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ЕФЕКТИ НА ИЗЛИШЪКА НА Cu ВЪРХУ РАСТЕЖА И ФОТОСИНТЕЗАТА НА ЕЧЕМИЧНИ РАСТЕНИЯ. ВРЪЗКА СЪС СКРИНИНГ ТЕСТ ЗА ТОЛЕРАНТНОСТ КЪМ Cu
Twenty-day-old barley (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Ribeka) plants grown as sand culture were exposed to Cu treatment (0, 10, 15 and 20 mg Cu kg-1 sand) for ten days. The effects of excess Cu on both growth and photosynthetic performance were studied in order to identify the most sensitive probes implicating a further development of screening test for Cu tolerance within barley genotypes. The results obtained indicated that stomata conductance and photosynthetic electron transport linked to PSII+OEC exhibited the highest sensitivity to excess Cu, followed by plant dry weigh accumulation, leaf area formation, net photosynthetic rate, photosynthetic electron transport linked to PSI and PSII-OEC. It was concluded that leaf gas exchange
parameters, plant dry weight accumulation and leaf area formation present an effective plant test system for screening for barley genotypes with higher Cu tolerance.Двадесетдневни ечемични (Hordeum vulgare L. сорт Ribeka ) растения, отглеждани като пясъчна култура, са подложени на третиране с Cu (0, 10, 15 and 20 mg Cu kg-1 пясък) в продължение на 10 дни. Проучени са ефектите на излишъка на Cu върху растежа и фотосинтетичната активност на растенията
с цел да се определят най-чувствителните индикатори във връзка с понататъшното разработване на тест за скрининг на толерантни към Cu ечемични генотипове. Получените резултати показват, че с най-висока чувствителност към Cu са устичната проводимост, фотосинтетичния електронен транспорт свързан с PSII+OEC, следвани от натрупването на суха маса в растенията, формирането на листната площ, нето скоростта на фотосинтезата, фотосинтетичния електронен транспорт свързан с PSI и PSIIOEC.
Заключава се, че листният газообмен, натрупването на суха маса и формирането на листна площ представляват ефективна растителна система за скрининг за ечемични генотипове с по-висока толерантност към Cu
Mineral Monitorization in Different Tissues of Solanum tuberosum L. during Calcium Biofortification Process
Calcium is one of the 16 essential elements for plants, being required as Ca2+ and being
involved in several fundamental processes (namely, in the stability and integrity of the cell wall, the
development of plant tissue, cell division, and in stress responses). Moreover, Ca plays an important
role in potato production. In this context, this study aimed to monitor the culture development
(in situ and using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)) and the mineral content of four essential
elements (Ca, P, K, and S) in different organs of Solanum tuberosum L. (roots, stems, leaves, and tubers)
during a calcium biofortification process, carried out with two types of solutions (CaCl2 and Ca-
EDTA) with two concentrations (12 and 24 kg ha1). The calcium content generally increased in the
S. tuberosum L. organs of both varieties and showed, after the last foliar application, an increase in Ca
content that varied between 5.7–95.6% and 20.7–33%, for the Picasso and Agria varieties, respectively.
The patterns of accumulation in both varieties during the biofortification process were different
between the variety and mineral element. Regarding the quality analysis carried out during the
development of the tubers, only the Agria variety was suitable for industrial processing after the last
foliar applicationinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
The tolerance of eucalyptus globulus to soil contamination with arsenic
UID/FIS/04559/2020The contamination of abandoned mining areas is a problem worldwide that needs urgent attention. Phytoremediation emerges as a successful method to extract different contaminants from the soil. In this context, Eucalyptus globulus plants growing in soils artificial contaminated with arsenic (As) were used to access its phytoremediation capabilities. The effects of As on photosynthetic performance were monitored through different physiological parameters, whereas the uptake and translocation of As and the putative effects on calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc levels on plants were evaluated by X-ray fluorescence analysis. Root system is the major accumulator organ, while the translocation to the above-ground organs is poor. In the end of the experiment, the root biomass of plants treated with 200 μg As mL−1 is 27% and 49.7% lower than equivalent biomass from plants treated with 100 μg As mL−1 and control plants, respectively. Each plant can accumulate 8.19 and 8.91 mg As after a 6-month period, when submitted to 100 As and 200 As, respectively. It seems to exist an antagonistic effect of As on Zn root uptake by E. globulus. In general, the tested concentrations do not influence negatively plant metabolism, indicating that this species is suitable for plantation in contaminated areas.publishersversionpublishe
Elemental composition of algae-based supplements by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence
The aim of this study is to evaluate the elemental composition of fifteen algae-based
supplements commonly sold in the Portuguese market, by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence.
Despite the fact that the majority of Kelp samples were a good source of iodine, the levels observed
might well contribute to an excess in the human body, which can cause dysfunction of the thyroid
gland. Furthermore, the presence of lead in Sea spaghetti, Arame, Hijiki and Wakame caused a
considerable risk to public health vis a vis possible ingestion of a high daily dose. Regarding arsenic,
great variability was observed in all the samples with concentrations equal to or above 60 μg/g in
the case of Arame, KelpJ and Hijiki. Although algae mainly accumulate organic arsenic, some also
contain high levels of its inorganic form, as is commonly pointed out for Hijiki. Thus, regular
ingestion of these supplements must also take into account the mentioned facts. There is no doubt
that these supplements are also good sources of other nutrients, but the lack of accurate regulations
and control should alert consumers to avoid indiscriminate use of these types of productsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Enrichment of Grapes with Zinc-Efficiency of Foliar Fertilization with ZnSO4 and ZnO and Implications on Winemaking
Grapes and wine are widely consumed in the world, yet their mineral content can be
influenced by many factors such as the mineral composition of soils, viticulture practices and
environmental conditions. In this context, considering the importance of Zn in the human physiology,
the enrichment of Moscatel and Castelão grapes (white and red variety, respectively) with this
nutrient prompted this study; further assessment of tissue deposition and some implications for wine
production. Using two foliar fertilizers (ZnO or ZnSO4, at 150, 450 and 900 g ha1), decreases in net
photosynthesis and stomatal conductance occurred in both varieties, suggesting that the physiological
threshold of Zn toxicity was reached without visible symptoms. Following foliar spraying with
both fertilizers, the content of Zn in leaves of the Castelão and Moscatel varieties showed higher
values in all treatments relative to the control. Moreover, in grapes this tendency occurred only in
Castelão. Concerning Cu, Fe, Ca, K, S and P, some significant differences also happened in leaves
and grapes among treatments. At harvest, the indexes of Zn enrichment in grapes increased between
2.14- and 8.38-fold and between 1.02- and 1.44-fold in Castelão and Moscatel varieties, respectively.
Zinc in the dried skin of Castelão only increased with ZnO and ZnSO4 sprayed at 900 g ha1 (ca.
2.71- and 1.5-fold relative to the control, respectively), but in Moscatel a clear accumulation trend
could not be found. The dry weight of grapes ranged (in %) between 16 and 23 (but did not vary
significantly among treatments of each variety or in each treatment between varieties), and total
soluble solids (e.g., mainly soluble sugars and proteins) and color parameters showed some significant
variations. Through winemaking, the contents of Zn increased in both varieties (1.34- and 3.57-fold,
in Castelão and Moscatel, respectively) and in all treatments, although non-significantly in Castelão.
It is concluded that, to increase the contents of Zn in grapes without reaching the threshold of toxicity ZnO or ZnSO4 can be used for foliar spraying of Castelão and Moscatel varieties until 900 g ha1 and
that winemaking augments the level of this nutrientinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Transcriptomic leaf profiling reveals differential responses of the two most traded coffee species to elevated [co2]
PTDC/ASP-AGR/31257/2017
UIDB/00239/2020
UIDP/04035/2020
UID/AGR/04129/2020
UIDB/04551/2020
CRA-RED-00053-16As atmospheric [CO2] continues to rise to unprecedented levels, understanding its impact on plants is imperative to improve crop performance and sustainability under future climate conditions. In this context, transcriptional changes promoted by elevated CO2 (eCO2) were studied in genotypes from the two major traded coffee species: the allopolyploid Coffea arabica (Icatu) and its diploid parent, C. canephora (CL153). While Icatu expressed more genes than CL153, a higher number of differentially expressed genes were found in CL153 as a response to eCO2. Although many genes were found to be commonly expressed by the two genotypes under eCO2, unique genes and pathways differed between them, with CL153 showing more enriched GO terms and metabolic pathways than Icatu. Divergent functional categories and significantly enriched pathways were found in these genotypes, which altogether supports contrasting responses to eCO2. A considerable number of genes linked to coffee physiological and biochemical responses were found to be affected by eCO2 with the significant upregulation of photosynthetic, antioxidant, and lipidic genes. This supports the absence of photosynthesis down-regulation and, therefore, the maintenance of increased photosynthetic potential promoted by eCO2 in these coffee genotypes.publishersversionpublishe
Elemental composition and implications on brown rice flour biofortified with Selenium
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most economically and socially important cereals in
the world. Several strategies such as biofortification have been developed in a way eco-friendly
and sustainable to enhance crop productivity. This study implemented an agronomic itinerary in
Ariete and Ceres rice varieties in experimental fields using the foliar application of selenium (Se) to
increase rice nutritional value. At strategic phases of the plant’s development (at the end of booting,
anthesis, and at the milky grain stage), they were sprayed with sodium selenate (Na2SeO4) and
sodium selenite (Na2SeO3). In the first foliar application plants were sprayed with 500 g Se ha1
and in the remaining two foliar applications were sprayed with 300 g Se ha1. The effects of Se in
the level of micro and macronutrients in brown grains, the localization of Se in these grains, and the
subsequent quality parameters such as colorimetric characteristics and total protein were considered.
After grain harvesting, the application of selenite showed the highest enrichment in all grain with
levels reaching 17.06 g g1 Se and 14.28 g g1 Se in Ariete and Ceres varieties, respectively. In
the Ceres and Ariete varieties, biofortification significantly affected the K and P contents. Regarding
Ca, a clear trend prevailed suggesting that Se antagonizes the uptake of it, while for the remaining
elements in general (except Mn) no significant differences were noted. Protein content increased
with selenite treatment in the Ariete variety but not in Ceres. Therefore, it was possible to conclude,
without compromising quality, that there was an increase in the nutritional content of Se in brown
rice grain.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Zinc Biofortification in Vitis vinifera: Implications for Quality and Wine Production
Nowadays, there is a growing concern about micronutrient deficits in food products, with
agronomic biofortification being considered a mitigation strategy. In this context, as Zn is essential
for growth and maintenance of human health, a workflow for the biofortification of grapes from
the Vitis vinifera variety Fernão Pires, which contains this nutrient, was carried out considering
the soil properties of the vineyard. Additionally, Zn accumulation in the tissues of the grapes
and the implications for some quality parameters and on winemaking were assessed. Vines were
sprayed three times with ZnO and ZnSO4 at concentrations of 150, 450, and 900 g ha1 during
the production cycle. Physiological data were obtained through chlorophyll a fluorescence data, to
access the potential symptoms of toxicity. At harvest, treated grapes revealed significant increases
of Zn concentration relative to the control, being more pronounced for ZnO and ZnSO4 in the
skin and seeds, respectively. After winemaking, an increase was also found regarding the control
(i.e., 1.59-fold with ZnSO4-450 g ha1). The contents of the sugars and fatty acids, as well as the
colorimetric analyses, were also assessed, but significant variations were not found among treatments.
In general, Zn biofortification increased with ZnO and ZnSO4, without significantly affecting the
physicochemical characteristics of grapesinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
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