Upregulation of antioxidant and glyoxalase systems mitigates NaCl stress inBrassica junceaby supplementation of zinc and calcium
Open Access
- 1 January 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Plant Interactions
- Vol. 13 (1), 151-162
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2018.1441452
Abstract
Possible involvement of calcium (Ca) and zinc (Zn) in mitigation of salt (NaCl) stress-induced oxidative damage in Brassica juncea was investigated. Salt stress (200 mM NaCl) reduced leaf pigment synthesis and some key photosynthetic attributes including stomatal conductance and internal CO2 concentration. Exogenous application of Ca and Zn resulted in enhanced growth possibly by induction of the antioxidant defense system, resulting in improved redox state thereby favoring growth improvement. Proline accumulation (3.39-fold) was stimulated by exogenous application of Zn and Ca causing improvement in growth through enhancement in relative water content (78.46%) and increased flavonoid accumulation (86.19%). NaCl stress enhanced the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), malondialdehyde and methylglyoxal content by 3-fold, 1.51-fold, and 2.98-fold, respectively, however, supplementation of Ca and Zn individually as well as in combination reduced the accumulation to an appreciable level. Ca and Zn treatment helped Brassica juncea plants to strengthen the antioxidant system and glyoxalase system and also enzymes of ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-Glu) cycle for better protection to membranes from reactive oxygen species. Moreover, Ca and Zn supplementation reduced the salt-induced damage by maintaining Na/K ratio through improved K uptake.Keywords
Funding Information
- King Saud University
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