An iTRAQ-based proteomics screen analysis of potential regulators of wheat

Aluminum (Al)-induced root tip cell elongation inhibition is a major cause of plant root elongation suppression. Root tip cell elongation inhibition is caused by disruption to cell wall component metabolism, growth signaling, or cellular damage. The aim of this study was to identify the proteins involved in root elongation under Al stress in the tolerant wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) ET8. We investigated wheat root protein profiles using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification (iTRAQ). In total, 97 differentially expressed proteins from Al-tolerant wheat roots were screened and 11 of the 97 proteins were root elongation related. The 14-3-3 protein, plasma membrane ATPase, phospholipase D, and peroxidase are involved in cell wall component metabolism.