Root restriction-induced limitation to photosynthesis in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) leaves |
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Authors: | Kai Shi Xiao-Tao Ding De-Kun Dong Yan-Hong Zhou Jing-Quan Yu |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Horticulture, Huajiachi Campus, Zhejiang University, Kaixuan Road 268, Hangzhou 310029, PR China;2. Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plants Growth, Development and Biotechnology, Agricultural Ministry of China, Kaixuan Road 268, Hangzhou 310029, PR China;3. The Institute of Crop and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, PR China |
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Abstract: | Root restriction often depresses photosynthetic capacity and the mechanism for this reduction, however, remains unclear. To identify the mechanism by which root restriction affects the photosynthetic characteristics, tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seedlings were subjected to root restriction stress with or without supplemental aeration to the nutrient solution. With the development of the root restriction stress, CO2 assimilation rate was decreased only in confined plants without supplemental aeration. There were also significant decreases in leaf water potential, stomatal conductance (gs), intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci), and increases in the stomatal limitation (l) and the xylem sap ABA concentration. Meanwhile, the maximum carboxylation rate of Rubisco (Vcmax) and the capacity for ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate regeneration (Jmax) also decreased, followed by substantial reductions in the quantum yield of PSII electron transport (ΦPSII). Additionally, root restriction resulted in accumulation of carbohydrates in various plant tissues irrespective of aeration conditions. It is likely that root restriction-induced depression of photosynthesis was mimicked by water stress. |
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Keywords: | ABA abscisic acid Asat light-saturated rate of the CO2 assimilation Ci intercellular CO2 concentration F&prime m Fs maximal and steady-state fluorescence yield in a light-adapted state gs stomatal conductance Jmax maximum potential rate of electron transport contributed to RuBP regeneration l stomatal limitation Rubisco ribulose-1 5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase RuBP ribulose-1 5-bisphosphate Tr transpiration rate Vcmax maximum carboxylation rate of Rubisco ΦCO2" target="_blank">gif" overflow="scroll">ΦCO2 quantum efficiency for CO2 assimilation ΦPSII relative quantum efficiency of PSII photochemistry |
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