Differences in Cd Accumulation between Indica and Japonica Rice: Comparative Analysis from the Remobilization and Protein Components Accumulation
摘要
The heavy metal cadmium (Cd) poses a risk to human health via the food chain. Uptake of Cd by roots and its redistribution in vegetative organs, particularly at stem nodes during grain filling, are crucial factors influencing its accumulation in grains. Consequently, a thorough investigation of the Cd characteristics accumulation in vegetative organs is significantly beneficial for understanding the mechanisms behind genotype differences and for developing remediation strategies in rice fields.
MethodsA pot experiment was conducted to investigate soil Cd stress by adding 67 mmol L⁻¹ of Cd(NO3)2·4H2O, utilizing two Indica and two Japonica rice cultivars. The differential mechanisms of Cd accumulation were systematically elucidated through the assessment of remobilization activation capabilities, which include subcellular distribution and chemical forms of Cd in roots and first nodes. Additionally, the Cd storage capacities of grain protein components and the differences in Cd fractions within the rhizosphere soil were examined.
ResultsUnder Cd stress soil, the yield of Indica rice varieties decreased more than that of Japonica rice, reaching 24.04%. The Cd concentrations in the first nodes, leaves, and roots of those rice varieties exhibited varying degrees of increase, with the most notable rise occurring in the first node. In comparison to Japonica rice, the proportions of soluble Cd, as well as inorganic Cd (FE-Cd) and water-soluble Cd (FW-Cd) in the first node and roots of Indica rice were significantly higher. Furthermore, the accumulation and increase of Cd in globulin, prolamin, and glutelin in brown rice were greater in Indica rice than in Japonica rice. After the harvest of mature rice, the concentrations of various Cd fractions in the rhizosphere soil of Indica rice were also lower than those in Japonica rice, exhibiting a significant negative correlation with the Cd concentration in brown rice.
ConclusionsUnder Cd stress soil, Indica rice exhibited a greater capacity for Cd redistribution and binding of grain protein components compared to Japonica rice, leading to a significant accumulation of Cd in Indica rice grains.