Effect of exogenous silicon and methyl jasmonate on the alleviation of cadmium-induced phytotoxicity in tomato plants

Wei, Ting; Li, Xian; Yashir, Noman; Li, Hong; Sun, Yanni; Hua, Li; Ren, Xinhao; Guo, Junkang

doi:10.1007/s11356-021-14252-3

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Published: 15 May 2021

Effect of exogenous silicon and methyl jasmonate on the alleviation of cadmium-induced phytotoxicity in tomato plants

Ting Wei¹,
Xian Li¹,
Noman Yashir¹,
Hong Li¹,
Yanni Sun¹,
Li Hua¹,
Xinhao Ren¹ &
Junkang Guo¹

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In the present study, a hydroponic experiment was performed to evaluate the effect of exogenous silicon (Si) and methyl jasmonate (MeJA) on the mitigation of Cd toxicity in tomato seedlings. The results revealed that Cd-stressed plants exhibited growth inhibition, increased lipid peroxidation, and impaired photosynthetic pigment accumulation. However, Si and MeJA applied alone or in combination significantly ameliorated the above-mentioned adverse effects induced by Cd. Among all treatments, Cd+Si+MeJA treatment elevated the dry mass of roots, stems, and leaves by 317.39%, 110.85%, and 119.71%, respectively. The chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid contents in Cd+Si+MeJA-treated group were dramatically elevated (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the malondialdehyde content in roots and shoots were reduced by 32.24% and 69.94%, respectively. The Si and MeJA applied separately or in combination also resulted in a prominent decrease of Cd influxes in tomato roots; therefore, a reduction of Cd content in tomato tissues were detected, and the Cd concentration in tomato roots were decreased by 27.19%, 25.18%, and 17.51% in Cd+Si, Cd+MeJA and Cd+Si+MeJA-treated plants, respectively. Moreover, in Cd+Si+MeJA-treated group, the percentage of Cd in cell wall fraction was enhanced while that in organelle fraction was decreased as compared with Cd-stressed plants. Collectively, our findings indicated that Si and MeJA application provide a beneficial role in enhancing Cd tolerance and reducing Cd uptake in tomato plants.

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WT and GJK designed the experiment. LX and YN performed the experiments and analyzed the data. YN and HL reviewed the manuscript. SYN, LH, and RXH have provided technical assistance.

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Highlights

• Exogenous Si and MeJA restored Cd-induced growth inhibition in tomato plants

• Exogenous Si and MeJA elevated chlorophyll and carotenoid contents in Cd-stressed tomato plants

• Exogenous Si and MeJA alleviated lipid peroxidation in Cd-stressed tomato plants

• Application of Si and MeJA reduced net Cd²⁺ fluxes into tomato roots and decreased Cd content in different tomato organs

• Exogenous Si and MeJA modulated subcellular localization of Cd in both roots and shoots of tomato plants

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Wei, T., Li, X., Yashir, N. et al. Effect of exogenous silicon and methyl jasmonate on the alleviation of cadmium-induced phytotoxicity in tomato plants. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28, 51854–51864 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14252-3

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Received: 01 February 2021
Accepted: 29 April 2021
Published: 15 May 2021
Issue Date: October 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14252-3

Keywords

Cadmium toxicity
Methyl jasmonate
Silicon,·Phtosynthetic pigment,·Cadmium flux
Subcellular distribution