Evaluation of arid and semi-arid ecotypes of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) for salinity (NaCl) tolerance

Ashraf, Muhammad; Akhtar, Kalsoom; Sarwar, Ghulam; Ashraf, Muhammad

doi:10.1006/jare.2002.1017

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“…The endosperm of guar seeds contain gum, which is gaining importance as non-food item (Ashraf, Akhtar, Sarwar, & Ashraf, 2002). Recently, the oil industry has started using guar gum in hydraulic fracturing in which high pressure is used to crack rock.…”

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Accumulation and distribution of lead (Pb) in plant tissues of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobaL.) and sesame (Sesamum indicumL.): profitable phytoremediation with biofuel crops

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Jahangir

et al. 2018

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes

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Contamination of lead indicates one of the major threats to soil system. Phytoremediation technique utilized plants which are able to tolerate and accumulate metals within in their tissues. It has recently been suggested that biofuel plants are more suitable for both utilization and remediation of metal contaminated soil. This study reported Pb phytoremediation potential of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. in comparison with Sesamum indicum L. in the framework of a pot-experiment. Plants were subjected to seven Pb concentrations (0, 100, 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 mg kg -1 soil) for 12 weeks. Our results demonstrated that both C. tetragonoloba and S. indicum were able to tolerate Pb concentrations up to 1000 mg kg -1 which confirms the plant ability to grow well in higher Pb levels. Significant metal accumulation was observed in root along with reduced biomass for both plants species. Furthermore, both plant species could possibly be used for phytostabilization, with success in marginally polluted soils where their growth would not be impaired and decontamination of Pb could be maintained at satisfying levels. However, bioconcentration factor (BCF), bioaccumulation coefficient (BAC) and translocation factor (TF) values proposed that C. tetragonoloba was more efficient for phytoremediation than S. indicum at higher Pb levels.

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Accumulation and distribution of lead (Pb) in plant tissues of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobaL.) and sesame (Sesamum indicumL.): profitable phytoremediation with biofuel crops

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Jahangir

et al. 2018

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes

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“…These findings are supported by Gulzar et al (2003) in salt tolerant Aeluropus lagopoides and Hameed & Ashraf (2008) in salt tolerant Cynodon dactylon, who reported increased fresh and dry weights in both salt tolerant species under salt stress. Ashraf et al (2002) and Alshammary et al (2004), on the other hand, reported a decrease in root length in some grasses under salt stress. Though salt tolerance, in general, may vary with plant species or genotypes, relatively less decrease in root length in the Salt Range population was associated with its higher salt tolerance.…”

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Physiological adaptative characteristics of Imperata cylindrica for salinity tolerance

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Naz

et al. 2014

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Two populations of cogongrass [Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeuschel], one from the saline regions of the Salt Range and the other from the non-saline regions of Faisalabad were assessed for salinity tolerance on the basis of some key morphological and physiological attributes. It was hypothesized that the tolerant population from the Salt Range must have developed some specific structural modifications, which are responsible for its better survival under high salinities. These adaptive components can be effectively used in modern technologies for improving degree of tolerance of other sensitive crops. The population from the Salt Range markedly excelled the Faisalabad population in terms of growth and physiological attributes measured in this study. The Faisalabad population of I. cylindrica was unable to survive at the highest salt level (200 mM NaCl). The tolerance of the Salt Range population to salt stress was found to be related to high accumulation of organic osmotica, particularly total free amino acids and proline as well as Ca 2+ in the shoot. The distinctive structural modifications in the Salt Range population were found to be enhanced succulence, well-developed bulliform cells in leaves and smaller stomatal area.

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“…The endosperm of guar seeds contains gum, which is gaining importance as non-food item (Ashraf, Akhtar, Sarwar, & Ashraf, 2002). Recently, the oil industry has started using guar gum in hydraulic fracturing in which high pressure is used to crack rock.…”

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Comparative study of Zn-phytoextraction potential in guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobaL.) and sesame (Sesamum indicumL.): tolerance and accumulation

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Abbasi

et al. 2018

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Phytoextraction is a plant-based technique for removing heavy metals from polluted soil. The experiment reported in this paper was undertaken to study the Zn phytoextraction potential of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba in comparison with Sesamum indicum in the framework of a pot experiment. Plants were subjected to six Zn concentrations (0, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 mg kg −1 soil) for 90 days to investigate Zn tolerance and accumulation. Results demonstrated that, at higher Zn levels, root, shoot lengths, biomass and chlorophyll content were all significantly reduced (p < 0.05). A steady increase in Zn accumulation with increasing concentration in soil was observed for all treatments. Both plant species had relatively high Zn tolerance and accumulation capacity, with C. tetragonoloba being more tolerant and having higher Zn accumulation than S. indicum. At 400 mg Zn kg kg −1 , accumulation of Zn in C. tetragonoloba was highest in the root (439.33 mg kg ). Considering the rapid growth, high biomass, tolerance, accumulation efficiency, bioconcentration factor (BCF), bioaccumulation coefficient (BAC) and translocation factor (TF) (all greater than 1) established C. tetragonoloba as a potential candidate plant for Zn phytoextraction.

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Evaluation of arid and semi-arid ecotypes of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L.) for salinity (NaCl) tolerance

Cited by 54 publications

References 6 publications

Accumulation and distribution of lead (Pb) in plant tissues of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobaL.) and sesame (Sesamum indicumL.): profitable phytoremediation with biofuel crops

Accumulation and distribution of lead (Pb) in plant tissues of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobaL.) and sesame (Sesamum indicumL.): profitable phytoremediation with biofuel crops

Physiological adaptative characteristics of Imperata cylindrica for salinity tolerance

Comparative study of Zn-phytoextraction potential in guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobaL.) and sesame (Sesamum indicumL.): tolerance and accumulation

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