Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Tsvetelin Georgiev, Galina Nikolova, Viktoriya Dyakova, Yanka Karamalakova, Ekaterina Georgieva, Julian Ananiev, Veselin Ivanov, Petya Hadzhibozheva
Summary: Aminoglycoside antibiotics, particularly gentamicin (GN), are known to cause nephrotoxicity, possibly due to redox disturbances. Recent research has discovered a new type of cell oxidative death called ferroptosis, which is associated with iron accumulation, glutathione (GSH) depletion, inactivation of glutathione peroxidase-4 (GPX4), reactive oxygen species (ROS) increment and lipid peroxidation. This study investigated the possible connection between GN-induced renal damage, ferroptosis, and the overall antioxidant status of the organism. The results suggest that the inhibition of ROS production and suppression of ferroptosis may have clinical potential in reducing the toxic effects of GN application.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Azza A. A. Attia, Jehan M. M. Sorour, Neama A. A. Mohamed, Tagreed T. T. Mansour, Rasha A. A. Al-Eisa, Nahla S. S. El-Shenawy
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the protective role of vitamin E in improving cardiotoxicity induced by cyclophosphamide in rats. The results showed that vitamin E could attenuate the elevation of cardiac markers, increase in lipid profiles, reduction in antioxidant enzyme activities, and increase in lipid peroxidation. In addition, vitamin E was found to improve the histopathological alterations caused by cyclophosphamide.
Article
Fisheries
Xiaobo Yan, Simiao Pan, Xiaohui Dong, Beiping Tan, Tao Li, Weibin Huang, Xiangxiang Suo, Zhihao Li, Yuanzhi Yang
Summary: This experiment found that adding an appropriate amount of vitamin E to high-lipid diet can improve the antioxidant capacity and immunity of grouper, and may alleviate lipid peroxidation-induced inflammatory responses.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rajesh Kumar Tewari, Namita Yadav, Roshani Gupta, Praveen Kumar
Summary: Mineral nutrients are essential for plant growth and development, with deficiencies leading to increased production of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress. Plants have developed enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant scavenging systems to protect against damage caused by reactive oxygen species.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Etsuo Niki
Summary: Vitamin E plays a crucial role in inhibiting unregulated lipid peroxidation by scavenging lipid peroxyl radicals, although it is not efficient in scavenging certain types of free radicals. Free radical-mediated lipid peroxidation is the major pathway of lipid oxidation in humans. Together with other antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E helps maintain human health and prevent diseases by inhibiting detrimental oxidation of biological molecules.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Syed Kashif Zaidi, Wen-Jun Shen, Yuan Cortez, Stefanie Bittner, Alex Bittner, Sara Arshad, Ting-Ting Huang, Fredric B. Kraemer, Salman Azhar
Summary: The study found that deficiency of SOD2 induces oxidative stress which inhibits ovarian granulosa cell steroidogenesis by interfering with cholesterol transport to mitochondria and attenuating the expression of key genes related to steroidogenesis.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javaid Akhter Bhat, Masroor Ahmad Bhat, Dyaaaldin Abdalmegeed, Deyue Yu, Jian Chen, Andrzej Bajguz, Ajaz Ahmad, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: The study demonstrated that the combined application of Fe2O3-NPs and CA had a better alleviating effect on As toxicity in soybean. Fe2O3-NPs and CA significantly reversed As-induced growth inhibition and oxidative stress responses, partially reducing the production of MDA and H2O2.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sayani Giri, Amitava Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigated the toxic effects of polystyrene nanoplastics with various surface charges and concentrations on Allium cepa, highlighting the role of eco-corona formation in reducing their toxic impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Hiwot Tezera Endale, Winta Tesfaye, Tiget Ayelgn Mengstie
Summary: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in cell death processes, such as apoptosis, autophagy, and ferroptosis. ROS play a role in lipid oxidation and generate compounds like 4-hydroxynonenal. Lipid peroxidation may facilitate ferroptosis. In order to explore disorders related to these processes, we evaluate the function of ROS in lipid peroxidation leading to ferroptosis and propose crosstalk mechanisms between ferroptosis and other types of programmed cell death.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Prabhakar Singh, Sakshi Singh, Priyanka Maurya, Abhishek Mohanta, Hardik Dubey, Sk. Riyazat Khadim, Ankit K. Singh, Adarsh K. Pandey, Arvind K. Singh, Ravi K. Asthana
Summary: Selenium is an essential element for living systems, but becomes toxic at higher concentrations. This study exposed Dunaliella salina cells to different selenium concentrations and found that 50 mg/L selenium had no significant effect on cell growth and selenium accumulation. However, higher selenium levels led to a decrease in photosynthetic efficiency, chlorophyll content, and an increase in reactive oxygen species, proline content, and lipid peroxidation. Superoxide dismutase and catalase played important roles in antioxidative defense. The accumulation of carotenoids varied at different selenium concentrations, and exposure to 200 mg/L selenium resulted in organelle disorganization. Therefore, the selenium-enriched biomass obtained at 50 mg/L could be used for biofortification of food and feed.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Qi Zhang, Hang Qu, Yinghui Chen, Xueyang Luo, Chong Chen, Bing Xiao, Xiaowei Ding, Pengjun Zhao, Yanan Lu, Alex F. Chen, Yu Yu
