Phys.org November 13, 2024
Researchers in India demonstrated that zinc in nano form (Zn Nano) and chelated form (Zn EDTA) effectively alleviates stress, improves photosynthetic efficiency and protects the photosynthetic apparatus. The study highlighted the crucial role of the xanthophyll cycle pigments—violaxanthin, antheraxanthin, and zeaxanthin—in dissipating excess light energy, with zinc treatments enhancing their protective effects under stress. The study also discussed the possible roles of Zn binding chloroplastic proteins in water stress alleviation. According to the researchers their findings underscore the potential of zinc foliar sprays, particularly in nano form, as an effective strategy to boost drought resilience in crops, paving the way for sustainable agricultural practices in water-limited environments… read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLE
Homology model of protein Pgl_GLEAN_10018722 an FTSH chloroplastic protein in the pearl millet genome… Credit: Plant Stress