scholarly journals Screening of Foliar Reagent Reduces Cadmium Accumulation in Wheat Grains

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shenglan Xia ◽  
Jie Wang ◽  
Zanming Chen ◽  
Hai Lan ◽  
Zhenguo Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiment ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Cadmium Content ◽  
Cd Accumulation ◽  
Wheat Grains ◽  
Flag Leaves ◽  
Filling Stage ◽  
Grain Filling Stage ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Cadmium (Cd) in agricultural soils can be taken up by wheat and transferred into the grains, risking human health. In this study, we tested the effects of nineteen foliar treatments alone, and also combined treatments on the Cd concentration of grains in pot/field experiments, and the field experiment, respectively. In addition, we tested the better growth period for foliar application to inhibit Cd accumulation in wheat grains. Foliar application of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), Sodium selenite (Se) and Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) can significantly reduce Cd concentration of wheat grains, with 49.2%, 29.6%, and 28.8% decreased respectively in the field. Foliar application of EDTA, Se, Zinc sulphate (Zn), Ascorbic acid (ASA), Sodium silicate (Si) and Ammonium molybdate (Mo) can significantly reduce Cd concentration of wheat grains in different treatments, with 32.3%, 32.0%, 27.7%, 27.7%, 26.3% and 25.9% decreased respectively in the pot. Thus, foliar application of 2 mM EDTA and 2 mM Se exerted excellent effects in controlling the Cd accumulation of wheat grains for both in pot and field experiment. We were concerned about the transfer of different aboveground tissues to the grain, foliar application with 0.1 mM Se or 2 mM EDTA significantly reduced Cd concentrations in grains both in grain filling stage and heading + grain-filling stage. Spraying at the filling stage of wheat has a better effect than at the heading stage for reducing the cadmium content in grains. In addition, the relationship between Cd concentration of grains and husks were significantly positive, while the relationship between Cd concentration of grains and flag leaves was significantly negative. Cd content in wheat grains decreased may be due to the Cd accumulation of flag leaves and the decrease of Cd transport from flag leaves and husks to the grains, which in turn reduces the transport of Cd to the grains.

scholarly journals Impact of Zinc Fertilization on Yield, Yield Attributes and Quality Parameters of Finger Millet Varieties under Rainfed alfisols of Southern Zone, Andhra Pradesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
G. Mrudula ◽  
P. Sandhya Rani ◽  
B. Sreekanth ◽  
K. V. Nagamadhuri ◽  
M. Martin Luther
Keyword(s):  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Southern Zone ◽  
Filling Stage ◽  
Zinc Fertilization ◽  
Grain Filling Stage

Aims: To study the effect of zinc fertilization through soil and foliar at different stages of finger millet on yield, yield attributes and quality in two major finger millet varieties under rainfed alfisols of southern zone, Andhra Pradesh Study Design:  Split-plot design Place and Duration of Study: Wetland farm, S.V Agricultural College, Tirupati and during kharif season of 2019 and 2020 (Two seasons) Methodology: Zinc fertilization to two major finger millet varieties viz., Vakula and Tirumala through soil and foliar application at different crop stages with following treatments viz.,  Control (No fertilizers and manures); RDF (60 -30-20 kg N-P-K + FYM @ 4 t ha-1);  RDF + soil application of ZnSO4 @ 25 kg ha-1 as basal; RDF+Soil application of chelated-ZnSO4 @ 5 kg ha-1; RDF+foliar application of 0.2% ZnSO4 at ear head emergence stage; RDF+foliar application of 0.2% ZnSO4 at grain filling stage; and RDF+foliar application of 0.2% ZnSO4 at ear head emergence and grain filling stage. The yield, yield attributes and quality parameters viz., protein, zinc and iron content in grains were determined by adopting standard protocols. Results: The application of zinc significantly (p<0.05) improved the yield and quality parameters over control. The foliar application of 0.2% ZnSO4 at ear head emergence and grain filling stage was significantly (p≤0.05) improved the yield and yield attributes of finger millet over RDF. The grain yield, straw yield, no. of productive tillers per plant, no. of fingers per plant were increased to 57.0%, 83.2%, 44.6% and 51.7%, respectively over RDF i.e., 60-30-20 kg N-P-K + FYM @ 4 t ha-1. The quality parameters namely protein, grain zinc and iron also increased up to 40.7%, 69.5% and 43.2%, respectively over RDF. Conclusion: Application of zinc sulphate at ear head emergence and grain filling stages enhanced the yield, yield parameters and quality parameters compared to other treatments of tirumala variety under rainfed alfisols of southern zone of Andhra Pradesh.

Effects of Nitrogen Management on Protein Expression of Flag Leaves at Grain-Filling Stage in Large Panicle Rice

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 842-854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi-Xing ZHANG ◽  
Zhong LI ◽  
Jun CHEN ◽  
Qi-Song LI ◽  
Long-Huai CHEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Expression ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Nitrogen Management ◽  
Flag Leaves ◽  
Filling Stage ◽  
Grain Filling Stage

scholarly journals Transcriptomics Integrated With Widely Targeted Metabolomics Reveals the Mechanism Underlying Grain Color Formation in Wheat at the Grain-Filling Stage

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li ◽  
Zhiyou Kong ◽  
Xiuju Huan ◽  
Yeju Liu ◽  
Yongjiang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Filling ◽  
Wheat Breeding ◽  
Wheat Grains ◽  
White Wheat ◽  
Color Formation ◽  
Filling Stage ◽  
Grain Color ◽  
Widely Targeted Metabolomics ◽  
Flavonoid Composition ◽  
Grain Filling Stage

Colored wheat grains have a unique nutritional value. To elucidate the color formation mechanism in wheat seeds, comprehensive metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses were conducted on purple (Dianmai 20-1), blue (Dianmai 20-8), and white (Dianmai 16) wheat at the grain-filling stage. The results showed that the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway was closely related to grain color formation. Among the 603 metabolites identified in all varieties, there were 98 flavonoids. Forty-six flavonoids were detected in purple and blue wheat, and there were fewer flavonoids in white wheat than in colored wheat. Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses showed that gene expression modulated the flavonoid composition and content, resulting in different metabolite levels of pelargonidin, cyanidin, and delphinidin, thus affecting the color formation of wheat grains. The present study clarifies the mechanism by which pigmentation develops in wheat grains and provides an empirical reference for colored wheat breeding.

scholarly journals Effect of foliar application of iron and zinc on nutrient uptake and grain yield of wheat under different irrigation regimes

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Sultana ◽  
HM Naser ◽  
MA Quddus ◽  
NC Shill ◽  
MA Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Root Initiation ◽  
Crown Root ◽  
Filling Stage ◽  
Water Stress Condition ◽  
Iron And Zinc ◽  
Grain Filling Stage

A field experiment was carried out to study the zinc-iron relationship in wheat (BARI Gom-26) plant grown under water stress condition in the field near net house of Soil Science Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur, during November 2015 to March 2016. The experiment was designed in a split plot on sixteen treatments comprising four irrigation treatments (regular irrigation, stopping irrigation at crown root initiation, stopping irrigation at booting stage and stopping irrigation at grain filling stage) and four foliar application of zinc and iron (control, 0.05% of zinc, 0.05% of iron and 0.05% of zinc +0.05% of iron). Zinc sulphate monohydrate (ZnSO4. H2O) and ferrous sulphate (FeSO4. H2O) were used as a source of Zn and Fe. The highest yield (4.01 t ha-1) was recorded in stopping irrigation at grain filling stage which was identical with regular irrigation. Water stress at crown root initiation stage had the most negative effect on growth and yield. Foliar application of zinc and iron played a major role on yield and yield components of wheat at later stages of growth. The results obtained from the present research showed that iron and zinc spray increased grain yield and quality of wheat and improved the effects caused by drought stress.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(3): 395-406, September 2018

Effect of Temperature on Starch Accumulation and Activities of Starch Synthetic Key Enzymes during Grain-Filling Stage of Aromatic Rice

2011 ◽  
Vol 142 ◽  
pp. 152-156
Author(s):  
Zhen Jiang Xu ◽  
Li Zhong Xiao ◽  
Hong Liu ◽  
Yong Hao Ren ◽  
Zhi Lin Li
Keyword(s):  
Amylose Content ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Starch Accumulation ◽  
Aromatic Rice ◽  
Key Enzymes ◽  
Filling Stage ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Grain Filling Stage ◽  
The Relationship

Changes of the content of starch, amylose and the activities of 3 key enzymes involved in starch synthetic metabolism in developing rice grains under four different temperature in phytotrons during grain filling stage of two aromatic rice varieties were studied. The results showed that compared with that under the lower temperature (21°C and 23°C), the content of starch and amylose and the activities of SBE and GBSS under higher temperatures (26°Cand 30°C) were generally higher at the beginning of the grain filling stage and obviously lower during the middle and late grain filling stage, with the exception of the activity SSS which were always higher under lower temperature. The relationship between the changes of activities of SSS, SBE and the variation of starch accumulating rate was very close and so did the relationship between GBSS activity and the amylose content. The lower activities of SSS, SBE and GBSS during the middle and late grain filling stage may be the key physiological factors which lead to the poorer progress quality and appearance quality of aromatic rice under high temperature.

Effect of Temperature during Grain Filling Stage on Endosperm Structure and Apperance Quality of Aromatic Rice

2012 ◽  
Vol 460 ◽  
pp. 286-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Jiang Xu ◽  
Li Zhong Xiao ◽  
Hong Liu ◽  
Yong Hao Ren ◽  
Zhi Lin Li
Keyword(s):  
Grain Filling ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Rice Grain ◽  
Aromatic Rice ◽  
Starch Granules ◽  
Filling Stage ◽  
Appearance Quality ◽  
Endosperm Structure ◽  
Grain Filling Stage

Based on the experiment of two inbred aromatic rice varieties and one hybrid aromatic rice line treated under four different temperatures( daymean temperature 21°C, 23°C, 26°C and 30°C respectively) during grain filling stage in phytotrons, the shape and arrangement of endosperm starch granules in rice grain transection were observed by scanning electron microscope and the related characteristics of rice grain qualities of chalky percent and chalkiness were analyzed at the same time. The results showed that under the lower temperature( daymean temperature21°C and 23°C), many large compound starch granules with clear angulars packed together regularly without significant natural gaps bewteen starch granules in the tansectional endosperm. However, with the increase of temperature, starch granules in the transectional endosperm were changed from regularly shaped and closely and orderly arranged to various shaped and chaoticly arranged with obvious natural gaps between starch granules, which was closely consistent with the poorer appearance quality under the higher temperature, which indicated that the endosperm structure is closely related with appearance quality of aromatic rice.

scholarly journals Effects of foliar fertilization of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, L.) during the seed-filling stage

1977 ◽  
Vol 34 (0) ◽  
pp. 551-563
Author(s):  
A.M.L. Neptune ◽  
T. Muraoka
Keyword(s):  
Phaseolus Vulgaris ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Common Bean ◽  
Ammonium Nitrate ◽  
Root System ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Foliar Spray ◽  
Grain Filling ◽  
Phaseolus Vulgaris L ◽  
Filling Stage

An experiment was carried out with common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, L.) in a Red Yellow Latossol, sandy phase, in order to study the influence of foliar spraying of the Hanway nutrient solution (NPKS) at grain filling stage on: 1) grain yield; 2) the uptake of fertilizer and soil nitrogen by this crop through the root system and 3) the efficiency of utilization of the nitrogen in the foliar spray solution by the grain. The results of this experiment showed that the foliar application of the Hanway solution with ammonium nitrate at the pod filling period caused severe leaf burn and grain yield was inferior to that of the plants which received a soil application of this fertilizer at the same stage. These facts can be attributed to the presence of ammonium nitrate in the concentration used. The composition of final spray was: 114,28 Kg NH4NO3 + 43,11 Kg potassium poliphosphate + 12,44 Kg potassium sulphate per 500 litres. The uptake of nitrogen fertilizer through the root system and the efficiency of its utilization was greater than that through the leaves.

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