Physiological impact of putrescine on Trigonella foenum-graecum L. growing under temperature stress

Abstract It is important to determine the effect of the rapid environmental changes on plant physiological processes which were reflected on plant production and find the ways to alleviate their effects. This study was performed to study the role of putrescine in ameliorating the harmful effects induced by temperature stress. Priming treatment was applied to Trigonella by soaking the seeds in 5mM putrescine before exposure to the different temperature degrees (15 °C, 25 °C, 35 °C or 40 °C). At the age of 120 days old some yield parameters and physiological processes were measured. The results indicated that, 15 °C, 35 °C or 40 °C significantly decreased the yield parameters, carbohydrates and soluble proteins. Amino acids and phenols are accumulated in seeds which is considered an acclimation mechanism of plant against temperature stress. The results also, indicated an increase in the total unsaturated fatty acids and a decrease in the thickness and intensity of the β-esterase isoforms in plant seeds subjected to 15 °C and 35 °C. Temperature stress affects the plant production and application of putrescine improves the harmful effects.