X-Ray mapping reveals mechanisms of salt tolerance in seeds of coastal plants Ficinia nodosa and Spyridium globulosum

L. Guja; R. Wuhrer; K. Moran; M. Phillips; K. Dixon; G. Wardell-Johnson; D. Merritt

X-Ray mapping reveals mechanisms of salt tolerance in seeds of coastal plants Ficinia nodosa and Spyridium globulosum

L. Guja, R. Wuhrer, K. Moran, M. Phillips, K. Dixon, G. Wardell-Johnson, D. Merritt

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Abstract

The mechanisms by which mature salt-tolerant plants survive in saline environments are relatively well understood. However, little is known about how seeds survive and germinate in high-salt habitats. To explore seed salt-tolerance, seeds of Ficinia nodosa (salt-tolerant) and Spyridium globulosum (salt-sensitive) were exposed to sodium chloride solutions and the amount of sodium imbibed was determined using flame photometry. The distribution of sodium and chlorine within seed tissues was investigated using X-ray mapping. Salt tolerant seeds of F. nodosa excluded sodium, whereas salt-sensitive seeds of S. globulosum accumulated sodium and chlorine in seed embryos. Exclusion of sodium may be necessary for germination and survival in saline environments.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Conference proceedings : APMC10, 10th Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference, ICONN2012, 2012 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ACMM22, 22nd Australian Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis : Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 5-9 February 2012
Publisher	Australian Nanotechnology Network
Number of pages	2
ISBN (Print)	9781740522458
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference - Duration: 5 Feb 2012 → …

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Conference	Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference
Period	5/02/12 → …

Keywords

coastal plants
seeds
germination

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Guja, L., Wuhrer, R., Moran, K., Phillips, M., Dixon, K., Wardell-Johnson, G., & Merritt, D. (2012). X-Ray mapping reveals mechanisms of salt tolerance in seeds of coastal plants Ficinia nodosa and Spyridium globulosum. In Conference proceedings : APMC10, 10th Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference, ICONN2012, 2012 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ACMM22, 22nd Australian Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis : Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 5-9 February 2012 Australian Nanotechnology Network.

Guja, L. ; Wuhrer, R. ; Moran, K. et al. / X-Ray mapping reveals mechanisms of salt tolerance in seeds of coastal plants Ficinia nodosa and Spyridium globulosum. Conference proceedings : APMC10, 10th Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference, ICONN2012, 2012 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ACMM22, 22nd Australian Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis : Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 5-9 February 2012. Australian Nanotechnology Network, 2012.

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X-Ray mapping reveals mechanisms of salt tolerance in seeds of coastal plants Ficinia nodosa and Spyridium globulosum. / Guja, L.; Wuhrer, R.; Moran, K. et al.
Conference proceedings : APMC10, 10th Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference, ICONN2012, 2012 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ACMM22, 22nd Australian Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis : Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 5-9 February 2012. Australian Nanotechnology Network, 2012.

Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Conference Paper › peer-review

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