WRKY transcription factors play key roles in plant responses to abiotic stress. In this study, we cloned and characterized the drought-induced WRKY gene SmWRKY12 from Salix matsudana Koidz. Following drought treatment, SmWRKY12 was significantly upregulated in the roots of the drought-tolerant willow variety 9901.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExpansins, cell wall proteins, play a significant role in plant stress resistance. Our previous study confirmed the expression of the expansin gene SmEXPA13 from Salix matsudana Koidz. enhanced salt tolerance of plants.
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