The Carrot Phytoene Synthase 2 (<i>DcPSY2</i>) Promotes Salt Stress Tolerance through a Positive Regulation of Abscisic Acid and Abiotic-Related Genes in <i>Nicotiana tabacum</i>
<i>Background:</i> Carotenoids, which are secondary metabolites derived from isoprenoids, play a crucial role in photo-protection and photosynthesis, and act as precursors for abscisic acid, a hormone that plays a significant role in plant abiotic stress responses. The biosynthesis of ca...
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/10/1925 |