Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) induces stomatal closure in Arabidopsis

Khokon, MA; Jahan, MS; Rahman, T; Hossain, MA; Muroyama, D; Minami, I; Munemasa, S; Mori, IC; Nakamura, Y; Murata, Y

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881263

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Journal Article

Year

2011

Language

English

PMID

21711355

HERO ID 881263
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Year 2011
Title Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) induces stomatal closure in Arabidopsis
Authors Khokon, MA; Jahan, MS; Rahman, T; Hossain, MA; Muroyama, D; Minami, I; Munemasa, S; Mori, IC; Nakamura, Y; Murata, Y
Journal Plant, Cell and Environment
Volume 34
Issue 11
Page Numbers 1900-1906
Abstract Isothiocyanates (ITCs) are degradation products of glucosinolates in crucifer plants and have repellent effect on insects, pathogens and herbivores. In this study, we report that exogenously applied allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) induced stomatal closure in Arabidopsis via production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), and elevation of cytosolic Ca(2+) . AITC-induced stomatal closures were partially inhibited by an inhibitor of NADPH oxidase and completely inhibited by glutathione monoethyl ester (GSHmee). AITC-induced stomatal closure and ROS production were examined in abscisic acid (ABA) deficient mutant aba2-2 and methyl jasmonate (MeJA)-deficient mutant aos to elucidate involvement of endogenous ABA and MeJA. Genetic evidences have demonstrated that AITC-induced stomatal closure required MeJA priming but not ABA priming. These results raise the possibility that crucifer plants produce ITCs to induce stomatal closure, leading to suppression of water loss and invasion of fungi through stomata.
Doi 10.1111/j.1365-3040.2011.02385.x
Pmid 21711355
Wosid WOS:000296058100008
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Language Text English
Keyword [Ca(2+)](cyt) oscillation; glutathione; myrosinases; NO; ROS
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