OsSUV3 functions in cadmium and zinc stress tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L. cv IR64).

ABSTRACT: Protein of nuclear encoded SUV3 (suppressor of Var 3) gene is a DNA and RNA helicase, localized in mitochondria and is a subunit of the degradosome complex involved in regulation of RNA surveillance and turnover. To overcome the abiotic stress-induced loss of crop yield, a multi-stress tolerant trait is required. Beside salinity stress the heavy metals including cadmium and zinc also affect the yield and quality of food crops. Since rice is a one of the staple food therefore it is important to develop a multi-stress including salinity and metal tolerant variety. Recently we have reported the role of OsSUV3 in salinity stress tolerance in rice; however, its role in metal stress has not been studied so far. Here we report that in response to cadmium and zinc stress the OsSUV3 transcript leve

SUBMITTER: Sahoo RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4091554 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature