The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices

Al resistance of signalgrass (Brachiaria decumbens Stapf cv Basilisk), a widely sown tropical forage grass, is outstanding compared with the closely related ruzigrass (Brachiaria ruziziensis Germain and Evrard cv Common) and Al-resistant genotypes of graminaceous crops such as wheat, triticale, and...

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Autores principales: Wenzl, Peter, Patino, GM, Chavez, Alba L., Mayer, Jorge Edgard, Rao, Idupulapati M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2001
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/44172
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author Wenzl, Peter
Patino, GM
Chavez, Alba L.
Mayer, Jorge Edgard
Rao, Idupulapati M.
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Mayer, Jorge Edgard
Patino, GM
Rao, Idupulapati M.
Wenzl, Peter
author_facet Wenzl, Peter
Patino, GM
Chavez, Alba L.
Mayer, Jorge Edgard
Rao, Idupulapati M.
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description Al resistance of signalgrass (Brachiaria decumbens Stapf cv Basilisk), a widely sown tropical forage grass, is outstanding compared with the closely related ruzigrass (Brachiaria ruziziensis Germain and Evrard cv Common) and Al-resistant genotypes of graminaceous crops such as wheat, triticale, and maize. Secretion of organic acids and phosphate by root apices and alkalinization of the apical rhizosphere are commonly believed to be important mechanisms of Al resistance. However, root apices of signalgrass secreted only moderately larger quantities of organic acids than did those of ruzigrass, and efflux from signalgrass apices was three to 30 times smaller than from apices of Al-resistant genotypes of buckwheat, maize, and wheat (all much more sensitive to Al than signalgrass). In the presence, but not absence, of Al, root apices of signalgrass alkalinized the rhizosphere more than did those of ruzigrass. The latter was associated with a shortening of the alkalinizing zone in Al-intoxicated apices of ruzigrass, indicating that differences in alkalinizing power were a consequence, not a cause of, differential Al resistance. These data indicate that the main mechanism of Al resistance in signalgrass does not involve external detoxification of Al. Therefore, highly effective resistance mechanisms based on different physiological strategies appear to operate in this species.
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spelling CGSpace441722024-08-27T10:35:46Z The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices Wenzl, Peter Patino, GM Chavez, Alba L. Mayer, Jorge Edgard Rao, Idupulapati M. feed crops brachiaria decumbens aluminium toxicity resistance to injurious factors detoxification aluminio toxicidad resistencia a agentes dañinos desintoxicación Al resistance of signalgrass (Brachiaria decumbens Stapf cv Basilisk), a widely sown tropical forage grass, is outstanding compared with the closely related ruzigrass (Brachiaria ruziziensis Germain and Evrard cv Common) and Al-resistant genotypes of graminaceous crops such as wheat, triticale, and maize. Secretion of organic acids and phosphate by root apices and alkalinization of the apical rhizosphere are commonly believed to be important mechanisms of Al resistance. However, root apices of signalgrass secreted only moderately larger quantities of organic acids than did those of ruzigrass, and efflux from signalgrass apices was three to 30 times smaller than from apices of Al-resistant genotypes of buckwheat, maize, and wheat (all much more sensitive to Al than signalgrass). In the presence, but not absence, of Al, root apices of signalgrass alkalinized the rhizosphere more than did those of ruzigrass. The latter was associated with a shortening of the alkalinizing zone in Al-intoxicated apices of ruzigrass, indicating that differences in alkalinizing power were a consequence, not a cause of, differential Al resistance. These data indicate that the main mechanism of Al resistance in signalgrass does not involve external detoxification of Al. Therefore, highly effective resistance mechanisms based on different physiological strategies appear to operate in this species. 2001-03-01 2014-10-02T08:33:22Z 2014-10-02T08:33:22Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/44172 en Open Access Oxford University Press
spellingShingle feed crops
brachiaria decumbens
aluminium
toxicity
resistance to injurious factors
detoxification
aluminio
toxicidad
resistencia a agentes dañinos
desintoxicación
Wenzl, Peter
Patino, GM
Chavez, Alba L.
Mayer, Jorge Edgard
Rao, Idupulapati M.
The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices
title The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices
title_full The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices
title_fullStr The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices
title_full_unstemmed The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices
title_short The high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices
title_sort high level of aluminum resistance in signalgrass is not associated with known mechanism of external aluminum detoxification in root apices
topic feed crops
brachiaria decumbens
aluminium
toxicity
resistance to injurious factors
detoxification
aluminio
toxicidad
resistencia a agentes dañinos
desintoxicación
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/44172
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