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How volatile isoprenoids improve plant thermotolerance

Journal Article · · Trends in Plant Science
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  1. Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang (China)
  2. Bishop's Univ., Sherbrooke, QC (Canada)
  3. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States). MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory
Volatile isoprenoids mainly include isoprene and monoterpenes, which improve the thermotolerance of the emitting plant by lowering reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, preserving chloroplast membrane ultrastructure, maintaining photosynthesis and primary metabolism, inducing heat shock proteins, and preserving growth and development. Recent data showed that isoprenoids can act as signaling molecules to improve plant thermotolerance by altering related gene expression through Ca2+-mediated signaling pathways. Here, to promote further understanding of isoprenoid-mediated thermotolerance mechanisms, we review current understanding of isoprenoid-induced plant thermotolerance, along with new findings describing the corresponding underlying mechanisms and putative signaling pathways. This information is beneficial for the potential utilization of isoprenoids for enhancing crop tolerance to global warming either by enhancing the emission of isoprenoids or by using isoprenoid-inspired anti-high temperature agents.
Research Organization:
Chicago Office, Argonne, IL (United States); Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems; National Natural Science Foundation of China; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Chemical Sciences, Geosciences & Biosciences Division (CSGB); Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-91ER20021
OSTI ID:
2998730
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 2569067
Journal Information:
Trends in Plant Science, Journal Name: Trends in Plant Science; ISSN 1360-1385
Publisher:
Elsevier BVCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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