A Transcriptomic Analysis of Bottle Gourd-Type Rootstock Roots Identifies Novel Transcription Factors Responsive to Low Root Zone Temperature Stress.

ABSTRACT: The bottle gourd [Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.] is often utilized as a rootstock for watermelon grafting. This practice effectively mitigates the challenges associated with continuous cropping obstacles in watermelon cultivation. The lower ground temperature has a direct impact on the rootstocks' root development and nutrient absorption, ultimately leading to slower growth and even the onset of yellowing. However, the mechanisms underlying the bottle gourd's regulation of root growth in response to low root zone temperature (LRT) remain elusive. Understanding the dynamic response of bottle gourd roots to LRT stress is crucial for advancing research regarding its tolerance to low temperatures. In this study, we compared the physiological traits of bottle gourd roots under con

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11313094 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature