Variations of stomata development in tea plant (Camellia sinensis) leaves in different light and temperature environments and genetic backgrounds

ABSTRACT: Abstract Stomata perform important functions in plant photosynthesis, respiration, gas exchange, and interactions with environments. However, tea plant stomata development and functions are not known. Here, we show morphological changes during stomata development and genetic dissection of stomata lineage genes regulating stomata formation in tea developing leaves. Different tea plant cultivars displayed clear variations in the stomata development rate, density and size, which are closely related to their tolerance against dehydration capabilities. Whole sets of stomata lineage genes were identified to display predicted functions in regulating stomatal development and formation. The stomata development and lineage genes were tightly regulated by light intensities and high or low temperature

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9926154 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature