Melatonin Improves Drought Resistance in Maize Seedlings by Enhancing the Antioxidant System and Regulating Abscisic Acid Metabolism to Maintain Stomatal Opening Under PEG-Induced Drought

Li Zhuo 한국식물학회 2021 Journal of Plant Biology Vol.64 No.4

Maize (Zea mays L.) is highly sensitive to drought stress, resulting in large losses in yield; therefore, strategies aimed at enhancing drought tolerance are essential. Melatonin improves stress tolerance in plants; however, its mechanism in maize seedlings under drought stress remains unknown. Therefore, we investigated the effects of foliar-sprayed melatonin (100 umol L−1) on the antioxidant system, photosynthetic gas exchange parameters, stomatal behavior, endogenous melatonin and abscisic acid (ABA)-related gene expression in maize seedling leaves under 20% polyethylene glycol (PEG)-induced drought stress. PEG treatment resulted in oxidative stress and stomatal closure, resulting in chlorophyll degradation and inhibition of photosynthesis; thereby, reducing seedling biomass. Melatonin pretreatment significantly improved the relative water content, photosynthetic gas exchange parameters and stomatal behavior; thereby, maintaining chlorophyll contents and photosynthesis. Melatonin also stimulated the antioxidant system, enhancing the clearance of reactive-oxygen species, preventing severe damage under PEG-induced drought. Pre-treatment also increased endogenous melatonin and inhibited up-regulation of NCED1, an ABA synthesis-related gene, as well as selectively up-regulating ABA catabolic genes ABA8ox1 and ABA8ox3, reducing ABA accumulation and inducing stomatal reopening. Overall, these findings suggest that melatonin pre-treatment alleviated the inhibitory effects of drought stress on photosynthesis, enhancing tolerance in maize seedlings. Maize ( Zea mays L.) is highly sensitive to drought stress, resulting in large losses in yield; therefore, strategies aimed at enhancing drought tolerance are essential. Melatonin improves stress tolerance in plants; however, its mechanism in maize seedlings under drought stress remains unknown. Therefore, we investigated the effects of foliar-sprayed melatonin (100 umol L −1 ) on the antioxidant system, photosynthetic gas exchange parameters, stomatal behavior, endogenous melatonin and abscisic acid (ABA)-related gene expression in maize seedling leaves under 20% polyethylene glycol (PEG)-induced drought stress. PEG treatment resulted in oxidative stress and stomatal closure, resulting in chlorophyll degradation and inhibition of photosynthesis; thereby, reducing seedling biomass. Melatonin pretreatment significantly improved the relative water content, photosynthetic gas exchange parameters and stomatal behavior; thereby, maintaining chlorophyll contents and photosynthesis. Melatonin also stimulated the antioxidant system, enhancing the clearance of reactive-oxygen species, preventing severe damage under PEG-induced drought. Pre-treatment also increased endogenous melatonin and inhibited up-regulation of NCED1 , an ABA synthesis-related gene, as well as selectively up-regulating ABA catabolic genes ABA8ox1 and ABA8ox3 , reducing ABA accumulation and inducing stomatal reopening. Overall, these findings suggest that melatonin pre-treatment alleviated the inhibitory effects of drought stress on photosynthesis, enhancing tolerance in maize seedlings.

수박접목묘의 건조스트레스 범위 탐지를 위한 엽록소형광 지수의 적용

신유경,김용현,이준구 (사) 한국생물환경조절학회 2019 생물환경조절학회지 Vol.28 No.4

This study was carried out to quantify the drought stress in grafted watermelon seedlings non-destructively by using chlorophyll fluorescence (CF) imaging technique rather than the visual judgment. Six-day old watermelon seedlings were grown under uniform irrigation for 3 days, and then given drought stress. Afterward, the sensor for the measurement of water content in plug tray cell unit was used to classify the drought-stress level into nine groups from D1 (53.0%, sufficient moisture state) to D9 (15.7%, extremely dry stress), and the 16 CF parameters were measured. In addition, re-irrigation was performed on the drought stressed seedlings(D5 - D9) to determine the growth and photosynthesis recovery level, which was not confirmed by visual judgment. The kinetic curve patterns of CF in three different drought stressed seedling groups were found to be different for the early detection of drought stress. All the 16 CF parameters decreased continuously with exposure to drought stress and drastically decreased from D5 (32.1%) where the visual judgment was possible. The fluorescence decline ratio (Rfd_Lss) started to decrease from the initial drought stress level (D5 - D6), and the Maximum PSII quantum yield (Fv/Fm) was significantly decreased in the later extreme drought stress range (D7 – D9) by re-irrigation recovery test. Thus, Rfd_Lss and Fv/Fm parameters were finally selected as potent indicators of growth and photosynthesis recovery in the initial and later stages of drought stress. Also, to the differences in the numerical values of the individual chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, the drought stress level was intuitively confirmed through the image. These results indicate that Rfd and Fv/Fm can be considered as potential CF parameters for the detection of low and extremely high drought stress, respectively. Furthermore, Fv/Fm can be considered as the best CF parameters for recovery at re-irrigation. 본 연구는 육안판단이 아닌 엽록소형광 이미지 측정기 법을 이용하여 비파괴적으로 수박접목묘 플러그트레이 단일 셀에 대해 건조스트레스를 정량화하고자 수행되었 다. 접목 후 6일차 수박접목묘를 3일동안 균일한 관수관 리 하에서 재배한 후 건조스트레스를 부여하였다. 이후 플러그트레이 단일 셀 형태의 수분함량센서를 이용하여 D1(53.0%, 충분한 수분상태)단계부터 D9(15.7%, 극심한 건조스트레스)단계까지 9개 그룹으로 분류하고 엽록소 형광을 측정하였다. 또한 건조스트레스에 영향을 받은 묘(D5-D9)에 재관수하여 육안판단으로 확인되지 않은 광합성 및 생육 회복 수준을 측정하였다. 3개의 건조스 트레스 단계의 엽록소형광 곡선 형태는 건조스트레스 조 기 탐지에 대해 다른 양상을 보였다. 총 16개의 엽록소 형광 지수는 건조스트레스에 노출되면서 지속적으로 감 소하였으며, 육안으로 판단 가능한 D5(32.1%)단계에서 크게 감소하였다. 형광감소율(Rfd_Lss)는 초기 건조스트 레스 수준(D5-D6)에서 명확하게 감소하기 시작하였으며, 최대 광화학효율(Fv/Fm)은 극심한 건조스트레스 수준 (D7-D9)에서 크게 감소하였다. 따라서, Rfd_Lss 및 Fv/Fm 지수를 건조스트레스의 초기 및 이후 단계에서 생육 및 광합성 회복 평가를 위한 지표로 선정하였다. 개별 엽록소형광 지수의 수치값 차이와 엽록소형광 이미지를 통해 건조스트레스 수준이 직관적으로 확인되었다. 이러 한 결과는 Rfd_Lss와 Fv/Fm은 각각 초기 및 극심한 건 조스트레스를 탐지하지 위한 엽록소형광 지수로 활용될 수 있으며, Fv/Fm은 재관수시 회복 평가를 위한 최적의 엽록소형광 지수로 판단된다.

Improvement of heat and drought photosynthetic tolerance in wheat by overaccumulation of glycinebetaine

Wang, Gui-Ping,Hui, Zhen,Li, Feng,Zhao, Mei-Rong,Zhang, Jin,Wang, Wei The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology 2010 Plant biotechnology reports Vol.4 No.3

Within their natural habitat, crops are often subjected to drought and heat stress, which suppress crop growth and decrease crop production. Causing overaccumulation of glycinebetaine (GB) has been used to enhance the crop yield under stress. Here, we investigated the response of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) photosynthesis to drought, heat stress and their combination with a transgenic wheat line (T6) overaccumulating GB and its wild-type (WT) Shi4185. Drought stress (DS) was imposed by controlling irrigation until the relative water content (RWC) of the flag leaves decreased to between 78 and 82%. Heat stress (HS) was applied by exposing wheat plants to $40^{\circ}C$ for 4 h. A combination of drought and heat stress was applied by subjecting the drought-stressed plants to a heat stress as above. The results indicated that all stresses decreased photosynthesis, but the combination of drought and heat stress exacerbated the negative effects on photosynthesis more than exposure to drought or heat stress alone. Drought stress decreased the transpiration rate (Tr), stomatal conductance (Gs) and intercellular $CO_2$ concentration (Ci), while heat stress increased all of these; the deprivation of water was greater under drought stress than heat stress, but heat stress decreased the antioxidant enzyme activity to a greater extent. Overaccumulated GB could alleviate the decrease of photosynthesis caused by all stresses tested. These suggest that GB induces an increase of osmotic adjustments for drought tolerance, while its improvement of the antioxidative defense system including antioxidative enzymes and antioxidants may be more important for heat tolerance.

Changes in Antioxidant Enzyme Activities of Two Contrasting Ecotypes of Arundinella hirta to Drought Stress

민창우,Yun-Hee Kim,이병현 한국초지조사료학회 2023 한국초지조사료학회지 Vol.43 No.2

To understand antioxidant enzyme response of two contrasting Arundinella hirta ecotypes to drought stress, drought-tolerant Youngduk and drought-sensitive Jinju-1, were comparatively analyzed changes in the enzymatic activities of peroxidase (POD), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione reductase (GR). Two ecotypes, drought-tolerant Youngduk and drought-sensitive Jinju-1 were subjected to drought stress by withholding water for 12 days. ROS accumulation level and electrolytic leakage were significantly increased in both A. hirta ecotypes by drought stress treatment but less in Youngduk than Jinju-1. The RWC significantly decreased in both the drought stress-treated ecotypes as compared to control, but less in Youngduk than Jinju-1. Soluble sugar and protein content were increased more in drought stress-treated Youngduk as compared to Jinju-1. The activities of antioxidant enzymes such as SOD, CAT, POD, APX, and GR increased significantly in both the drought stress-treated ecotypes Youngduk and Jinju-1 as compared to control. The increase in antioxidant enzyme activity level was more prominent in drought stress-treated Youngduk as compared to Jinju-1. Taken together, these results suggest that Youngduk was more tolerant to drought stress than Jinju-1, and seem to indicate that tolerance of A. hirta to drought stress is associated with increased activity of antioxidant enzymes.

건조스트레스가 감자 식물체 무기성분 및 생육에 미치는 영향

백계령,이계준,조지홍,Bak, Gyeryeong,Lee, Gyejun,Cho, Jihong 한국작물학회 2017 한국작물학회지 Vol.62 No.3

Yield of potato is largely influenced by drought stress. This study was conducted in Gangneung and Cheongju during the spring cropping of potato. Potatoes in the Gangneung area were affected by drought but there was no damage due to drought in Cheongju. During the early-growth stage, the contents of inorganic components like available phosphate and growth characteristics of the potato leaf in Cheongju were significantly higher than those in Gangneung but there was no difference after the flowering stage. It was considered that the potato plants cultivated in Cheongju could vigorously grow than that of Gangneung under drought stress. In addition, the content of calcium (Ca), which is a secondary messenger related to aging, was found to be higher in potato plants grown in Cheongju than in Gangneung and accumulated more quickly in potato plants of Cheongju. Because magnesium (Mg) was also found to be higher in potato plants from Gangneung by a wide margin, this phenomenon was thought be related with drought stress. The amounts of all inorganic components absorbed from soil were higher in Cheongju than in Gangneung, showing a relatively higher plant biomass in Cheongju. Correlations of development indexes related to leaf showed less or no relation in Gangneung. According to yield characteristics of the harvest stage, although yield was greatly reduced under drought stress condition, the rate of commercial yield was not significantly affected under the drought stress condition. Consequently, it was considered that these responses to drought stress could be utilized to stabilize potato production under the stressful conditions associated with abnormal climate.

Physiological and proteomic analyses reveal the protective roles of exogenous hydrogen peroxide in alleviating drought stress in soybean plants

Rahman Md Atikur,Alam Iftekhar,Sharmin Shamima Akhtar,Kabir Ahmad Humayan,Kim Yong-Goo,Liu Gongshe,Lee Byung-Hyun 한국식물생명공학회 2021 Plant biotechnology reports Vol.15 No.6

Drought stress is one of the major constraints for soybean growth and productivity worldwide. The study was aimed to investigate drought-induced physiological and proteomic changes in soybeans, as well as drought relief using exogenous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In drought-stressed plants, H2O2 spray on the leaf surface improved relative water content (RWC), net photosynthetic rate (Pn), and stomatal conductance (Gs). Furthermore, exogenous H2O2 reduced drought stress-induced endogenous MDA and H2O2 levels, as well as increased the key antioxidant enzymes (SOD,CAT, APX and POD) activ- ity and proline content in H2O2-treated soybean plants. These findings showed that H2O2 treatment significantly reduced drought stress by increasing the antioxidative defense system and osmotic adjustment. Furthermore, using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry, a total of 27 differently expressed proteins was identified, wherein 23 were up-regulated and 4 were down-regulated under drought condition. These proteins were found to be involved in photosynthesis, energy and metabolism, plant defense and antioxidant, signaling and transport, and transcription regulation in response to H2O2 treatment in soybean under drought stress, according to in silico interactome analysis. These findings add to our understanding of H2O2-mediated drought stress alleviation, as well as the physiological and molecular responses of soybean to drought stress.

Comparative transcriptome analysis of two contrasting genotypes provides new insights into the drought response mechanism in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.)

Pahal Suman,Srivastava Harsha,Saxena Swati,Tribhuvan Kishor U.,Kaila Tanvi,Sharma Sandhya,Grewal Sapna,Singh Nagendra K.,Gaikwad Kishor 한국유전학회 2024 Genes & Genomics Vol.46 No.1

Background Despite plant's ability to adapt and withstand challenging environments, drought poses a severe threat to their growth and development. Although pigeon pea is already quite resistant to drought, the prolonged dehydration induced by the aberrant climate poses a serious threat to their survival and productivity. Objective Comparative physiological and transcriptome analyses of drought-tolerant (CO5) and drought-sensitive (CO1) pigeon pea genotypes subjected to drought stress were carried out in order to understand the molecular basis of drought tolerance in pigeon pea. Methods The transcriptomic analysis allowed us to examine how drought affects the gene expression of C. cajan. Using bioinformatics tools, the unigenes were de novo assembled, annotated, and functionally evaluated. Additionally, a homology-based sequence search against the droughtDB database was performed to identify the orthologs of the DEGs. Results 1102 potential drought-responsive genes were found to be differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between drought-tolerant and drought-sensitive genotypes. These included Abscisic acid insensitive 5 (ABI5), Nuclear transcription factor Y subunit A-7 (NF-YA7), WD40 repeat-containing protein 55 (WDR55), Anthocyanidin reductase (ANR) and Zinc-finger homeodomain protein 6 (ZF-HD6) and were highly expressed in the tolerant genotype. Further, GO analysis revealed that the most enriched classes belonged to biosynthetic and metabolic processes in the biological process category, binding and catalytic activity in the molecular function category and nucleus and protein-containing complex in the cellular component category. Results of KEGG pathway analysis revealed that the DEGs were significantly abundant in signalling pathways such as plant hormone signal transduction and MAPK signalling pathways. Consequently, in our investigation, we have identified and validated by qPCR a group of genes involved in signal reception and propagation, stress-specific TFs, and basal regulatory genes associated with drought response. Conclusion In conclusion, our comprehensive transcriptome dataset enabled the discovery of candidate genes connected to pathways involved in pigeon pea drought response. Our research uncovered a number of unidentified genes and transcription factors that could be used to understand and improve susceptibility to drought. Background Despite plant's ability to adapt and withstand challenging environments, drought poses a severe threat to their growth and development. Although pigeon pea is already quite resistant to drought, the prolonged dehydration induced by the aberrant climate poses a serious threat to their survival and productivity. Objective Comparative physiological and transcriptome analyses of drought-tolerant (CO5) and drought-sensitive (CO1) pigeon pea genotypes subjected to drought stress were carried out in order to understand the molecular basis of drought tolerance in pigeon pea. Methods The transcriptomic analysis allowed us to examine how drought affects the gene expression of C. cajan. Using bioinformatics tools, the unigenes were de novo assembled, annotated, and functionally evaluated. Additionally, a homology-based sequence search against the droughtDB database was performed to identify the orthologs of the DEGs. Results 1102 potential drought-responsive genes were found to be differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between drought-tolerant and drought-sensitive genotypes. These included Abscisic acid insensitive 5 (ABI5), Nuclear transcription factor Y subunit A-7 (NF-YA7), WD40 repeat-containing protein 55 (WDR55), Anthocyanidin reductase (ANR) and Zinc-finger homeodomain protein 6 (ZF-HD6) and were highly expressed in the tolerant genotype. Further, GO analysis revealed that the most enriched classes belonged to biosynthetic and metabolic processes in the biological process category, binding and catalytic activity in the molecular function category and nucleus and protein-containing complex in the cellular component category. Results of KEGG pathway analysis revealed that the DEGs were significantly abundant in signalling pathways such as plant hormone signal transduction and MAPK signalling pathways. Consequently, in our investigation, we have identified and validated by qPCR a group of genes involved in signal reception and propagation, stress-specific TFs, and basal regulatory genes associated with drought response. Conclusion In conclusion, our comprehensive transcriptome dataset enabled the discovery of candidate genes connected to pathways involved in pigeon pea drought response. Our research uncovered a number of unidentified genes and transcription factors that could be used to understand and improve susceptibility to drought.

건조스트레스가 수리취의 광합성 및 수분관련 특성에 미치는 영향

이경철,이학봉,Lee, Kyeong-Cheol,Lee, Hak Bong 한국산림과학회 2017 한국산림과학회지 Vol.106 No.3

이 연구는 건조스트레스가 수리취의 생리적 반응에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 수행하였으며, 건조스트레스는 25일 간의 단수처리를 통해 유도하였다. 건조스트레스가 진행됨에 따라 새벽 녘 수분포텐셜(${\Psi}_{pd}$)과 정오의 수분포텐셜(${\Psi}_{mid}$)이 모두 감소하였으며, 수분불포화도(WSD)는 약 7배 증가하였다. 특히 일중 수분포텐셜차(${\Psi}_{pd}-{\Psi}_{mid}$)는 처리 후 10일까지 0.22~0.18 MPa 범위로 큰 차이를 나타냈으나 이후에는 차이가 크게 줄어드는 경향을 보였다. 수리취는 건조스트레스 처리 후 15일부터 기공전도도와 기공증산속도의 감소가 두드러졌고, 처리 20일 이후에는 최대광합성 속도와 순양자수율 역시 큰 폭으로 감소한 반면 수분이용효율은 반대의 경향을 보였다. 이것은 기공을 통한 $CO_2$와 수분의 조절이 원활하지 못해 광합성량의 감소가 일어난 것을 의미한다. JIP 분석을 통해 단수처리 15일 이후에 기능지수($PI_{ABS}$) 및 에너지전달 효율의 감소가 두드러진 것으로 나타났으며, 광계 2의 활성이 감소한 것을 보여준다. 엽의 원형질 분리시 삼투포텐셜 ${\Psi}_o{^{tlp}}$은 -0.4 MPa, 최대포수시의 삼투포텐셜 ${\Psi}_o{^{sat}}$은 -0.35 MPa의 삼투적 적응 반응을 나타냈으며, 최대탄성계수($E_{max}$)의 탄성적 적응은 9.4 MPa로 나타나 수리취는 건조스트레스에 따라 삼투적 적응과 탄성적 적응이 모두 나타나는 것을 알 수 있었다. Vo/DW, Vt/DW와 같은 수분특성인자는 건조스트레스에 따라 증가되는 것으로 나타났다. 결과적으로 수리취는 새벽녘 엽수분포텐셜이 -0.93 MPa 이하로 저하되면 광합성 활성의 감소가 크게 나타나고, 건조스트레스에 따라 삼투적 적응과 탄성적 적응이 나타나 이것이 이 식물의 중요한 적응방법임을 알 수 있었다. This study was conducted to find out the influence of drought stress on physiological responses of Synurus deltoides. Drought stress was induced by withholding water for 25 days. Leaf water potentials were decreased of both predawn (${\Psi}_{pd}$) and mid-day (${\Psi}_{mid}$) with increasing drought stress, but water saturation dificit (WSD) was 7 times increased. ${\Psi}_{pd}-{\Psi}_{mid}$ showed the significant difference of 0.22~0.18 MPa in stressed before 10 days, and nonsignificant as treatment time became longer. A strong reduction of stomatal conductance ($gH_2O$) and stomatal transpiration rate (E) were observed after 15 days of drought stress Significant reductions of net apparent quantum yield (${\Phi}$) and maximum photosynthesis rate ($Pn_{max}$) were observed after 20 days of drought stress; However, water use efficiency (WUE) was shown the opposite trend. This implies that decrease of photosynthesis rate may be due to an inability to regulate water and $CO_2$ exchanged through the stomata. From JIP analysis, flux ratios (${\Psi}_O$ and ${\Phi}_{EO}$) and performance index on absorption basis ($PI_{ABS}$) were dramatically decreased withholding water after 15 days, which reflects the relative reduction of photosystem II activity. The leaf of S. deltoides showed osmotic adjustment of -0.35 MPa at full turgor and -0.40 MPa at zero turgor, and also cell-wall elastic adjustment of 9.4 MPa, indicating that S. deltoides tolerate drought stress through osmotic adjustment and cell-wall elastic adjustment. The degree of change in water relations parameters such as Vo/DW, Vt/DW decreased with increasing drought stress. This result showed that S. deltoides was exhibited a strong reduction of photosynthetic activity to approximately -0.93 MPa of predawn leaf water potential, and both of osmotic adjustment and cell-wall elastic adjustment in drought stress condition appears to be an important adaptation for restoration in this species.

