scholarly journals Plant growth under suboptimal water conditions: early responses and methods to study them

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (5) ◽  
pp. 1706-1722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Dubois ◽  
Dirk Inzé
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Osmotic Stress ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Soil Drought ◽  
Growth Media ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Environmental Constraint ◽  
Early Stress ◽  
Different Types

Abstract Drought stress forms a major environmental constraint during the life cycle of plants, often decreasing plant yield and in extreme cases threatening survival. The molecular and physiological responses induced by drought have been the topic of extensive research during the past decades. Because soil-based approaches to studying drought responses are often challenging due to low throughput and insufficient control of the conditions, osmotic stress assays in plates were developed to mimic drought. Addition of compounds such as polyethylene glycol, mannitol, sorbitol, or NaCl to controlled growth media has become increasingly popular since it offers the advantage of accurate control of stress level and onset. These osmotic stress assays enabled the discovery of very early stress responses, occurring within seconds or minutes following osmotic stress exposure. In this review, we construct a detailed timeline of early responses to osmotic stress, with a focus on how they initiate plant growth arrest. We further discuss the specific responses triggered by different types and severities of osmotic stress. Finally, we compare short-term plant responses under osmotic stress versus in-soil drought and discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and future of these plate-based proxies for drought.

scholarly journals Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization and Expression Analysis of the CIPK Gene Family in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and the Role of StCIPK10 in Response to Drought and Osmotic Stress

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (24) ◽  
pp. 13535
Author(s):  
Rui Ma ◽  
Weigang Liu ◽  
Shigui Li ◽  
Xi Zhu ◽  
Jiangwei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stress ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Osmotic Stress ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Abiotic Stress Tolerance ◽  
Stomatal Closure ◽  
Interacting Protein ◽  
Reverse Transcription Pcr

The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), one of the most important food crops worldwide, is sensitive to environmental stresses. Sensor–responder complexes comprising calcineurin B-like (CBL) proteins and CBL-interacting protein kinases (CIPKs) not only modulate plant growth and development but also mediate numerous stress responses. Here, using a Hidden Markov Model and BLAST searches, 27 CIPK genes were identified in potato and divided into five groups by phylogenetic analysis and into two clades (intron-poor and intron-rich) by gene structure analysis. Quantitative reverse-transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) assays revealed that StCIPK genes play important roles in plant growth, development and abiotic stress tolerance. Up-regulated expression of StCIPK10 was significantly induced by drought, PEG6000 and ABA. StCIPK10 enhances both the ability of potato to scavenge reactive oxygen species and the content of corresponding osmoregulation substances, thereby strengthening tolerance to drought and osmotic stress. StCIPK10 is located at the intersection between the abscisic acid and abiotic stress signaling pathways, which control both root growth and stomatal closure in potato. In addition, StCIPK10 interacts with StCBL1, StCBL4, StCBL6, StCBL7, StCBL8, StCBL11 and StCBL12, and is specifically recruited to the plasma membrane by StCBL11.

scholarly journals Genome-wide Identification and Expression Pattern Analysis of Zinc-finger Homeodomain Transcription Factors in Tomato under Abiotic Stress

2018 ◽  
Vol 143 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingkang Hu ◽  
Yingmei Gao ◽  
Tingting Zhao ◽  
Jingfu Li ◽  
Meini Yao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stress ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Zinc Finger ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Functional Studies

Members of the zinc-finger homeodomain (ZF-HD) family play a key role in the control of plant growth and development, which are involved in plant responses to stress. Although many functional studies of this gene family have been performed in different plants, the features of this family in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) remain unknown. In this study, we identified 22 ZF-HD genes in the tomato genome and classified them into seven groups located on six chromosomes. Expression of 15 ZF-HD genes in tomato was studied in different tissues to identify their putative functions in many aspects of plant growth and development. Based on previous phylogenetic analyses in arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana), our results showed that some tomato SL-ZH (S. lycopersicum zinc-finger homeodomain) genes cluster into the same neighbor-joining (NJ) branch as arabidopsis, indicating that these genes may share similar structures and functions in these plants. Gene expression analysis demonstrated that the tomato ZF-HD gene may be involved in abiotic stress responses, the SL-ZH13 gene in cold stress and the SL-ZH15 gene in drought stress; almost all tomato ZF-HD genes were responsive to salt stress, except for SL-ZH7, -ZH8, and -ZH22. However, the structures and functions of unknown groups require further research. In conclusion, this study identified tomato ZF-HD genes and analyzed their gene structures, subfamily distribution, and expression characteristics. These experiments combined with previous research findings reveal significant information and insight for future studies on the agronomic features and stress resistance in tomato.

scholarly journals Advances in Application of Unexploited Plant Bio-regulators for Fruit Production: A Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panchaal Bhattacharjee ◽  
Prashant K. Nimbolkar ◽  
Subhash Chander ◽  
Shubranil Das
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stress ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Signal Molecules ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Biotic And Abiotic Stress

The term ‘bio-regulator’ has been used to encompass the natural and synthetic compounds that regulate various plant growth and developmental processes. Plant bio-regulators (PBRs) previously called plant growth regulators. Use of PBRs with a unique fact finding support assistance from biotechnology made a new approach of manipulating plant biological activities for enhancing growth, yield, quality, nutritive value and an important tool to reduce biotic and abiotic stress in plants. PBRs like jasmonic acid (JA) and its derivatives act as an omnipresent signaling molecules which mediate plant responses to biotic and abiotic stress. Salicylic acid (SA) and methyl salicylate are endogenous signal molecules, also playing pivotal roles in regulating stress responses. A polyamine is low-molecular weight organic compound having two or more primary amino groups, act as ethylene repressor. Prohexodione calcium is a new generation anti-gibberellin. Along with listed names several other bio-regulators are in vogue to improve plant growth, development, stress resistance, pathogenic defense and productivity. In this review, it’s an attempt to portray existing advanced knowledge about under utilized bio-regulators role and utility in cultivation of fruit crops.

scholarly journals Down Regulation and Loss of Auxin Response Factor 4 Function Using CRISPR/Cas9 Alters Plant Growth, Stomatal Function and Improves Tomato Tolerance to Salinity and Osmotic Stress

Genes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Bouzroud ◽  
Karla Gasparini ◽  
Guojian Hu ◽  
Maria Antonia Machado Barbosa ◽  
Bruno Luan Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Osmotic Stress ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Auxin Response ◽  
Down Regulation ◽  
Aba Content ◽  
Tolerance To Salinity ◽  
Salt And Osmotic Stress

Auxin controls multiple aspects of plant growth and development. However, its role in stress responses remains poorly understood. Auxin acts on the transcriptional regulation of target genes, mainly through Auxin Response Factors (ARF). This study focuses on the involvement of SlARF4 in tomato tolerance to salinity and osmotic stress. Using a reverse genetic approach, we found that the antisense down-regulation of SlARF4 promotes root development and density, increases soluble sugars content and maintains chlorophyll content at high levels under stress conditions. Furthermore, ARF4-as displayed higher tolerance to salt and osmotic stress through reduced stomatal conductance coupled with increased leaf relative water content and Abscisic acid (ABA) content under normal and stressful conditions. This increase in ABA content was correlated with the activation of ABA biosynthesis genes and the repression of ABA catabolism genes. Cu/ZnSOD and mdhar genes were up-regulated in ARF4-as plants which can result in a better tolerance to salt and osmotic stress. A CRISPR/Cas9 induced SlARF4 mutant showed similar growth and stomatal responses as ARF4-as plants, which suggest that arf4-cr can tolerate salt and osmotic stresses. Our data support the involvement of ARF4 as a key factor in tomato tolerance to salt and osmotic stresses and confirm the use of CRISPR technology as an efficient tool for functional reverse genetics studies.

scholarly journals Updates on BES1/BZR1 Regulatory Networks Coordinating Plant Growth and Stress Responses

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Kono ◽  
Yanhai Yin
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Regulatory Networks ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Light Stress ◽  
Balance Growth ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Plant Signaling ◽  
Master Regulators

Brassinosteroids (BRs) play pivotal roles in the regulation of many dimensions of a plant’s life. Hence, through extensive efforts from many research groups, BR signaling has emerged as one of the best-characterized plant signaling pathways. The key molecular players of BR signaling from the cell surface to the nucleus important for the regulation of plant growth and development are well-established. Recent data show that BRs also modulate plant responses to environmental stresses such as drought and pathogen infection. In this mini review, we present the recent progress in BR signaling specifically in the post-translational SUMO modification of BR’s master regulators, BES1/BZR1. We also discuss recent findings on the crosstalk between BR, UV light, and jasmonic acid signaling pathways to balance growth during light stress and pathogen infections. Finally, we describe the current update on the molecular link between BR signaling and intracellular auxin transport that essential for plant development.

scholarly journals Signaling Peptides Regulating Abiotic Stress Responses in Plants

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Sun Kim ◽  
Byeong Wook Jeon ◽  
Jungmook Kim
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stress ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Control Plant ◽  
Phosphate Deficiency ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Plant Growth And Development ◽  
Signaling Peptides

