UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.)
This study investigated the impact of various light qualities on the growth, photosynthesis, antioxidant capacity, anthocyanin accumulation and associated gene expression in purple lettuce. The results showed that stem diameter, leaf number and dry mass of purple leaves lettuce increased significant...
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| description | This study investigated the impact of various light qualities on the growth, photosynthesis, antioxidant capacity, anthocyanin accumulation and associated gene expression in purple lettuce. The results showed that stem diameter, leaf number and dry mass of purple leaves lettuce increased significantly under white light plus red and blue light (WRB) plus 10 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>1</sub>), plus 20 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>2</sub>) and plus 30 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>3</sub>) treatments compared to white light plus red and blue light (WRB). Leaf expansion decreased with increasing UV-A doses, while fresh leaf mass was higher under SUV<sub>1</sub> and SUV<sub>2</sub> treatments. Photosynthesis parameters were improved under WRB, SUV<sub>1</sub> and SUV<sub>2</sub> treatments, with an increase in net photosynthetic rate (P<i>n</i>), stomatal conductance (G<i>s</i>) and transpiration rate (T<i>r</i>) and a decrease in intercellular carbon dioxide concentration (C<i>i</i>) under SUV<sub>3</sub> treatment. Superoxide radical generation rate, hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde (MDA) content and relative conductivity increased significantly under SUV<sub>3</sub> treatment. Anthocyanin content increased significantly with increasing doses of UV-A treatment, while related structural gene expression levels were upregulated more significantly by SUV<sub>2</sub> and SUV<sub>3</sub> treatments than WRB treatment. In summary, moderate UV-A supplementation can enhance the antioxidant system and promote anthocyanin accumulation in purple lettuce. Specifically, WRB plus 20 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>2</sub>) is recommended as an optimal light recipe for cultivating purple lettuce in protected horticulture. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-593a37e79bdc4683a46dc3c994f18b442023-11-18T10:40:29ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242023-05-019663410.3390/horticulturae9060634UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.)Hengshan Qin0Yaliang Xu1Binbin Liu2Yong Gao3Yinjian Zheng4Qingming Li5Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Chengdu 610299, ChinaInstitute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Chengdu 610299, ChinaCollege of Horticulture Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, ChinaFujian Sanan Sino-Science Photobiotech Co., Ltd., Xiamen 361013, ChinaInstitute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Chengdu 610299, ChinaInstitute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Chengdu 610299, ChinaThis study investigated the impact of various light qualities on the growth, photosynthesis, antioxidant capacity, anthocyanin accumulation and associated gene expression in purple lettuce. The results showed that stem diameter, leaf number and dry mass of purple leaves lettuce increased significantly under white light plus red and blue light (WRB) plus 10 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>1</sub>), plus 20 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>2</sub>) and plus 30 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>3</sub>) treatments compared to white light plus red and blue light (WRB). Leaf expansion decreased with increasing UV-A doses, while fresh leaf mass was higher under SUV<sub>1</sub> and SUV<sub>2</sub> treatments. Photosynthesis parameters were improved under WRB, SUV<sub>1</sub> and SUV<sub>2</sub> treatments, with an increase in net photosynthetic rate (P<i>n</i>), stomatal conductance (G<i>s</i>) and transpiration rate (T<i>r</i>) and a decrease in intercellular carbon dioxide concentration (C<i>i</i>) under SUV<sub>3</sub> treatment. Superoxide radical generation rate, hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde (MDA) content and relative conductivity increased significantly under SUV<sub>3</sub> treatment. Anthocyanin content increased significantly with increasing doses of UV-A treatment, while related structural gene expression levels were upregulated more significantly by SUV<sub>2</sub> and SUV<sub>3</sub> treatments than WRB treatment. In summary, moderate UV-A supplementation can enhance the antioxidant system and promote anthocyanin accumulation in purple lettuce. Specifically, WRB plus 20 µmol·m<sup>−2</sup>·s<sup>−1</sup> UV-A (SUV<sub>2</sub>) is recommended as an optimal light recipe for cultivating purple lettuce in protected horticulture.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/6/634light recipespurple lettuceUltraviolet-Aantioxidant systemanthocyanin synthesis |
| spellingShingle | Hengshan Qin Yaliang Xu Binbin Liu Yong Gao Yinjian Zheng Qingming Li UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) Horticulturae light recipes purple lettuce Ultraviolet-A antioxidant system anthocyanin synthesis |
| title | UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) |
| title_full | UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) |
| title_fullStr | UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) |
| title_full_unstemmed | UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) |
| title_short | UV-A Supplement Improved Growth, Antioxidant Capacity, and Anthocyanin Accumulation in Purple Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L.) |
| title_sort | uv a supplement improved growth antioxidant capacity and anthocyanin accumulation in purple lettuce i lactuca sativa i l |
| topic | light recipes purple lettuce Ultraviolet-A antioxidant system anthocyanin synthesis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/6/634 |
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