건조스트레스에 의한 오이와 토마토 공정육묘의 광화학적 지표 해석

함현돈,김태성,이미현,박기배,안재호,강동현,김태완 한국환경생물학회 2018 환경생물 : 환경생물학회지 Vol.36 No.4

The purpose of this study is to analyze photochemical activity of nursery seedlings under drought stress, using chlorophyll fluorescence reaction analysis. Young nursery seedlings of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) and cucumber (Cucumis sativa L.), were grown under drought stress for 8 days. Analysis of chlorophyll fluorescence reaction (OJIP) and parameters, were performed to evaluate photochemical fluctuation in nursery seedlings under drought stress. Chlorophyll fluorescence reaction analysis showed maximal recorded fluorescence (P) decreased from the 5 day after treatment in tomato seedlings, while an amount of chlorophyll fluorescence increased at the J-I step. Thus, physiological activity was reduced. In cucumber seedlings, maximal recorded fluorescence (P) and maximal variable fluorescence (FV) lowered from the 4 day after treatment, and chlorophyll fluorescence intensity of J-I step increased. Chlorophyll fluorescence parameter analysis showed electron transfer efficiency of PSⅡ and PSⅠ were significantly inhibited with decreasing ET2O/RC and RE1O/RC from the 5 day after treatment, in tomato seedlings and from the 4 day after treatment, in cucumber seedlings. ET2O/RC and PIABS significantly changed. In conclusion, 6 indices such as FV/FM, DIO/RC, ET2O/RC, RE1O/RC, PIABS and PITOTALABS were selected for determining drought stress in nursery seedlings. Drought stress factor index (DFI) was used to evaluate whether the crop was healthy or not, under drought stress. Cucumber seedlings were less resistant to drought stress than tomato seedlings, in the process of drought stress. 본 연구는 엽록소형광반응 분석을 이용하여 건조스트레스에 의한 공정육묘의 광화학적 활력을 분석하였다. 토마토와 오이 공정육묘를 8일 동안 건조스트레스 처리를 하였다. 엽록소형광반응 (OJIP)과 매개변수 분석을 통해 건조스트레스로 인한 작물의 광화학적 변동을 평가하였다. 엽록소 형광반응 (OJIP) 분석 결과, 토마토는 처리 후 5일부터 최대 형광량 (P)이 감소한 반면 J-I 단계에서는 엽록소 형광량이 증가하였다. 따라서 생리적 활력이 감소한 것을 알 수 있었다. 오이의 경우 처리 후 4일부터 최대 형광 (P) 및 변동 형광량 (FV)이 낮아지고 J-I 단계의 엽록소 형광 수치가 증가하였다. 엽록소 형광 매개변수 분석한 결과 토마토는 처리 후 5일부터 특히 ET2O/RC와 RE1O/RC가 감소하면서 광계II와 광계I의 전자전달효율이 유의적으로 낮아진 것으로 보인 반면 오이는 처리 후 4일부터 ET2O/RC와 PIABS가 상당히 변화하였다. 결론적으로 FV/FM, DIO/RC, ET2O/RC, RE1O/RC, PIABS, PITOTALABS 6개의 지표가 공정육묘의 건조스트레스를 판단하는 지표로 선정되었다. 건조스트레스지수 (DFI)를 통해 건조스트레스로 인한 작물별 건전성 평가를 하였고 오이의 경우 토마토에 비해 건조 저항성이 낮은 것으로 판단되었다.

Enhancement of Drought-Stress Tolerance of Brassica oleracea var. italica L. by Newly Isolated Variovorax sp. YNA59

( Yu-na Kim ),( Muhammad Aaqil Khan ),( Sang-mo Kang ),( Muhammad Hamayun ),( In-jung Lee ) 한국미생물 · 생명공학회 2020 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.30 No.10

Drought is a major abiotic factor and has drastically reduced crop yield globally, thus damaging the agricultural industry. Drought stress decreases crop productivity by negatively affecting crop morphological, physiological, and biochemical factors. The use of drought tolerant bacteria improves agricultural productivity by counteracting the negative effects of drought stress on crops. In this study, we isolated bacteria from the rhizosphere of broccoli field located in Daehaw-myeon, Republic of Korea. Sixty bacterial isolates were screened for their growth-promoting capacity, in vitro abscisic acid (ABA), and sugar production activities. Among these, bacterial isolates YNA59 was selected based on their plant growth-promoting bacteria traits, ABA, and sugar production activities. Isolate YNA59 highly tolerated oxidative stress, including hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and produces superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activities in the culture broth. YNA59 treatment on broccoli significantly enhanced plant growth attributes, chlorophyll content, and moisture content under drought stress conditions. Under drought stress, the endogenous levels of ABA, jasmonic acid (JA), and salicylic acid (SA) increased; however, inoculation of YNA59 markedly reduced ABA (877 ± 22 ng/g) and JA (169.36 ± 20.74 ng/g) content, while it enhanced SA levels (176.55 ± 9.58 ng/g). Antioxidant analysis showed that the bacterial isolate YNA59 inoculated into broccoli plants contained significantly higher levels of SOD, CAT, and APX, with a decrease in GPX levels. The bacterial isolate YNA59 was therefore identified as Variovorax sp. YNA59. Our current findings suggest that newly isolated drought tolerant rhizospheric Variovorax sp. YNA59 is a useful stress-evading rhizobacterium that improved droughtstress tolerance of broccoli and could be used as a bio-fertilizer under drought conditions.