scholarly journals Study of the Physiological Dynamics of Cadmium Accumulation in Two Varieties of Rice with Different Cadmium-Accumulating Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Shangdu Zhang ◽  
Xiang Wu ◽  
Ju Peng ◽  
Xiufei Meng ◽  
Bangzhi Shi ◽  
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This study focused on cadmium (Cd) uptake by two rice varieties, Yuzhenxiang (YZX) and Xiangwanxian 12 (XWX), which differ in their capacity to accumulate Cd, i.e., XWX > YZX. Treatments with three different gradients of soil Cd concentrations showed that with the increase in soil Cd concentration gradient, the Cd content in each rice plant organ also increased, i.e., Cd-3 > Cd-2 > Cd-1. The trend in the Cd content of each organ was such that the farther the organ from the root, the lower its Cd content, i.e., root > stem and sheath > leaf > grain. We observed that for all four growth stages, the booting stage is the key stage in terms of Cd absorption, where the highest levels of accumulation are observed, that is, booting stage > full heading stage > tillering stage > maturity stage. Of the two cultivars, XWX had higher SOD, POD, and CAT activities but lower MDA content. In contaminated soils, SOD, POD, and CAT activities increased gradually with the increase in Cd concentration, while MDA content decreased, which indicated that the low Cd variety XWX had an advantage over the high Cd variety YZX. Through the comparative analysis of photosynthetic physiology, it was found that the low-Cd-accumulating rice variety XWX appeared more tolerant to Cd, while the high-Cd-accumulating rice YZX was more sensitive. Therefore, the low Cd rice variety XWX was more suitable for planting safe rice in Cd-polluted paddy fields.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Pasin Thitisut ◽  
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Phumon Sookwong ◽  
Sugunya Mahatheeranont ◽  
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In this study, we aimed to explore bioactive volatile compounds in leaves of black rice which emphasized on phenolic compounds. Leaves of four black rice varieties including IR1552 and three Thai black glutinous rice varieties, Kam Huai Hong Khrai (KHHK), Kam Chiang Mai (KCM), and Kam Muang Nan (KMN) were extracted by acidic and basic aqueous solution. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of the volatile components in these black rice extracts revealed twelve simple phenols among fifty-five volatile compounds identified. 2-Methoxy-4-vinylphenol was detected as the most abundant volatile, especially, in the booting stage for KHHK followed by the tillering stage of the same variety. Its highest content was approximately 10-folds greater than that of vanillin at the booting stage. To the best of our knowledge, seven simple phenols were detected in black rice leaves for the first time, which included 4-vinylphenol, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)phenol, 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol, 4-hydroxy-3,5- dimethoxy-benzaldehyde and 4-((1E)-3-hydroxy-1-propenyl)-2-methoxyphenol. 3-Hexen-1-ol was detected at the highest amount and was only identified in the dough-grain stage for KHHK, KCM and KMN. Two major aldehydes (2E)-2-hexenal and nonanal were detected in high quantities in KCM black rice variety in the dough-grain and mature-grain stage. Among the twelve fatty acids identified, (Z,Z,Z)-9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid was detected at the highest amount, on average, followed by hexadecadienoic acid and octadecanoic acid. Therefore, it could be suggested that the leaves of black rice are rich in phenolic compounds and could be used to promote natural sources of food ingredients that are of great interest to the food industry.


2020 ◽  
pp. 157-162
Author(s):  
A. K. Rai ◽  
S. R. Dash ◽  
N Behera ◽  
T. K Behera ◽  
H Das

Drought is the major problem in India and occurrence at the time of critical growth stages, reduce crop yield significantly. The National Rice Research Institute, Cuttak, Odisha has developed so many drought tolerance rice varieties to reduce the economic loss due to drought. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malkangiri introduced NRRI released two rice varieties i.e. Sahbhagi Dhan and Satyabhama at framers' field to evaluate the performance of these drought tolerant varieties in South Eastern Ghat Zone of Odisha. The highest plant height was observed with the rice variety Satyabhama (104.1 cm). But, overall performance of Sahbhagi Dhan was better as compare to Satyabhama and local check verity (Khandagiri). Sahbhagi Dhan gave highest yield of 36.5 q/ha, which was statistically differed from others. Correlations study for Sahbhagi Dhan was assessed and observed the positive correlation for grain yield with all studied characters except plant height. For economic point of view, Sahbhagi Dhan recorded highest net return of Rs.19, 925/- per ha along with B:C ratio of 1.6 as compared to the rest two varieties.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1164-1169
Author(s):  
Sandeep Kumar ◽  
Sarabdeep Kour ◽  
Meenakshi Gupta ◽  
Dileep Kachroo ◽  
Hari Singh

Scarcity of water resources in India is limiting the production of flooded rice crop. A field experiment was conducted in factorial RBD with sixteen treatment combinations including four rice varieties viz. V1: PR-115, V2: DRRH-3, V3: PAC-837 and V3: PR-121 and four fertility levels viz. F1: control (N0P0K0), F2: N, P2O5, K2O at 90: 45: 22.5 kg ha-1, F3: N, P2O5, K2O at 120:60:30 kg ha-1 and F4: N, P2O5, K2O at 150: 75: 37.5 kg ha-1 replicated thrice. The results revealed that among the different varieties, PAC-837 recorded highest plant height and number of tillers m-2 at all the growth stages. All yield attributes viz. number of effective tillers m-2, number of seeds per panicle, 1000-grain weight, spikelet sterility and grain yield, straw yield and harvest index significantly differed in different varieties and were recorded highest in PAC-837 which were however, statistically at par with DRRH-3 except grain yield and effective tillers m-2. Rice variety PAC-837 recorded highest grain yield of 45.65 q ha-1 and straw yield of 59.98 q ha-1. Among the fertility levels, number of effective tillers m-2 significantly increased up to 120: 60: 30 N-P2O5-K2O kg ha-1 thereafter nonsignificant differences were noticed. The grain and straw yield increased up to 150: 75: 37.5 N-P2O5-K2O kg ha-1 and recoded grain yield of 52.78 q ha-1 and straw yield of 73.85 q ha-1 with application of 150:75:37.5 N-P2O5-K2O kg ha-1. Nutrient application of 150: 75: 37.5 N-P2O5-K2O kg ha-1 recorded highest available N (238.16 kg ha-1), P (16.18 kg ha-1) and K (163.25 kg ha-1) in soil after harvest of the crop. Higher available nitrogen (235.28 kg ha-1), phosphorus (16.38 kg ha-1) and potassium (154.24 kg ha-1) n soil were recorded with PR-121 and lowest available major nutrients were recorded with variety PAC-837. This study would help to introduction and adaptation of new rice variety PAC-837 with application of 150: 75: 37.5 N-P2O5-K2O kg ha-1 under aerobic conditions in Shiwalik foothills region of North-Western Himalayas.


Author(s):  
Rūta DROMANTIENĖ ◽  
Irena PRANCKIETIENĖ ◽  
Gvidas ŠIDLAUSKAS

Experiments involving a winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) variety ‘Širvinta 1’ were conducted at the Experimental Station of the Aleksandras Stulginskis University during the period 2006–2009 in limnoglacional silty loam on morainne clay loam Cal(ca)ri-Endohypogleyic Luvisol. Winter crops were grown on the background of N150P90K90 mineral fertilization and were additionally foliar-fertilized with amide nitrogen fertilizer, containing different concentrations of amino acids (0.5 %–3.0 %), at a winter wheat booting, heading and milk maturity stages. Experimental evidence showed that solutions with different amino acids concentrations applied for winter wheat fertilization at booting, heading and milk maturity stages increased plant photosynthetic indicators. Chlorophyll a to b ratio in winter wheat leaves significantly increased having applied 0.5–2.5 % amino acids solutions at booting and at milk maturity stages. Plants fertilized with amino acids solutions at booting stage had a possibility to form larger assimilating leaf area. Winter wheat grain yield significantly increased (0.27–0.4 t ha-1) under the effect of amino acids. The highest yield increases were obtained having applied amino acids at booting and heading growth stages. The statistical data analysis (xextr.) evidenced that the highest yield and its quality would be attained with foliar feeding of winter wheat with amino acids fertilizers: at booting stage with 2.4 %, at heading stage with 1.47 %, and milk maturity stage with 1.39 % amino acids solution.


2009 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
J -L Fan ◽  
N Ziadi ◽  
G Bélanger ◽  
L É Parent ◽  
A Cambouris ◽  
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Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal present in soils that can accumulate at relatively high levels in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) with no negative effect on growth. Our objectives were to investigate Cd concentration in potato tubers produced in Quebec and to relate some soil characteristics, especially pH, P, and Cd, to tuber Cd concentration. Potato tubers (n = 75) and soil samples (n = 64) were collected from 1999 to 2006 at five experimental sites. Tuber Cd concentration ranged from 0.04 to 0.20 mg kg–1 dry matter (DM), with a median value of 0.11 mg kg–1 DM, and never exceeded the proposed tolerance for potato of 0.05 mg kg–1 fresh weight or about 0.25 mg kg–1 DM. Tuber Cd concentration was weakly, although not significantly, related to soil available P content (r2 = 0.53, P = 0.064), indicating a possible influence of soil P on Cd uptake by potato. Tuber Cd concentration was not directly related to soil pH, or to DTPA- or Mehlich 3-extractable Cd in soils. The log-transformed tuber Cd concentration was significantly (r2adj = 0.87, P < 0.01) related to both soil pH and VCd13, a generated variable that accounts for interactions between soil Cd and clay content, soil organic matter, and soil concentrations of Fe, Al, Mn, P, K, S, Ca, Cu, Zn, and B. Single factors such as soil Cd, soil P, or pH could not solely explain Cd accumulation in tubers; interactions between selected soil properties and soil Cd should be considered.Key words: Cadmium, phosphorus, Solanum tuberosum L., accumulation


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Kataoka ◽  
BJ Venn ◽  
SM Williams ◽  
Lisa Te Morenga ◽  
IM Heemels ◽  
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Aims: Diabetes rates are especially high in China. Risk of Type 2 diabetes increases with high intakes of white rice, a staple food of Chinese people. Ethnic differences in postprandial glycaemia have been reported. We compared glycaemic responses to glucose and five rice varieties in people of European and Chinese ethnicity and examined possible determinants of ethnic differences in postprandial glycaemia. Methods: Self-identified Chinese (n = 32) and European (n = 31) healthy volunteers attended on eight occasions for studies following ingestion of glucose and jasmine, basmati, brown, Doongara® and parboiled rice. In addition to measuring glycaemic response, we investigated physical activity levels, extent of chewing of rice and salivary α-amylase activity to determine whether these measures explained any differences in postprandial glycaemia. Results: Glycaemic response, measured by incremental area under the glucose curve, was over 60% greater for the five rice varieties (P < 0.001) and 39% greater for glucose (P < 0.004) amongst Chinese compared with Europeans. The calculated glycaemic index was approximately 20% greater for rice varieties other than basmati (P = 0.01 to 0.05). Ethnicity [adjusted risk ratio 1.4 (1.2-1.8) P < 0.001] and rice variety were the only important determinants of incremental area under the glucose curve. Conclusions: Glycaemic responses following ingestion of glucose and several rice varieties are appreciably greater in Chinese compared with Europeans, suggesting the need to review recommendations regarding dietary carbohydrate amongst rice-eating populations at high risk of diabetes. © 2012 Diabetes UK.


2021 ◽  
pp. 003072702110197
Author(s):  
Kofi Britwum ◽  
Matty Demont

Rice breeding priorities in Africa often focus on agronomic gains. However, being a net importer of rice, the continent’s varietal replacement success also crucially hinges on new varieties’ market competitiveness vis-à-vis imports. Markets have been profoundly shaped by cultural and colonial heritage. Indigenous preferences for African rice can be traced back to ancient rice domestication and have been subsequently influenced by Asian rice import standards as a result of colonial import substitution policies. New Rice for Africa (NERICA) crosses between African and Asian rice species have the potential to reconcile these dual indigenous/import preferences, but little is known about their market competitiveness. We use auction market data to assess the intrinsic and extrinsic consumer value of NERICA in The Gambia relative to two market standards: branded, Asian rice imports and the most popular locally grown Asian rice variety. We categorize rice consumers into four market segments, based on their heritage as evidenced by their preferences and genealogical lineages. NERICA outperforms both Asian rice standards in terms of market competitiveness, and its value is further reinforced by colonial heritage and labeling, but somewhat weakened by cultural heritage. Consumers were found to pay price premiums for NERICA in the range of 5% to 22% relative to Asian rice imports, with the highest premiums offered by consumers with colonial heritage, representing 86% of the sample. Maintaining and expanding this market will require breeders to incorporate trait mixes that reconcile agronomic gains and consumer preferences induced by cultural and colonial heritage.


Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 746
Author(s):  
Chae-Min Han ◽  
Jong-Hee Shin ◽  
Jung-Bae Kwon ◽  
Jong-Soo Kim ◽  
Jong-Gun Won ◽  
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Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) severely reduces rice grain yield, significantly affects grain quality, and leads to substantial economic loss. In this study, we aimed to characterize the physicochemical properties and processing quality of the Garumi 2 flour rice variety under PHS conditions and compare them with those of the Seolgaeng, Hangaru, Shingil, and Ilpum rice varieties and the Keumkang wheat variety. Analysis of the molecular structure of starch revealed uniform starch granules, increased proportions of short-chain amylopectin in DP 6–12 (51.0–55.3%), and enhanced crystallinity (30.7–35.7%) in rice varieties for flour compared with the Ilpum cooking rice variety. PHS significantly altered the starch structure and gelatinization properties of Garumi 2. It also caused surface pitting and roughness in Garumi 2 starch granules and decreased their crystallinity. Collectively, the findings of this study provide important novel insights into the effects of PHS on the physicochemical properties of Garumi 2 floury rice for flour.


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