Abstract:In this study, physiologicalbiochemical and histochemical approaches were applied to investigate the role of H2S in salicylic acid (SA) alleviated Al stress in the root of SB (aluminum (Al)sensitive black soybean). The results showed that: (1) Al accumulation in black soybean (SB) roots was increased by AlCl3 treatment and the cotreatment of AlCl3 and SA could significantly inhibit the accumulation of Al. But after adding H2S scavenger (HT) or H2S synthesis inhibitor (PAG), the accumulation of Al in SB roots was aggravated. (2) SA increased endogenous H2S levels of black soybean (SB) root by 1.5fold under Al stress, and significantly alleviated root growth inhibition, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, oxidative damage and cell death induced by Al stress. Cotreatment of HT or PAG significantly reduced endogenous H2S level, and it can reverse the alleviation effect of all SA under Al stress. (3) SA reduced the activities of black soybean (SB) apical antioxidant enzyme CAT, SOD and APX under Al stress, and inhibited the production of ROS in SB root cells. Inhibition of H2S signal by HT or PAG enhances antioxidant enzyme activities. (4) Under the condition of Al stress, SA can further upregulate the expression of a series of Al tolerancerelated genes, such as exclusion mechanismrelated genes (Alresponsive transcription factor, GmART1; citric acid synthase, GmCS; citric acid transporter, GmMATE) as well as internal Al tolerance mechanismrelated genes (malic acid transporter, GmAlMT; Al3+related transporters, GmAlS1 and GmNIP1; 2). Reduction of endogenous H2S level by HT or PAG can reverse the regulation of SA expression on these genes. (5) SA can increase the secretion of citric acid from black soybean (SB) root under Al stress, and this effect can also be inhibited by addition of HT or PAG. The study found that H2S acted as a downstream signaling of SA and participate in the regulation of black soybean (SB) response to Al stress, which might provide some novel scientific basis for understanding Altolerance signaling network in plants.