Publications by authors named "Aline Bastos Kawabata"
Article Synopsis
- Portulaca species can alternate between C4 and CAM photosynthesis based on the environment, but the mechanisms behind this are not well-understood.
- Research using Portulaca oleracea reveals that both C4 and CAM gene expressions are linked to the plant's circadian clock, with distinct timing for their activation and deactivation influenced by water availability.
- The study identifies specific plant hormones (ABA and cytokinins) and transcription factors that regulate the transition between C4 and CAM photosynthesis, paving the way for future research on enhancing this adaptive process.
