The temporal transcriptomic response of Pinus massoniana seedlings to phosphorus deficiency.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for plant growth and development. Several genes involved in phosphorus deficiency stress have been identified in various plant species. However, a whole genome understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in plant adaptations to low P remains elusive, and there is particularly little information on the genetic basis of these acclimations in coniferous trees. Masson pine (Pinus massoniana) is grown mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions in China, many of which are severely lacking in inorganic phosphate (Pi). In previous work, we described an elite P. massoniana genotype demonstrating a high tolerance to Pi-deficiency.

Methodology/principal findings

To further investigate the mechanism of tolerance to low P

SUBMITTER: Fan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4148236 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature