Heterologous expression of Arabidopsis thaliana rty gene in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) improves drought tolerance
Abstract Background Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) is an important fruit crop worldwide. It was particularly sensitive to drought stress because of their fibrous and shallow root systems. Mutant rty of Arabidopsis thaliana ROOTY (RTY) results in increased endogenous auxin levels, more roots,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02839-4 |