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    The emerging roles of nitric oxide and its associated scavengers-phytoglobins-in plant symbiotic interactions
    (Oxford University Press, 2024) Pathak, Pradeep Kumar; Yadav, Nidhi; Kaladhar, Vemula Chandra; Jaiswal, Rekha; Kumari, Aprajita; Igamberdiev, Abir U.; Loake, Gary J.; Gupta, Kapuganti Jagadis
    A key feature in the establishment of symbiosis between plants and microbes is the maintenance of the balance between the production of the small redox-related molecule, nitric oxide (NO), and its cognate scavenging pathways. During the establishment of symbiosis, a transition from a normoxic to a microoxic environment often takes place, triggering the production of NO from nitrite via a reductive production pathway. Plant hemoglobins [phytoglobins (Phytogbs)] are a central tenant of NO scavenging, with NO homeostasis maintained via the Phytogb–NO cycle. While the first plant hemoglobin (leghemoglobin), associated with the symbiotic relationship between leguminous plants and bacterial Rhizobium species, was discovered in 1939, most other plant hemoglobins, identified only in the 1990s, were considered as non-symbiotic. From recent studies, it is becoming evident that the role of Phytogbs1 in the establishment and maintenance of plant–bacterial and plant–fungal symbiosis is also essential in roots. Consequently, the division of plant hemoglobins into symbiotic and non-symbiotic groups becomes less justified. While the main function of Phytogbs1 is related to the regulation of NO levels, participation of these proteins in the establishment of symbiotic relationships between plants and microorganisms represents another important dimension among the other processes in which these key redox-regulatory proteins play a central role.
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    Recommendations on terminology and experimental best practice associated with plant nitric oxide research
    (John Wiley & Sons, 2020) Gupta, Kapuganti Jagadis; Hancock, John T.; Petrivalsky, Marek; Kolbert, Zsuzsanna; Lindermayr, Christian; Durner, Jorg; Barroso, Juan B.; Palma, José M.; Brouquisse, Renaud; Wendehenne, David; Corpas, Francisco J.; Loake, Gary J.
    Nitric oxide (NO) emerged as a key signal molecule in plants. During the last two decades impressive progress has been made in plant NO research. This small, redox‐active molecule is now known to play an important role in plant immunity, stress responses, environmental interactions, plant growth and development. To more accurately and robustly establish the full spectrum of NO bioactivity in plants, it will be essential to apply methodological best practice. In addition, there are some instances of conflicting nomenclature within the field, which would benefit from standardisation. In this context, we attempt to provide some helpful guidance for best practice associated with NO research and also suggestions for the cognate terminology.