scholarly journals Growth Characteristics, Physiological and Metabolic Responses of Teak (Tectona Grandis Linn. f.) Clones Differing in Rejuvenation Capacity Subjected to Drought Stress

2010 ◽  
Vol 59 (1-6) ◽  
pp. 124-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azamal Husen
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Electrolyte Leakage ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Photosynthetic Apparatus ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Cellular Damage ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Significant Recovery ◽  
Mda Content

Summary Four-year old clones (FG1 and FG11) of teak (Tectona grandis Linn. f.), differing in rejuvenation capacity were grown in glazed earthenware pots. Drought treatments were imposed by withholding water for 20 days and rewatered to the field capacity daily for 5 days and the possible role of biochemical alteration and antioxidant metabolism in conferring photosynthetic capacity was determine by measuring photosynthetic traits, cellular damage and assaying activities of the superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (PER) enzymes. Growth, relative water content (RWC), net photosynthetic rate (Pn), stomatal conductance (gs), chlorophyll fluorescence (Fv/Fm) and chlorophyll a, b, total chlorophyll and soluble protein content decreased significantly with increasing drought treatments from 5 to 20 days. Droughtinduced stress significantly increased the carotenoids content, relative electrolyte leakage and malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and, at the same time, accumulated free proline, free amino acid and soluble sugars in both clones. After re-watered to the field capacity daily for 5 days, both clones were shown significant recovery in the studied parameters. As compared with the FG11, the FG1 clone was more tolerant to drought as indicated by higher level of antioxidant enzyme activities as well as lower MDA content and electrolyte leakage. Similarly, drought stress caused less pronounced inhibition of Pn in FG1 than in FG11 clone. After re-hydration, the recovery was relatively quicker in FG1 than in FG11 clone. FG1 clone showed significant recovery in maximum quantum yield or photochemical efficiency of PSII (Fv/Fm) after 5 days of re-watering. The FG11 compared to the FG1, the former clone was less tolerant to drought than the latter. These results demonstrated that the different physiological strategies including antioxidative enzymes employed by the FG1 and FG11 clones of T. grandis to protect photosynthetic apparatus and alleviate drought stress. Furthermore, this study also provides ideas for teak improvement programmes and may be useful in breeding or genetic engineering for their tolerance to drought stress.

scholarly journals Drought stress during the reproductive stage of two soybean lines

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa do Rosário Rosa ◽  
Adinan Alves da Silva ◽  
Danielle Santos Brito ◽  
José Domingos Pereira Júnior ◽  
Cíntia Oliveira Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Photosynthetic Apparatus ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Reproductive Stage ◽  
Chloroplast Pigments ◽  
Severe Water Deficit ◽  
Effects Of Drought ◽  
Water Limitations

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of drought stress in the reproductive stage (R3) on the physiological parameters and grain yield of two soybean (Glycine max) lines. The Vx-08-10819 and Vx-08-11614 soybean lines were grown in a greenhouse, where they were irrigated until they reached the R3 development stage. During three days, the weight of the pots was monitored daily in order to maintain 100, 60, and 40% field capacity (control and moderate and severe stress, respectively). The parameters gas exchange and chlorophyll a fluorescence, as well as chloroplast pigments, osmoregulatory solutes and antioxidant enzymes, were determined. After stress, the plants were rehydrated until the end of the reproductive stage (R8), to evaluate grain yield. Vx-08-10819 showed traits that contributed to drought tolerance, such as better water-use efficiency, modulation of leaf area, and enzymatic activity, as well as a more efficient photosynthetic apparatus and a lower lipid peroxidation rate than Vx-08-11614. In addition, Vx-08-10819 maintained its productivity even after the severe water deficit. By contrast, water limitations affected negatively the productivity of Vx-08-11614. The Vx-08-10819 soybean line can efficiently withstand drought periods during the reproductive stage, without any interferences on final grain yield.

scholarly journals Biochemical responses of Digitaria commutata and Cenchrus ciliaris to water stress: antioxidative reactions, proline and soluble sugars accumulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Taoufik Amari ◽  
Chedly Abdelly
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Stress Exposure ◽  
Cenchrus Ciliaris ◽  
Psii Photochemistry ◽  
Mda Content ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quantum Yield Of Psii ◽  
Oxidative System

The impact of water stress on antioxidant enzyme activities, proline, soluble sugars, and carotenoids contents found in Digitaria commutata and Cenchrus ciliaris plants was investigated. Two different watering regimes were used on plants over a period of three months. Water stress decreased total chlorophyll content in plants, but increased carotenoids content. Interestingly, no change was observed in the quantum yield of PSII photochemistry (Fv/Fm). Malondialdehyde (MDA) content increased to a higher extent in both species. Enhanced activities of all the enzymes (peroxidase, catalase, and superoxide dismutase) studied, except for catalase in the roots were observed. Proline and soluble sugars contents increased significantly following water stress exposure. No clear differences were found between both species. The results link drought tolerance of Digitaria commutata and Cenchrus ciliaris plants with better capabilities of anti-oxidative system. Additionally, it is linked to the accretion of osmoprotectants proline and soluble sugars when exposed to drought.

scholarly journals Ecotypic Morphological and Physio-Biochemical Responses of Two Differentially Adapted Forage Grasses, Cenchrus ciliaris L. and Cyperus arenarius Retz. to Drought Stress

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 8069
Author(s):  
Muhammad Adeel Ghafar ◽  
Nudrat Aisha Akram ◽  
Muhammad Hamzah Saleem ◽  
Jianyong Wang ◽  
Leonard Wijaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Enzymatic Antioxidants ◽  
Forage Grasses ◽  
Cenchrus Ciliaris ◽  
Salt Range ◽  
Water Scarce

Crop performance and yield are the results of genotypic expression as modulated by continuous interaction with the environment. Among the environmental aspects, drought and salinity are the most important factors, which limit the forages, including grasses, on a global basis. Grass species have the ability to grow under low water conditions and can produce high dry yield, proteins, and energy in areas exposed to drought stress. For this purpose, we conducted the present study to understand the response of forage grasses under drought stress from two different regions (Salt Range and Faisalabad) of Punjab, Pakistan. Two ecotypes of each grass species (Cenchrus ciliaris L. and Cyperus arenarius Retz.) were grown in pots at the botanical research area, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan. A group of plants were subjected to drought stress (60% field capacity) and controlled (100% field capacity) after three weeks of seed germination. The results from the present study depicted that the fresh and dry weights of root and shoot were decreased significantly under drought conditions. Moreover, C. ciliaris of the Salt Range area showed more resistance and higher growth production under drought stress. The chlorophyll (a and b) contents were also decreased significantly, while MDA, total soluble sugars, and proline levels were increased significantly under water-limited environments in the C. arenarius of Salt Range area. Enzymatic antioxidants (superoxidase dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD)) and leaf Na+ were significantly raised in C. arenarius under drought stress collected from the Faisalabad region. Cenchrus ciliaris showed higher level of H2O2, total soluble proteins, glycinebetaine, catalase (CAT) and POD compared to C. arenarius. It also retained more leaf and root Ca2+, and root K+ under drought stress. It was concluded from the study that C. ciliaris is more resistant to drought in biomass production collected from the Salt Range area. The results suggested that C. ciliaris can be more widely used as a forage grass under water-scarce conditions as compared to C. arenarius.

scholarly journals Sulfate-Based Fertilizers Regulate Nutrient Uptake, Photosynthetic Gas Exchange, and Enzymatic Antioxidants to Increase Sunflower Growth and Yield Under Drought Stress

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilal Ahamid Shafiq ◽  
Fahim Nawaz ◽  
Sadia Majeed ◽  
Muhammad Aurangzaib ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Drought Tolerance ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Photosynthetic Apparatus ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Guaiacol Peroxidase ◽  
Enzymatic Antioxidants ◽  
Photosynthetic Gas Exchange ◽  
Gypsum Application

AbstractThe challenging impact of drought to agricultural productivity requires the adoption of mitigation strategies with a better understanding of underlying mechanisms responsible for drought tolerance. The present study aimed at investigating the effects of sulfur-based fertilizers on mitigation of drought stress in sunflower. Sulfate-containing fertilizers, viz., ammonium sulfate, zinc sulfate, magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and gypsum, were initially evaluated at two different rates (10 and 20 mg kg−1 soil equivalent to 20 and 40 kg ha−1, respectively) for nutrient uptake and growth-promoting traits in sunflower seedlings (cv. Hysun-33). The best performing fertilizer (gypsum) was then selected to evaluate the response of sunflower under drought stress imposed at flowering stage for three weeks (25–30% water holding capacity). Results indicated significant amelioration of drought stress with higher activity of photosynthetic apparatus, upregulation of antioxidative enzymes, and increased achene yield by gypsum application. In comparison to control, gypsum-treated plants (20 mg kg−1 soil) exhibited higher water status (32%), leaf photosynthetic rate (29%), transpiration rate (67%), and stomatal conductance (118%) under drought stress. The antioxidant enzyme activities of catalase, guaiacol peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase were also increased by 67%, 62%, and 126%, respectively, resulting in higher achene yield (19%) under water-deficit conditions. This study indicates that the application of sulfur-based fertilizers (gypsum) can be used to induce drought tolerance and obtain high sunflower yields under drought stress, and furthermore, it is a cost-effective strategy resulting in high benefit–cost ratio with respect to no gypsum application.

scholarly journals Silicon Priming Regulates Morpho-Physiological Growth and Oxidative Metabolism in Maize under Drought Stress

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abida Parveen ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
Saddam Hussain ◽  
Jaleel Asghar ◽  
Shagufta Perveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Enzymes ◽  
Drought Stress ◽  
Soluble Sugars ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Plant Tolerance ◽  
Easy Method ◽  
Chlorophyll Contents ◽  
Maize Varieties ◽  
Effects Of Drought

Seed priming with silicon (Si) is an efficient and easy method to regulate plant tolerance against different abiotic stresses. A pot experiment was conducted to examine the Si-mediated changes in oxidative defense and some vital physio-biochemical parameters of maize under a limited water supply. For this purpose, two maize varieties (Pearl and Malka) with different Si priming treatments (0, 4 mM, 6 mM) were grown under a control and 60% field capacity for three weeks. At 60% field capacity, significant reductions in plant growth attributes and chlorophyll contents were recorded compared with the control. The negative effects of drought stress were more severe for Malka compared with Pearl. Drought stress increased the malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) contents, altered the activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT)), and triggered the accumulation of soluble sugars, glycine betaine, proline, and phenolics contents. Nevertheless, seed priming with silicon at 4 or 6 mM was effective in alleviating the detrimental effects of drought stress in both cultivars. Si priming particularly at 6 mM significantly enhanced the shoot and root lengths as well as their biomass and improved the levels of photosynthetic pigments. Moreover, Si treatments enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, POD, and CAT) while it reduced the MDA and H2O2 contents in both cultivars under stress conditions. In crux, the present investigation suggests that Si priming mitigates the harmful effects of drought stress and contributes to the recovery of maize growth.

scholarly journals Antioxidant enzymes changes in response to drought stress in ten cultivars of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)

2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (No. 1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Abedi ◽  
H. Pakniyat
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Brassica Napus ◽  
Oilseed Rape ◽  
Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Stress Conditions ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Guaiacol Peroxidase ◽  
Brassica Napus L ◽  
Irrigation Regimes

The study was undertaken to identify the responses of antioxidant enzyme activities and their isozyme patterns in seedlings of 10 oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivars under drought stress conditions. Plants were grown under three irrigation regimes (FC; field capacity, 60% FC and 30% FC) in a greenhouse. Drought stress preferentially enhanced the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and guaiacol peroxidase (POD) whereas it decreased catalase (CAT) activity. Licord with the highest level of enzyme activity under both optimum and limited irrigation regimes is reported as the most tolerant cultivar. Whereas Hyola 308 and Okapy, having the lowest enzymes activities, are mentioned as cultivars sensitive to drought stress. The native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) analysis detected eight SOD isozymes. Oilseed rape leaves contained three isoforms of Mn-SOD and five isoforms of Cu/Zn-SOD. The expression of Mn-SOD was preferentially enhanced by drought stress. Five POD isoforms were detected in oilseed rape leaves. The intensities of POD-4 and -5 were enhanced under drought stress. According to the results, the appearance of new isozyme bands under drought stress conditions may be used as a biochemical marker to differentiate drought tolerant cultivars under drought stress.

scholarly journals Foliar application of melatonin alleviates the effects of drought stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.) seedlings

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 12417
Author(s):  
Parichart SILALERT ◽  
Wattana PATTANAGUL
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Electrolyte Leakage ◽  
Relative Water Content ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activities ◽  
Rice Seedlings ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Effects Of Drought

Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) plays an essential role in abiotic stress in plants, but its mechanism in drought tolerance is unclear. To better understand the protective roles of melatonin against drought stress, we investigated the effect of foliar application with exogenous melatonin on plant growth, physiological responses, and antioxidant enzyme activities in rice seedlings under drought stress. Rice seedlings were grown for 21 days, and foliar sprayed with 0, 50, 100, 200, and 300 µM melatonin. The control plant was watered daily, while the others were subjected to drought stress by withholding water for seven days. The results showed that drought stress significantly reduced plant growth, relative water content, and chlorophyll content. Electrolyte leakage, malondialdehyde (MDA) content and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were also negatively affected by drought stress. Application of melatonin alleviated the effects of drought stress by increasing plant growth, improving relative water content and chlorophyll content, and decreasing electrolyte leakage, MDA, and H2O2. Foliar application with melatonin also increased antioxidant enzyme activities, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and guaiacol peroxidase (GPX). In addition, melatonin also enhanced proline and total soluble sugar accumulation during drought stress. It is, therefore, suggested that foliar application with 100 µM melatonin was the most effective for reducing the adverse effects of drought stress in rice plants.

scholarly journals Potensi Abu Sekam Padi untuk Meningkatkan Ketahanan Oksidatif Non-enzimatik dan Produksi Padi Merah pada Cekaman Kekeringan

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Diah Rachmawati ◽  
Ni Luh Gde Mona Monika ◽  
Dan Ulfatul Masruroh
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Relative Water Content ◽  
Photosynthetic Apparatus ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Membrane Stability ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Enhanced Production ◽  
Relative Water ◽  
Leaf Relative Water Content

<p>Drought inhibits several physiological process and induces oxidative stress due to the enhanced production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) mainly in photosynthetic apparatus. Silicon (Si) is known to increase tolerance of rice against drought stress.  However, long period of intensive crop cultivation depleted the available soil Si by approximately 11-20%. Rice husk ash (RHA) is potential Si source. The objective of this research was to analyze the potency of RHA through pot experiment to observe: 1) internal water balanced; 2) integrity of cell membrane and  antioxidant content; and 3) production of tolerant cultivar ‘Segreng’ and sensitive one ‘Cempo merah’. Application of RHA was at level of 0, 4, and 8 tons ha-1. Drought stress was imposed by with holding water until soil water content reached 50% of field capacity (moderate stress) and 25% of field capacity (severe stress). Application of RHA significantly increased leaf relative water content and membrane stability index of rice ‘Segreng’ and ‘Cempo merah’. Tolerant cultivar ‘Segreng’ had better response than ‘Cempo merah’ as shown by greater leaf relative water content under moderate and severe stress. RHA application at level of 8 tons ha-1 increased index of membrane stability and level of antioxidant (AAred and α-tocopherol) which determine production of both rice ‘Segreng’ and ‘Cempo merah’ during drought.<br /><br />Keywords: antioxidant, field capacity, membrane stability, segreng cultivar, α-tocopherol</p>

scholarly journals Water content, resorption of N and P, and the growth of teak Tectona grandis L.f. seedlings on four types of growing media under drought stress

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slamet Santosa ◽  
Eddy Soekendarsi ◽  
Dody Priosambodo ◽  
Abdul Hayat Kasim
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Growing Media ◽  
Total N ◽  
Growing Medium ◽  
N Resorption ◽  
Total P

Growing media that contain organic materials can provide nutrients and water for plants. This study analyzed the availability and effects of nutrients and water, N and P resorption, and growth of teak seedlings under drought stress. The growing medium was made from ultisol soil (M1), ultisol soil with husk charcoal (M2), ultisol soil with chicken manure (M3), and ultisol soil with compost (M4), then planted with teak seeds. Maintenance was conducted by field capacity watering for 30 days. Teak seedlings were treated with drought stress for 90 days. Based on the analysis, growing media total N ranged from 0.19 to 0.28%, total P ranged from 0.10 to 0.17%, and water ranged from 11.40 to 16.20%. Teak seedling leaves contain N nutrient ranging from 0.34 to 0.95 % and P nutrient ranging from 0.04 to 0.16 %. The N resorption ability of teak seedlings ranged from 26 to 31%, and P resorption was around 20 to 25 %. The height growth of teak seedlings ranged from 80 to 115cm, the stem diameter from 1.4 to 1.8cm, the leaf area from 630 to 650cm2, and the thickness of the leaves from 545 to 462µm. Growing media made from ultisol soil and chicken manure (M3) produced the best water content, N and P resorption, and the growth of teak seedlings after 3 days of drought stress.

The Effect of Different Drought Stress on Antioxidant Enzymes and Lipid Peroxidation on Zoysia japonica

2012 ◽  
Vol 518-523 ◽  
pp. 5489-5492
Author(s):  
Zhong Lin Chen ◽  
Su Nan Xu ◽  
Yue Li ◽  
Shi Xie ◽  
Li Xia Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Drought Stress ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Guaiacol Peroxidase ◽  
Severe Drought ◽  
Zoysia Japonica ◽  
Sod Activity ◽  
Moderate Drought ◽  
Mda Content ◽  
Mild Drought

The objective of this study was to understand the effects of mild, moderate and severe drought stress on zoysiagrass(Zoysia japonica). Superoxide dismutase (SOD), guaiacol peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were investigated. Mild drought(60%-70% of field capacity), moderate drought(45%-55% of field capacity), and severe drought (25%-35% of field capacity) were remained for 16 days. A gradual increase was observed in SOD activity of Zoysiagrass from 1 to13 days of drought stress in all treatments. POD and CAT activity, and lipid peroxidation increased in all treatments, and maximum change was happened in severe drought group. Severe drought has more serious damage to Zoysia japonica than mild drought and moderate drough. This suggests that Zoysiagrass has excellent drought tolerance and its ability to survive in the drought environment is very strong.

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