Functional characterization of maize phytochrome-interacting factor 3 (ZmPIF3) in enhancing salt tolerance in arabidopsis.

ABSTRACT: Soil salinization, a prevalent form of environmental stress, leads to significant soil desertification and impacts agricultural productivity by altering the internal soil environment, slowing cellular metabolism, and modifying cellular architecture. This results in a marked reduction in both the yield and diversity of crops. Maize, which is particularly susceptible to salt stress, serves as a critical model for studying these effects, making the elucidation of its molecular responses essential for crop improvement strategies. This study focuses on the phytochrome-interacting factor 3 (PIF3), previously known for its role in freezing tolerance, to assess its function in salt stress tolerance. Utilizing two transcript variants of maize ZmPIF3 (ZmPIF3.1 and ZmPIF3.2), we engineered Arabidopsi

SUBMITTER: Han Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11358270 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature