Attenuated total reflection Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy reveals environment specific phenotypes in clonal Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed exhibits environmentally induced phenotypes, indicated by measurable differences in their ATR-FTIR spectra. This high environmental plasticity reflected by key biomolecular changes may contribute to its success as an invasive species. Light quality (R: FR) appears critical in defining the growth and spectral response to environment. Cross-species conservation of biomarkers suggest that they could function as indicators of plant-environment interactions including abiotic stress responses and plant health.
Authors
- Jane Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1467-7149)
- Paul Beckett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0636-3289)
- Francis L. Martin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8562-4944)
- Martin R. McAinsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4294-6470)
- Claire A. Holden
Institutions
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Lancaster University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Plant Biology
- Published
- 2024-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05200-7
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- European Commission
- Centre for Global Eco-Innovation
- Manchester Biomedical Research Centre