Physiological, Structural, and Functional Insights Into the Cryoprotection of Membranes by the Dehydrins.

Plants can be exposed to cold temperatures and have therefore evolved several mechanisms to prevent damage caused by freezing. One of the most important targets are membranes, which are particularly susceptible to cold damage. To protect against such abiotic stresses, plants express a family of proteins known as late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins.