sage plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sara Bernardo, Lia-Tania Dinis, Ana Luzio, Nelson Machado, Vicente Vives-Peris, Maria F. Lopez-Climent, Aurelio Gomez-Cadenas, Lorenzo Zacarias, Maria Jesus Rodrigo, Aureliano C. Malheiro, Carlos Correia, Jose Moutinho-Pereira
Summary: The study shows that kaolin application can enhance grapevine photoprotection, manage chlorophyll and carotenoid content, and limit down-regulation of both photochemistry and photoinhibition processes under high summer stress conditions.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ansa Aouz, Imran Khan, Muhammad Bilal Chattha, Shahbaz Ahmad, Muqarrab Ali, Iftikhar Ali, Abid Ali, Fatmah M. M. Alqahtani, Mohamed Hashem, Tasahil S. S. Albishi, Sameer H. H. Qari, Muhammad Umer Chatta, Muhammad Umair Hassan
Summary: Modern agriculture faces the challenges of salinity and heat stresses, which seriously threaten crop productivity and global food security. The present study investigates the role of silicon (Si) in mitigating the adverse impacts of these stresses on wheat crops.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhu Cun, Xiang-Zeng Xu, Jin-Yan Zhang, Sheng-Pu Shuang, Hong-Min Wu, Tong-Xin An, Jun-Wen Chen
Summary: Photosynthetic adaptive strategies of shade-tolerant species Panax notoginseng to high and low light conditions were investigated. Growth irradiance affected the thickness of leaf tissues and the performance of photosynthesis-related pigments and antioxidant enzymes. The results suggest that PSI photoinhibition and photodamage to PSII acceptor side are key factors influencing the adaptability of P. notoginseng to different light regimes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lorenzo Ferroni, Andrea Colpo, Costanza Baldisserotto, Simonetta Pancaldi
Summary: In plants, NPQ serves as an important photoprotective mechanism, with three kinetically distinct phases during relaxation in darkness, among which qX may mainly reflect the transition of photoprotective energy from PSII to PSI. Treatment with DTT decreases NPQ induction, disrupts photosynthetic electron flow, and leads to the disappearance of qX.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Michael Moustakas, Ilektra Sperdouli, Julietta Moustaka, Beguem Sas, Sumrunaz Isgoren, Fermin Morales
Summary: Dramatic climate change and high light conditions in the Mediterranean area have negatively affected crop production. Salicylic acid (SA) has been found to protect photosystem II (PSII) from phototoxicity. This study investigated the mechanism by which SA improves PSII efficiency in oregano seedlings under moderate drought stress (MoDS). The results showed that SA improved PSII efficiency by increasing the fraction of open PSII reaction centers and the efficiency of these open reaction centers, resulting in an enhanced electron transport rate. SA application under MoDS optimized antenna size and enhanced the effective quantum yield of PSII photochemistry through increased efficiency of the oxygen evolving complex and the fraction of open PSII reaction centers.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sophia Letsiou, Ioannis Ganopoulos, Aliki Kapazoglou, Aliki Xanthopoulou, Eirini Sarrou, Georgia Tanou, Athanassios Molassiotis
Summary: This study assessed the effects of sweet cherry fruit extract on the human skin using 2D and 3D in vitro models. The results showed that the extract was non-toxic and non-irritating, and promoted important pathways for optimal skin function.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Urania Lortou, Emmanuel Panteris, Spyros Gkelis
Summary: Using a polyphasic approach, this study investigated and characterized 18 Chlorophyta isolates. Results revealed the establishment of four new genera and five new species, with some of them being reported for the first time in specific aquatic environments.
Article
Fisheries
Katerina Charitonidou, Emmanuel Panteris, Kostas Ganias
Summary: This study examined the dynamics of early oogenesis in two Clupeiform fishes, the Mediterranean sardine and the European anchovy, and found differences in oogonial proliferation and meiotic activity, which may be attributed to seasonal patterns of energy allocation to reproduction and the synchronization between feeding and the spawning season.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dimitris Pappas, Eleni Giannoutsou, Emmanuel Panteris, Spyros Gkelis, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis
Summary: Cyanobacterial toxins are found to disrupt the plant cytoskeleton and affect the structure and composition of the cell wall. This study investigated the alterations in cell wall matrix after treatments with cyanotoxins in rice root cells. The distribution patterns of homogalacturonan and arabinan were found to be altered, along with changes in pectin methylesterase activity. Increased intracellular Ca2+ levels, callose and mixed linkage glucans deposition were observed. The exact mechanism of cyanobacterial toxicity against the cell wall needs further investigation.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christina Skodra, Michail Michailidis, Theodoros Moysiadis, George Stamatakis, Maria Ganopoulou, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis, Lefteris Angelis, Ioannis Ganopoulos, Georgia Tanou, Martina Samiotaki, Christos Bazakos, Athanassios Molassiotis
Summary: This study reveals the protective role of low-salt pre-exposure in olive trees under high salinity stress, and identifies the sugar regulation mechanisms and hormone signaling pathways involved. Additionally, proteogenomic analysis uncovers the differences between the transcriptome and proteome in response to salinity, as well as key protein post-translational modifications and interaction networks related to salt priming.
Article
Plant Sciences
Michael Moustakas, Ilektra Sperdouli, Julietta Moustaka, Beguem Sas, Sumrunaz Isgoren, Fermin Morales
Summary: Dramatic climate change and high light conditions in the Mediterranean area have negatively affected crop production. Salicylic acid (SA) has been found to protect photosystem II (PSII) from phototoxicity. This study investigated the mechanism by which SA improves PSII efficiency in oregano seedlings under moderate drought stress (MoDS). The results showed that SA improved PSII efficiency by increasing the fraction of open PSII reaction centers and the efficiency of these open reaction centers, resulting in an enhanced electron transport rate. SA application under MoDS optimized antenna size and enhanced the effective quantum yield of PSII photochemistry through increased efficiency of the oxygen evolving complex and the fraction of open PSII reaction centers.
Article
Plant Sciences
Cengiz Kaya, Ferhat Ugurlar, Muhammed Ashraf, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Michael Moustakas, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: The foliar application of 5-ALA improved tomato tolerance to Cr(VI) toxicity by reducing oxidative stress, increasing the activity of antioxidants and NO synthesis. This led to enhanced plant growth and photosynthetic pigments, and decreased toxicity of Cr in tomato plants.
Article
Plant Sciences
Emmanuel Panteris, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis
Summary: Anticlinal ordinary epidermal cell wall waviness is a widespread feature in the leaves of many plant species, but has not been observed in leaves with multiple epidermides. Surprisingly, researchers found that both layers of the bi-layered adaxial epidermis of Magnolia grandiflora leaves exhibit wavy anticlinal contour. They discovered a specialized microtubule organization and cell wall reinforcement process in the external epidermal layer, which is followed by the hypodermis. The implications of these findings in terms of morphogenetic mechanism induction and the functional significance of ordinary epidermal cell waviness are discussed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anastasia Boutsika, Michail Michailidis, Maria Ganopoulou, Athanasios Dalakouras, Christina Skodra, Aliki Xanthopoulou, George Stamatakis, Martina Samiotaki, Georgia Tanou, Theodoros Moysiadis, Lefteris Angelis, Christos Bazakos, Athanassios Molassiotis, Rini Nianiou-Obeidat, Ifigeneia Mellidou, Ioannis Ganopoulos
Summary: The term terroir is widely used to link geographical characteristics with sensory characteristics of agricultural food products. Geographical indications labeling has been developed to ensure the quality of plant-derived food that is linked to a specific terroir and is considered to have superior sensory properties. However, understanding the molecular components and the contribution of microbiome to the terroir signature remains a challenge. In this study, we provide a comprehensive view of the multi-omic landscape related to the Naxos Protected Geographical Indication potatoes, including transcriptome, proteome, epigenome, and metagenome.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michael Moustakas
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ilektra Sperdouli, Georgia Ouzounidou, Michael Moustakas
Summary: Since drought stress is a significant risk for agriculture, understanding the mechanisms of how plants respond to water deficit stress is crucial. In this study, we used chlorophyll fluorescence imaging analysis to assess the photosystem II (PSII) responses in young and mature leaves of Arabidopsis thaliana under different levels of water deficit stress. We found that water deficit stress induced a hormetic response in PSII function in both leaf types, with young leaves showing lower oxidative stress and higher anthocyanin content compared to mature leaves. The differential response of PSII in young and mature leaves to water deficit stress is regulated by the leaf developmental stage, which modulates anthocyanin accumulation in a stress-dependent manner.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Michael Moustakas, Ilektra Sperdouli, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Panagiota Tryfon, Ilektra Sperdouli, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis, Stefanos Mourdikoudis, Michael Moustakas, Catherine Dendrinou-Samara
Summary: Engineered oleylamine-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO@OAm NPs) were found to enhance photosynthetic efficiency in tomato plants by increasing chlorophyll content and light energy capture. However, these nanoparticles also induced photoinhibition and ROS accumulation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Panagiota Tryfon, Ilektra Sperdouli, Ioannis-Dimosthenis S. Adamakis, Stefanos Mourdikoudis, Catherine Dendrinou-Samara, Michael Moustakas
