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Using Computer Models to Study How Rice Genes Respond to Salt Stress
Jim Crocker
6th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia studied rice genes to understand their role in salinity stress
- Nine HKT genes in rice help manage sodium and potassium levels, crucial for salinity tolerance
- Specific rice HKT genes are more active in roots and leaves under salt stress, aiding plant growth and stress response
References
Main Study
1) In silico approach to investigate the potential HKT gene responsive to salt stress in rice
Published 5th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00256-9
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