Enhanced nitric oxide synthesis through nitrate supply improves drought tolerance of sugarcane plants
M. D. Pissolato, N. M. Silveira, P. J. Prataviera, E. C. Machado, A. B. Seabra, M. T. Pelegrino, L. Sodek, R. V. Ribeiro
This study shows that supplying sugarcane with nitrate improves drought tolerance by enhancing nitric oxide production, which reduces oxidative stress and supports growth under water deficit.
bioRxiv · Nov 30, 2019Plant Biology