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Cysteine and Hydrogen Sulfide: A Complementary Association for Plant Acclimation to Abiotic Stress

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Hydrogen Sulfide and Plant Acclimation to Abiotic Stresses

Part of the book series: Plant in Challenging Environments ((PCE,volume 1))

Abstract

Plants are always in a state of fighting against detrimental effects imposed by environmental stresses. Plants counter these adverse conditions through their defense system comprised of a well-orchestrated network of proteins, enzymes, hormones, metabolites and signaling molecules. Exposure of plants to these abiotic stresses usually lead to the induction of plants’ defense system through a network of signaling molecules. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is considered as an important signaling molecule and is involved in the protection of plants against various abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, metal, chilling, cold, heat, UV radiations etc. Cysteine (Cys) serves as a precursor molecule for the biosynthesis of H2S by Cys desulfhydrases. However, plants synthesize Cys in a reaction catalyzed by O-acetylserine(thiol)lyase, which also synthesizes H2S from Cys in a reverse reaction. Cys not only serves as a precursor of H2S but also the primary organic compound containing reduced sulfur and acts as sulfur donor for biosynthesis of various biomolecules and defense compounds. Directly or indirectly, Cys alleviates abiotic stresses in plants through affecting the functioning of various cellular processes and molecules. These include antioxidant defense system, redox homeostasis, glutathione, phytochelatins, metallothioneins etc. The present chapter is focused on the role of Cys and its allied molecules and products in the mechanisms responsible for plant acclimation to environmental stresses. In the light of available information, biosynthesis of Cys and H2S and their mode of action during plant adaptive responses is also discussed.

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