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| Author(s): |
Amaral Carvalho, Marcia Eugenia
[1]
;
Piotto, Fernando Angelo
[2]
;
Franco, Monica Regina
[1]
;
Rossi, Monica Lanzoni
[3]
;
Martinelli, Adriana Pinheiro
[3]
;
Cuypers, Ann
[4]
;
Azevedo, Ricardo Antunes
[1]
Total Authors: 7
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, ESALQ, Dept Genet, BR-13418900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, ESALQ, Dept Prod Vegetal, BR-13418900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Cena, Div Prod Agroind & Alimentos, Ave Centenario 303, BR-13416000 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[4] Hasselt Univ, Ctr Environm Sci, Agoralaan Bldg D, B-3590 Diepenbeek - Belgium
Total Affiliations: 4
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Journal of Environmental Management; v. 240, p. 84-92, JUN 15 2019. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 4 |
| Abstract | |
Distinct tomato genotypes possess different tolerance degree to cadmium (Cd), but the mechanisms behind this phenomenon are scarcely understood. To this end, the physiological, biochemical, anatomical, nutritional and molecular mechanisms associated to the plant tolerance against Cd toxicity were investigated in five tomato accessions with contrasting sensitivity to Cd exposure. Firstly, the data revealed that larger biomass loss was not always coupled to higher Cd concentration, indicating that other events, in addition to the internal Cd accumulation, impact tomato performance at early stages of Cd exposure. Secondly, the results indicated that the fine regulation of nutrient status, particularly magnesium (Mg), boron (B) and manganese (Mn), is associated to the mitigation of Cd toxicity. Magnesium status was coupled to the modulation of root development, resulting in changes in root hair formation and biomass allocation. Boron accumulation in leaves was linked to Cd toxicity, suggesting that tolerance mechanisms involved strategies to decrease or even avoid B excess in photosynthetic tissues. Disturbances in Mn status, i.e. Mn excess in leaves and Mn deficiency in roots, were also related to tomato sensitivity to Cd exposure. Thirdly, plant capacity to maintain leaf blade expansion is a relevant strategy for a better tomato development after short-term Cd exposure. Fourthly, tomato tolerance to Cd-induced stress does not depend on CAT activity enhancements in such conditions. In conclusion, tomato ability to quickly manage its nutritional status is necessary for alleviation of the Cd effects at early stages of exposure to this metal. The better understanding about tolerance mechanisms and mode of action of Cd toxicity in plants can help in the establishment of strategies to mitigate its impacts on crops. (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 |
| FAPESP's process: | 15/26640-1 - Study of tolerance mechanisms to cadmium in tomato accessions: molecular approaches |
| Grantee: | Marcia Eugenia Amaral de Carvalho |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate |
| FAPESP's process: | 13/15217-5 - INTEGRATED APPROACH OF ANATOMICAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL, BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR PARAMETERS FOR THE STUDY OF TOLERANCE MECHANISMS TO CADMIUM IN TOMATO ACCESSION |
| Grantee: | Marcia Eugenia Amaral de Carvalho |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |