Identification of QTL Associated with Nitrogen Uptake and Nitrogen Use Efficiency Using High Throughput Genotyped CSSLs in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) by Yong Zhou, Yajun Tao, Dongnan Tang, Jun Wang, Jun Zhong, Yi Wang, Qiumei Yuan, Xiaofeng Yu, Yan Zhang, Yulong Wang, Guohua Liang, Guichun Dong

“…Nitrogen (N) availability is a major factor limiting crop growth and development. Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) for N uptake (NUP) and N use efficiency (NUE) can provide useful information regarding the genetic basis of these traits and their associated effects on yield production. …”
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Transcriptome analysis of Populus × canadensis ‘Zhongliao1’ in response to low temperature stress by Chengchao Yang, Xiaoyu Li, Yan Zhang, Hua Jin

“…Abstract Background Low temperatures are known to limit the growth and geographical distribution of poplars. …”
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Effects of Exogenous Calcium on Adaptive Growth, Photosynthesis, Ion Homeostasis and Phenolics of <i>Gleditsia sinensis</i> Lam. Plants under Salt Stress by Yun Guo, Yang Liu, Yan Zhang, Jia Liu, Zarmina Gul, Xiao-Rui Guo, Ann Abozeid, Zhong-Hua Tang

“…Salinity is the main environmental factor responsible for limited plant growth in many areas of the world. <i>Gleditsia sinensis</i> Lam. is a shelter forest tree species that does not require high-quality soil and can even grow in mild saline soil. …”
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