scholarly journals Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Temperature-Induced Green Discoloration in Garlic

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ningyang Li ◽  
Zhichang Qiu ◽  
Xiaoming Lu ◽  
Bingchao Shi ◽  
Xiudong Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Aminolevulinic Acid ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Transcriptome Profiling ◽  
Temperature Treatment ◽  
Low Temperature Stress ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Encoding Genes

Green discoloration is one of the most important problems that cause low quality of product in the processing of garlic, which can be induced by low-temperature stress. But the mechanism of low temperature-induced green discoloration is poorly understood. In the present study, the control garlic and three low temperature-treated garlic samples (stored at 4°C with 10, 15, and 40 days, respectively) were used for genome-wide transcriptome profiling analysis. A total of 49280 garlic unigenes with an average length of 1337 bp were de novo assembled, 20231 of which were achieved for functional annotation. When being suffered from 10, 15, and 40 days of low-temperature treatment, an increased degree of discoloration was observed, and a total of 4757, 4401, and 2034 unigenes showed a differential expression, respectively. Finally, 5923 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were found to respond to the low-temperature stress, of which 3921 were identified in at least two treatments. Among these stress-responsive unigenes, there were large numbers of enzyme-encoding genes, which significantly enriched the pathway “proteasome,” many genes of which are potentially involved in the garlic discoloration, such as 7 alliinase-encoding genes, 5 γ-glutamyltranspeptidase-encoding genes, and 1 δ-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase-encoding gene. These stress-responsive enzyme-encoding genes are possibly responsible for the low-temperature-induced garlic discoloration. The identification of large numbers of DEGs provides a basis for further elucidating the mechanism of low-temperature-induced green discoloration in garlic.

Exogenous application of 5-aminolevulinic acid improves low-temperature stress tolerance of maize seedlings

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Wang ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Wanrong Gu ◽  
Qian Zhang ◽  
Lixin Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
Aminolevulinic Acid ◽  
Photosynthetic Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activity ◽  
Low Temperature Stress ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Maize Seedlings

The important plant growth regulator 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) could promote low-temperature stress tolerance of many plants; however, the underlying mechanisms remain to be elucidated. We investigated the effects of exogenously applied ALA on seedling morphology, antioxidant enzyme activity and photosynthetic capacity of maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings under low-temperature stress. Two cultivars, low-temperature-sensitive cv. Suiyu 13 (SY13) and low-temperature-tolerant cv. Zhengdan 958 (ZD958), were subjected to four treatments: low-temperature without ALA treatment, low-temperature after ALA treatment, normal temperature without ALA treatment, and normal temperature after ALA treatment. Plant morphological growth, proline content, antioxidant enzyme activity and photosynthetic capacity were determined. ALA treatment significantly decreased the inhibitory effects of low-temperature stress on seedling dry weight and increased proline accumulation under low temperatures in ZD958. Pre-application of ALA significantly improved superoxide dismutase and catalase activities in SY13 under low-temperature stress. Furthermore, treating maize seedlings with ALA resulted in significant enhancement of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) carboxylase activity under low-temperature stress in both cultivars. Pre-treatment with ALA relieved the damage caused by low-temperature stress to maize seedlings, particularly in the low-temperature-sensitive cultivar. Therefore, ALA at appropriate concentrations may be used to prevent reductions in maize crop yield due to low-temperature stress.

scholarly journals 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Improves Nutrient Uptake and Endogenous Hormone Accumulation, Enhancing Low-Temperature Stress Tolerance in Cucumbers

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 3379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Anwar ◽  
Yan Yan ◽  
Yumei Liu ◽  
Yansu Li ◽  
Xianchang Yu
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Aminolevulinic Acid ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Low Temperature Stress ◽  
Night Temperature ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Chl A ◽  
Mass Accumulation

5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) increases plant tolerance to low-temperature stress, but the physiological and biochemical mechanisms that underlie its effects are not fully understood. To investigate them, cucumber seedlings were treated with different ALA concentrations (0, 15, 30 and 45 mg/L ALA) and subjected to low temperatures (12/8 °C day/night temperature). The another group (RT; regular temperature) was exposed to normal temperature (28/18 °C day/night temperature). Low-temperature stress decreased plant height, root length, leaf area, dry mass accumulation and the strong seedling index (SSI), chlorophyll contents, photosynthesis, leaf and root nutrient contents, antioxidant enzymatic activities, and hormone accumulation. Exogenous ALA application significantly alleviated the inhibition of seedling growth and increased plant height, root length, hypocotyl diameter, leaf area, and dry mass accumulation under low-temperature stress. Moreover, ALA increased chlorophyll content (Chl a, Chl b, Chl a+b, and Carotenoids) and photosynthetic capacity, net photosynthetic rate (Pn), stomatal conductance (Gs), intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci), and transpiration rate (Tr), as well as the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD, catalase (CAT), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and glutathione reductase (GR) enzymes, while decreasing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), superoxide (O2•−), and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents under low-temperature stress. In addition, nutrient contents (N, P, K, Mg, Ca, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn) and endogenous hormones (JA, IAA, BR, iPA, and ZR) were enhanced in roots and leaves, and GA4 and ABA were decreased. Our results suggest the up-regulation of antioxidant enzyme activities, nutrient contents, and hormone accumulation with the application of ALA increases tolerance to low-temperature stress, leading to improved cucumber seedling performance.

scholarly journals Putrescine Content Parallels Ammonia and Arginine Metabolism in Developing Flowers of the `Washington' Navel Orange

1991 ◽  
Vol 116 (2) ◽  
pp. 280-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oded Sagee ◽  
Carol J. Lovatt
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
Flower Development ◽  
Biosynthetic Pathway ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Low Temperature Stress ◽  
Navel Orange ◽  
Flower Opening ◽  
Washington Navel

