Inhibited light activation of fructose and sedoheptulose bisphosphatase in spinach chloroplasts exposed to osmotic stress

The light activation of fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase (EC 3.1.3.11) and sedoheptulose-1,7-bisphosphatase (EC 3.1.3.37) was inhibited in isolated intact spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) chloroplasts exposed to reduced osmotic potentials. Decreases in the velocity and magnitude of light activation correlated with the overall reduction in CO₂ fixation rates. Responses of osmotically stressed chloroplasts to both varying pH and exogeous dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) or 3-phosphoglycerete (PGA) were examined. In the presence of DHAP, the absolute rate of CO₂ fixation was increased and this increase was most pronounced at alkaline pH. Enhanced light activation of these enzymes was also observed under these conditions. However, in the presence of PGA, similar increases in photosynthetic rate and enzyme activation were not evident. Light-dependent stromal alkalization was unaffected by the stress treatments. Inhibition of light activation under hypertonic conditions is discussed in terms of substrate availability, possible alterations of the redox state of ferredoxin and associated electron carriers, and inhibited enzyme-enzyme or enzyme-substrate interactions involved in the light activation process.Abbreviations and symbols DHAP dihydroxyacetone phosphate - PGA 3-phosphoglycerate - _s osmotic potential     

干旱胁迫对不同葡萄砧木光合特性和荧光参数的影响

干旱胁迫导致葡萄砧木实生苗叶片光合能力下降.在正常供水和轻度干旱下,砧木的P_n 以3309C最高,其次是1103P,420A较低,各砧木的G_s和T_r差异不显著;中度干旱下,则以1103P的P_n最高,3309C最低;而严重干旱胁迫下,1103P的P_n比3309C高出124%,水分利用效率是3309C的1.95倍.干旱胁迫下,3种砧木的共同趋势是可变荧光 (F_o) 升高,最大荧光 (F_m)、实际光能转化效率 (ФPSⅡ）和可变荧光与最大荧光比 (F_v/F_m) 降低,但品种变幅不同.中度干旱使3309C的F _o升高17.1%,F_v/F_m降低了8.5%,而1103P的F_o升高6.8%,F_v/F_m降低了5.8%;严重干旱则使3309C的F_o升高36.2%,F_v/F_m降低了20.1%,而1103P的F_o升高9.9%,F_v/F_m降低了10.2%.干旱胁迫对不同葡萄砧木光合和荧光参数的影响与其抗旱性密切相关,其中F_v/F_m和P_n的相关系数最大（r=0.9883）.     

Sugar accumulation in roots of two grape varieties with contrasting response to water stress

Root sugar accumulation was studied in two grapevine varieties contrasting in tolerance to water stress. During a 10‐day water withholding treatment, the drought‐tolerant variety, Grenache, sustained less negative predawn and midday leaf water potentials as well as root water potential compared with the sensitive variety, Semillon. Grenache vines also maintained lower stomatal conductance and transpiration than Semillon vines throughout the drying period. In both varieties there was accumulation of sucrose in the roots and concentrations were inversely correlated to leaf and root water status. In both Grenache and Semillon, elevated root osmolality was associated with decreased soil moisture indicating that sugar accumulation may play a role in osmotic protection. Petiole xylem sap abscisic acid (ABA) concentrations increased with water deficit in both varieties and were highest for vines with the most negative root and predawn leaf water potentials. Furthermore, root sucrose concentrations were positively correlated with leaf xylem sap ABA concentrations, indicative of integration between carbohydrate metabolism and the ABA signalling system. Similar root sugar accumulation patterns between the two varieties, however, demonstrate that other factors are likely influencing the ability of the drought‐tolerant variety to remain hydrated.     

Responses of photosynthesis,leaf conductance and growth to different salinities in three coastal dune plants

The effects of soil-water salinity on growth and photosynthesis of three coastal dune plants were examined by salt-treatment in order to clarify the causal relationship between salinity and plant distribution in a dune habitat. Plants were cultivated hydroponically at three salinity levels: 0, 10 and 100 mM NaCl. With the 100 mM salt treatment,Calystegia soldanella (C₃ species) had the highest relative growth rate (RGR) (0.085 g g⁻¹ d⁻¹), followed byCarex kobomugi (C₃) (0.066), andIschaemum anthephoroides (C₄) (0.060). This order coincides with the distribution pattern of the three species on coastal dunes;Calystegia soldanella is generally distributed in more seaward areas whereasI. anthephoroides occurs further inland. The order of RGR was determined exclusively by leaf area ratio (LAR) among the three species. Due to its C₄ pathway,I. anthephoroides had higher net photosynthetic rate (Pn) and net assimilation rate (NAR) than the two C₃ plants at all NaCl concentrations, despite its low RGR. This apparent discrepancy is explainable by differences of LAR among the three species; LAR ofI. anthephoroides was lowest, and about half that ofCalystegia soldanella. These results suggest that LAR is one of the main determinants of salt tolerance based on RGR, whereas Pn or NAR may not be significant. This article is dedicated to Professor Hideo Iwaki, University of Tsukuba, in appreciation of the sincere encouragement he has given to the authors.     

长期CO2加富对苗期红掌(Anthurium andraeanum L.)植株生长和光合作用的影响

以开顶式塑料薄膜温室为设施,研究了红掌（Anthurium andlaealzum L．）幼苗植株生长、叶片净光合速率和光合酶活性对长期高CO2浓度的响应。结果表明：处理90d时,处理组T1（（700±too）μmol·mol^-1CO2）的株高、单叶面积、株鲜重分别比对照组（（360±30）μmol·mol^-1）增加了15．76％、14．30％、29．62％,而处理组他（（1000±100）μmol·mol^-1CO2）的株高、单叶面积、株鲜重分别比对照增加了15．00％、9．63％、36．22％;处理150d时T1的株高、单叶面积、株鲜重与对照相比分别增加了16．08％、17．30％、49．09％,而他增加了16．61％、10．10％、48．87％。在各自生长环境下处理组T1、T2的净光合速率在整个处理期间均高于对照,处理150d时,T1、T2的净光合速率分别比对照高8．25％、20．62％;但处理90d时,在对照CO2浓度下测定的净光合速率处理组开始低于对照组,可能此时处理组的红掌叶片开始出现光合适应现象;CO2浓度升高促进了叶片中可溶性糖和淀粉积累,处理90d时T1、T2处理组中淀粉含量分别比对照高52．60％、67．66％;处理150d时,T1组红掌叶片中淀粉与可溶性糖含量比对照高53．43％、6．32％,T2比对照高58．44％、8．07％,叶绿素含量在处理90d时也开始低于对照组;整个实验过程中,Rubisco活性前期增加,90d以后开始下降;乙醇酸氧化酶活性则明显下降,T1、T2处理组试验结束时与对照组相比分别下降了41．28％、45．35％。一定处理时间（90d）的高浓度CO2处理提高了红掌叶片的净光合速率和碳水化合物的积累,促进了营养生长,但随着处理时间的延长,这种促进作用逐渐降低。     

Photosynthetic response of two okra cultivars under salt stress and re-watering

Two cultivars of okra (Chinese green and Chinese red) were subjected to salt stress (0%, 6%, 12% and 18%) and equal proportions of NaCl and CaCl₂ in Hoagland’s nutrient solution and re-watering. Salt stress significantly reduced growth parameters and photosynthetic attributes of both cultivars. Treatment subjected to 18% salt stress caused 90% redundancy in growth parameters of both cultivars compared to control. Re-watering gave a positive response for plant growth of both cultivars in different levels. Chinese green showed better recovery at 6–0% re-watering level and Chinese red showed 12–6% and 6–0%, due to its salt tolerance nature. Considering re-watering water use efficiency and net photosynthetic rate the optimum values of salt tolerance for Chinese green and Chinese red were 8.3% and 12.02%, respectively. The best re-watering degree found as salt stress level ranged from 12.02% to 6% for Chinese red and 8.3% to 2.3% for Chinese green. This study provided a new method for the determination of irrigation time and quantification in crops.     

