Wax ester synthase overexpression affects stomatal development, water consumption and growth of poplars
Ashkan Amirkhosravi, Gerrit-Jan Strijkstra, Alisa Keyl, Felix Häffner, Ulrike Lipka, Cornelia Herrfurth, Ivo Feußner, Andrea Polle
This study overexpresses wax ester synthase in poplars to improve cuticular properties, resulting in reduced stomatal conductance, increased water-use efficiency, and a growth trade-off after prolonged drought.
Plant Biology · May 27, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology