Research Progress on the Contributions of Physical and Chemical Reactions to Seed Aging

Abstract

Abstract: Plant seed aging is a complex process, it’s a series of biochemical, physical and chemical reactions. It has been proven by several international groups that cytoplasm in seed is in state of Glass, and the Glass Transition Temperature is closely associated with seed aging, being influenced by biomolecules in seed. I has also been found that non-enzymatic Maillard and Amadori reactions can occur in very low dry seeds, and the accumulation of products of these reactions has been thought as the reason for seed aging. The reason for Maillard reaction causing seed aging probably are the products of Maillard reaction could reduce activities of antioxidant enzymes, modify structures and functions of protein and nucleic acid, and induce sugar hydrolysis.

CLC Number:

Q945

Jia Liguo, Fan Mingshou. Research Progress on the Contributions of Physical and Chemical Reactions to Seed Aging[J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2006, 22(4): 260-260.

References

1 Priestley DA. Seed aging. Ithaca, New York: Cornell University, 1986.148
2 Williams R J. Methods for determination of Glass Transition in seeds. Ann Bo, 1994,74:525~530
3 Sun W Q, Leopold A C. Glass state and seed storage stability: A viability equation analysis. Ann Bot , 1994, 74: 601~604
4 Williams R J, Leopold A C. Glassy state in corn embryos. Plant Physiol.1989,89:977~981
5 Williams R J, Leopold A C. Changes in glass transition temperatures in germinating pea seeds. Seed Sci. Res. 1995,5:117~120
6 Sun W Q. Glass state and seed storage stability. Ann Bot. 1997,79:291~297
7 Amuti K.S, Pollard C J. Soluble carbohydrates of dry and developing seeds. Phytochem, 1977,16:529~532
8 Sun W Q，Leopold A C. The Maillard reaction and oxidative stress during aging of soybean seeds. Physiol Plant, 1995,94:94~104
9 Roos Y. Phase transitions in foods. Academic Press Ltd., London, UK, 1995.190
10 Caffrey M, Fonseca V, Leopold A C. Lipid-sugar interaction. Plant Physiol, 1988, 86:754~758
11 Buitink J, Hemminga M A, Hoekstra F A. Influence of water content and temperature on molecular mobility and intracellular glasses in seeds and pollen. Plant Physiol. 1998,118:531~541
12 Buitink J, Hemminga M A, Hoekstra F A. Characterization of molecular mobility in seed tissue: An electron paramagnetic resonance spin probe study. Biophysical J. 1999, 76:3315~3322
13 Buitink J, Ivon J. van den dries, Folkert A. Hoekstra at el. High critical temperature above Tg may contribute to the stability of biological systems. Biophys J. 2000, 79: 1119~1128
14Taylor A G, Lee, S S, Beresniewicz M M, et al. Amino acid leakage from aged vegetable seeds. Seed Sci Technol., 1995,23:113~122
15Slade L, Levine H. Beyond water activity: recent advances based on an alternative approach to the assessment of food quality and safety. Crit. Rev. Food Sci. Nutr.,1991,30:115~360
16Wolkers W F, Van Kilsdonk M G, Hoekstra F A. Dehydration–induced conformational changes of poly-lysine as influenced by drying rate and carbohydrates. Biochem. Biophys. Acta. 1998, 1425, 127~136
17 Wettlaufer H S H, Leopold A C. Relevance of Amadori and Maillard products to seed deterioration. Plant Physiol. 1991,97:165~169
18 Murthy U M N, Sun W Q. Protein modification by Amadori and Maillard reactions during seed storage: roles of sugar hydrolysis and lipid peroxidation. J Exp Bot. 2000,51:1221~1228
19 Murthy U M N, Kumar P P, Sun W Q. Mechanisms of seed ageing under different storage conditions for Vigna radiate(L.) Wilczek: Lipid peroxidation,sugar hydrolysis, Maillard reactions and their relationship to glass state transition. J Exp Bot.2003,54:1057~1067
20 Taniguchi N, Kinoshita N, Arai K, et al. Inactivation of erythrocyte Cu-Z- superoxide dismutase through non-enzymatic glycosylation. In: Baynes JW, Monnier VW, eds, The Maillard reaction in aging diabetes and nutrition. New york: Alan R Liss, Inc.1989.277~290
21 Murthy U M N, Liang Y H,Kumar P P, Sun W Q. Nonenzymatic protein modification by Maillard reaction reduces the activities of scavenging enzymes in Vigna radiata. Physiol Plant, 2002,115:213~220
22 Halmer P, Bewley J D. A physiological perspective on seed vigor testing. Seed Sci Technol, 1984,12:561~575
23 Kalpana R, Madhavarao K V. Nucleic acid metabolism of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) Millsp) cultivars during accelerated ageing. Seed Sci Technol,1997,25: 293~301
24 Cruz-Garcia F, Gonvalez-Hernandez V A., Molina-Moreno J, et al Seed deterioration and respiration as related to DNA metabolism in germinating maize. Seed Sci Technol, 1995,23:477~486
25 Reuzeau C, Cavalie G. Changes in RNA and protein metabolism associated with alterations in the germination efficiency of sunflower seeds. Ann Bot, 1997, 80:131~137
26 Bucala R,Model P, Cerami A. Modification of DNA by reducing sugars: A possible mechanism for nucleic acid aging and age related dysfunction in gene expression. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1984, 81:105~109
27 Lee A T, Gerami A. Non-enzymatic glycosylation of DNA by reducing sugars. In: Baynes J W, Monnier V W. The Maillard reaction in aging diabetes and nutrition. New york: Alan R Liss, Inc.1989.291~299

[1]	FENG Changqing, WEI Xiaoling, HUANG Yunxia, XU Shichang, QIU Fuxiang, WU Ti, ZHENG Yingjie, LI Wenqing, HE Huaqin. The Physiological Basis of Magnesium Recovering Tobacco Plants from High Temperature and Strong Light Stress [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2022, 38(20): 53-60.
[2]	JIANG Yujie, JIA Qiaojun, JIAO Jie, CHEN Xiliang, MA Cunde, CHANG Hui, LIANG Zongsuo. The Shade Tolerance and Cold Resistance of Polygonatum Germplasm: An Evaluation by Physiological and Biochemical Methods [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2022, 38(13): 96-103.
[3]	Ma Jie, Yin Xuehong, Li Zhi, Yang Juan, Zheng Guoqi, Liang Xinhua. Basal Application and Topdressing of Selenium-enriched Organic Fertilizers: Effects on Chlorophyll Fluorescence, Yield and Selenium Enrichment of Wheat [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(32): 1-9.
[4]	Deng Xinwei, Liu Meng, Liu Shipeng. Effect of Fertilization on Vitamin C Content in Jujube of Mountain Region [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(32): 78-82.
[5]	Li Jiancha, Li Kun, Pan Zhixian, Sun Yi, Fang Haidong, Shi Liangtao, Zhang Lei, Yue Xuewen. Effects of Irrigation Amount and Planting Density on Biomass Allocation, Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Purple Cabbage in Arid-hot Valley [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(26): 50-57.
[6]	Xu Ruo, Zhang Xiufen, Li Yanbing, Zi Shuhui, Yang Shengchao, Liu Tao. Effects of Drought Stress on Physiological Indexes of Panax notoginseng and Transcriptome Analysis [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(16): 51-58.
[7]	Wang Jinghong, Chen Ai, Zhang Wen, Zhao Yi, Tian Jingyao, Wang Zhensheng, Xu Gudan, Lin Jixiang. Rooting Agent (GGR-6): Effects on the Response of Festuca rubra and Poa pratensis to Drought Stress [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(15): 47-54.
[8]	Luo Qinghong, Abudurexiti Reheman, Li Yinglun, Zhou Bin, Gulinisha Kasimu. Research on the Ion Absorption, Transportation and Distribution of Mature E. angustifolia in Saline Soil Habitat [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(11): 87-94.
[9]	Zhu Yanxia, Chen Dongliang, Huang Yanfen. Germination Characteristics of Scoparia dulcis Seeds [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(10): 72-76.
[10]	Wang Mengliu, Fan Weiguo, Guan Jiyuan, Gong Fangfang, He Chunli. Effect of Nutrient Solution pH on Nitrate-N and Ammonium-N Uptake of Rosa roxburghii Seedlings [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(9): 28-34.
[11]	Li Wan, He Ning, Xiang Hongtao, Liu Miao, Wang Manli, Li Bo, Wang Xueyang. Exogenous Hormone in Flowering Period of Adzuki Bean: Effects on Agronomic and Yield Characters [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(8): 8-13.
[12]	Wu Yunfei, Zhang Yong, Wang Leilei, Yu Xurun, Xiong Fei. Starch Quality of Rice Grain: Research Progress on Influencing Factors and Mechanism [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(6): 1-8.
[13]	Tang Hongyou, Shi Jianyin, Han Zhanjiang, Bai Menghan, Sun Yang, Zhang Min. Physiological Response of Populus talassica× P. euphratica to Na₂SO₄ Environment [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2021, 37(4): 38-42.
[14]	Gong Qin, Wang Ling, Song Yaqi, Niu Duandan, Li Jiaxuan, Li Zhaohua. Cu-tolerance Mechanisms of Elsholtzia harchowensis: Research Status and Prospect [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2020, 36(32): 95-99.
[15]	Ma Ling, Qiu Wenting, Wang Yanjun, Kang Tianlan, Li Mengfei. Establishment of Tissue Culture and Rapid Propagation System for Rare Medicinal Bletilla striata [J]. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 2020, 36(19): 80-84.