Unraveling Pumpkin Stress Response Through Key Gene Interaction
Jenn Hoskins
12th March, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers identified key genes in pumpkins that help them handle environmental stress
- Some genes are more active during stress, suggesting they help plants adapt to tough conditions
- The study found genes that could be targeted to improve crop resilience, especially during seed germination
References
Main Study
1) Structural and functional characterization of genes PYL-PP2C-SnRK2s in the ABA signalling pathway of Cucurbita pepo.
Published 11th March, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10158-9
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