Histological and ionomics assessment to elucidate tolerance mechanisms of nickel-tolerant and sensitive cultivars of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Muhammad Anas; Muhammad Saeed; Minhas Elahi; Kashif Naeem; Munib Ahmed Shafique; Umar Masood Quraishi

doi:10.1016/j.stress.2023.100277

Histological and ionomics assessment to elucidate tolerance mechanisms of nickel-tolerant and sensitive cultivars of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Muhammad Anas, Muhammad Saeed, Minhas Elahi, Kashif Naeem, Munib Ahmed Shafique, Umar Masood Quraishi^* (Corresponding Author)

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Recent literature has raised concerns over crop safety due to nickel (Ni) contamination of irrigation water and agricultural soil in Pakistan. Consequently, wheat crop has suffered in terms of nutrient disbalance and yield reduction. Therefore, it is important to screen tolerant wheat cultivars against Ni toxicity with the ability to accumulate low concentration in grains. In this regard, two wheat cultivars (SKD-1 and Borlaug-16) were exposed to Ni stress (100 mg/L) in a pot experiment for 21 days. In the present study, trace elements (As, Cr, Cu, Cd, Mn, Hg, Ni, Pb, and Zn) and mineral nutrients (Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na, and P) were tested by ICP-OES. To understand tolerance mechanisms, wheat tissues were tested for morphological parameters, anatomical alteration, oxidative stress, and antioxidant capacity. The translocation of Ni was higher in SKD-1 (0.62) compared to Borlaug-16 (0.45) due to low Ni accumulation in roots of Borlaug-16. In the roots of Borlaug-16, trace elements (Cr, Cu, Mn, Pb, and Zn) were comparatively higher than SKD-1. On the contrary, nutrients (Ca, Fe, Mg, Na, and P) were higher in leaves of SKD-1. Under Ni stress, the root anatomy of Borlaug-16 exhibited a marked increase in the cellular thickness of the cortex by 130.38% and stele by 46.2%. Conversely, the bundle sheath cell thickness rose by 68.36% in the SKD-1. In terms of leaf anatomy, Borlaug-16 showed enhanced thickness in the xylem by 13.01% and bundle sheath cells by 84.95%. Meanwhile, the upper epidermis and phloem of SKD-1 registered thickness increases of 21.80% and 24.47% under Ni stress. Oxidative stress (MDA and H2O2) was comparatively highly induced in SKD-1 tissues compared to Borlaug-16. On the other hand, antioxidants (SOD, CAT, and APX) were comparatively higher in root and leaf tissues of Borlaug-16. The lower Ni uptake, less cellular damage, and high antioxidant capacity of Borlaug-16 makes it more tolerant to Ni stress. Such findings will pave the way towards sustainable crop production.

Original language	English
Article number	100277
Number of pages	13
Journal	Plant Stress
Volume	10
Early online date	30 Oct 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2023.100277
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2023

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We would like to extend our gratitude to our supervisor, Umar Masood Quraishi, for his guidance and support throughout the research process. We also acknowledge the technical staff of the Department of Plant Sciences for their assistance and the facility provided by the Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTech). We also thank our colleagues and friends for their support throughout the research period.

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