Application of sucrose modulates the expressions of genes involved in proline and polyamine metabolism in maize seedlings exposed to drought

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ALTUNTAS C., SEZGIN A., Demiralay M., TERZİ R., SAĞLAM A., KADIOĞLU A.

BIOLOGIA PLANTARUM, cilt.63, ss.247-252, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 63
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.32615/bp.2019.028
  • Dergi Adı: BIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.247-252
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: arginine decarboxylase, diamine oxidase, hydrogen peroxide, polyamine oxidase, proline dehydrogenase, pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase, S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase, ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE, PLANTS, ACCUMULATION, SALT, GROWTH, ROLES
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Sucrose, proline, and polyamines are compatible solutes accumulating in plant tissues and increasing cellular osmolarity under environmental stresses. These compatible solutes and hydrogen peroxide can function as signaling molecules in plants. There has been very little evidence how the supply of sucrose changes the biosynthesis of compatible solutes. This study aimed to assess the cross-talk among sucrose, H2O2, and compatible solutes on the expression of genes encoding key enzymes in the pathways of proline and polyamine metabolism in drought stressed maize seedlings. Drought stress (induced by polyethylene glycol solution) increased the expressions of genes encoding pyrroline-5-carboxylate synthetase (P5CS), arginine decarboxylase (ADC), and S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase (SAMDC), while decreased proline dehydrogenase (ProDH), diamine oxidase (DAO), and polyamine oxidase (PAO) expressions. Addition of sucrose to the stressed seedlings increased the P5CS, ADC and SAMDC expressions more than drought stress alone and reduced more the ProDH, DAO, and PAO expressions. Moreover, exogenous sucrose increased leaf water potential and the content of proline, polyamines, and total soluble sugars, whereas decreased H2O2 content and membrane damages under the drought stress conditions. Consequently, exogenous sucrose contributed to the preservation of water status and the amelioration of damage in maize seedlings under the drought stress.