水稻叶片光合作用对开放式空气CO2浓度增高(FACE)的响应与适应

利用便携式光合气体分析系统 (LI 6 4 0 0 ) ,比较测定了高CO2 浓度 (FACE ,free airCO2 enrich ment)和普通空气CO2 浓度下生长的水稻叶片的净光合速率、水分利用率、表观量子效率和RuBP羧化效率等光合参数 .在各自生长CO2 浓度 (380vs 5 80 μmol·mol-1)下测定时 ,高CO2 浓度 (5 80 μmol·mol-1)下生长的水稻叶片的净光合速率、碳同化的表观量子效率和水分利用率明显高于普通空气 (380 μmol·mol-1)下生长的水稻叶片 .但是 ,随着FACE处理时间的延长 ,高CO2 浓度对净光合速率的促进作用逐渐减小 .在相同CO2 浓度下测定时 ,FACE条件下生长的水稻叶片净光合速率和羧化效率明显比普通空气下生长的对照低 .尽管高CO2 浓度下生长的水稻叶片的气孔导度明显低于普通空气中生长的水稻叶片 ,但两者胞间CO2 浓度差异不显著 ,因此高CO2 浓度下生长的水稻叶片光合下调似乎不是由气孔导度降低造成的 .     

Responses of photosynthesis, chlorophyll fluorescence and ROS-scavenging systems to salt stress during seedling and reproductive stages in rice

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Salinity is a widespread soil problem limiting productivity of cereal crops worldwide. Rice is particularly sensitive to salt stress during the seedling stage, with consequent poor crop establishment, as well as during reproduction where salinity can severely disrupt grain formation and yield. Tolerance at the seedling stage is weakly associated with tolerance during reproduction. Physiological responses to salinity were evaluated for contrasting genotypes, during the seedling and reproductive stages. METHODS: Three rice genotypes differing in their tolerance of salinity were evaluated in a set of greenhouse experiments under salt stress during both seedling stage and reproduction. KEY RESULTS: Photosynthetic CO2 fixation, stomatal conductance (gs) and transpiration decreased substantially because of salt stress, but with greater reduction in the sensitive cultivar IR29. The tolerant lines IR651 and IR632 had more responsive stomata that tended to close faster during the first few hours of stress, followed by partial recovery after a brief period of acclimation. However, in the sensitive line, gs continued to decrease for longer duration and with no recovery afterward. Chlorophyll fluorescence measurements revealed that non-photochemical quenching increased, whereas the electron transport rate decreased under salt stress. Salt-tolerant cultivars exhibited much lower lipid peroxidation, maintained elevated levels of reduced ascorbic acid and showed increased activities of the enzymes involved in the reactive oxygen scavenging system during both developmental stages. CONCLUSIONS: Upregulation of the anti-oxidant system appears to play a role in salt tolerance of rice, with tolerant genotypes also maintaining relatively higher photosynthetic function; during both the vegetative and reproductive stages.     

Interactive effects of triadimefon and salt stress on antioxidative status and ajmalicine accumulation in Catharanthus roseus

The ability of triadimefon (TDM), a triazole group of fungicide, to ameliorate salinity stress was studied in Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don. plants subjected to sodium chloride (NaCl) treatment. NaCl treatment at 80 mM level decreased overall growth of this plant and reduced the chlorophyll contents, protein, antioxidant enzymes such as peroxidase (POX), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO). The root alkaloid ajmalicine got increased under salt treatment. When these stressed plants were treated with TDM at 15 mg l⁻¹ concentration minimized the inhibitory effects of NaCl stress by increasing the root, shoot growth and leaf area and increased dry weight (DW), chlorophyll, protein contents and the activities of antioxidant enzymes like POX, SOD and PPO, thereby paved the way to overcome the salinity injury. The quantity of ajmalicine was again increased with the TDM treatment when compared to both control and NaCl treated plants. From these results, it is proved that the fungicide TDM have great role in the enhancement of plant antioxidative enzymes and the enhanced scavenging of potentially harmful free radicals, as a mechanism of protecting plants against noxious oxidative stress from the environment and also in the enhancement of active principles.     

Growth and gas exchange response to water shortage of a maize crop on different soil types

The effect of water shortage on growth and gas exchange of maize grown on sandy soil (SS) and clay soil was studied. The lower soil water content in the SS during vegetative growth stages did not affect plant height, above-ground biomass, and leaf area index (LAI). LAI reduction was observed on the SS during the reproductive stage due to early leaf senescence. Canopy and leaf gas exchanges, measured by eddy correlation technique and by a portable photosynthetic system, respectively, were affected by water stress and a greater reduction in net photosynthetic rate (A _N) and stomatal conductance (g _s) was observed on SS. Chlorophyll and carotenoids content was not affected by water shortage in either condition. Results support two main conclusions: (1) leaf photosynthetic capacity was unaffected by water stress, and (2) maize effectively endured water shortage during the vegetative growth stage.     

Leaf photosynthesis,fluorescence response to salinity and the relevance to chloroplast salt compartmentation and anti-oxidative stress in two poplars

In a 16-day study, the effect of increasing soil NaCl on leaf photosynthesis, chlorophyll a fluorescence, chloroplast ion compartmentation, variations of SOD (superoxide dismutase) and POD (peroxidase) isoenzymes and the relevance to salt resistance were investigated in seedlings of Populus euphratica Oliv. (P. euphratica) (salt-resistant) and rooted cuttings of P. “popularis 35–44” (P. popularis) (salt-sensitive). Initial salinity caused a rapid decline of net photosynthetic rate (Pn) and unit transpiration rate (TRN) in P. euphratica, resulting from the NaCl-induced stomatal closure. In a longer-term of salinity, CO₂ assimilation in P. popularis was severely reduced whereas stressed P. euphratica maintained a relatively higher and constant level of Pn. Pn–Ci curves showed that salt stress (12 days) reduced CO₂ saturation point (CSP), CO₂ saturated Pn (CSP _n ), and carboxylation efficiency (CE), but increased CO₂ compensation point (CCP) in the two genotypes. Similarly, salinity lowered light saturation point (LSP), light saturated Pn (LSP _n ), and apparent quantum yield (AQY) in both genotypes but the inhibitory effect of NaCl on light reaction was more pronounced in P. popularis, as compared to P. euphratica. Chlorophyll a fluorescence data indicated that a longer-term of salt stress (12 days) exhibited a marked influence on fluorescence parameters of P. popularis in both dark- and light-adapted states: (a) NaCl inhibited the maximal efficiency of PSII photochemistry (Fv/Fm) due to the salt-induced increase of Fo (the minimal fluorescence) and the marked decline of Fm (the maximal fluorescence); (b) salinity decreased coefficient of photochemical quenching (qP) but markedly elevated coefficient of nonphotochemical quenching (qN) in the light-adapted state. In contrast, there were no corresponding changes of chlorophyll a fluorescence in salinised P. euphratica. X-ray microanalysis results showed that salinity caused salt accumulation in the chloroplasts of P. popularis in which Na⁺ and Cl⁻ increased up to 42 and 221 mmol dm⁻³, respectively. Great buildup of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ in chloroplasts of P. popularis may exhibit direct and indirect restrictions on dark and light reactions. The activity of SOD isoenzymes (CuZn-SOD I and CuZn-SOD II) and POD isoenzymes in P. popularis decreased with increasing exposure period, and leaf malondialdehyde (MDA) content and membrane permeability (MP) increased correspondingly. In contrast to P. popularis, stressed P. euphratica maintained activity of SOD and POD isoenzymes and there was no significant increase of MDA and MP during the period of salt stress. In conclusion, P. euphratica plants exhibited a higher capacity to maintain the activity of anti-oxidant enzymes and restrict salt accumulation in the chloroplasts, the photosynthesis processes were less restricted consequently.     

Effects of salt stress on growth,photosynthesis and solute accumulation in three poplar cultivars

This study compared the effects of salt (NaCl) stress on growth, photosynthesis and solute accumulation in seedlings of the three poplar (Populus bonatii) cultivars Populus × BaiLin-2 (BL-2), Populus × BaiLin-3 (BL-3), and Populus × Xjiajiali (XJJL). The results showed that BL-2 and BL-3 could not survive at a salinity level of 200 mM but XJJL grew well. The effect of moderate salt stress on leaf extension of the three cultivars was only slight. At a high level of salinity, however, NaCl clearly inhibited leaf extension of BL-2 and BL-3, whereas it did not affect that of XJJL, and the net photosynthetic rate (P _N) in XJJL was much higher than those of BL-2 and BL-3. The lower P _N of BL-2 and BL-3 might be associated with the high concentration of Na⁺ and/or Cl⁻ accumulated in the leaves, which could be toxic in photosynthesis system. In summary, the greater salt-tolerance of XJJL compared with that of BL-2 and BL-3 might be explained by the higher P _N and photosynthetic area, the lower Na⁺/K⁻ ratio and Cl⁻ in the leaf, and the greater accumulation of soluble sugars and SO₄ ²⁻.     

