Molecular Characterization and Expression of Four Aquaporin Genes in During Drought Stress and Recovery.

Aquaporins comprise a large group of transmembrane proteins responsible for water transport, which is crucial for plant survival under stress conditions. Despite the vital role of aquaporins, nothing is known about this protein family in a commercially important horticultural plant, which is sensitive to drought stress. In the present study, attention is given to the molecular characterization of aquaporins in and their expression during drought stress and recovery.