Summary: The current research explored the behavior of rod-shaped zinc oxide nanoparticles coated with oleylamine (ZnO@OAm NRs) in relation to photosynthetic function and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in tomato plants. The results showed that ZnO@OAm NRs reduced the efficiency of PSII photochemistry, while irregularly shaped ZnO@OAm NPs enhanced PSII efficiency. The shape and organic coating of the nanoparticles play a critical role in their mechanism of action and their impact on crop yield in agriculture.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Julietta Moustaka, Michael Moustakas
Summary: Due to climate change, agricultural land is experiencing severe stress, resulting in reduced crop yields. Crop sensing through imaging techniques, such as chlorophyll a fluorescence imaging, allows for early detection of biotic or abiotic stress and can prevent damage and yield losses. Chlorophyll a fluorescence analysis is a rapid and non-invasive method that accurately assesses plant physiological status before visible symptoms appear.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jingqiu Xia, Jiawen Liang, Mengmeng Yu, Rui Wang, Chen Sun, Huishan Song, Qinghua Xu, Jing Cang, Yuying Wang, Da Zhang
Summary: The MED complex acts as a bridge to regulate transcription by connecting transcription factors and specific gene promoters. This study demonstrates the important role of MED25 in freezing tolerance in wheat, possibly through its interaction with the jasmonate signaling pathway and cold-responsive genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Asier R. Larrinaga, Luis Sampedro, Rafael Zas
Summary: This study investigated the allocation to growth, reproduction, and defence in maritime pine under different resource availability and simulated herbivory treatments. The results showed that fertilization increased tree growth and seed quantity but not seed quality. Needle clipping and methyl-jasmonate treatment increased needle resin and phenol concentrations. Overall, there were complex interactions among the life-history dimensions, suggesting that pairwise approaches are insufficient to unravel these complexities.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shuang Han, Shuxian Li, Ya Li, Qingchen Zhang, Yuanyuan Xu, Wenjing Wang, Xiao Qin Zhu, Dongli Pei
Summary: The xanthophyll cycle plays a significant role in protecting plants from membrane peroxidation induced by intense light exposure. This study identified 240 differentially expressed genes associated with respiratory chain, lipid metabolism, antioxidant activity, and flavonoid metabolism. The overexpression of the CmBCH1 gene resulted in the upregulation of genes involved in scavenging reactive oxygen species and encoding antioxidants, leading to the accumulation of xanthophyll, zeaxanthin, chlorophylls, and anthocyanins. The study highlighted the potential of BCH1 in regulating the xanthophyll cycle and enhancing tolerance to intense light stress in transgenic plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuzhu Ding, Hejun Ren, Xinyu Hao, Ruonan Zhang, Jianjun Hao, Jinliang Liu, Hongyu Pan, Yan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated that co-expressing two exogenous genes, tfdB and bphC, in Arabidopsis thaliana improved the tolerance and removal efficiency of PCB28. Transgenic plants also exhibited increased enzymatic activities under PCB28 stress. The co-expression of tfdB and bphC in A. thaliana resulted in nearly twofold increase in PCB28 removal rates from soil. This research suggests that co-expressing two genes holds great potential for enhancing phytoremediation efficiency and mitigating PCB-induced toxicity stress on plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nosheen Kabir, Sumbal Wahid, Shoaib Ur Rehman, Ghulam Qanmber
Summary: Trichomes are specialized plant structures that protect plants and are regulated by complex gene networks and signaling pathways. Gene expression, cell cycle regulation, and differentiation determine whether cells become trichomes. Transcription factors, epigenetic modifications, and phytohormones play important roles in trichome development. The integration of phytohormonal and transcriptional networks contributes to the diversity and adaptability of trichomes in plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Enrique Mateos-Naranjo, Jesus Alberto Perez-Romero, Giacomo Puglielli, Javier Lopez-Jurado, Jennifer Mesa-Marin, Eloisa Pajuelo, Ignacio David Rodriguez-Llorente, Susana Redondo-Gomez
Summary: The impact of multifactorial abiotic stress combinations on plant functional responses remains controversial. The halophyte Salicornia ramosissima showed unique functional responses depending on the specific stress factors involved. Under extreme conditions, there was a more negative impact on plant functional traits, but the presence of beneficial microorganisms, especially in combination with elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration, mitigated these negative effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mengjiao Ruan, Wenliang He, Rui He, Xiangxiang Wang, Jinxin Wei, Yujie Zhu, Ruiling Li, Zhijun Jiang, Xiaofan Na, Xiaomin Wang, Yurong Bi
