Reallocation of Soluble Sugars and IAA Regulation in Association with Enhanced Stolon Growth by Elevated CO2 in Creeping Bentgrass

Abstract

Extensive stolon development and growth are superior traits for rapid establishment as well as post-stress regeneration in stoloniferous grass species. Despite the importance of those stoloniferous traits, the regulation mechanisms of stolon growth and development are largely unknown. The objectives of this research were to elucidate the effects of the reallocation of soluble sugars for energy reserves and endogenous hormone levels for cell differentiation and regeneration in regulating stolon growth of a perennial turfgrass species, creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.). Plants were grown in growth chambers with two CO2 concentrations: ambient CO2 concentration (400 ± 10 µmol mol−1) and elevated CO2 concentration (800 ± 10 µmol mol−1). Elevated CO2 enhanced stolon growth through increasing stolon internode number and internode length in creeping bentgrass, as manifested by the longer total stolon length and greater shoot biomass. The content of glucose, sucrose, and fructose as well as endogenous IAA were accumulated in stolon nodes and internodes but not in leaves or roots under elevated CO2 concentration. These results illustrated that the production and reallocation of soluble sugars to stolons as well as the increased level of IAA in stolon nodes and internodes could contribute to the enhancement of stolon growth under elevated CO2 in creeping bentgrass.

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“…In addition, 6-Benzylaminopurine (6-BA) can break the dormancy of axillary buds and promote stolon sprouting by increasing the soluble sugar content in strawberries [10]. In other plant species, such as creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.), an elevated carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) concentration promotes stolon growth and increases the accumulation of glucose, sucrose, fructose, and endogenous IAA at the stolon nodes and internodes, resulting in longer stolons and larger stolon shoot biomass [11]. Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) with more ramets also exhibits a significant increase in the soluble sugar content in the rhizome [12].…”