A novel non-invasive optical method for quantitative visualization of pH dynamics in the rhizosphere of plants

被引:69
作者
Blossfeld, Stephan [1 ]
Gansert, Dirk [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Dusseldorf, Inst Okol Pflanzenphysiol & Geobot, Abt Geobot, D-40225 Dusseldorf, Germany
关键词
Juncus effusus; imaging; optode; redox potential; rhizotron; submerged soil;
D O I
10.1111/j.1365-3040.2006.01616.x
中图分类号
Q94 [植物学];
学科分类号
071001 ;
摘要
A novel optical method for non-invasive, quantitative and high-resolution imaging of spatial and temporal pH dynamics in soils mediated by plant roots is introduced. This method overcomes present limitations of measurement of pH, mainly short-term and punctiform measurements, by recording long-term dynamics of the micro-pattern of pH in the root-soil interface without disturbance of the biological and physico-chemical conditions. Juncus effusus L., rooting in a permanently flooded rhizotron, was selected as the test organism for qualifying the technique. The measurements showed pronounced diurnal variations of pH along the roots, particularly along the elongation zone. Diurnal oscillation of pH caused by the roots reached up to 0.5 units. Long-term records at 4 s intervals over more than 8 weeks revealed considerable spatial and temporal patterns of pH dynamics in the rhizosphere of about 10% of the pH scale (pH 7.0-8.5). The measured data were validated by the use of pH electrodes. Concomitantly measured oxygen concentration showed hypoxic conditions around root tips (10-70 mu mol O-2 L-1) and almost anoxic conditions (0.9 mu mol O-2 L-1) in the bulk soil. The present study qualifies this novel pH-sensing technique as a powerful analytical tool for quantitative visualization of undisturbed bioprocess dynamics.
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页码:176 / 186
页数:11
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