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- Title
Membrane transporters and drought resistance -- a complex issue.
- Authors
Jarzyniak, Karolina M.; Jasiński, Michał
- Abstract
Land plants have evolved complex adaptation strategies to survive changes in water status in the environment. Understanding the molecular nature of such adaptive changes allows the development of rapid innovations to improve crop performance. Plant membrane transport systems play a significant role when adjusting to water scarcity. Here we put proteins participating in transmembrane allocations of various molecules in the context of stomatal, cuticular, and root responses, representing a part of the drought resistance strategy. Their role in the transport of signaling molecules, ions or osmolytes is summarized and the challenge of the forthcoming research, resulting from the recent discoveries, is highlighted.
- Subjects
DROUGHT tolerance; MEMBRANE transport proteins; ABSCISIC acid; PLANT membranes; CUTIN; VESICULAR-arbuscular mycorrhizas
- Publication
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2014, Vol 5, p1
- ISSN
1664-462X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fpls.2014.00687