Root-endophytes improve the ecophysiological performance and production of an agricultural species under drought condition
Antarctic root-endophytes can improve the physiological tolerance and productivity of lettuce crops by means of several different physiological and molecular mechanisms, and could be a successful strategy to maximize water use efficiency and hence maintain an optimal yield in zones affected by deser...
Published in: | AoB Plants |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Text |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2016
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Online Access: | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5091693/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27613875 https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plw062 |
Summary: | Antarctic root-endophytes can improve the physiological tolerance and productivity of lettuce crops by means of several different physiological and molecular mechanisms, and could be a successful strategy to maximize water use efficiency and hence maintain an optimal yield in zones affected by desertification. Thus, application of antarctic root-endophytes to different crops could be a biotechnological tool for food security. |
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