Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Chinese scientists have identified a key gene involved in crop alkaline tolerance, which may greatly improve crop yield in sodic environments. The study found that the gene negatively regulates alkaline stress by modulating the efflux of H2O2 under environmental stress.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- New gene discovery points way to better alkaline tolerance in crops Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters · Mar 23, 2023 · first to report
- Insights into sorghum’s alkaline tolerance could help improve crop yields in salty soils American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Mar 23, 2023