金沙江干热河谷希蒙得木光合及叶绿素荧光特性

比较研究了4a生希蒙得木[Simmondsia chinensis(Link.)Schneider]两个种源(美国Hyder和以色列Vacaville)叶片的光合及叶绿素荧光特性。结果表明:在金沙江干热河谷地区两个种源的希蒙得木的净光合速率(Pn)、气孔导度日变化均呈单峰曲线,峰值出现在上午10:00。相同的试验条件下,Vacaville种源的净光合速率、气孔导度高于Hyder种源;经充分暗适应后,Vacaville种源的叶片叶绿素F0、Fm、Fv、Fv/F0、NPQ和ETR均高于Hyder种源。光强度在200 μmol m-2s-1以下,两个种源的PhiCO2和PhiPS2呈线性负相关;而光强度在200-2000 μmol m-2s-1间则呈线性正相关。空气中CO2浓度和荧光光合速率、PhiPS2、PhiCO2值存在着一定的正相关关系。Vacaville种源较Hyder种源更适应金沙江干热河谷气候。     

长期CO2加富对苗期红掌（Anthurium andraeanum L.）植株生长和光合作用的影响

以开顶式塑料薄膜温室为设施,研究了红掌(Anthurium andraeanum L.)幼苗植株生长、叶片净光合速率和光合酶活性对长期高CO₂浓度的响应。结果表明：处理90 d时,处理组T1（（700±100） μmol•mol^-1 CO₂）的株高、单叶面积、株鲜重分别比对照组（（360±30）μmol•mol^-1）增加了15.76%、14.30%、29.62％,而处理组T2 （（1000±100）μmol•mol^-1 CO₂）的株高、单叶面积、株鲜重分别比对照增加了15.00%、9.63%、3622％;处理150 d时T1的株高、单叶面积、株鲜重与对照相比分别增加了1608％、17.30％、49.09％,而T2增加了16.61％、10.10％、48.87％。在各自生长环境下处理组T1、T2的净光合速率在整个处理期间均高于对照,处理150 d时,T1、T2的净光合速率分别比对照高8.25％、20.62％;但处理90 d时,在对照CO₂浓度下测定的净光合速率处理组开始低于对照组,可能此时处理组的红掌叶片开始出现光合适应现象;CO₂浓度升高促进了叶片中可溶性糖和淀粉积累,处理90 d时T1、T2处理组中淀粉含量分别比对照高52.60％、67.66％;处理150 d时,T1组红掌叶片中淀粉与可溶性糖含量比对照高53.43％、6.32％,T2比对照高58.44％、8.07％,叶绿素含量在处理90 d时也开始低于对照组;整个实验过程中,Rubisco活性前期增加,90 d以后开始下降;乙醇酸氧化酶活性则明显下降,T1、T2处理组试验结束时与对照组相比分别下降了41.28％、45.35％。一定处理时间（90 d）的高浓度CO₂处理提高了红掌叶片的净光合速率和碳水化合物的积累,促进了营养生长,但随着处理时间的延长,这种促进作用逐渐降低。     

Effects of pretreated domestic wastewater supplies on leaf pigment content, photosynthesis rate and growth of mangrove trees: A field study from Mayotte Island, SW Indian Ocean

After 12 and 18 months of daily wastewater discharge into mangrove plots in Mayotte Island, SW Indian Ocean, leaf pigment content, photosynthesis rate and growth of Rhizophora mucronata and Ceriops tagal mangrove trees were evaluated and compared with similar individuals from control plots. Chlorophyll and carotenoid contents, measured using an HPLC analyser, were significantly higher in leaves of mangrove trees receiving wastewater discharges. Photosynthesis and transpiration rates, analysed using an LCi portable system, increased significantly for mangrove trees in impacted plots. Measurements of leaf areas, young branch length and propagule length showed significant increases in plots receiving wastewater. These results suggest a beneficial effect of domestic wastewater on R. mucronata and C. tagal mangrove tree functioning. Analyses and observations on mangrove ecosystems as a whole - taking into account water and sediment compartments, crab populations and nitrogen and phosphorus cycles - are nevertheless necessary for evaluation of bioremediation capacities of mangrove ecosystems.     

Differential response to paraquat induced oxidative stress in two rice cultivars on antioxidants and chlorophyll a fluorescence

The responses of antioxidative system and photosystem II photochemistry of rice (Oryza sativa L.) to paraquat induced oxidative stress were investigated in a chilling-tolerant cultivar Xiangnuo no. 1, and a chilling-susceptible cultivar, IR-50. Electrolyte leakage and malondialdehyde (MDA) content of Xiangnuo no. 1 were little affected by paraquat, but they increased in IR-50. After paraquat treatment, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity remained high in Xiangnuo no. 1, while it declined in IR-50. Activities of catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and glutathione reductase (GR) declined with oxidative stress in both cultivars, but Xiangnuo no. 1 had higher GR activity than IR-50. Under paraquat induced oxidative stress, ascorbic acid (AsA) and reduced glutathione (GSH) concentrations remained high in Xiangnuo no. 1, but decreased in IR-50. The results indicated that higher activities of SOD and GR and higher contents of AsA and GSH in Xiangnuo no. 1 under paraquat induced oxidative stress were associated with its tolerance to paraquat, while paraquat induced damage to IR-50 was related to decreased activities of SOD, APX and GR and contents of AsA and GSH. F _v/F _m, Φ _PSII, and qP remained high in Xiangnuo no. 1, while they decreased greatly in IR-50 under paraquat induced oxidative stress.     

不同品种小豆光合作用和生长发育对弱光的响应

为确定小豆作为林果行间套种作物的适宜性,通过田间试验和盆栽试验,测定全光和弱光处理(全光的48%)下3个小豆品种(阜南绿小豆、早熟黑小豆、晚熟黑小豆)在初花期的叶片光合特征参数、光合色素含量和RuBPCase活性,研究小豆生长发育对弱光的响应.结果表明: 弱光使3个品种小豆叶片的最大净光合速率、光饱和点、光补偿点等光合参数不同程度地向耐荫的方向变化,净光合速率、水分利用效率和RuBPCase活性也显著下降;遮阴后,阜南绿小豆的叶绿素a和b含量显著增加,Chl a/b和类胡萝卜素含量显著降低,其他小豆的叶绿素和类胡萝卜素含量无明显变化;弱光使3个品种小豆的生物量和干物质积累效率降低,根冠比降低,根瘤量减少,叶片数和叶面积指数减小;弱光胁迫下,阜南绿小豆提前开花、提前成熟,早熟黑小豆推迟开花、延迟成熟,而晚熟黑小豆只开花不结实.从遮阴后小豆的光合特性变化和生长发育差异等方面综合考虑,3个小豆品种的耐阴能力大小为:阜南绿小豆>早熟黑小豆>晚熟黑小豆.     

Effect of chilling on photosynthesis and antioxidant enzymes in Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.

The aim of the present study was to assess the tolerance of Hevea brasiliensis to chilling temperatures since rubber production has been extended to sub-optimal environments. PB260 clone was used to analyze the responses of leaves chilled at 10°C during 96 h, as well as their recovery at 28°C. Some key parameters were used to evaluate photosynthetic apparatus functioning, membrane damage (electrolyte leakage) and oxidative stress. A short-term response versus a long-term one have been recorded, the time point of 24 h, when stomata closure was effective, being the border between the two responses. P _n decreased dramatically at 1 h, and Fv/Fm was slightly affected. NPQ reached its maximal level between 4 and 7 h. Lipid peroxidation and membrane lysis were observed between 48 and 96 h. Activities of antioxidant enzymes increased, along with the induction of antioxidant gene expression. Finally, the plants were capable to recover (net photosynthetic rate, photochemical efficiency, antioxidant enzymes activities) when placed back to 28°C showing that PB260 can withstand long-term chilling.