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Perspectives on deciphering thermotolerance mechanisms in Heliotropium thermophilum: integrating biochemical responses and gene expression patterns    
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Asiye Sezgin Muslu
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Necdet Mehmet ÜNEL Öğr. Gör. Dr. Necdet Mehmet ÜNEL
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Aykut Saglam
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cengiz BALOĞLU Prof. Dr. Mehmet Cengiz BALOĞLU
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Asim Kadioglu
Devamını Göster
Özet
High temperature stress significantly impacts plant viability and productivity. Understanding thermotolerance mechanisms is essential for developing resilient crops. Heliotropium thermophilum , endemic to geothermal areas with extreme soil temperatures, serves as a model for studying plant high temperature stress responses. We aim to elucidate the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying thermotolerance in H. thermophilum . Biochemical assays quantified osmoprotectants (proline, soluble sugars, glycine-betaine, and total phenolics) and lipid peroxidation in H. thermophilum under different soil temperatures. Transcriptome analysis and quantitative Real-Time PCR were performed to validate the expression of genes involved in osmoprotectant biosynthesis, antioxidant defense, and cell wall modification. Glycine-betaine and proline levels increased by up to 189% and 104%, respectively, during peak stress. Elevated total phenolics correlated with reduced lipid peroxidation, indicating effective oxidative stress mitigation. Transcriptome analysis revealed significant upregulation of genes related to osmoprotectant biosynthesis, antioxidant defense, and cell wall modification, with notable expression of heat shock proteins and sugar transport genes. H. thermophilum employs an integrative biochemical and molecular strategy to withstand high soil temperatures, involving osmoprotectant accumulation, enhanced antioxidant defenses, and dynamic cell wall remodeling. These findings provide insights into thermotolerance mechanisms, offering potential targets for enhancing high temperature stress resilience in other crops. This study contributes to understanding plant-soil interactions and developing strategies to ensure agricultural productivity amid global climate change.
Anahtar Kelimeler
antioxidant defense | cell wall modification | Heliotropium thermophilum | high soil temperature | osmoprotectants | quantitative Real-Time PCR | thermotolerance | transcriptome analysis
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü ESCI dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
Dergi ISSN 1445-4408 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 01-2025
Cilt No 52
Sayı 9
Doi Numarası 10.1071/FP24288