Publications by authors named "Leqin Liao"
Int J Mol Sci
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Stomata are crucial for photosynthesis and water management in plants, and two proteins, StEPF2 and StEPFL9, have opposing effects on stomatal density in transgenic potato plants.
- Transgenic lines were created, showing that E2 plants (overexpressing StEPF2) had fewer stomata, while ST plants (overexpressing StEPFL9) had an abundance and performed better in growth and biomass under well-watered conditions.
- However, under water-limited conditions, E2 plants excelled with better water-use efficiency and higher yields, indicating that these proteins could be vital for breeding potatoes that can thrive amid climate change.
