Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Responses to Drought and Flooding02:41

Responses to Drought and Flooding

10.9K
Water plays a significant role in the life cycle of plants. However, insufficient or excess of water can be detrimental and pose a serious threat to plants.
10.9K
Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss01:57

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss

26.2K
Though evaporation from plant leaves drives transpiration, it also results in loss of water. Because water is critical for photosynthetic reactions and other cellular processes, evolutionary pressures on plants in different environments have driven the acquisition of adaptations that reduce water loss.
26.2K
Responses to Salt Stress02:02

Responses to Salt Stress

13.3K
Salt stress—which can be triggered by high salt concentrations in a plant’s environment—can significantly affect plant growth and crop production by influencing photosynthesis and the absorption of water and nutrients.
13.3K
Cell Signaling in Plants01:25

Cell Signaling in Plants

5.7K
Plant cells communicate to coordinate their cycle of growth, flowering and fruiting, and activities in roots, shoots, and leaves in response to the changing environmental conditions. Plant signaling is distinct from animal signaling. Plants primarily utilize enzyme-linked receptors, whereas the largest class of cell-surface receptors in animals are G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Unlike animals, receptor tyrosine kinases are rare in plants. Instead, plants have a diverse class of...
5.7K
Plant Hormones01:56

Plant Hormones

24.6K
Plant hormones—or phytohormones—are chemical molecules that modulate one or more physiological processes of a plant. In animals, hormones are often produced in specific glands and circulated via the circulatory system. However, plants lack hormone-producing glands.
24.6K
Regulation of Transpiration by Stomata02:04

Regulation of Transpiration by Stomata

28.9K
During photosynthesis, plants acquire the necessary carbon dioxide and release the produced oxygen back into the atmosphere. Openings in the epidermis of plant leaves is the site of this exchange of gasses. A single opening is called a stoma—derived from the Greek word for “mouth.” Stomata open and close in response to a variety of environmental cues.
28.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Stomatalia: a deep learning-based platform for quantitative stomata and pavement cell analysis.

Plant methods·2026
Same author

Integration of multi-omics data and deep phenotyping provides insights into responses to single and combined abiotic stress in potato.

Plant physiology·2025
Same author

Genetic diversity and population structure of Saccharum hybrids.

PloS one·2023
Same author

Correction to: Breeding for disease resistance in soybean: a global perspective.

TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·2022
Same author

Breeding for disease resistance in soybean: a global perspective.

TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·2022
Same author

Selecting putative drought-tolerance markers in two contrasting soybeans.

Scientific reports·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 5, 2025

Author Spotlight: Soybean Hairy Root Transformation for the Analysis of Gene Function
07:34

Author Spotlight: Soybean Hairy Root Transformation for the Analysis of Gene Function

Published on: May 5, 2023

3.9K

A brassinosteroid functional analogue increases soybean drought resilience.

Lucia Sandra Perez-Borroto1, María Carla Guzzo2, Gisella Posada2

  • 1Plant Breeding, Wageningen University and Research, 6708 PB, Wageningen, The Netherlands.

Scientific Reports
|July 5, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Brassinosteroids (BRs) analogue DI-31 enhances soybean drought tolerance. Applied every 21 days, DI-31 improved yield by 9% and reduced drought losses by 7% in commercial soybean cultivars.

More Related Videos

A Flexible Low Cost Hydroponic System for Assessing Plant Responses to Small Molecules in Sterile Conditions
11:27

A Flexible Low Cost Hydroponic System for Assessing Plant Responses to Small Molecules in Sterile Conditions

Published on: August 25, 2018

10.8K
Measuring Gene Expression in Bombarded Barley Aleurone Layers with Increased Throughput
10:29

Measuring Gene Expression in Bombarded Barley Aleurone Layers with Increased Throughput

Published on: March 30, 2018

6.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 5, 2025

Author Spotlight: Soybean Hairy Root Transformation for the Analysis of Gene Function
07:34

Author Spotlight: Soybean Hairy Root Transformation for the Analysis of Gene Function

Published on: May 5, 2023

3.9K
A Flexible Low Cost Hydroponic System for Assessing Plant Responses to Small Molecules in Sterile Conditions
11:27

A Flexible Low Cost Hydroponic System for Assessing Plant Responses to Small Molecules in Sterile Conditions

Published on: August 25, 2018

10.8K
Measuring Gene Expression in Bombarded Barley Aleurone Layers with Increased Throughput
10:29

Measuring Gene Expression in Bombarded Barley Aleurone Layers with Increased Throughput

Published on: March 30, 2018

6.6K

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Plant Physiology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Drought stress significantly impacts soybean yield and resilience.
  • Brassinosteroids (BRs) are plant hormones that regulate growth and defense, but natural forms have low stability.
  • Developing stable analogues like DI-31 is crucial for cost-effective crop management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the physiological effects of the brassinosteroid analogue DI-31 on soybean under drought conditions.
  • To assess the impact of DI-31 application frequency on soybean crop cycle and yield stability.
  • To evaluate DI-31 as a potential tool for enhancing soybean drought resilience.

Main Methods:

  • Soybean plants were treated with DI-31, and physiological parameters were assessed under drought.
  • Measurements included growth, photosynthesis, water relations, antioxidant metabolism, nodulation, and nitrogen homeostasis.
  • Field trials evaluated DI-31 application frequencies on commercial cultivars for yield and drought tolerance.

Main Results:

  • A single DI-31 application improved drought tolerance, canopy development, and water use efficiency.
  • DI-31 enhanced antioxidant responses, maintained nitrogen homeostasis, and reduced nodule senescence.
  • Repeated DI-31 application (every 21 days) increased yield by ~9% and reduced drought losses by ~7%.

Conclusions:

  • DI-31 effectively enhances soybean physiological resilience to drought stress.
  • DI-31 application strategy improves yield stability and drought tolerance efficiency in commercial soybean cultivars.
  • DI-31 presents a viable, eco-friendly option for integrated soybean management under drought conditions.