Abstract
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a critical signaling molecule with significant roles in various physiological processes in plants. Understanding its regulation through in situ monitoring could offer deeper insights into plant responses and stress mechanisms. In this study, we developed a microneedle electrochemical sensor to monitor H2O2 in situ, offering deeper insights into plant stress responses. The sensor features a platinum wire (100µm diameter) modified with graphene oxide (GO) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as the working electrode, an Ag/AgCl wire (100µm diameter) as the reference electrode, and an untreated platinum wire (100µm diameter) as the counter electrode. This innovative design enhances sensitivity and selectivity through the high catalytic activity of AuNPs, increased surface area from GO, and the superior conductivity of platinum. Operating at a low potential of -0.2V to minimize interference, the sensor detects H2O2 concentrations from 10 to 1000µM with high accuracy. In situ monitoring of H2O2 dynamics in tomato stems under the wounding stimulation reveals that H2O2 concentration increases as the sensor approaches the wound site, indicating localized production and transport of H2O2. This approach not only improves H2O2 monitoring in plant systems but also paves the way for exploring its generation, transport, and elimination mechanisms.
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