Abstract
Increased UV-B radiation due to ozone depletion adversely affects plants. This study focused on the metabolite dynamics of Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall. (R. chrysanthum) and the role of ABA in mitigating UV-B stress. Chlorophyll fluorescence metrics indicated that both JA and ABA increased UV-B resistance; however, the effect of JA was not as strong as that of ABA. Metabolomic analysis using UPLC-MS/MS (ultra-performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry) revealed significant fluctuations in metabolites under UV-B and ABA application. UV-B decreased amino acids and increased phenolics, suggesting antioxidant defense activation. ABA treatment upregulated lipids and phenolic acids, highlighting its protective role. Multivariate analysis showed distinct metabolic clusters and pathways responding to UV-B and ABA, which impacted amino acid metabolism and hormone signal transduction. Exogenous ABA negatively regulated the JA signaling pathway in UV-B-exposed R. chrysanthum, as shown by KEGG enrichment. This study deepens understanding of plant stress-tolerance mechanisms and has implications for enhancing plant stress tolerance through metabolic and hormonal interventions.
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