Interruption of magnesium supply at heading influenced proteome of peripheral layers and reduced grain dry weight of two wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes

Magnesium (Mg) is an abundant cation and is involved in many cell activities. Its role in determining wheat productivity remains unclear. This study is the first to investigate how Mg deficiency influences the physiological characters of wheat and dry matter in the grain in two genotypes with contrasting Mg content. Moreover, Mg is concentrated in peripheral layers of grain, which are known to play a critical role in grain development. In this study, we investigated proteins in the peripheral layers expressed differentially in three development stages to identify the mechanism by which Mg influences grain development. This study revealed that the supply of Mg influences grain yield and that Mg regulates proteins related to cell metabolism and stress defense in grain.