Enhancement in leghemoglobin content of root nodules by exclusion of solar UV-A and UV-B radiation in soybean
2008
Chouhan, Swapnil (Devi Ahilya University, Vigyan Bhawan, Indore, India) | Chauhan, Kanchan (Devi Ahilya University, Vigyan Bhawan, Indore, India) | Kataria, Sunita (Devi Ahilya University, Vigyan Bhawan, Indore, India), E-mail: [email protected] | Guruprasad, KN (Devi Ahilya University, Vigyan Bhawan, Indore, India)
The impact of exclusion of solar UV-8 (280-320 nm) and UV-A+B (280-400 nm) radiation on the root nodules was studied in soybean (Glycine max var. MACS 330). Soybean plants were grown in the tropical region of Indore (Latitude-22.4°N), India under field conditions in metal cages covered with polyester exclusion filters that specifically cut off UV-B (less than 320 nm) and UV-A+B (less than 400 nm) radiation; control plants were grown under ambient solar radiation. Leghemoglobin content was analyzed in the root nodules on the 50∨th day after emergence of seedlings. Exclusion of UV radiations significantly enhanced the leghemoglobin content in the nodules on fresh weight basis; 25% and 45% higher amount of leghemoglobin were present in the nodules after the exclusion of UV-B and UV-A+B radiation respectively. Analysis by native and SDS-PAGE showed high intense bands of leghemoglobin after the exclusion of UV-A+B as compared to control. Exclusion of UV radiation also enhanced the growth of roots as well as aerial parts of the plants. UV Exclusion increased nodulation by increase in the number and size of nodules. The results are discussed in the light of advantage of exclusion for enhancing protein/nitrogen content in the plants.
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