Ectopic Expression of Distinct PLC Genes Identifies 'Compactness' as Novel Architectural Shoot Strategy to Cope with Drought Stress
M. v. Hooren, R. van Wijk, I. Vaseva, D. Van Der Straeten, M. Haring, T. Munnik
The paper shows that ectopic expression of PLC genes in Arabidopsis increases plant compactness under drought, suggesting this trait could improve drought tolerance.
bioRxiv · Jun 2, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology