Abstract: This study investigated whether increased solar UV-B radiation (280–315 nm) could suppress the growth of marine microalgae through effects on their antioxidant systems. Two marine microalgae species, Platym...Abstract: This study investigated whether increased solar UV-B radiation (280–315 nm) could suppress the growth of marine microalgae through effects on their antioxidant systems. Two marine microalgae species, Platymonas subcordiformis (Wille) Hazen and Nitzschia closterium(Ehrenb.) W. Sm, were exposed to a range of UV-B radiation and both showed reductions in their growth rates, and the chlorophyll a (Chl a) and carotenoid (Car) contents when UV-B radiation dose increased. Superoxide anion radical (O2-.) production and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malodiadehyde (MDA) also increased with the increasing of UV-B radiation. Antioxidant systems, non-enzymic components (Car and glutathione content) and enzymic components (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity), decreased as a result of enhanced UV-B radiation. When the exogenous glutathione (GSH) was added, the effects of UV-B radiation on the growth of the two species were alleviated. These results suggest that enhanced UV-B radiation suppressed the antioxidant systems and caused some active oxygen species to accumulate, which in turns retarded the development of the marine microalgae.展开更多
Water deficit is one of the most important causes of decreased yield in cultivated plants. Non-foliar green organs in cotton play an important role in yield formation at the late growth stage. Although better photosyn...Water deficit is one of the most important causes of decreased yield in cultivated plants. Non-foliar green organs in cotton play an important role in yield formation at the late growth stage. Although better photosynthetic performance was observed in a non-foliar organ （bract） compared with leaves under water deficit. However, the physiological response of each organ in cotton to water deficit has not been comprehensively studied in relation to the water status and photosynthesis characteristics. We studied the maintenance of water status of each organ in cotton by measuring their relative water content, proline content and stomatal characteristics. Water deficit significantly decreased the surface area of each organ, but to a lesser extent in non-foliar organs. Our results showed that the relative contribution of biomass accumulation of non-foliar organs increased under water deficit. Non-foliar organs （bracts and capsule wall） showed less ontogenetic decrease in O2 evolution capacity and in RuBPC activity （per dry weight） as well as better antioxidant systems than leaves at various days after anthesis. We conclude that the photosynthesis from non-foliar organs is important for increasing cotton yield especially under water deficit conditions.展开更多
The impact of increased shading stress on agronomic traits,photosynthetic performance and antioxidants activities in leaves of two soybeans cultivars(D16 and E93)was studied.Soybean seedlings were grown in pots and ex...The impact of increased shading stress on agronomic traits,photosynthetic performance and antioxidants activities in leaves of two soybeans cultivars(D16 and E93)was studied.Soybean seedlings were grown in pots and exposed to no shade(S0),slight shade(S1),moderate shade(S2),and heavy shade(S3).Our findings showed that under the S3 in both cultivars,leaf fresh weight(LFW),specific leaf area(SLA)and leaf thickness decreased signifiantly,accompanied by a reduction in photochemical parameters including the maximum quantum yield(Fv/Fm)and electron transport rate(ETR).Furthermore,compared to SO,S1 significantly increased the ETR,sucrose content and the activity of catalase(CAT)in both D16 and E93 cultivars while S2 and S3 decreased the activity.However,under all treatments of shading stress,the antioxidant activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and peroxidase(POD)were lowered in both cultivars.Such morphological and physiological plasticity to adapt S1 compensates for the decrease in biomass and leads to seed weight compared to that obtained with an amount of normal light.Through configuring the space in the intercropping systems,S1 could be helpful for optimum growth and yield.Redesigning photosynthesis through S1 for the intercropping systems could be a smart approach.展开更多
基金国家自然科学基金，Encouraging Foundation for Outstanding Youth Scientists of Shandong Province
文摘Abstract: This study investigated whether increased solar UV-B radiation (280–315 nm) could suppress the growth of marine microalgae through effects on their antioxidant systems. Two marine microalgae species, Platymonas subcordiformis (Wille) Hazen and Nitzschia closterium(Ehrenb.) W. Sm, were exposed to a range of UV-B radiation and both showed reductions in their growth rates, and the chlorophyll a (Chl a) and carotenoid (Car) contents when UV-B radiation dose increased. Superoxide anion radical (O2-.) production and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malodiadehyde (MDA) also increased with the increasing of UV-B radiation. Antioxidant systems, non-enzymic components (Car and glutathione content) and enzymic components (superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity), decreased as a result of enhanced UV-B radiation. When the exogenous glutathione (GSH) was added, the effects of UV-B radiation on the growth of the two species were alleviated. These results suggest that enhanced UV-B radiation suppressed the antioxidant systems and caused some active oxygen species to accumulate, which in turns retarded the development of the marine microalgae.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1203283, 31260295)the Special Launching Funds for High-Level Talents of Shihezi University, China (RCZX201005)the Australian Research Council (DP1093827)
文摘Water deficit is one of the most important causes of decreased yield in cultivated plants. Non-foliar green organs in cotton play an important role in yield formation at the late growth stage. Although better photosynthetic performance was observed in a non-foliar organ （bract） compared with leaves under water deficit. However, the physiological response of each organ in cotton to water deficit has not been comprehensively studied in relation to the water status and photosynthesis characteristics. We studied the maintenance of water status of each organ in cotton by measuring their relative water content, proline content and stomatal characteristics. Water deficit significantly decreased the surface area of each organ, but to a lesser extent in non-foliar organs. Our results showed that the relative contribution of biomass accumulation of non-foliar organs increased under water deficit. Non-foliar organs （bracts and capsule wall） showed less ontogenetic decrease in O2 evolution capacity and in RuBPC activity （per dry weight） as well as better antioxidant systems than leaves at various days after anthesis. We conclude that the photosynthesis from non-foliar organs is important for increasing cotton yield especially under water deficit conditions.
基金Funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFD1000905).
文摘The impact of increased shading stress on agronomic traits,photosynthetic performance and antioxidants activities in leaves of two soybeans cultivars(D16 and E93)was studied.Soybean seedlings were grown in pots and exposed to no shade(S0),slight shade(S1),moderate shade(S2),and heavy shade(S3).Our findings showed that under the S3 in both cultivars,leaf fresh weight(LFW),specific leaf area(SLA)and leaf thickness decreased signifiantly,accompanied by a reduction in photochemical parameters including the maximum quantum yield(Fv/Fm)and electron transport rate(ETR).Furthermore,compared to SO,S1 significantly increased the ETR,sucrose content and the activity of catalase(CAT)in both D16 and E93 cultivars while S2 and S3 decreased the activity.However,under all treatments of shading stress,the antioxidant activities of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and peroxidase(POD)were lowered in both cultivars.Such morphological and physiological plasticity to adapt S1 compensates for the decrease in biomass and leads to seed weight compared to that obtained with an amount of normal light.Through configuring the space in the intercropping systems,S1 could be helpful for optimum growth and yield.Redesigning photosynthesis through S1 for the intercropping systems could be a smart approach.