Summary: This study discovered that ferroptosis, a programmed iron-dependent cell death mechanism, serves as a mechanism in statin-induced myopathy, and specifically identified atorvastatin as the statin that could lead to ferroptosis in human cardiomyocytes and murine skeletal muscle cells. The study highlights the importance of understanding the underlying pathophysiological mechanism of atorvastatin-induced myopathy and suggests that targeting ferroptosis could be a protective strategy for clinical application.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Da-Young Lee, Moon-Young Song, Eun-Hee Kim
Summary: Colorectal cancer has a high prevalence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, and oxidative stress is known to be one of the causes of inflammatory diseases and malignant disorders. The Nrf2/KEAP1 pathway is believed to protect cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. Phytochemicals may play a role in preventing or inhibiting colorectal cancer progression.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tahmina Akter Urmi, Md. Moshiul Islam, Kamrun Naher Zumur, Md. Anwarul Abedin, M. Moynul Haque, Manzer H. Siddiqui, Yoshiyuki Murata, Md. Anamul Hoque
Summary: Salicylic acid (SA) and proline show protective effects against drought stress in rice. The combined application of SA and proline has a more pronounced impact in alleviating the detrimental effects of drought stress, improving plant growth, biomass, and yield, and mitigating oxidative stress.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Boris Rabkin, Oren Tirosh, Joseph Kanner
Summary: The stomach acts as a bioreactor and plays a crucial role in biochemical reactions that impact human health. The oxidation of meat lipids in the stomach generates malondialdehyde (MDA), which is then absorbed into the bloodstream and modifies low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to MDA-LDL. The study found that vitamin E exhibits strong antioxidant activity against meat lipid oxidation in the stomach, especially at pH 3.0. The antioxidant activity of vitamin E at pH 3.0 is 20 times higher than that of catechin. Additionally, when combined with metmyoglobin (MbFe(+3)), vitamin E acts synergistically as a peroxidase/antioxidant couple, surpassing the antioxidant effect achieved by MbFe(+3)/catechin 150-fold. The continuous addition of low concentrations of vitamin E, catechin, and vitamin C helps maintain the meat's antioxidant activity, preventing lipid oxidation, reactive aldehyde generation, and loss of vitamin E.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yoshiro Saito
Summary: Lipid peroxidation and its products play a significant role in physiological and pathophysiological conditions, with mechanisms including enzymatic oxidation, free radical-mediated oxidation, and nonradical-mediated oxidation. The products of lipid peroxidation can lead to cytotoxicity and novel biological activity, while the antioxidant system, particularly selenoproteins and vitamin E, plays a crucial role in preventing lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Davide Gerna, Daniel Ballesteros, Erwann Arc, Wolfgang Stoeggl, Charlotte E. Seal, Nicki Marami-Zonouz, Chae Sun Na, Ilse Kranner, Thomas Roach
Summary: Seed ageing mechanisms are influenced by the physical state of the cytoplasm. Oxygen promotes lipid peroxidation and seed viability loss when the cytoplasm is glassy, but not when it is fluid. Hypoxic conditions delay seed deterioration, lipid peroxidation, and decline of antioxidants only when the cytoplasm is glassy. When the cytoplasm is fluid, seed deterioration occurs at the same rate regardless of oxygen availability, with limited lipid peroxidation and detoxification of lipid peroxide products.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniela Impe, Daniel Ballesteros, Manuela Nagel
Summary: The study found that fast-drying and cooling can reduce intracellular water loss and ice-crystal formation in wheat pollen, improving survival rates. However, fast cooling had limited impact on pollen viability compared to fast-drying.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Ilse Kranner, Gregor Pichler, Martin Grube
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Thomas Roach, Nina Boeck, Nina Rittmeier, Erwann Arc, Ilse Kranner, Andreas Holzinger
Summary: The study reveals that the desiccation tolerance in Haematococcus pluvialis is related to the color of the cells, with red cells showing better tolerance. The mechanisms of desiccation tolerance include changes in cell ultra-structure and synthesis of astaxanthin-rich lipid bodies. The processes of acclimation to desiccation under low and high light conditions have overlapping components, such as accumulation of fatty acids, lipid bodies, and astaxanthin. Atmospheric exposure alone can trigger acclimation to desiccation, and photosynthesis powers this process, but high light stress and dehydration are not strictly necessary.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Siegfried Aigner, Erwann Arc, Michael Schletter, Ulf Karsten, Andreas Holzinger, Ilse Kranner
Summary: This study reports on the responses and metabolic adjustments to light, temperature, and desiccation in two algal strains, D. epiphytica and E. mirabilis. The results show that the desiccation-tolerant strain D. epiphytica accumulated more compatible solutes, while the desiccation-sensitive strain C. vulgaris showed greater variation in metabolite accumulation after desiccation and rehydration. These findings are important for understanding the adaptation mechanisms of microalgae.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Carlos Trujillo-Moya, Andrea Ganthaler, Wolfgang Stoeggl, Erwann Arc, Ilse Kranner, Silvio Schueler, Reinhard Ertl, Ana Espinosa-Ruiz, Maria Angeles Martinez-Godoy, Jan-Peter George, Stefan Mayr
Summary: This study investigated the defense and metabolic processes of resistant and susceptible genotypes of Norway spruce against needle rust disease. The key genes and metabolic pathways involved in spruce defense were identified, and the resistant genotype showed higher levels of resistance-related compounds.
Review
Plant Sciences
Gregor Pichler, Lucia Muggia, Fabio Candotto Carniel, Martin Grube, Ilse Kranner
Summary: Lichens are unique fungal symbioses that can form a new structure together with photosynthetic partners. The signals involved in the transition from a free-living state to a symbiotic state, called lichenization, and the maintenance of the symbiosis are not well understood. This study synthesizes existing knowledge into a concept of signaling involved in lichenization, including five stages: pre-contact, contact, envelopment, incorporation, and differentiation. Compounds such as fungal lectins and algal cyclic peptides may initiate early contact, while phytohormone signaling, antioxidant protection, and carbon exchange are important throughout all stages.
Article
Plant Sciences
Manuela Nagel, Erwann Arc, Loic Rajjou, Gwendal Cueff, Marlene Bailly, Gilles Clement, Inmaculada Sanchez-Vicente, Christophe Bailly, Charlotte E. Seal, Thomas Roach, Hardy Rolletschek, Oscar Lorenzo, Andreas Boerner, Ilse Kranner
Summary: Seed quality is crucial for agricultural production, but it is affected by climate change. This study investigated the influence of drought and elevated temperature on key seed quality traits in two genotypes of barley. The results showed that different genotypes of barley had varying responses to drought and temperature stress, with differences in seed size, weight, and vigor. Transcription factors associated with environmental responses and seed dormancy were found to be more abundant in one genotype. Drought significantly reduced seed yield in both genotypes, while elevated temperature only affected seed size. Metabolite profiling revealed differences in metabolic processes between the embryos of the two genotypes, with drought affecting amino acid metabolism in both genotypes. This study could support future breeding efforts to develop lodging and drought-resistant barley varieties without compromising stress resistance and dormancy.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Richard Peter Beckett, Thomas Roach, Farida Minibayeva, Silke Werth
Summary: The photosynthetic apparatus of lichen photobionts, including cyclic electron flow and photoprotection, was studied using chlorophyll fluorescence analysis and near-infrared absorption. Sun species exhibited lower PSI acceptor side limitation and higher flavodiiron-mediated pseudocyclic electron flow compared to shade species. Melanised lichens had lower Y[NA], higher NDH-2-type cyclic flow, and higher non-photochemical quenching, while shade species displayed faster relaxing NPQ. Cyclic electron flow was a prominent feature in all lichens regardless of habitat.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thomas Roach, Gilbert Neuner, Ilse Kranner, Othmar Buchner
Summary: Heat and drought stresses are important topics in the context of climate change, especially in the Alps. A study found that alpine plants can gradually adapt to heat and achieve maximum tolerance within a week. The antioxidant mechanisms of Primula minima leaves that were heat hardened without or with additional drought stress were investigated. The results showed a weakened low-molecular-weight antioxidant defense but increased activity of antioxidant enzymes, particularly under drought conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anton Peterson, Olena Kishchenko, Markus Kuhlmann, Henning Tschiersch, Joerg Fuchs, Natalia Tikhenko, Ingo Schubert, Manuela Nagel
Summary: This study developed a fast and stable DMSO-free cryopreservation protocol for duckweeds, successfully preserving samples from different species without genomic changes. However, the rewarming process did not restore photosynthetic activity in the duckweed fronds, although chlorophyll fluorescence was maintained.
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pablo Albertos, Immaculada Sanchez-Vicente, Jose Manuel Franco, Roberto Solano, David Gerna, Thomas Roach, Wolfgang Stoggl, Ilse Kranner, Julio Salina, Oscar Lorenzo
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pablo Albertos, Maria Immaculada Sanchez-Vicente, Jose Manuel Franco, Roberto Solano, David Gerna, Thomas Roach, Wolfgang Stoggl, Ilse Kranner, Julio Salina, Oscar Lorenzo
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
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)