As sessile organisms, plants are exposed to constantly changing environments that are often stressful for their growth and development. To cope with these stresses, plants have evolved complex and sophisticated stress-responsive signaling pathways regulating the expression of transcription factors and biosynthesis of osmolytes that confer tolerance to plants. Signaling peptides acting like phytohormones control various aspects of plant growth and development via cell-cell communication networks. These peptides are typically recognized by membrane-embedded receptor-like kinases, inducing activation of cellular signaling to control plant growth and development. Recent studies have revealed that several signaling peptides play important roles in plant responses to abiotic stress. In this mini review, we provide recent findings on the roles and signaling pathways of peptides that are involved in coordinating plant responses to abiotic stresses, such as dehydration, high salinity, reactive oxygen species, and heat. We also discuss recent developments in signaling peptides that play a role in plant adaptation responses to nutrient deficiency stress, focusing on nitrogen and phosphate deficiency responses.

scholarly journals Loss of AUXIN RESPONSE FACTOR 4 function alters plant growth, stomatal function and improves tomato tolerance to salinity and osmotic stress

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Bouzroud ◽  
Karla Gasparini ◽  
Guojian Hu ◽  
Maria Antonia Machado Barbosa ◽  
Bruno Luan Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Osmotic Stress ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Auxin Response ◽  
Response Factors ◽  
Aba Content ◽  
Tolerance To Salinity ◽  
Salt And Osmotic Stress

AbstractAuxin controls multiple aspects of plant growth and development. However, its role in stress responses remains poorly understood. Auxin acts on the transcriptional regulation of target genes, mainly through Auxin Response Factors (ARF). This study focuses on the involvement of SlARF4 in tomato tolerance to salinity and osmotic stress. Using a reverse genetic approach, we found that the antisense down-regulation of SlARF4 promotes root development and density, increases soluble sugars content and maintains chlorophyll content at high levels under stress conditions. Furthermore, ARF4-as displayed higher tolerance to salt and osmotic stress through reduced stomatal conductance coupled with increased leaf relative water content and ABA content under normal and stressful conditions. This increase in ABA content was correlated with the activation of ABA biosynthesis genes and the repression of ABA catabolism genes. cat1, Cu/ZnSOD and mdhar genes were up-regulated in ARF4-as plants which can result in a better tolerance to salt and osmotic stress. A CRISPR/Cas9 induced SlARF4 mutant showed similar growth and stomatal responses as ARF4-as plants, which suggest that arf4-cr can tolerate salt and osmotic stresses. Our data support the involvement of ARF4 as a key factor in tomato tolerance to salt and osmotic stresses and confirm the use of CRISPR technology as an efficient tool for functional reverse genetics studies.

scholarly journals Osmotic Stress Responses and Plant Growth Controlled by Potassium Transporters in Arabidopsis

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 609-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuriko Osakabe ◽  
Naoko Arinaga ◽  
Taishi Umezawa ◽  
Shogo Katsura ◽  
Keita Nagamachi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Osmotic Stress ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Potassium Transporters

Plastic Mulch Color Effects on Light Micro-environment and Watermelon Plant Growth

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 474d-474
Author(s):  
N.K. Damayanthi Ranwala ◽  
Dennis R. Decoteau
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Light Transmission ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Plant Responses ◽  
Plastic Mulch ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Reflected Light ◽  
Total Light ◽  
Dry Mass Partitioning

This study was conducted to evaluate the spectral properties of various colored plastic color mulches and to determine the effects of upwardly reflected light from the mulch surfaces on watermelon plant growth when differences in root zone temperatures are minimized. Two-week-old watermelon plants were grown with black mulch, red-painted mulch, SRM-Red mulch (Sonoco, Inc., Harstville, S.C.), and white mulch. Total light reflection (58 μmol·m–2·s–1 in 400–700 nm) and red: far-red (R:FR = 0.44) of reflected light were lower in black mulch and highest in white mulch (634 and 0.92, respectively). Both black mulch and white mulch had same blue:red (B:R = 0.6) while white mulch had higher B:FR (0.58) in reflected light compared to black mulch (0.26). Reflective properties of red mulches were somewhat similar, and R:FR, B:R, and B:FR were 0.8, 0.2, and 0.18, respectively. However, SRM-Red mulch had highest total light (355 μmol·m–2·s–1 in 400–700 nm) transmission through the mulch, and R:FR, B:R, and B:FR were 0.84, 0.28, and 0.23, respectively. Light transmission through the other mulches was nonsignificant. Watermelon plants grown with black mulch and red mulches had higher internode lengths compared to white mulch after 20 days. Further, plants grown under black had significant higher petiole elongation accompanied with higher dry mass partitioning to petioles, and lower partitioning to roots, stems, and leaves. There was no effects of surface mulch color on total plant dry mass or photosynthesis although plants with black had higher transpiration rate. This suggests the differential regulation of dry mass partitioning among plant parts due to mulch color. The similar plant responses with black mulch and white mulch to plants treated with FR or R light at the end of photoperiod implies the involvement of phytochrome regulation of growth due to mulch surface color.

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