A <i>LEA</i> Gene from a Vietnamese Maize Landrace Can Enhance the Drought Tolerance of Transgenic Maize and Tobacco
Maize (<i>Zea mays</i>) is a major cereal crop worldwide, and there is increasing demand for maize cultivars with enhanced tolerance to desiccation. Late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins group 5C is involved in plants’ responses to various osmotic stresses such as drought...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Agronomy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/2/62 |