The role of WRKY transcription factors in exogenous potassium (K⁺) response to NaCl stress in Tamarix ramosissima.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Soil salinization poses a significant challenge to plant growth and vitality. Plants like Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb (T. ramosissima), which are halophytes, are often integrated into planting schemes tailored for saline environments. Yet, the role of WRKY transcription factors in T. ramosissima, especially under sodium chloride (NaCl) stress mitigated by exogenous K⁺ application, is not well-understood. This research endeavors to bridge this knowledge gap. Methods: Using Pfam protein domain prediction and physicochemical property analysis, we delved into the WRKY genes in T. ramosissima roots that are implicated in counteracting NaCl stress when aided by exogenous K⁺ applications. By observing shifts in the expres

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10694239 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature