Intraspecific variation in sensitivity to ultraviolet-B radiation in endogenous hormones and photosynthetic characteristics of 10 wheat cultivars grown under field conditions

Field studies were conducted to determine the potential of altering endogenous hormones and photosynthetic characteristics and intraspecific variation in sensitivity of 10 wheat (Triticum aestivum) cultivars (four tolerant, two middle sensitive and four sensitive) to enhanced ultraviolet-B (UV-B, 280–315 nm) radiation under field conditions. The supplemental UV-B radiation was 5.00 kJ m⁻², simulating a depletion of 20% stratospheric ozone. Responses were cultivar-specific. Out of the 10 tested wheat cultivars, six showed significant decrease in IAA content. UV-B radiation significantly increased ZR content in two wheat cultivars and significantly decreased in five cultivars. ABA content of three wheat cultivars was increased significantly, while that of five cultivars was decreased significantly. UV-B radiation significantly increased the stomatal conductance of three cultivars, and significantly decreased that of four cultivars. Intercellular CO₂ concentrations were significantly increased in five cultivars and significantly decreased in one cultivar (Mianyang 20). Transpiration rate of three cultivars significantly increased, while that of three cultivars significantly decreased. UV-B radiation significantly decreased the net photosynthetic rate of six cultivars. Intraspecific differences were found for the different measured parameters. For seven measured parameters, UV-B radiation had significant effects on five wheat cultivars, while no effect on the others. Significant correlations were observed between net photosynthetic rate and stomatal conductance, intercellular CO₂ concentrations and transpiration rate in eight cultivars. UV-B radiation might change stomatal conductance, intercellular CO₂ concentrations and transpiration rate, thus resulting in changes in net photosynthetic rate.     

Effects of Enhanced Ultraviolet-B (280–320 nm) Radiation on Growth and Photosynthetic Activities in Aquatic Fern Azolla Microphylla Kaulf

The effects of enhanced UV-B radiation on growth and photosynthetic activities were investigated in fronds of the aquatic fern Azolla microphylla Kaulf. The fronds were exposed to UV-B radiation intermittently once in 3 d during 12 d. Biomass and relative growth rate of UV-B treated Azolla plants and the heterocyst frequency of the UV-B treated symbiont decreased resulting in an increase in doubling time over the control. The doubling time was 3.08 d for control and 3.35 d for UV-B irradiated plants. Chl and carotenoid contents per unit fresh mass and photosystem 2 (PS2) activity also decreased under UV-B treatment. Measurements of photosynthetic activity in terms of fluorescence kinetics and PS2 mediated O₂ evolution showed that the aquatic fern Azolla is sensitive to UV-B damage.     

Anatomical,physiological, and biochemical traits involved in the UV-B radiation response in highbush blueberry

The effects of a long-term simulated spring-summer UV-B daily course on some anatomical, physiological, and biochemical features were studied in new and old leaves of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars Legacy, Brigitta, and Bluegold. The results show that under UV-B exposure, leaf thickness increased in Bluegold due to an increased intercellular cavities. By contrast, Brigitta maintained its leaf thickness. The net photosynthetic rate was not significantly affected by the UV-B radiation in any of the cultivars; however, Brigitta presented a better photosystem II performance, since this cultivar had more efficient photochemistry under the UV-B radiation. In addition, Brigitta also maintained enhanced total phenol and total anthocyanin content compared to the other cultivars. In conclusion, Brigitta was more resistant to the UV-B radiation than the other two cultivars.     

UV-B辐射增强对两种不同抗性水稻叶片光合生理及超显微结构的影响

在UV-B辐射增强条件下,研究了两个不同水稻品种叶片光合作用系统的变化。结果表明：（1）UV-B辐射胁迫使两个水稻品种叶片总叶绿素含量,叶绿素a与叶绿素b（Chla／Chlb）比值下降,叶绿素a荧光诱导动力学参数改变,光系统Ⅱ活性受抑制,光合作用效率降低,其中Dular受抑制的程度较Lemont大。（2）利用扫描电镜（SEM）和透射电镜（TEM）进一步研究表明,UV-B辐射胁迫使水稻叶片气孔器受破坏,叶绿体结构变形,基粒片层排列稀疏紊乱,两个供试品种结构上受破坏的程度与它们光合生理受抑制的程度一致。（3）叶片边缘受破坏的程度较主脉两侧轻,这可能与硅质乳突密度较大有关。（4）两个供试品种叶片表面主脉两侧的硅质乳突数量及其受UV-B辐射影响的特性存在明显的差异,Lemont叶表面的乳突分布密度较大,且在UV-B辐射胁迫下有增加的趋势,而Dular则相反。这说明硅质体的累积特性可能是水稻对UV-B辐射胁迫的适应机制之一。     

滤除自然光中UV-B辐射成分对高山植物美丽风毛菊光合生理的影响

采用滤除自然光谱中UV-B辐射成分的方法, 探讨了高山植物美丽风毛菊(Saussurea superba)光合机构对青藏高原强UV-B辐射的响应和适应特性。结果表明, 强太阳光中的UV-B成分能引起净光合速率的降低。连续16天不同天气下的观测表明, 滤除UV-B处理时3 min暗适应的光化学量子效率有升高的趋势; 晴天下稳态光化学效率的分析也显示滤除UV-B处理的实际光化学量子效率和光化学猝灭系数有升高趋势, 意味着自然光中的UV-B成分可限制美丽风毛菊叶片PSII反应中心的激发能捕获效率。PSII有效光化学量子效率的增加和非光化学猝灭系数的降低进一步表明, UV-B辐射能导致有效光化学效率的降低和非光化学能量耗散的增加。由上可知, 自然强UV-B辐射是限制美丽风毛菊叶片光合作用的一个因素。滤除UV-B辐射处理对光合色素含量的影响较小, 无论以叶面积还是叶鲜重为基础的滤除UV-B处理仅有微弱的增加趋势, 说明强UV-B辐射具有加速光合色素的光氧化进程, 促进细胞成熟和叶片衰亡的潜在作用。同样UV-B吸收物质的含量也几乎没有变化, 表明强太阳辐射环境下生活的高山植物美丽风毛菊叶表皮层中已具有较多的紫外线屏蔽物质, 足以抵御目前环境中强太阳UV-B辐射可能引起的伤害, 较少受UV-B辐射波动的影响。     

Influence of UV-B Supplemental Radiation on Growth and Pigment Content in Suaeda Maritima L.

In a field experiment with a mangrove species Suaeda maritima L. grown under ambient and supplementary UV-B radiation corresponding to 20 % ozone depletion, changes in growth and contents of photosynthetic and UV-absorbing pigments were determined. Supplemental UV-B irradiation for 9 d significantly reduced the growth and concentration of photosynthetic pigments. However, anthocyanin and flavonoid contents were significantly increased in UV-treated plants and which could be reduce the UV-B penetration and damage to the underlying tissues.     

不同天气类型下UV-B辐射对高山植物美丽风毛菊叶片PSII光化学效率的影响分析

以中国科学院海北高寒草甸试验站地区的美丽风毛菊(Saussurea superba)为材料, 通过短期滤除自然光谱中紫外线B (UV-B)辐射成分的途径, 研究了UV-B辐射对叶片光系统II (PSII)光化学效率的影响。不同天气的归纳分析表明, 随可见光辐射的降低, 暗适应3 min的PSII最大光化学量子效率(F_(v)/F_(m))显著升高; 与此同时PSII实际光化学量子效率(Φ_PSII)和光化学猝灭系数(q_P)也显著升高, 非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ)则显著降低。滤除UV-B辐射后, 3种典型天气类型下的F_(v)/F_(m)均略有升高趋势; 且Φ_PSII和q_P增加, 而NPQ略有降低趋势。量子效率的相对限制(L_(PFD))和PSII反应中心开放程度(q_L)的进一步分析表明, UV-B辐射能显著影响辅酶A还原状态, 对高山植物美丽风毛菊的光合机构具有负影响。综上可知, 自然光中的可见光辐射是影响PSII激发能捕获效率的重要因素, PSII反应中心的光化学效率和非光化学能量耗散主要受光和有效辐射的影响; 滤除UV-B成分能减缓PSII反应中心的光抑制程度。     

NaCl induced cross-acclimation to UV-B radiation in four Barley (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Hordeum vulgare</Emphasis> L.) cultivars

The effect of pre-treatment with 200 mM NaCl on the response of four barley cultivars (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Bülbül-89, Kalaycı-97, Tarm-92 and Tokak-157/37) to UV-B radiation was investigated. Salt stress as well as UV-B irradiation led to a decrease of the total chlorophyll (chl) content in all cultivars, except in Kalaycı-97. While carotenoids are almost not affected by NaCl treatment, UV-B irradiation caused an increase by 5–20% of carotenoid content of all cultivars. UV-B induced damages of photosynthetic apparatus were estimated by the rate of photosynthetic electron transport measured by chl fluorescence and the rate of oxygen evolution, the latter being more affected. Pre-treatment with NaCl alleviated harmful effect of UV-B irradiation on F _v/F _m and ETR, but not on oxygen evolution. UV-B-induced and UV-B-absorbing compounds with absorption at 300 and 438 nm increased as a result of UV-B treatment. The level of stress marker proline increased considerably as a result of NaCl treatment, while UV-B irradiation resulted in a pronounced increase of the level of H₂O₂. MDA enhanced in the seedlings subjected to salt and UV-B stress. Established cross-acclimation to UV-B as a result of salt treatment could be due to the increased free proline and the level of UV-B absorbing compounds in barley seedlings subjected to NaCl.     

UV-B对两种藻光合色素和多糖含量的影响

本文研究了微绿球藻(Nanochloropsis sp.)和海洋原甲藻(Prorocentrum micans)在不同辐射强度的UV-B照射下的光合色素和多糖含量的变化,结果表明微绿球藻比原甲藻有更强的抗紫外辐射能力.它的叶绿素a含量在UV照射下保持相对稳定,而原甲藻的叶绿素a含量明显下降.同时发现微绿球藻中的类胡萝卜素含量有十分显著的上升,由于类胡萝卜素具有保护功能,因此它很可能保护了叶绿素a免遭破坏,从而在微绿球藻的抗紫外辐射中起到重要作用.另外,紫外处理也促进了微绿球藻中多糖含量的升高,这也有利于提高它的抗UV能力,多糖可能作为一种保护机制,对保护藻类防止UV伤害方面有一定功能.原甲藻则因为这些机能较弱,对UV的抗性较低.     

不同灌水量下限对高羊茅绿期及抗寒性生理指标的影响

采用盆栽试验的方法,研究了秋末冬初不同灌水量下限\[分别占田间持水量(FC)的80%、70%、60%、50%\]对高羊茅绿期及抗寒性生理指标的影响.结果表明：在冬季低温条件下,80%和70%FC灌水处理使高羊茅叶片相对含水量、保护酶(SOD、POD和CAT)活性、叶绿素、可溶性糖和游离脯氨酸含量维持在较高水平,丙二醛含量和电解质外渗率降低,高羊茅的抗寒性增强.80%FC灌水处理分别较70%、60%和50%FC处理的草坪草绿期延长4、22和28 d,到达枯黄休眠的时间最晚,完成返青的时间最早.综合考虑节水和提高水分利用效率等多种因素,70%FC灌水处理为高羊茅秋末冬初季节最佳的灌水下限.     

The Role of Flavonol Glycosides and Carotenoids in Protecting Soybean from Ultraviolet-B Damage

The increase in ultraviolet-B (UV-B; 0.290-0.320 [mu]m) radiation received by plants due to stratospheric ozone depletion heightens the importance of understanding UV-B tolerance. Photosynthetic tissue is believed to be protected from UV-B radiation by UV-B-absorbing compounds (e.g. flavonoids). Although synthesis of flavonoids is induced by UV-B radiation, its protective role on photosynthetic pigments has not been clearly demonstrated. This results in part from the design of UV-B experiments in which experimental UV-A irradiance has not been carefully controlled, since blue/UV-A radiation is involved in the biosynthesis of the photosynthetic pigments. The relationship of flavonoids to photosynthetic performance, photosynthetic pigments, and growth measures was examined in an experiment where UV-A control groups were included at two biologically effective daily UV-B irradiances, 14.1 and 10.7 kJ m-2. Normal, chlorophyll-deficient, and flavonoid-deficient pigment isolines of two soybean (Glycine max) cultivars that produced different flavonol glycosides (Harosoy produced kaempferol, Clark produced quercetin and kaempferol) were examined. Plants with higher levels of total flavonoids, not specific flavonol glycosides, were more UV-B tolerant as determined by growth, pigment, and gas-exchange variables. Regression analyses indicated no direct relationship between photosynthesis and leaf levels of UV-B-absorbing compounds. UV-B radiation increased photosynthetic pigment content, along with UV-B-absorbing compounds, but only the former (especially carotenoids) was related to total biomass (r2 = 0.61, linear) and to photosynthetic efficiency (negative, exponential relationship, r2 = 0.82). A reduction in photosynthesis was associated primarily with a stomatal limitation rather than photosystem II damage. This study suggests that both carotenoids and flavonoids may be involved in plant UV-B photoprotection, but only carotenoids are directly linked to photoprotection of photosynthetic function. These results additionally show the importance of UV-A control in UV-B experiments conducted using artificial lamps and filters.     

Effect of Enhanced UV-B Radiation on Growth,Yield and Stable Carbon Isotope Composition in Glycine max Cultivars

Effects of enhanced ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation on growth, yield and stable carbon isotope composition (δ13C value) in ten cultivars of Glycine max (L.) Merr. were investigated under field conditions. Supplemental UV-B irradiation simulated a 20% stratospheric ozone depletion in Lanzhou on summer solstice day. UV-B radiation reduced biomass and yield in all soybean cultivars by 24.2% and 23.3%, respectively. However, the harvest index increased in 6 of ten soybean cultivars but reduced in 4 cultivars, the average increment was 1.39%. As compared with control, the decrease in δ13C value by UV-B was observed in most cultivars, except in cutlivar “8907-32” increase was found. There were also organ differences of stable carbon isotope composition under enhanced UV-B irradiation. δ13C of roots was the highest and of leaves was the lowest, δ13C value in stem was higher than in seeds. The results indicated that UV-B enhancement might change the metabolic process and the allocation of metabolite.     

Morphological and physiological responses of nine southern U.S. rice cultivars differing in their tolerance to enhanced ultraviolet-B radiation

The impact of climatic change on crop production is a major global concern. One of the climatic factors, ultraviolet-B radiation (UV-B; 280–320 nm), which is increasing as a result of depletion of the global stratospheric ozone layer, can alter crop productivity. As the initial step in development of UV-B tolerant rice cultivars for the southern U.S., in this study we screened popular southern U.S. rice cultivars for variation in tolerance to elevated UV-B radiation with respect to morphological, phenological and physiological parameters. Plants grown in the greenhouse at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Beaumont, Texas, U.S. were exposed to 0, 8 or 16 kJ m⁻² day⁻¹ UV-B radiation for 90 days. Our results showed differences among southern US rice cultivars in response to UV-B treatments with respect to leaf photosynthetic rate (P_n), leaf phenolic concentration, pollen germination (PG), spikelet fertility (SF), leaf number, leaf area, and yield. For most of the cultivars, plants exposed to enhanced UV-B radiation showed decreased P_n, PG, SF and yield and increased spikelet abortion and leaf phenolic concentration compared to the plants grown in a UV-B-free environment. In this study, cultivar ‘Clearfield XL729’ performed better than the other cultivars under enhanced UV-B radiation.     

短期UV-B辐射对青藏高原美丽风毛菊PSⅡ光化学效率的影响

通过短期增补UV-B辐射模拟试验,研究了青藏高原典型天气(晴天、多云、阴天)下高山植物美丽风毛菊叶片的叶绿素荧光参数变化.结果表明: 随天气由晴变阴,美丽风毛菊叶片暗适应3 min的PSⅡ最大光化学量子效率(F_v/F_m)显著升高,实际PSⅡ光化学效率(Φ_PSⅡ)和光化学猝灭系数(q_P)也升高,而非光化学猝灭系数(NPQ)则降低,可见光辐射（PAR）是影响PSⅡ光能转化效率的主要因素.增补UV-B辐射后,3种典型天气下,美丽风毛菊叶片的F_v/F_m和NPQ略有降低,Φ_PSⅡ和q_P略微增加,但对光合气体交换过程没有产生负影响.叶片净光合速率P_n和Φ_PSⅡ的增高趋势与增补UV-B辐射下相对较多的UV-A成分有关,同时也得益于叶片厚度的增加. UV-B辐射对叶片光合机构具有潜在负影响.     

Changes in growth and photosynthetic capacity of rice with increased UV-B radiation

Sixteen rice ( Oryza sativa L.) cultivars from 7 different geographical regions were grown in greenhouses at the Univ. of Maryland with and without supplemental ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation to determine alterations in biomass, morphology and maximum photosynthesis that would be anticipated from potential reductions in the stratospheric ozone column. A wide range of UV-B effects were observed, with the Philippines cultivar Carreon (5993) and the Sri Lankan cultivar Kurkaruppan (15449) showing the greatest decrease and increase, respectively, in total biomass with supplemental UV-B radiation. Approximately one-third of all cultivars tested showed a statistically significant decrease in total biomass with UV-B radiation. For these sensitive cultivars, leaf area and tiller number were also significantly reduced. Photosynthetic capacity as determined by oxygen evolution declined for some cultivars, but the correlation between changes in photosynthesis and biomass with increasing UV-B was equivocal. Results from this experiment indicate that: (1) a number of rice cultivars are sensitive to potential increases in UV-B radiation: and (2) the diversity exhibited by rice in response to increased levels of UV-B suggests that selective breeding might be successfully used to develop UV-B-tolerant rice cultivars.     

Influence of supplemental UV-B radiation on photosynthetic characteristics of rice plants

In a field experiment with rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. Saket 4) grown under ambient and supplemental ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation at 20 % ozone depletion, differences in gas exchange, concentrations of photosynthetic pigments, anthocyanins and flavonoids, biomass accumulation, catalase and peroxidase activities, and contents of ascorbic acid and phenol were determined. Decline in photosynthesis was associated with reductions in stomatal conductance and concentrations of photosynthetic pigments. Enhanced UV-B radiation (eUV-B) increased the contents of flavonoid and phenolic compounds in leaves. Peroxidase activity increased and catalase activity was always lower at eUV-B. The total plant biomass decreased at eUV-B.     

Effects of ultraviolet-B enhanced radiation and temperature on growth and photochemical activities inVigna unguiculata

Changes in growth characteristics and photochemical activities inVigna unguiculata L. Walp seedlings maintained at constant temperature of 10, 20, 30 and 40 ‡C under control and ultraviolet-B enhanced radiation (UV-B) were investigated. UV-B retarded the shoot elongation and also leaf expansion to a great extent at 30 ‡C but produced only marginal changes at 20 and 40 ‡C. Similar response was also observed with respect to changes in leaf fresh and dry masses and total chlorophyll (Chl) content under these temperatures. At 10 ‡C the total Chl content was 3-fold higher under the treatment than under control conditions. In seedlings growing at 20 and 30 ‡C the overall photosynthetic electron transport (H₂O -> methyl viologen) showed a significant enhancement during the 36-h UV-B treatment and thereafter a gradual reduction. Although a similar trend was found in photosystem 1 (PS1), the inhibition even after 60 h of UV-B treatment was not statistically significant. Photosystem 2 (PS2) activity was inhibited in seedlings treated for 60 h by UV-B at 20 and 30 ‡C. However, no inhibition was observed at 40 ‡C. No detectable photochemical activity was found in seedlings grown at 10 ‡C under either control or UV-B enhanced irradiation although the chloroplasts contained Chl. This work was supported by a Research Associateship to N.N. from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (India) and by a grant from the Ministerio de Education y Ciencia (ref. 5894- AM086772).     

外源NO对增补UV-B辐射下兴安落叶松幼苗叶片光合色素和叶绿素荧光特性的影响

在增强UV-B辐射下,以3年生兴安落叶松幼苗为实验材料,研究了外源NO供体硝普钠(Sodium nitroprusside,SNP)对幼苗的光合色素（Chla、Chlb和Car）和叶绿素荧光参数的影响。方差分析结果表明0.5 mmol·L^-1的SNP对增补UV B胁迫下的兴安落叶松幼苗产生显著影响。0.5 mmol·L^-1的SNP能够显著抑制增补UV-B辐射后光合色素、F_v/F_m、Φ_PSⅡ、F_v′/F_m′和qP的明显下降以及Chla /Chlb、F_o和NPQ的升高。表明了外源NO能够减轻UV-B辐射胁迫下兴安落叶松幼苗光合反应中心的生理损伤,从而增强兴安落叶松幼苗对增补UV-B辐射胁迫环境的适应能力。     

Ultraviolet Rays Promote Development of Photosystem II Photochemical Activity and Accumulation of Phenolic Compounds in the Tea Callus Culture (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Camellia sinensis</Emphasis>)

Effect of UV-B rays (280–320 nm) on photosynthetic electron transport and production of phenolic compounds in tea (Camellia sinensis L.) callus culture grown in white light was investigated. When white light was supplemented with UV radiation, the culture growth was retarded and morphological characteristics were modified. These conditions promoted the formation of chlorophyll-bearing cells and altered the ability of cultured cells to accumulate phenolic compounds, including flavans specific to Camellia sinensis. By the end of the culturing cycle (on the 45th day), the total content of phenolic compounds in the culture grown under supplementary UV irradiation was almost 1.5 times higher than in the control culture. The UV rays greatly stimulated photosystem II (PSII) activity in phototrophic cells of the callus culture, which was indicated by a large increase in the ratio of variable chlorophyll fluorescence to maximal fluorescence. This ratio was as low as 0.19 in cells cultured in white light and increased to 0.53 in the cell culture grown under white and UV light. The kinetics of dark relaxation of chlorophyll variable fluorescence, related to reoxidation of PSII primary acceptor, contained either two or three components, depending on the absence or presence of UV radiation, respectively. An artificial electron acceptor of PSI, methyl viologen modified the kinetics of dark decay of chlorophyll variable fluorescence in a characteristic manner, implying that photosynthetic electron transport was mediated by PSI and PSII in both treatments (culturing in white light with and without UV-B). It is concluded that stimulatory effect of UV rays on the parameters examined in phototrophic regions of Camellia tissue culture is determined by photoexcitation of a regulatory pigment that absorbs quanta in blue and long-wave UV spectral regions.     

UV-B辐射增强对芦苇光合生理及叶绿体超微结构的影响

在UV-B辐照增强条件下,研究不同辐照梯度对芦苇光合特性、光合色素含量及叶绿体超微结构的影响. 结果表明: 与自然光照相比,UV-B辐照增强显著降低芦苇叶片净光合速率、气孔导度、蒸腾速率,且随辐照强度增大,降低程度加剧,胞间CO₂浓度升高,光合效率显著降低;与自然光照相比,UV-B辐照增强显著降低芦苇叶片光合色素含量(包括叶绿素a、叶绿素b、总叶绿素和类胡萝卜素),且随辐照强度增大,降低程度加剧;UV-B辐射增强条件下,叶绿体超微结构遭到破坏,表现为叶绿体结构变形,类囊体片层排列稀疏紊乱、膨胀甚至模糊不清,并且UV-B辐射强度越大,损伤越大,高强度UV-B辐射对叶绿体超微结构的影响大于低强度辐射.