Does oxidized glutathione promote plant growth?

 

Oxidized glutathione (GSSG), as the oxidized form of glutathione (GSH), is a small molecule thiol compound widely present in the body. In recent years, the application of GSSG in the agricultural field has attracted widespread attention, and its potential in increasing crop yield and improving quality has been gradually tapped.

1.Physiological effects of L-Glutathione Oxidized

GSSG plays an important role in plant growth and development. It is involved in physiological activities such as photosynthesis, cell differentiation and response to stress in plants. As an antioxidant, GSSG helps remove reactive oxygen species in plants and protects them from oxidative stress. In addition, GSSG is also involved in regulating hormone levels in plants and affecting plant growth and development.

2. Application on potatoes

In potato cultivation, foliar spraying of GSSG has been shown to significantly increase yield and improve tuber quality. Research shows that spraying GSSG can increase potato leaf area index, SPAD value and dry matter accumulation, thereby increasing potato yield. In addition, the starch content of potato tubers treated with GSSG increased, while the reducing sugar content decreased, indicating that GSSG can improve the nutritional quality of potato tubers.

3. Application on strawberries

In strawberry cultivation, foliar spraying of GSSG under low temperature and low light conditions in winter has a positive impact on strawberry growth. Research shows that GSSG spraying can significantly increase the leaf area and SPAD value of strawberry plants, enhance the photosynthetic rate, thereby promoting the growth and development of strawberry. In addition, GSSG treatment can also increase the yield and soluble sugar content of strawberry fruits and improve fruit quality.

In summary, the application of GSSG as an effective plant growth regulator on crops such as potatoes and strawberries shows the potential to increase yield and improve quality. Through the rational use of GSSG, not only can the stress resistance of crops be enhanced, but the economic benefits of crops can also be improved. However, the application effect of GSSG may be affected by various factors such as crop species, environmental conditions and application methods. Therefore, detailed research and experiments are required in practical applications to determine the best application plan.

With the continuous advancement of agricultural science and technology, the application of bioactive substances such as GSSG will provide more environmentally friendly and efficient solutions for modern agricultural production, helping farmers achieve bumper harvests. In the future, in-depth research on the application of GSSG on more crops and its mechanism of action will bring more possibilities to agricultural production.

References:

[1] Lei Weiwei, Zhu Ning, Zhang Xu, Liu Xueying, Han Lihong, Zhou Yu, Qi Changhong. Effects of foliar spraying of oxidized glutathione on strawberry growth in solar greenhouses under low temperature and low light stress in winter.

[J]. Vegetables, 2024(6):52-55.

[2] Chen Yangyang, Kang Wenqin, Tian Butao, Zhang Hongjie, Lu Hui, Dou Shuxian, Jia Liguo, Fan Mingshou. Effects of foliar spraying of oxidized glutathione on potato dry matter accumulation and yield [J]. Journal of Northern Agriculture, 2020, 48(4): 54-59.

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