Ozone-induced reductions in below-ground biomass: An anatomical approach in potato

Asensi-Fabado, A; Garcia-Breijo, FJ; Reig-Arminana, J

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644360

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Journal Article

Year

2010

Language

English

PMID

20199628

HERO ID 644360
In Press No
Year 2010
Title Ozone-induced reductions in below-ground biomass: An anatomical approach in potato
Authors Asensi-Fabado, A; Garcia-Breijo, FJ; Reig-Arminana, J
Journal Plant, Cell and Environment
Volume 33
Issue 7
Page Numbers 1070-1083
Abstract Potato plants were grown in open-top chambers under three ozone concentrations during two complete cropping seasons (93 and 77 d in 2004 and 2005, respectively). The effects of chronic exposure to ozone on leaf anatomy, cell ultrastructure and crop yield were studied. Severe cell damage was found, even at ambient ozone levels, mainly affecting the spongy parenchyma and areas near the stomata. Damage to the cell wall caused loss of cell contact, and loss of turgor pressure due to tonoplast disintegration, contributed to cell collapse. Phloem sieve plates were obstructed by callose accumulation, and damaged mesophyll cells increased their starch stores. Tuber yield fell sharply (24-44%), due to the biggest tubers becoming smaller, which affected commercial yield. These anatomical findings show the mechanisms of ozone effect on assimilate partitioning, and thus crop yield decrease, in potato. Further implications of ozone causing reductions in below-ground biomass are also discussed.
Doi 10.1111/j.1365-3040.2010.02128.x
Pmid 20199628
Wosid WOS:000278624200002
Url http://doi.wiley.com/10.1111/j.1365-3040.2010.02128.x
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Keyword assimilate partitioning; callose; crop yield; leaf anatomy; open-top; chambers; ozone; potato; starch; birch betula-pendula; yield responses; diurnal changes; elevated ozone; carbon-dioxide; starch content; surface ozone; norway spruce; ambient; ozone; source leaves
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