Silicon ameliorates clubroot responses in canola (Brassica napus): A “multi-omics”-based investigation into possible mechanisms
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ABSTRACT: Clubroot disease, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae Woronin results in severe yield losses in Brassica crops, including canola. Silicon (Si) mitigates several stresses and enhances plant resistance to phytopathogens. We investigated the effects of Si on clubroot disease symptoms in canola at two concentrations of Si (Si1.0 and Si0.5). In addition, the effects of Si on P. brassicae-induced gene expression, endogenous levels of phytohormones and metabolites were also studied. Si application reduced clubroot symptoms and improved plant growth under greenhouse conditions. Pathogen-induced transcript-level changes were affected by Si treatment to P. brassicae with genes related to antioxidant activity, phytohormone biosynthesis and signalling, nitrogen metabolism and secondary metabolism exhibiting differential expression. Endogenous levels of several phytohormones (e.g., auxin, cytokinin, salicylic acid and abscisic acid), amino acids and secondary metabolites (e.g., glucosinolates) were affected by Si. This is the first report that Si ameliorates clubroot symptoms and its possible mode of action.
ORGANISM(S): Brassica Napus Canola
TISSUE(S): Plant
DISEASE(S): Clubroot Disease
SUBMITTER: Anna Kisiala
PROVIDER: ST002406 | MetabolomicsWorkbench | Mon Dec 12 00:00:00 GMT 2022
REPOSITORIES: MetabolomicsWorkbench
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