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The effects of phenotypic plasticity on photosynthetic performance in winter rye, winter wheat and Brassica napus

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2012
Authors:Dahal, K, Kane, K, Gadapati, W, Webb, E, Savitch, LV, Singh, J, Sharma, P, Sarhan, F, Longstaffe, FJ, Grodzinski, B, Hüner, NPA
Journal:Physiologia Plantarum
Volume:144
Issue:2
Date Published:2012
ISBN Number:1399-3054
Keywords:Brassica, Triticum
Abstract:

The contributions of phenotypic plasticity to photosynthetic performance in winter (cv Musketeer, cv Norstar) and spring (cv SR4A, cv Katepwa) rye (Secale cereale) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) cultivars grown at either 20°C [non-acclimated (NA)] or 5°C [cold acclimated (CA)] were assessed. The 22–40% increase in light-saturated rates of CO2 assimilation in CA vs NA winter cereals were accounted for by phenotypic plasticity as indicated by the dwarf phenotype and increased specific leaf weight. However, phenotypic plasticity could not account for (1) the differential temperature sensitivity of CO2 assimilation and photosynthetic electron transport, (2) the increased efficiency and light-saturated rates of photosynthetic electron transport or (3) the decreased light sensitivity of excitation pressure and non-photochemical quenching between NA and NA winter cultivars. Cold acclimation decreased photosynthetic performance of spring relative to winter cultivars. However, the differences in photosynthetic performances between CA winter and spring cultivars were dependent upon the basis on which photosynthetic performance was expressed. Overexpression of BNCBF17 in Brassica napus generally decreased the low temperature sensitivity (Q10) of CO2 assimilation and photosynthetic electron transport even though the latter had not been exposed to low temperature. Photosynthetic performance in wild type compared to the BNCBF17-overexpressing transgenic B. napus indicated that CBFs/DREBs regulate not only freezing tolerance but also govern plant architecture, leaf anatomy and photosynthetic performance. The apparent positive and negative effects of cold acclimation on photosynthetic performance are discussed in terms of the apparent costs and benefits of phenotypic plasticity, winter survival and reproductive fitness.

URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3054.2011.01513.x
Short Title:Physiologia Plantarum
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