Photosynthetica 1997, 33(13):377-391 | DOI: 10.1023/A:1006859917345

Changes in French bean cotyledon composition associated with modulated life-span

N. Wilhelmová1, J. Wilhelm2, J. Kutík3, D. Haisel1
1 Institute of Experiental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Praha 6, Czech Republic
2 2nd Medical School, Charles University, Praha 5, Czech Republic
3 Faculty of Sciences, Charles University, Praha 2, Czech Republic

The onset of Phaseolus vulgaris L. cotyledon senescence and its characteristics were modulated by irradiance (higher or lower than standard) and by epicotyl decapitation. The cotyledon life-span of 16 d was not influenced by irradiance while decapitation prolonged the life-span to 28 d. The fresh mass of cotyledons, an indicator of organ viability, decreased in a similar manner in all non-decapitated plants, though it was relatively slower in plants grown under a low irradiance (LI). Three days after decapitation the fresh mass of cotyledons increased by one third, a slight decrease was observed on the 21st d, and it lasted until the end of the life span. Deducing from the fall of chlorophyll (Chl) concentration expressed per unit protein, senescence started after the 10th day in non-decapitated plants. Decapitation postponed the onset of senescence until the 21st day. Expression of Chl amount per unit dry mass did not detect any changes in LI plants, hence this parameter can not be used for the assessment of senescence. The measurements of Chl a and b concentrations indicated that the light-harvesting complexes (LHCs) proliferated during ageing and were rapidly destroyed at the onset of senescence. Changes of the concentrations of carotenoids supported the hypothesis of free radicals involvement in senescence. The bean cotyledons responded to free radical production induced under higher irradiance by increased β-carotene synthesis. Oxidative damage to galactolipids during senescence was documented by fluorescence measurements. The changes in cotyledon composition were correlated to morphologic changes observed by electron microscopy.

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Wilhelmová, N., Wilhelm, J., Kutík, J., & Haisel, D. (1997). Changes in French bean cotyledon composition associated with modulated life-span. Photosynthetica, 34(3), 377-391. doi: 10.1023/A:1006859917345
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