Adaptive responses of nitric oxide (NO) and its intricate dialogue with phytohormones during salinity stress

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Contributors

  • Bilal Ahmad - , Aligarh Muslim University, University of Kashmir (Author)
  • Mohammad Mukarram - , Technical University in Zvolen, Universidad de la República (Author)
  • Sadaf Choudhary - , University of Kashmir (Author)
  • Peter Petrík - , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Author)
  • Tariq Ahmad Dar - , Cluster University Srinagar (Author)
  • M. Masroor A. Khan - , Aligarh Muslim University (Author)

Abstract

Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous free radical that acts as a messenger for various plant phenomena corresponding to photomorphogenesis, fertilisation, flowering, germination, growth, and productivity. Recent developments have suggested the critical role of NO in inducing adaptive responses in plants during salinity. NO minimises salinity-induced photosynthetic damage and improves plant-water relation, nutrient uptake, stomatal conductance, electron transport, and ROS and antioxidant metabolism. NO contributes active participation in ABA-mediated stomatal regulation. Similar crosstalk of NO with other phytohormones such as auxins (IAAs), gibberellins (GAs), cytokinins (CKs), ethylene (ET), salicylic acid (SA), strigolactones (SLs), and brassinosteroids (BRs) were also observed. Additionally, we discuss NO interaction with other gaseous signalling molecules such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive sulphur species (RSS). Conclusively, the present review traces critical events in NO-induced morpho-physiological adjustments under salt stress and discusses how such modulations upgrade plant resilience.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number108504
JournalPlant Physiology and Biochemistry
Volume208
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2024
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 38507841
ORCID /0000-0002-1092-3031/work/168208052

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Keywords

  • Nitric oxide, Oxidative damage, Photosynthesis, Phytohormones, Reactive oxygen species, Salt stress