Physiological characteristics and transcriptomic analyses of alfalfa root crown in wintering.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alfalfa, scientifically identified as Medicago sativa, is repeatedly referred to as the "king of forages". Because of its tight relationship to winter hardiness, the alfalfa's root crown plays a significant role as a storage organ over the winter. At present, it is still unknown what molecular process makes the alfalfa root crown resistant to cold. This study was aimed to study these knowledge gaps. Using RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) technology, significant genes associated with cold hardiness were found.

Methods

According to the random block design, Longmu 806 alfalfa and Sardi alfalfa were planted in regional experiments. Under the condition of low-temperature treatment in winter, the differentially expressed genes (DEGs), winter survival rate (WSR), and phys

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11663680 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature