Comparative transcriptome sequencing analysis and functional identification of a NAM-2-like gene in jute (Corchorus capsularis L.).

Jute (Corchorus capsularis L.) is one of the most important sources of natural fibre. Drought is among the main factors affecting the production of jute.

Overexpression of CcNAC1 gene promotes early flowering and enhances drought tolerance of jute (Corchorus capsularis L.).

Drought is the main factor that significantly affects plant growth and has devastating effects on crop production of jute. NAC (NAM, ATAF, and CUC2) transcription factors (TFs) are a large gene family in plants that have been shown to play many important roles in regulating developmental processes and abiotic stress resistance. In this study, a NAC transcription factor, CcNAC1, was cloned and characterized its function in jute.