Bridging fungal resistance and plant growth through constitutive overexpression of Thchit42 gene in Pelargonium graveolens
Kahkashan Khatoon, Zafar Iqbal Warsi, Akanksha Singh, Kajal Singh, Feroz Khan, Palak Singh, Rakesh Kumar Shukla, Ram Swaroop Verma, Munmun K. Singh, Sanjeet K. Verma, Zakir Husain, Gazala Parween, Pooja Singh, Shama Afroz, Laiq Ur Rahman
This study overexpresses the Thchit42 gene in Pelargonium graveolens to enhance fungal resistance and plant growth, showing increased leaf size and oil content.
bioRxiv · Mar 7, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology