Multi-omic dissection of the cold resistance traits of white water lily.

ABSTRACT: The white water lily (Nymphaea candida), exemplifying nature's resilience, thrives in the high-altitude terrains of Xinjiang, China, serving as an ideal model for investigating cold adaptation mechanisms in aquatic plants. This study meticulously elucidates the complex cold adaptation mechanisms of the white water lily through a comprehensive and integrated methodological approach. We discovered that the water lily undergoes ecodormancy in winter, retaining high cellular viability and growth potential. During overwintering, the white water lily demonstrates effective resource reallocation, a process facilitated by morphological adjustments, thereby strengthening its resistance to cold temperatures. This enhancement is achieved particularly through the compartmentalization of large v

SUBMITTER: Qiu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11151331 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature