Oxidative stress induced by metals (2009/54676-0), subproject 'Analysis of possible changes in lysine metabolism induced by cadmium in maize (Zea mays)' (2012/23981-4)

• Grant number: 13/25921-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: February 01, 2014
• End date: May 31, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Botany - Pant Physiology
• Principal Investigator: Ricardo Antunes de Azevedo
• Grantee: Jade Mendes Soares
• Host Institution: Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Piracicaba , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 09/54676-0 - Oxidative stress induced by metals: new approaches, AP.TEM

Abstract

The Laboratory of Biochemical Genetics Plant has developed research of great relevance on the response of crop plants to stresses caused by heavy metals. Among these species, maize (Zea mays) has been used as models for our studies which have allowed to the better understanding the effect of these metals in the plant oxidative metabolism. The main objective is to conduct analyzes to assess whether abiotic stress alters the metabolism of amino acids (especially lysine) and products formed in their metabolic route, this study is of great importance as it can assess how the metal modulates the action of the enzymes of the antioxidant system.