Summary: The study reveals the important role of AOX2 in Arabidopsis seed germination by regulating ABA signal and ROS homeostasis under salt stress. Additionally, ABI3/ABI4 are essential for salt-induced AOX2 expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ning Li, Peiyao Yu, Yanling Zeng, Jiali Chen, Wenhai Yang, Guannan Qin, Shenxiu Du, Xiao Han, Li-Jun Huang
Summary: In eukaryotic cells, epigenetic modifications of DNA and histones play a crucial role in gene expression regulation. ROXY19, a plant-specific CC-type glutaredoxin, was found to strongly repress a subset of genes regulated by class II TGA factors through its association with the TPL/TPR family. The ectopic expression of ROXY19 in Arabidopsis plants led to hypersensitivity to xenobiotic chemicals due to the silencing of detoxification pathway genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yang Li, Chenyang Feng, Yijing Xing, Meng Li, Xiaoning Wang, Qingjie Du, Huaijuan Xiao, Juanqi Li, Jiqing Wang
Summary: In this study, researchers found that CsNLP1 gene in cucumber plays an important role in nitrogen utilization. The study also revealed the regulation mechanism of CsNLP1 in cucumber growth and nitrogen assimilation.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Chen, Cheng Jiang, Li Ye, Yue Gao, Xilin Hou
Summary: This study identified and characterized 163 C2H2-type zinc finger proteins in non-heading Chinese cabbage. Two of these proteins, BcZAT12 and BcZAT10, were found to be closely related to cold tolerance and acted as transcriptional repressors in regulating cold resistance. Furthermore, BcZAT12 was shown to directly bind to the promoter of BcCBF1 and inhibit its activity. Additionally, interactions between BcZAT12 and other proteins such as BcABF2/4 were observed. These findings provide insights into the functional roles and regulatory mechanisms of C2H2-ZFPs in non-heading Chinese cabbage under cold stress.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ommolbanin Tourajzadeh, Halimeh Piri, Amir Naserin, Mohammad mahdi Cahri
Summary: The combination of NB and reduced irrigation water depth can mitigate the negative effects of salinity and drought stresses on quinoa and improve its water productivity. The use of NB up to 2% alleviated salinity and drought stress and increased yield, while decreasing salinity and irrigation water depth increased water productivity. The appropriate use of NB can reduce the negative effects of stress and promote the sustainable production of quinoa.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jing Li, Yujie Wu, Xiaohui Feng, Tabassum Hussain, Kai Guo, Xiaojing Liu
Summary: This study investigated the growth and physiological responses of cherry tomatoes under different salt conditions and found that nonuniform salinity conditions improved photosynthetic characteristics, water use efficiency, and fruit yield. These findings are important for improving tomato productivity on salt-affected lands.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruonan Li, Ruying Wang, Meng Li, Yunpu Zheng, Xiaxiang Zhang, Zhimin Yang, Jingjin Yu
Summary: The study found that elevated CO2 can increase stolon growth and carbohydrate accumulation in stolon nodes and internodes. Foliar application of auxin enhances this effect, while auxin transport inhibitor has no effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jian-Jun Tao, Cui-Cui Yin, Yang Zhou, Yi-Hua Huang, Shou-Yi Chen, Jin-Song Zhang
Summary: Soil salinization is a major obstacle for agriculture sustainability, as it severely affects plant growth and crop yield. Ethylene, a stress hormone, plays a crucial role as a signal molecule in coordinating plant growth and stress response in the model plant Arabidopsis. However, the roles and mechanisms of ethylene in most crop plants under salinity remain undefined. This review summarizes the universal roles of ethylene and focuses on its divergent roles in rice and other crop species under salinity, particularly in terms of ethylene biosynthesis and signal transduction. The contradictions between ethylene production and signaling in salt response are also discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chang Guo, Xiaona Wang, Qi Wang, Zipeng Zhao, Bing Xie, Lang Xu, Ruijie Zhang
Summary: This review provides an overview of the effects of ozone pollution on plant secondary metabolism. It explores the role of plant secondary metabolism in defense against ozone stress and adaptation to ozone-polluted environments, while summarizing the severity of ozone pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2024)