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Induced over-expression of AtDREB2A CA improves drought tolerance in sugarcane.

Authors :
Reis, Rafaela Ribeiro
Andrade Dias Brito da Cunha, Bárbara
Martins, Polyana Kelly
Martins, Maria Thereza Bazzo
Alekcevetch, Jean Carlos
Chalfun-Júnior, Antônio
Andrade, Alan Carvalho
Ribeiro, Ana Paula
Qin, Feng
Mizoi, Junya
Yamaguchi-Shinozaki, Kazuko
Nakashima, Kazuo
Carvalho, Josirley de Fátima Corrêa
de Sousa, Carlos Antônio Ferreira
Nepomuceno, Alexandre Lima
Kobayashi, Adilson Kenji
Molinari, Hugo Bruno Correa
Source :
Plant Science. May2014, Vol. 221-222, p59-68. 10p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] We developed transgenic sugarcane plants with increased tolerance to drought stress. [•] GM plants presented higher sucrose levels and improved bud sprouting. [•] Genes involved in cell protection were up-regulated in transgenic sugarcane plants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01689452
Volume :
221-222
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Plant Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95018527
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2014.02.003