Different Narrow-Band Light Ranges Alter Plant Secondary Metabolism and Plant Defense Response to Aphids
Different Narrow-Band Light Ranges Alter Plant Secondary Metabolism and Plant Defense Response to Aphids
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DOI:
10.1007/s10886-016-0755-2
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发表时间:
2016-09
影响因子:
2.3
通讯作者:
Ole Rechner;S. Neugart;M. Schreiner;Sasa Wu;H. Poehling
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作者:
Ole Rechner;S. Neugart;M. Schreiner;Sasa Wu;H. Poehling
Light of different wavelengths affects various physiological processes in plants. Short-wavelength radiation (like UV) can activate defense pathways in plants and enhance the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites (such as flavonoids and glucosinolates) responsible for resistance against certain herbivorous insects. The intensity of light-induced, metabolite-based resistance is plant- and insect species-specific and depends on herbivore feeding guild and specialization. In this study, broccoli (Brassica oleraceavar.italica) plants were grown for 4 weeks in a climate chamber under conventional fluorescent tubes and were additionally treated with UV-B (310 nm), UV-A (365 or 385 nm), or violet (420 nm) light generated with UV-B tubes or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The objective was to determine the influence of narrow bandwidths of light (from UV-B to violet) on plant secondary metabolism and on the performance of the cabbage aphidBrevicoryne brassicae(a specialist) and the green peach aphidMyzus persicae(a generalist). Among flavonol glycosides, specific quercetin and kaempferol glycosides increased markedly under UV-B, while among glucosinolates only 4-methoxy-3-indolylmethyl showed a 2-fold increase in plants exposed to UV-B and UV-A. The concentration of 3-indolylmethyl glucosinolate in broccoli plants increased with UV-B treatment.Brevicoryne brassicaeadult weights and fecundity were lower on UV-B treated plants compared to UV-A or violet light-treated plants. Adult weights and fecundity ofM. persicaewere increased under UV-B and UV-A treatments. When specific light wavelengths are used to induce metabolic changes in plants, the specificity of the induced effects on herbivores should be considered.