Gene expression analysis of metallothionein and mineral elements uptake in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) exposed to cadmium
Heavy metals such as Cd are considered to be the most important pollutants in soil contamination. Cd is a non-essential element adversely affecting plant growth and development, and it has caused some physiological and molecular changes. Metallothioneins (MTs) are low molecular weight, cysteine-rich...
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Published in | Journal of plant research Vol. 129; no. 5; pp. 989 - 995 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Tokyo
Springer Japan
01.09.2016
Springer Nature B.V |
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Summary: | Heavy metals such as Cd are considered to be the most important pollutants in soil contamination. Cd is a non-essential element adversely affecting plant growth and development, and it has caused some physiological and molecular changes. Metallothioneins (MTs) are low molecular weight, cysteine-rich, and metal binding proteins. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the
MT
gene expression levels and minerals uptake in the tissues of
Solanum lycopersicum
exposed to Cd. The transcriptional expression of the
MT
genes was determined by real-time quantitative PCR. The
MT
genes were regulated by the Cd and the mineral elements uptake changed tissue type and applied doses. The
MT1
and
MT2
transcript levels increased in the roots, the leaves and the fruits of the tomato. The
MT3
and
MT4
transcript pattern changed according to the tissue types. The Cd treatment on the growth medium increased the Mg, Ca, and Fe content in both the leaves and fruits of the tomato. However, the Cd affected the mineral levels in the roots depending on the mineral types and doses. Also, the Cd content increased in the roots, the leaves, and the fruits of the tomato, respectively. The results presented in this study show that Cd has synergistic and/or antagonistic effects on minerals depending on the tissue types. These results indicate that the
MT1
and
MT2
expression pattern increased together with the Mg, Ca, and Fe content in both the leaves and the fruits of the tomato. |
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ISSN: | 0918-9440 1618-0860 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10265-016-0847-7 |