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X-ray spectra in SEM and staining with chrome azurol S show Al deposits in leaf tissues of Al-accumulating and non-accumulating plants from the cerrado

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Author(s):
Bressan, Anna C. G. [1] ; Coan, Alessandra I. [2] ; Habermann, Gustavo [2]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Programa Posgrad Ciencias Biol Biol Vegetal, Inst Biociencias, Dept Bot, Unesp, Av 24-A, 1515, BR-13506900 Rio Claro, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, Dept Bot, Inst Biociencias, Av 24-A, 1515, BR-13506900 Rio Claro, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLANT AND SOIL; v. 404, n. 1-2, p. 293-306, JUL 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 9
Abstract

Aims Aluminum (Al) accumulating plants are distributed throughout the world. In the Cerrado, Al-accumulating and non-accumulating species coexist. Therefore, we anatomically/histochemically explore the sites of Al deposits in Al-accumulating species, and we also ask whether Al can be observed in non-accumulating species. Methods The anatomical patterns of Al storage in leaf tissues of Al-accumulating {[}Miconia albicans, M. rubiginosa (Melastomataceae), Qualea grandiflora, and Q. parviflora (Vochysiaceae)] and nonaccumulating species {[}(Styrax ferrugineus and S. camporum (Styracaceae)] were described using different Al indicator dyes: hematoxylin and chrome azurol S (CAS). In addition, Al-specific x-ray spectra from different regions of leaf tissues were measured and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results When compared to hematoxylin, it was confirmed by x-ray spectra in SEM that CAS was a more contrasting indicator of Al presence. Silica granules associated to Al were observed on cell walls of nonlignified leaf tissues of Al-accumulating species. However, granules were also found in leaf midribs of S. camporum. Conclusions The anatomical description of Al accumulation in leaves and the consistent pattern of Al association with cell walls strongly suggest that Al has structural rather than physiological roles in leaves of Cerrado woody plants, and that Al is perhaps isolated from metabolism. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/01351-9 - Study of Cerrado native species as a resource for the overcoming of aluminum toxicity in agriculture
Grantee:Gustavo Habermann
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants