Calcium is involved in nitric oxide- and auxin-induced lateral root formation in rice

Chen, YH; Kao, CH

HERO ID

871432

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2012

Language

English

PMID

21491156

HERO ID 871432
In Press No
Year 2012
Title Calcium is involved in nitric oxide- and auxin-induced lateral root formation in rice
Authors Chen, YH; Kao, CH
Journal Protoplasma
Volume 249
Issue 1
Page Numbers 187-195
Abstract In the present study, the role of nitric oxide (NO) in the regulation of lateral root (LR) formation in rice was examined. Application of sodium nitroprusside (SNP; a NO donor) and indole-3-butyric acid (IBA; a naturally occurring auxin) to rice seedlings induced LR formation. The effect is specific for NO because the NO scavenger 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3- oxide (cPTIO) blocked the action of SNP and IBA. Endogenous NO was detected by the specific fluorescence probe 4-amino-5-methylamino-2',7'-difluorofluorescein diacetate. SNP- and IBA-induced NO fluorescence was specifically suppressed by cPTIO. Nitrate reductase (NR) inhibitor sodium tungstate completely inhibited IBA-induced LR formation and NO fluorescence. However, nitric oxide synthase inhibitor N (G)-nitro-L: -arginine methyl ester hydrochloride slightly reduced IBA-induced LR formation and NO generation. It appears that NO generation that occurs in response to IBA might primarily involve NR activity. Moreover, NO production caused by SNP and IBA was localized in root area corresponding to LR emergence. The effects of Ca(2+) chelators, Ca(2+)-channel inhibitors, and calmodulin antagonists on LR formation induced by SNP and IBA were also examined. All these inhibitors were effective in reducing the action of SNP and IBA. However, Ca(2+) chelators and Ca(2+)-channel inhibitors had no effect on SNP- and IBA-induced NO generation. It is concluded that cytosolic levels of Ca(2+) may regulate SNP and IBA action through calmodulin-dependent mechanism.
Doi 10.1007/s00709-011-0277-2
Pmid 21491156
Wosid WOS:000298754000017
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Comments Source: Web of Science WOS:000298754000017
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Language Text English
Keyword Auxin; Calcium; Lateral roots; Nitric oxide; Oryza sativa L.
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