Impacts of CO2 elevation on the physiology and seed quality of soybean

摘要

cqvip:Understanding the responses of crops to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations(E[CO2])is very important in terms of global food supplies.The present study investigates the effects of CO2 enrichment(to 800μmol mol^-1)on the physiology of soybean plants and the nutritional value of their seeds under growth chamber conditions.The photosynthesis of soybean was significantly promoted by E[CO2]at all growth stages,but leaf area and specific leaf weight were not affected.The levels of mineral elements in the leaves decreased under EICO2J.The soil properties after soybean cultivation under E[CO2]were not affected,except for a decrease in available potassium.Moreover,the levels of soluble sugars in the seeds were not affected by E[CO2].but the levels of natural antioxidants decreased.In addition,the level of oleic acid decreased under E[CO2].However,levels of fatty acid peroxidation and saturation were maintained.In conclusion.E[CO2] appears to have positive effects on the growth of cultivated soybean plants,but its influence on the nutritional values of soybean seeds is complex.Copyright?2019 Kunming Institute of Botany.Chinese Academy of Sciences.