Proteomic analysis of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) grown under conditions of cadmium toxicity

Authors

  • Junfeng Rao Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College
  • Weide Lv Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College
  • Jumei Yang Panan People’s Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v33n3-36923

Keywords:

Cadmium, Proteomic analysis, Photosynthesis, Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

Abstract

Cd is a highly detrimental global environmental pollutant. Plants have evolved complex defense mechanisms as an adaptation to against Cd toxicity. In this study, a pot experiment was performed to evaluate the protein profile of saffron in response to Cd stress. Fifteen proteins were found to be up-regulated in the leaves of plants under Cd stress and were primarily related to metabolism, signal transduction, stress and defense response and energy. Eleven proteins were found to be down-regulated following Cd treatment, including ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco), ferredoxin-NADP reductase, a 70 kDa heat shock-related protein and three protein synthesis-associated proteins. The results provide valuable insights regarding the molecular mechanism of saffron in response to Cd toxicity and the possible utilization of genetic resources in developing Cd tolerant/low-accumulation saffron. 

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Published

2017-05-24

How to Cite

RAO, J., LV, W. and YANG, J., 2017. Proteomic analysis of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) grown under conditions of cadmium toxicity . Bioscience Journal [online], vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 713–720. [Accessed27 July 2024]. DOI 10.14393/BJ-v33n3-36923. Available from: https://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/36923.

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Biological Sciences