Effects of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride on the photosynthetic system and metabolism of maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings.
In: Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, Jg. 161 (2018-10-01), S. 648-654
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Ionic liquids (ILs) are widely used in various chemical processes. However, a growing number of studies have found that ILs are potentially toxic to different types of living organisms, including crops. The present study analysed the effects of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([C 4 mim]Cl) on the photosynthetic system and metabolism of maize seedlings. Results showed that [C 4 mim]Cl could significantly reduce maize leaf chlorophyll level and cause extensive leaf bleaching. The activity of photosystem II (PSII) was significantly inhibited when seedlings exposed to higher concentration of [C 4 mim]Cl. The maximum quantum yield of PSII and the potential efficiency of PSII were reduced by 63% and 88% under 800 mg/L [C 4 mim]Cl treatment in comparison with the control treatment. The RNA sequencing analysis performed to examine gene expression profiles of maize leaves under [C 4 mim]Cl treatment revealed 639 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), 115 of which were categorized into different metabolic pathways. Among these DEGs, the seven genes involved in the photosynthetic Calvin cycle were down-regulated by [C 4 mim]Cl exposure. For carbohydrates and amino acids metabolism, the genes for starch synthesis were down-regulated, while the genes for amino acids and protein degradation were up-regulated. The changes observed in these major metabolic pathways might be an important reason for [C 4 mim]Cl toxicity.
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Effects of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride on the photosynthetic system and metabolism of maize (Zea mays L.) seedlings.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Li, Y ; Yang, M ; Liu, L ; Zhang, R ; Cui, Y ; Dang, P ; Ge, X ; Chen, X |
Zeitschrift: | Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, Jg. 161 (2018-10-01), S. 648-654 |
Veröffentlichung: | Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, 2018 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1090-2414 (electronic) |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.06.037 |
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