The Role of Chloride Channels in Plant Responses to NaCl.

ABSTRACT: Chloride (Cl^-) is considered a crucial nutrient for plant growth, but it can be a challenge under saline conditions. Excessive accumulation of Cl^- in leaves can cause toxicity. Chloride channels (CLCs) are expressed in the inner membranes of plant cells and function as essential Cl^- exchangers or channels. In response to salt stress in plants, CLCs play a crucial role, and CLC proteins assist in maintaining the intracellular Cl^- homeostasis by sequestering Cl^- into vacuoles. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is the primary substance responsible for causing salt-induced phytotoxicity. However, research on plant responses to Cl^- stress is comparatively rare, in contrast to that emphasizing Na⁺. This review provides a comprehen

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10778697 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature