HvbZIP33 and HvbZIP76 have overlapping roles in foliar transpiration in drought-stressed barley
Asis Shrestha, Michael C. Schneider, Göetz Hensel, Corinna Sauer, Jan Benndorf, Thuy Huu Nguyen, Venkata Suresh Bonthala, Jochen Kumlehn, Benjamin Stich, Jens Léon, Ali Ahmad Naz
This study identifies HvbZIP33 and HvbZIP76 as key regulators of transpiration in drought-stressed barley, showing their role in maintaining water use efficiency.
bioRxiv · Jan 2, 2026 · PreprintGenetics