International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 223 - 223
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Carbon
monoxide
(CO)
is
recognized
as
a
signaling
molecule
in
plants,
inducing
various
physiological
responses.
This
article
briefly
examines
the
functions
of
CO
seed
biology
and
seedlings'
responses
to
environmental
stresses.
The
activity
heme
oxygenase
(HO),
main
enzyme
responsible
for
synthesis,
key
factor
controlling
levels
plant
cells.
can
influence
germination
by
regulating
dormancy
through
interactions
with
genes
hormones.
Additionally,
positively
affects
seedling
growth
enhancing
antioxidant
system,
thereby
increasing
resistance
oxidative
damage
caused
stress.
has
beneficial
effects
on
root
development,
length,
stomatal
closure,
regulation
photosynthetic
system.
Its
interaction
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
mediates
hormone-
light-dependent
processes
during
early
stages
development
under
Furthermore,
interacts
other
molecules,
such
nitric
oxide
(NO),
molecular
hydrogen
(H
Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
postharvest
lifespan
of
horticultural
products
is
closely
related
to
loss
nutritional
quality,
accompanied
by
a
rapid
decline
in
shelf
life,
commercial
value,
and
marketability.
Melatonin
(MT)
application
not
only
maintains
quality
but
also
delays
senescence
products.
This
paper
reviews
biosynthesis
metabolism
endogenous
MT,
summarizes
significant
effects
exogenous
MT
on
products,
examines
regulatory
mechanisms
MT‐mediated
effects,
provides
an
integrated
review
for
understanding
the
positive
role
delay
maintenance.
As
multifunctional
molecule,
coordinates
other
signal
molecules,
such
as
ABA,
ETH,
JA,
SA,
NO,
Ca
2+
,
regulate
ripening
senescence.
Several
metabolic
pathways
are
involved
regulation
during
senescence,
including
synthesis
transduction
plant
hormones,
redox
homeostasis,
energy
metabolism,
carbohydrate
degradation
pigment
cell
wall
components.
Moreover,
regulates
expression
genes
antioxidant
systems,
generation,
fruit
firmness
colour,
membrane
integrity,
storage.
Consequently,
could
become
emerging
eco‐friendly
preservative
extend
life
maintain
Tree Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
45(2)
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Understanding
drought
resistance
mechanisms
is
crucial
for
breeding
poplar
species
suited
to
arid
and
semiarid
regions.
This
study
explored
the
responses
of
three
newly
developed
'Zhongxiong'
series
poplars
using
integrated
transcriptomic
physiological
analyses.
Under
stress,
leaves
showed
significant
changes
in
differentially
expressed
genes
linked
photosynthesis-related
pathways,
including
photosynthesis-antenna
proteins
carbon
fixation,
indicating
impaired
photosynthetic
function
assimilation.
Additionally,
stress
triggered
oxidative
damage
through
increased
reactive
oxygen
production,
leading
malondialdehyde
accumulation.
Weighted
gene
co-expression
network
analysis
revealed
that
closely
associated
with
were
enriched
cell
redox
homeostasis
specifically
thioredoxin-peroxiredoxin
pathway.
Key
this
pathway
cyclic
electron
flow,
such
as
PGR5-L1A,
downregulated,
suggesting
compromised
scavenging
photoprotection
under
stress.
Notably,
ZX4
exhibited
higher
tolerance,
maintaining
stronger
activity
flow
compared
ZX3
ZX5.
Genes
like
2-Cys
Prx
BAS1,
PrxQ
TPX
are
promising
candidates
enhancing
genetic
improvement,
potential
applications
developing
resilient
forestry
varieties.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2), P. 786 - 786
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Salt
stress
is
a
significant
environmental
factor
that
impedes
maize
growth
and
yield.
Exogenous
5-aminolevulinic
acid
(ALA)
has
been
shown
to
mitigate
the
detrimental
effects
of
various
stresses
on
plants.
However,
its
regulatory
role
in
photosynthesis
mechanisms
seedlings
under
salt
remains
poorly
understood.
Transcriptome
sequencing
physiological
index
measurements
were
conducted
leaves
“Zhengdan
958”
cultivar
subjected
three
different
treatments.
Differential
expression
analysis
revealed
4634
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs),
including
key
transcription
(TF)
families
such
as
NAC,
MYB,
WRKY,
MYB-related,
across
two
comparisons
(SS_vs_CK
ALA_SS_vs_SS).
Significant
enrichment
was
observed
metabolic
pathways
related
porphyrin
metabolism,
photosynthesis-antenna
proteins,
photosynthesis,
carbon
fixation
photosynthetic
organisms.
ALA
treatment
modulated
photosynthesis-related
genes,
increased
pigment
content,
enhanced
activities
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
catalase
(CAT),
thereby
mitigating
excessive
accumulation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Furthermore,
starch
content
stress.
These
findings
establish
foundational
understanding
molecular
through
which
regulates
seedlings.
Collectively,
exogenous
enhances
maize’s
tolerance
by
regulating
pathways.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 2599 - 2599
Published: March 13, 2025
Drought
stress
seriously
threatens
human
food
security,
and
enhancing
crops’
drought
tolerance
is
an
urgent
problem
to
be
solved
in
breeding.
Quinoa
known
for
its
high
nutritional
value
strong
tolerance,
but
molecular
mechanism
response
still
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
used
drought-tolerant
(D2)
drought-sensitive
(ZK1)
quinoa
varieties,
PEG-6000
was
simulate
seedlings.
Phenotypic
physiological
biochemical
indicators
were
measured
during
the
seedling
stage,
LC-MS
a
metabolite
analysis
of
explore
under
stress.
With
intensification
stress,
chlorophyll
content
gradually
increased,
D2
reached
maximum
at
W4,
increase
49.85%
compared
with
W1.
The
total
content,
photosynthesis
rate,
stomatal
conductance
ZK1
significantly
lower
than
moderate
severe
Metabolomic
results
showed
that
1295
positive
ion
mode
(pos)
metabolites
914
negative
(neg)
identified.
Of
these,
12(R)-HETE,
phosphatidylcholine,
monogalactose
diester
(MGDG),
stachyose
up-regulated
expression
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
unsaturated
fatty
acid
biosynthesis
glycerophospholipid
metabolism
pathways
enriched.
summary,
our
elucidate
responds
by
accumulating
sugars,
activating
metabolism,
protecting
photosynthetic
system.
These
findings
provide
new
insights
breeding
varieties
study
mechanisms.