Maximum leaf NH3-NH4+ content and activity of the de novo arginine biosynthetic pathway occurred during the 1st week after transfer of 5-year-old rooted cuttings of the `Washington' navel orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) from 8 weeks of low-temperature stress [8-hour days (500 μmol·s-1·m-2) at 15 to 18C/16-hour nights at 10 to 13C]. Both aspects declined in parallel during the subsequent 4 weeks of 12-hour days (500 μmol·s-1·m-2) at 24 C/12-hour nights at 19C, which culminated in maximum bloom. Apical flowers of inflorescences initiated in response to 8 weeks of low-temperature stress exhibited maximum tissue concentrations of NH3-NH4+ and putrescine, and maximum activity of the de novo arginine biosynthetic pathway 1 week after transfer of the trees from the low-temperature induction to the higher temperature (flower buds were 7 × 5 mm, length/width). All three criteria decreased in parallel as flowers developed through Stage V (petal fall). In contrast, spermine concentration increased 7-fold during Stage IV of flower development (flower opening). By Stage V, ovaries contained about equal concentrations of putrescine, spermidine, and spermine. The activity of the de novo tyrosine biosynthetic pathway exhibited a pattern of change independent of flower NH3-NH4+ concentration. Observed changes were not due to increased organ weight or size and persisted when the data were expressed per milligram protein. The results of this study demonstrate that leaves and floral buds undergo parallel changes in N metabolism in response to low-temperature, stress-induced flowering and provide evidence that flower NH3-NH4+ content and putrescine synthesis via argine are metabolically correlated during flower development in C. sinensis.

scholarly journals Transcriptome Analysis Combined With Glutathione S-transferase 1 Gene Family Whole-genome Identification Reveals the Mechanism Underlying the Exogenous Application of 5-aminolevulinic Acid to Alleviate Low Temperature Stress in Solanum Lycopersicum Seedling

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengda Zhang ◽  
Tao Liu ◽  
Zhen Kang ◽  
Jiwen Xu ◽  
Shichun Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Gene Family ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
Stress Resistance ◽  
Aminolevulinic Acid ◽  
Low Temperature Stress ◽  
Tomato Genome ◽  
Glutathione S Transferase ◽  
Cis Acting ◽  
Gst Activity

Abstract Background: Transcriptome sequencing was conducted to screen out genes that actively respond to exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) induction under low temperature stress. The study used two versions of the tomato genome database to strictly screen and identify tomato glutathione S-transferase (GST) gene families and carried out the related bioinformatics analysis of tomato GST gene family. The expression pattern of SlGST genes induced by exogenous application ALA under low temperature stress was also analysed. Related physiological indicators were determined, and related chemical stains were performed.Results: RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) results showed that the expression of SlGST gene was different under various treatments, and a large number of SlGST genes widely responded to ALA induction under low temperature stress. Sixty-nine full-length GST genes were identified by screening the two versions of tomato genome databases combined with protein domain analysis. Analysis of gene family phylogenetic tree divided the tomato GST gene family into eight subfamilies. Tandem replication of genes is one of the driving forces for the evolution of tomato GST gene family, and a large number of cis-acting elements are related to stress resistance on the promoter of the GST gene family. Exogenous ALA application under low temperature stress induces a broad response of tomato leaf SlGST gene (qRT-PCR verification), increases GST activity and decreases reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation.Conclusions: RNA sequencing results revealed that a large number of tomato GST genes are differentially expressed, and Sixty-nine GSTs are identified in the tomato genome. Tandem replication of genes is the driving force for 68 the evolution of tomato GST family, and the promoter contains a large number of cis-acting elements related to stress resistance. Test results show that exogenous ALA induces the expression of SlGST genes under low temperature stress, thereby increasing GST activity to eliminate the ROS produced under low temperature stress and increase the tomato tolerance.

scholarly journals Third-Stage Dispersal Juveniles of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus Can Resist Low-Temperature Stress by Entering Cryptobiosis

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 785
Author(s):  
Long Pan ◽  
Rong Cui ◽  
Yongxia Li ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Jianwei Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Bursaphelenchus Xylophilus ◽  
Temperature Treatment ◽  
Low Temperature Stress ◽  
Liquid Environment ◽  
Low Temperature Treatment ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Pine Trees

Nematodes can enter cryptobiosis by dehydration as an adaptation to low-temperature environments and recover from cryptobiosis by rehydration after environmental improvement. In this work, the survival of Bursaphelenchusxylophilus third-stage dispersal juveniles was studied in response to low-temperature treatment. The average survival rates were 1.7% after −80 °C treatment for 30 d and 82.2% after −20 °C treatment for 30 d. The changes of water content and inorganic salt ions that occur in pine trees during winter gradually alter the osmotic pressure in the liquid environment to dehydrate B. xylophilus juveniles, resulting in improved survival after low-temperature treatment. The survival rate at −20 °C improved to 92.1% when the juveniles entered cryptobiosis by osmotic regulation. The results of this study demonstrate that B. xylophilus third-stage dispersal juveniles can resist low-temperature stress through cryptobiosis, providing the theoretical basis for the identification of areas potentially vulnerable to B. xylophilus in the mid-temperature and cold temperature zones of China.

Effects of low-temperature stress on histone modification in ZF4 cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Penglei JIANG ◽  
Yingdi SHI ◽  
Yanwen HOU ◽  
Bingshe HAN ◽  
Junfang ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Histone Modification ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
Low Temperature Stress

Effects of low temperature stress on photosynthesis in potato leaves

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-zhi QIN ◽  
Jue CHEN ◽  
Zhen XING ◽  
Chang-zheng HE ◽  
Xing-yao XIONG
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Temperature Stress ◽  
Low Temperature Stress
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