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How MdPYL9 Helps Apples Resist Drought: Insights from Gene and Chemical Studies
Greg Howard
25th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Hebei Agricultural University studied the MdPYL9 gene in apple trees to understand its role in drought tolerance
- Apple seedlings with the MdPYL9 gene showed better drought resistance, with less wilting and healthier appearance compared to non-transgenic seedlings
- The transgenic seedlings retained more water and had more efficient photosynthesis under drought conditions, indicating a stronger response to water deficit
References
Main Study
1) Transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveal the regulatory role of MdPYL9 in drought resistance in apple
Published 24th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05146-w
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