Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels
Abstract In recent decades, numerous studies have examined the effects of climate change on the responses of plants. These studies have primarily examined the effects of solitary stress on plants, neglecting the simultaneous effects of mixed stress, which are anticipated to transpire frequently as a...
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| description | Abstract In recent decades, numerous studies have examined the effects of climate change on the responses of plants. These studies have primarily examined the effects of solitary stress on plants, neglecting the simultaneous effects of mixed stress, which are anticipated to transpire frequently as a result of the extreme climatic fluctuations. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of applied chitosan on boosting the resistance responses of peanuts to alkali and mixed drought-alkali stresses. Peanuts were grown in mid-alkaline soil and irrigated with full irrigation water requirements (100%IR), represented alkali condition (100% IR × alkali soil) and stress conditions (70% IR × alkali soil—represented mixed drought-alkali conditions). Additionally, the plants were either untreated or treated with foliar chitosan. The study evaluated various plant physio-chemical characteristics, including element contents (leaves and roots), seed yield, and irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE). Plants that experienced solitary alkali stress were found to be more vulnerable. However, chitosan applications were effective for reducing (soil pH and sodium absorption), alongside promoting examined physio-chemical measurements, yield traits, and IWUE. Importantly, when chitosan was applied under alkali conditions, the accumulations of (phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, and copper) in leaves and roots were maximized. Under mixed drought-alkali stresses, the results revealed a reduction in yield, reaching about 5.1 and 5.8% lower than under (100% IR × alkali), in the first and second seasons, respectively. Interestingly, treated plants under mixed drought-alkali stresses with chitosan recorded highest values of relative water content, proline, yield, IWUE, and nutrient uptake of (nitrogen, potassium, and magnesium) as well as the lowest sodium content in leaves and roots. Enhances the accumulation of (N, K, and Mg) instead of (phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, and copper) was the primary plant response to chitosan applications, which averted severe damage caused by mixed drought-alkali conditions, over time. These findings provide a framework of the nutrient homeostasis changes induced by chitosan under mixed stresses. Based on the findings, it is recommended under mixed drought-alkali conditions to treat plants with chitosan. This approach offers a promising perspective for achieving optimal yield with reduced water usage. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fdeb0df603354d568a9918fb14906ead2024-03-17T12:25:24ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-03-0114112510.1038/s41598-024-56573-6Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levelsKassem A. S. Mohammed0Hussein Mohamed Hussein1Ayman M. S. Elshamly2Institute of African and Nile Basin Countries Research and Studies, Aswan UniversityInstitute of African and Nile Basin Countries Research and Studies, Aswan UniversityWater Studies and Research Complex. National Water Research CenterAbstract In recent decades, numerous studies have examined the effects of climate change on the responses of plants. These studies have primarily examined the effects of solitary stress on plants, neglecting the simultaneous effects of mixed stress, which are anticipated to transpire frequently as a result of the extreme climatic fluctuations. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of applied chitosan on boosting the resistance responses of peanuts to alkali and mixed drought-alkali stresses. Peanuts were grown in mid-alkaline soil and irrigated with full irrigation water requirements (100%IR), represented alkali condition (100% IR × alkali soil) and stress conditions (70% IR × alkali soil—represented mixed drought-alkali conditions). Additionally, the plants were either untreated or treated with foliar chitosan. The study evaluated various plant physio-chemical characteristics, including element contents (leaves and roots), seed yield, and irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE). Plants that experienced solitary alkali stress were found to be more vulnerable. However, chitosan applications were effective for reducing (soil pH and sodium absorption), alongside promoting examined physio-chemical measurements, yield traits, and IWUE. Importantly, when chitosan was applied under alkali conditions, the accumulations of (phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, and copper) in leaves and roots were maximized. Under mixed drought-alkali stresses, the results revealed a reduction in yield, reaching about 5.1 and 5.8% lower than under (100% IR × alkali), in the first and second seasons, respectively. Interestingly, treated plants under mixed drought-alkali stresses with chitosan recorded highest values of relative water content, proline, yield, IWUE, and nutrient uptake of (nitrogen, potassium, and magnesium) as well as the lowest sodium content in leaves and roots. Enhances the accumulation of (N, K, and Mg) instead of (phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, and copper) was the primary plant response to chitosan applications, which averted severe damage caused by mixed drought-alkali conditions, over time. These findings provide a framework of the nutrient homeostasis changes induced by chitosan under mixed stresses. Based on the findings, it is recommended under mixed drought-alkali conditions to treat plants with chitosan. This approach offers a promising perspective for achieving optimal yield with reduced water usage.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56573-6LegumesMixed drought-alkali stressesAbiotic stresses |
| spellingShingle | Kassem A. S. Mohammed Hussein Mohamed Hussein Ayman M. S. Elshamly Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels Scientific Reports Legumes Mixed drought-alkali stresses Abiotic stresses |
| title | Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels |
| title_full | Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels |
| title_fullStr | Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels |
| title_full_unstemmed | Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels |
| title_short | Monitoring plant responses in field-grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels |
| title_sort | monitoring plant responses in field grown peanuts exposed to exogenously applied chitosan under full and limited irrigation levels |
| topic | Legumes Mixed drought-alkali stresses Abiotic stresses |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56573-6 |
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