Drought stress has transgenerational effects on seeds and seedlings in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)

Drought stress has transgenerational effects on seeds and seedlings in winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)

Abstract Background Drought stress has a negative effect on both seed yield and seed quality in Brassica napus (oilseed rape, canola). Here we show that while drought impairs the maternal plant performance, it also increases the vigour of progeny of stressed maternal plants. We investigated the tran...

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Main Authors: Sarah V. Hatzig, Jan-Niklas Nuppenau, Rod J. Snowdon, Sarah V. Schießl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Subjects:
Canola
Rapeseed
Drought stress
Seed germination
Seedling vigour
Metabolite analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-018-1531-y

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