Advances In Plant Sulfur Research

Download or read book Advances in Plant Sulfur Research written by Dimitris L. Bouranis and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an essential nutrient for plant growth and development, sulfur (S) deficiency in productive systems limits yield and quality. This Special Issue hosts a collection of original research articles, focusing on the following topics: (1) The germinative and post-germinative behavior of Brassica napus seeds when severe S limitation is applied to the parent plants; (2) the independence of S-deficiency from the mRNA degradation initiation enzyme PARN in Arabidopsis; (3) the glucosinolate distribution in the aerial parts of sel1-10, a disruption mutant of the sulfate transporter SULTR1;2, in mature Arabidopsis thaliana plants; (4) the accumulation of S-methylcysteine as its γ-glutamyl dipeptide in Phaseolus vulgaris; and (5) the role of ferric iron chelation-strategy components in the leaves and roots of maize, have provided new insights into the effect of S availability on plant functionality. Moreover, the role of S deficiency in root system functionality has been highlighted, focusing on (6) the contribution of root hair development to sulfate uptake in Arabidopsis, and (7) the modulation of lateral root development by the CLE-CLAVATA1 signaling pathway under S deficiency. The role of S in plants grown under drought conditions has been investigated in more detail focusing (8) on the relationship between S-induced stomata closure and the canonical ABA signal transduction machinery. Furthermore, (9) the assessment of S deficiency under field conditions by single measurements of sulfur, chloride, and phosphorus in mature leaves, (10) the effect of fertilizers enriched with elemental S on durum wheat yield, and (11, 12) the impact of elemental S on the rhizospheric bacteria of durum wheat contributed to enhancing the scientific knowledge of S nutrition under field conditions.

Download or read book Sulfur in Plants written by Malcolm J. Hawkesford and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-03-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the latest findings on how plants respond physiologically to sulfur in their environment. It combines an ecosystems approach with new insights at the molecular and biochemical level. Key areas are explored to assess the functions and implications of this essential plant nutrient in a range of natural, semi-natural and anthropogenic environments. The result is an important new reference on the relationships between plants and sulfur.

Download or read book Frontiers of Sulfur Metabolism in Plant Growth, Development, and Stress Response written by Stanislav Kopriva and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2016-09-07 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing plants have a constitutive demand for sulfur to synthesize proteins, sulfolipids and other essential sulfur containing molecules for growth and development. The uptake and subsequent distribution of sulfate is regulated in response to demand and environmental cues. The importance of sulfate for plant growth and vigor and hence crop yield and nutritional quality for human and animal diets has been clearly recognized. The acquisition of sulfur by plants, however, has become an increasingly important concern for the agriculture due to the decreasing S-emissions from industrial sources and the consequent limitation of inputs from atmospheric deposition. Molecular characterization involving transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics in Arabidopsis thaliana as well as in major crops revealed that sulfate uptake, distribution and assimilation are finely regulated depending on sulfur status and demand, and that these regulatory networks are integrated with cell cycle, photosynthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, hormonal signaling, uptake and assimilation of other nutrients, etc., to enable plant growth, development, and reproduction even under different biotic and abiotic stresses. This knowledge can be used to underpin approaches to enhance plant growth and nutritional quality of major food crops around the world. Although considerable progress has been made regarding the central role of sulfur metabolism in plant growth, development and stress response, several frontiers need to be explored to reveal the mechanisms of the cross-talk between sulfur metabolism and these processes. In this research topic the knowledge on plant sulfur metabolism is reviewed and updated. Focus is put not only on molecular mechanisms of control of sulfur metabolism but also on its integration with other vital metabolic events. The topic covers 4 major areas of sulfur research: sulfate uptake, assimilation and metabolism, regulation, and role in stress response. We hope that the topic will promote interaction between researchers with different expertise and thus contribute to a more integrative approach to study sulfur metabolism in plants.

Download or read book Sulfur written by Joseph Jez and published by ASA-CSSA-SSSA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sulfur forms and cycling processes in soil and their relationship to sulfur fertility / Jeff J. Schoenau and Sukhdev S. Malhi -- Sulfur nutrition of crops in the Indo-Gangetic plains of South Asia / M.P.S. Khurana, U.S. Sandana and Bijay-Singh -- Soil sulfur cycling temperate agricultural systems / Jørgen Eriksen -- History of sulfur deficiency in crops / Silvia Haneklaus, Elke Bloem and Ewald Schnug -- Availability of sulfur to crops from soil and other sources / Warren A. Dick, David Kost and Liming Chen -- Sulfur and cysteine metabolism / Rainer Hoefgen and Holger Hesse -- Sulfur response based on crop, source, and landscape position / Dave Franzen and Cynthia A. Grant -- Sulfur management for soybean production / Kiyoko Hitsuda [and others] -- Sulfur in a fertilizer program for corn / George W. Rehm and John G. Clapp -- Sulfur nutrition and wheat quality / Hamid A. Naeem -- Sulfur and marketable yield of potato / Alexander D. Pavlista -- Sulfur, its role in onion production and related alliums / George E. Boyhan -- Sulfur and the production of rice in wetland and dryland ecosystems / Richard W. Bell -- Evaluation of the relative significance of sulfur and other essential mineral elements in oilseed rape, cereals, and sugar beet production / Ewald Schnug and Silvia Haneklaus -- Improving the sulfur-containing amino acids of soybean to enhance its nutritional value in animal feed / Hari B. Krishnan -- Methionine metabolism in plants / Rachel Amir and Yael Hacham -- Plant sulfur compounds and human health / Joseph M. Jez and Naomi K. Fukagawa -- A future crop biotechnology view of sulfur and selenium / Muhammad Sayyar Khan and Rüdiger Hell.

Download or read book Sulphur in Plants written by Y.P. Abrol and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sulphur (S) plays a pivotal role in various plant growth and development processes being a constituent of sulphur-containing amino acids, cysteine and methionine, and other metabolites viz., glutathione and phytochelatins, co-factor of enzymes which contribute to stress repair and amelioration of heavy metal toxicity. Besides, a number of S-containing components are biologically active and, thus, a source for use as medicinal value. The basic global issue before the agricultural scientist and world community is to evolve cultivars and develop methodologies for efficient use of inputs to enhance agricultural productivity. This is particularly true of the developing countries which are going to see maximum rise in population with changing food demands and declining availability of land. Amongst the inputs, nutrients play a crucial role. The major requirement is for N, P and K followed by several micro-nutrients. In this context reports of world-wide S deficiency in the agricultural systems are relevant. The reasons are many. Broadly speaking reduction inS emission, use of S-free N, P and K fertilizers and higher biomass production contributed the maximum. Despite the need for sulphur as an essential plant nutrient and the substantial returns expected from its use, very little attention has been given to fill the gap between supply and demand of S.

Download or read book Advances in Rice Research for Abiotic Stress Tolerance written by Mirza Hasanuzzaman and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 988 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Rice Research for Abiotic Stress Tolerance provides an important guide to recognizing, assessing and addressing the broad range of environmental factors that can inhibit rice yield. As a staple food for nearly half of the world's population, and in light of projected population growth, improving and increasing rice yield is imperative. This book presents current research on abiotic stresses including extreme temperature variance, drought, hypoxia, salinity, heavy metal, nutrient deficiency and toxicity stresses. Going further, it identifies a variety of approaches to alleviate the damaging effects and improving the stress tolerance of rice. Advances in Rice Research for Abiotic Stress Tolerance provides an important reference for those ensuring optimal yields from this globally important food crop. - Covers aspects of abiotic stress, from research, history, practical field problems faced by rice, and the possible remedies to the adverse effects of abiotic stresses - Provides practical insights into a wide range of management and crop improvement practices - Presents a valuable, single-volume sourcebook for rice scientists dealing with agronomy, physiology, molecular biology and biotechnology

Download or read book New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authored by an integrated committee of plant and animal scientists, this review of newer molecular genetic techniques and traditional research methods is presented as a compilation of high-reward opportunities for agricultural research. Directed to the Agricultural Research Service and the agricultural research community at large, the volume discusses biosciences research in genetic engineering, animal science, plant science, and plant diseases and insect pests. An optimal climate for productive research is discussed.