Anatomical alterations of Phaseolus vulgaris L. mature leaves irradiated with X-rays

被引:25
作者
De Micco, V. [1 ]
Arena, C. [2 ]
Aronne, G. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Naples Federico II, Dept Agr, Portici, Italy
[2] Univ Naples Federico II, Dept Biol, Portici, Italy
关键词
Cell wall; chloroplasts; ionising radiation; leaf anatomy; phenolics; pigment content; space biology; X-rays; IONIZING-RADIATION EXPOSURE; CELL-WALL STRUCTURE; GAMMA-RADIATION; ION-BEAMS; LOW-LET; GROWTH; PLANTS; SEEDS; ULTRASTRUCTURE; GERMINATION;
D O I
10.1111/plb.12125
中图分类号
Q94 [植物学];
学科分类号
071001 ;
摘要
The cultivation of higher plants in Space involves not only the development of new agro-technologies for the design of ecologically closed Space greenhouses, but also understanding of the effects of Space factors on biological systems. Among Space factors, ionising radiation is one of the main constraints to the growth of organisms. In this paper, we analyse the effect of low-LET radiation on leaf histology and cytology in Phaseolus vulgaris L. plants subjected to increasing doses of X-rays (0.3, 10, 50, 100Gy). Leaves irradiated at tissue maturity were compared with not-irradiated controls. Semi-thin sections of leaves were analysed through light and epi-fluorescence microscopy. Digital image analysis was applied to quantify anatomical parameters, with a specific focus on the occurrence of signs of structural damage as well as alterations at subcellular level, such as the accumulation of phenolic compounds and chloroplast size. Results showed that even at high levels of radiation, general anatomical structure was not severely perturbed. Slight changes in mesophyll density and cell enlargement were detected at the highest level of radiation. However, at 100Gy, higher levels of phenolic compounds accumulated along chloroplast membranes: this accompanied an increase in number of chloroplasts. The reduced content of chlorophylls at high levels of radiation was associated with reduced size of the chloroplasts. All data are discussed in terms of the possible role of cellular modifications in the maintenance of high radioresistance and photosynthetic efficiency.
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