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| Author(s): |
Alcantara, Berenice Kussumoto
[1]
;
Machemer-Noonan, Katja
[2]
;
Silva Junior, Francides Gomes
[3]
;
Azevedo, Ricardo Antunes
[1]
Total Authors: 4
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Genet, Escola Super Agr Luiz de Queiroz, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Ohio State Univ, Ctr Appl Plant Sci, Columbus, OH 43210 - USA
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Ciencias Florestais, Escola Super Agr Luiz de Queiroz, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | PLoS One; v. 10, n. 12 DEC 29 2015. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 9 |
| Abstract | |
Aluminum (Al) toxicity is directly related to acidic soils and substantially limits maize yield. Earlier studies using hormones and other substances to treat the seeds of various crops have been carried out with the aim of inducing tolerance to abiotic stress, especially chilling, drought and salinity. However, more studies regarding the effects of seed treatments on the induction of Al tolerance are necessary. In this study, two independent experiments were performed to determine the effect of ascorbic acid (AsA) seed treatment on the tolerance response of maize to acidic soil and Al stress. In the first experiment (greenhouse), the AsA seed treatment was tested in B73 (Al-sensitive genotype). This study demonstrates the potential of AsA for use as a pre-sowing seed treatment (seed priming) because this metabolite increased root and shoot growth under acidic and Al stress conditions. In the second test, the evidence from field experiments using an Al-sensitive genotype (Mo17) and an Altolerant genotype (DA) suggested that prior AsA seed treatment increased the growth of both genotypes. Enhanced productivity was observed for DA under Al stress after priming the seeds. Furthermore, the AsA treatment decreased the activity of oxidative stress-related enzymes in the DA genotype. In this study, remarkable effects using AsA seed treatment in maize were observed, demonstrating the potential future use of AsA in seed priming. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/54676-0 - Oxidative stress induced by metals: new approaches |
| Grantee: | Ricardo Antunes de Azevedo |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |