Stomata Responses to Heat Stress

Author: Neeraj Kumar and Nitisha Sankhla

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Abstract

As mean global temperatures rise, more extreme climatic phenomena like droughts and heat waves will occur more frequently. Considering this, our goal is to identify stomatal responses to high temperatures. Here, we estimate some morpho-physiological and biochemical modifications to high temperatures. Both drought and heat stress have a negative impact on carbon and other biomolecules. Plant water use efficiency Stomatal opening rates and steady-state apertures increased in response to rising temperatures. Low deficiencies and physiologically high temperatures (30°C) resulted in the biggest stomatal openings, provided that photon. The flux densities were adequate. Many species have reported decreased stomatal conductance during research with connected leaves preserved inside gas exchange cuvettes as a consequence of rising VPD. It has been persuasively shown that the VPD reaction provides an adaptive advantage. Guard cell responses to humidity were reported to change metabolically later than aperture, Since VPD typically increases with temperature, stomatal responses to temperature are difficult to distinguish from those to humidity. However, well-documented, specific stomatal responses to temperature exist. According to other researchers, Aperture maxima in the light were seen around 35°C, and at higher and lower temperatures, Aperture values decreased. The highest temperature measured, 45°C, had the greatest openings in complete darkness

Keywords

Stomata, Heat Stress, Guard Cells, VPD, Stomatal Opening, Conductance

Conclusion

To sum up, stomata's reactions to heat stress are intricate and varied, involving both maladaptive and adaptive processes across a range of plant species. Although stomatal closure is frequently seen as a defensive mechanism to stop excessive water loss in hot weather, new studies have shown fascinating differences in stomatal behaviour, including a surprising tendency for some species to open their stomata. The complex interactions between the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms controlling stomatal regulation in the face of heat stress are highlighted by these disparate reactions. Prospective paths for clarifying the fundamental processes governing stomatal responses to heat stress remain for future study. The development of high-throughput omics technologies, including proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics, presents previously untapped potential to decipher the complex gene regulatory cascades and signalling networks governing stomatal dynamics in heat-stressed environments. Furthermore, integrative methods that combine computer modelling and physiological data might offer insightful information on the emerging characteristics of stomatal behaviour and its ecological consequences in a changing climate. Moreover, there is tremendous potential for improving crop resistance to heat stress through the practical application of basic discoveries. Breeding initiatives and focused genetic engineering projects that harness genetic variability can facilitate the creation of crop varieties that are heat-tolerant and have optimal stomatal responses. Furthermore, by identifying the crucial molecular targets and signalling elements involved in heat stress adaptation, new biotechnological interventions, like synthetic biology and precision genome editing, may be developed with the goal of engineering heat-resilient stomatal traits in commercially significant crops. To sum up, deciphering the complex reactions of stomata to heat stress advances our knowledge of how plants adapt to changing climatic conditions and presents exciting opportunities for enhancing agricultural sustainability in the context of climate change. Through the application of innovative technology and multidisciplinary methodologies, scientists can uncover novel perspectives on stomatal biology, therefore facilitating the creation of robust crop varieties that can flourish in an increasingly hotter global environment

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How to cite this article

Neeraj Kumar and Nitisha Sankhla (2024). Stomata Responses to Heat Stress. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(4): 133-138.