Exploring the mechanisms of desert plant adaptation to arid climates: a multi-omics analysis of dehydration and rehydration responses in Syntrichia caninervis.

ABSTRACT: Desert plants have evolved remarkable adaptations to survive in arid environments, where water scarcity and extreme temperatures pose significant challenges to life. The desert moss Syntrichia caninervis stands out as an exemplary model of extreme desiccation tolerance (DT), offering invaluable insights into plant adaptation to water deficit. This study presents a comprehensive multi-omics analysis of S. caninervis during controlled dehydration and rehydration process, integrating transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying its remarkable resilience. Our findings reveal a sophisticated, multilayered response characterized by extensive transcriptional reprogramming (3,153 differentially expressed genes), dynamic proteome remodeling (873 d

SUBMITTER: Yang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12583356 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature