Rice
leaves
can
assimilate
atmospheric
mercury
(Hg0),
which
is
accumulated
by
grains
and
causes
health
risks
to
rice
consumers.
However,
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
Hg0
assimilation
in
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
investigated
catalase's
(CAT)
function
oxidation
within
leaves,
as
well
Hg
speciation
transcriptomic
profiles
of
exposed
Hg0.
The
inactivation
catalase
reduced
91%
leaf
homogenate
rate
increased
along
with
CAT
activity,
showing
CAT's
oxidation.
was
converted
Hg(cysteine)2
complexes
leaf.
Transcriptomic
results
revealed
that
expression
levels
both
OsCATA
OsCATB
(catalase-encoding
genes)
concentration,
suggesting
involvement
catalase-related
network
Upstream
transcription
factors,
including
NAC
(NAM-no
apical
meristem,
ATAF-Arabidopsis
activation
factor,
CUC-cup-shaped
cotyledon),
ethylene-responsive
are
likely
involved
expression.
Genes
related
cysteine
metabolism
amino
acid
transport
appeared
regulate
accumulation.
Our
findings
demonstrate
important
fundamental
for
developing
genetically
modified
cultivars
minimize
human
exposure
risks.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(9), P. 3921 - 3921
Published: May 6, 2023
The
current
state
of
heavy
metal
(HM)
environmental
pollution
problems
was
considered
in
the
review:
effects
HMs
on
vital
activity
plants
and
functioning
their
antioxidant
system,
including
phenolic
antioxidants.
latter
performs
an
important
function
distribution
binding
metals,
as
well
HM
detoxification
plant
organism.
Much
attention
focused
cadmium
(Cd)
ions
one
most
toxic
elements
for
plants.
data
accumulation
HMs,
Cd
soil,
entry
into
plants,
effect
various
physiological
biochemical
processes
(photosynthesis,
respiration,
transpiration,
water
regime)
were
analyzed.
Some
aspects
Cd,
inactivation
tissues,
cell
compartments,
are
considered,
metabolic
pathways
at
stage
stress
reaction
cells
under
action
pollutants.
system
low
molecular
weight
bioantioxidants,
role
ligand
inactivators
summarized.
issues
polyphenol
biosynthesis
regulation
considered.
Understanding
antioxidants
nature
metal-induced
is
assessing
effect/aftereffect
objects-the
producers
these
secondary
metabolites
widely
used
health
saving
world's
population.
This
review
reflects
latest
achievements
field
studying
influence
organism
enriches
our
knowledge
about
multifunctional
polyphenols,
common
metabolites,
formation
resistance
adaptation.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1281 - 1281
Published: June 16, 2023
The
present
day's
ongoing
global
warming
and
climate
change
adversely
affect
plants
through
imposing
environmental
(abiotic)
stresses
disease
pressure.
major
abiotic
factors
such
as
drought,
heat,
cold,
salinity,
etc.,
hamper
a
plant's
innate
growth
development,
resulting
in
reduced
yield
quality,
with
the
possibility
of
undesired
traits.
In
21st
century,
advent
high-throughput
sequencing
tools,
state-of-the-art
biotechnological
techniques
bioinformatic
analyzing
pipelines
led
to
easy
characterization
plant
traits
for
stress
response
tolerance
mechanisms
by
applying
'omics'
toolbox.
Panomics
pipeline
including
genomics,
transcriptomics,
proteomics,
metabolomics,
epigenomics,
proteogenomics,
interactomics,
ionomics,
phenomics,
have
become
very
handy
nowadays.
This
is
important
produce
climate-smart
future
crops
proper
understanding
molecular
responses
genes,
transcripts,
proteins,
epigenome,
cellular
metabolic
circuits
resultant
phenotype.
Instead
mono-omics,
two
or
more
(hence
'multi-omics')
integrated-omics
approaches
can
decipher
well.
Multi-omics-characterized
be
used
potent
genetic
resources
incorporate
into
breeding
program.
For
practical
utility
crop
improvement,
multi-omics
particular
combined
genome-assisted
(GAB)
being
pyramided
improved
yield,
food
quality
associated
agronomic
open
new
era
omics-assisted
breeding.
Thus,
together
are
able
processes,
biomarkers,
targets
engineering,
regulatory
networks
precision
agriculture
solutions
crop's
variable
ensure
security
under
changing
circumstances.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 12, 2023
Heavy
metal
concentrations
exceeding
permissible
limits
threaten
human
life,
plant
and
all
other
life
forms.
Different
natural
anthropogenic
activities
emit
toxic
heavy
metals
in
the
soil,
air,
water.
Plants
consume
from
their
roots
foliar
part
inside
plant.
may
interfere
with
various
aspects
of
plants,
such
as
biochemistry,
bio-molecules,
physiological
processes,
which
usually
translate
into
morphological
anatomical
changes.
They
use
strategies
to
deal
effects
contamination.
Some
these
include
restricting
cell
wall,
vascular
sequestration,
synthesis
biochemical
compounds,
phyto-chelators
organic
acids,
bind
free
moving
ions
so
that
are
minimized.
This
review
focuses
on
several
genetics,
molecular,
signaling
levels,
integrate
produce
a
coordinated
response
toxicity
interpret
exact
behind
tolerance
stress.
It
is
suggested
some
model
species
must
be
thoroughly
studied
comprehend
approaches
put
knowledge
practical
use.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(8), P. 2793 - 2810
Published: April 23, 2024
Due
to
their
stationary
nature,
plants
are
exposed
a
diverse
range
of
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses,
which
heavy
metal
(HM)
stress
poses
one
the
most
detrimental
targeting
plant
processes.
HMs
instigate
overproduction
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
mitigate
adverse
effects
ROS,
induce
multiple
defence
mechanisms.
Besides
negative
implications
these
molecules
play
multitude
signalling
roles
in
plants,
acting
as
central
player
complex
network
cells.
One
ROS-associated
mechanisms
is
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK)
cascade,
pathway
transduces
extracellular
stimuli
into
intracellular
responses.
Plant
MAPKs
have
been
implicated
involved
response,
phytohormone
regulation,
cell
cycle
cues.
However,
influence
various
on
MAPK
activation
has
not
well
documented.
In
this
review,
we
address
summarise
several
aspects
related
HM-induced
ROS
signalling.
Additionally,
touch
how
signals
activate
cascade
downstream
transcription
factors
that
responses
HMs.
Moreover,
propose
workflow
could
characterise
genes
associated
with
during
HM
Soil
toxicity
is
a
major
environmental
issue
that
leads
to
numerous
harmful
effects
on
plants
and
human
beings.
Every
year
huge
amount
of
Pb
dumped
into
the
environment
either
from
natural
sources
or
anthropogenically.
Being
heavy
metal
it
highly
toxic
non-biodegradable
but
remains
in
for
long
time.
It
considered
neurotoxic
exerts
living
In
present
review
article,
investigators
have
emphasized
side
plants.
Further,
authors
focused
various
environment.
Investigators
responses
including
molecular,
biochemical,
morphological
levels
Pb.
Further
emphasis
was
given
effect
elevated
microbial
population
rhizospheres.
remediation
strategies
removal
soil
water
sources.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
271, P. 115940 - 115940
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Coptis
chinensis
Franch
is
a
perennial
herb
from
the
Ranunculaceae
family
with
long
history
of
medicinal
use.
As
part,
rhizome
coptis
often
accumulates
excessive
cadmium
(Cd)
even
at
low
concentrations
in
soil,
which
not
only
compromises
its
safety
but
also
raises
concerns
about
adverse
effects
on
human
health.
Therefore,
effective
strategies
are
needed
to
mitigate
this
accumulation
and
ensure
safe
use
traditional
medicine.
This
study
utilized
transcriptome
profiling
physiological
analysis
explore
molecular
mechanisms
associated
ecological
significance
active
Cd
C.
chinensis.
The
response
was
assessed
through
RNA
sequencing,
determination
isoquinoline
alkaloid
measurement
using
roots,
stems,
leaves.
revealed,
total
2667,
2998,
or
2815
up-regulated
deferentially
expressed
genes
stems
leaves
exposure.
Furthermore,
we
identified
phenylpropanoid
biosynthesis
as
key
pathways
exposure,
suggests
that
may
improve
tolerance
regulating
pathway.
Under
plant-pathogen
interaction
pathway,
indicates
upregulation
involved
could
enhance
disease
resistance
WGCNA
WRKY8
(Cluster-55763.31419)
WRKY47
(Cluster-55763.221590)
potential
regulators
secondary
metabolic
synthesis
pathway
triggered
by
Cd.
berberine,
coptisine,
palmatine,
epiberberine
demonstrated
simulated
four
alkaloids
roots.
our
presented
expression
profiles
revealed
significant
metal
transport
detoxification
suggested
possible
mechanism
cope
accumulation.
knowledge
provides
new
insight
into
gene
manipulation
for
controlling
accumulation,
enhancing
promoting
metabolites
properties
other
plant
species.
Physiologia Plantarum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
176(2)
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Due
to
anthropogenic
activities,
environmental
pollution
of
heavy
metals/metalloids
(HMs)
has
increased
and
received
growing
attention
in
recent
decades.
Plants
HM-contaminated
soils
have
slower
growth
development,
resulting
lower
agricultural
yield.
Exposure
HMs
leads
the
generation
free
radicals
(oxidative
stress),
which
alters
plant
morpho-physiological
biochemical
pathways
at
cellular
tissue
levels.
evolved
complex
defense
mechanisms
avoid
or
tolerate
toxic
effects
HMs,
including
absorption
accumulation
cell
organelles,
immobilization
by
forming
complexes
with
organic
chelates,
extraction
via
numerous
transporters,
ion
channels,
signaling
cascades,
transcription
elements,
among
others.
Nonetheless,
these
internal
defensive
are
insufficient
overcome
toxicity.
Therefore,
unveiling
adaptation
tolerance
is
necessary
for
sustainable
agriculture.
Recent
breakthroughs
cutting-edge
approaches
such
as
phytohormone
gasotransmitters
application,
nanotechnology,
omics,
genetic
engineering
tools
identified
molecular
regulators
linked
tolerance,
may
be
applied
generate
HMs-tolerant
future
plants.
This
review
summarizes
systems
that
plants
adapted
resist
toxicity,
physiological,
biochemical,
responses.
Diverse
strategies
also
been
comprehensively
presented
advance
resilience
toxicity
could
enable
production.