Low temperature-induced changes in the distribution of H2O2 and antioxidants between the bundle sheath and mesophyll cells of maize leaves

The distribution of antioxidants between bundle sheath and mesophyll cells of maize leaves was analysed in plants grown at 20 degrees C, 18 degrees C and 15 degrees C. The purity of the isolated bundle sheath and mesophyll fractions was determined using compartment-specific marker enzymes. In plants...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 51(2000), 342 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 107-13
1. Verfasser: Pastori, G (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Foyer, C H, Mullineaux, P
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2000
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of experimental botany
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Antioxidants Hydrogen Peroxide BBX060AN9V
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Zusammenfassung:The distribution of antioxidants between bundle sheath and mesophyll cells of maize leaves was analysed in plants grown at 20 degrees C, 18 degrees C and 15 degrees C. The purity of the isolated bundle sheath and mesophyll fractions was determined using compartment-specific marker enzymes. In plants grown at 15 degrees C, ascorbate peroxidase, CuZn-superoxide dismutase (CuZn-SOD) and monodehydroascorbate reductase activities were increased in the bundle sheath cells, and glutathione reductase, dehydroascorbate reductase and monodehydroascorbate reductase activities were enhanced in the mesophyll cells. SOD was absent from the mesophyll of plants grown at 20 degrees C but an Fe-SOD activity was found in the mesophyll of plants grown at 15 degrees C. Foliar Mn-SOD activities were decreased at 15 degrees C compared to 20 degrees C. Catalase was undetectable in the mesophyll extracts of plants grown at 15 degrees C. Ascorbate and glutathione contents were considerably higher in the mesophyll than the bundle sheath fractions of plants grown at 20 degrees C. The ratios of reduced to oxidized forms of these antioxidants were significantly decreased in the bundle sheath, but increased in the mesophyll of leaves grown at 15 degrees C. Foliar H2O2 accumulated at 15 degrees C compared to 20 degrees C. Most of the foliar H2O2 was localized in the mesophyll tissues at all growth temperatures. The differential distribution of antioxidants between leaf bundle sheath and mesophyll tissues, observed at 20 degrees C, is even more pronounced when plants are grown at 15 degrees C and may contribute to the extreme sensitivity of maize to low temperatures
Beschreibung:Date Completed 25.08.2000
Date Revised 21.11.2013
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1460-2431