Freeze-Dependent Physiological and Transcriptional Changes in <i>Olea europaea</i> L. Cultivars with Different Cold Resistances.

ABSTRACT: Understanding the transcriptional responses of plants under cold stress conditions is critical for olive cultivation, particularly in regions prone to extreme weather fluctuations and especially with increasing threats from climate change. In controlled experiments, we subjected leaves of three cold-tolerant and three cold-susceptible cultivars to moderate (-7 °C) and severe (-12 °C) freezing stress, followed by recovery at baseline temperatures. The study measured photosynthetic efficiency and enzymatic activity and showed physiological and gene expression changes using different methods. Distinct transcriptomic adaptations were revealed. Cultivars displayed enhanced differential expression associated with photosynthetic recovery and gene regulation in metabolic pathways. Two overlapping

SUBMITTER: Gladysheva-Azgari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12071819 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature