Diurnal Changes in Maize Leaf Photosynthesis 1: II. Levels of Metabolic Intermediates of Sucrose Synthesis and the Regulatory Metabolite Fructose 2,6-Bisphosphate
AUTOR(ES)
Usuda, Hideaki
RESUMO
Diurnal changes in the regulatory metabolite, fructose-2,6-bisphosphate (F26BP), and key metabolic intermediates of sucrose biosynthesis were studied in maize (Zea mays L. cv Pioneer 3184) during a day-night cycle. Whole leaf concentrations of dihydroxyacetonephosphate (DHAP) and fructose 1,6-bisphosphate changed markedly during the photoperiod. DHAP concentration was correlated positively with the rate of sucrose formation in vivo (assimilate export plus sucrose accumulation) and extractable activity of sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS). The changes closely followed net photosynthetic rate, which tracked irradiance. The other metabolic intermediates measured (glucose 6-phosphate, fructose 6-phosphate, and UDP-glucose) were either relatively constant over the 24 hour period or changed in a different pattern. Diurnal changes in leaf F26BP concentrations were pronounced, and fundamentally different than the pattern reported with other species. F26BP concentration decreased at the beginning of the day and remained low and constant; a 3- to 4-fold increase occurred with darkness, and slowly declined thereafter. In general, leaf F26BP concentration was negatively correlated with net photosynthetic rate, and also leaf DHAP concentration. Consequently, co-ordination of the regulation of cytosolic fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase and SPS was apparent. The results support the postulate that in maize leaves the activation state of SPS may be dependent on availability of DHAP and possibly other metabolites.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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