Identification and expression pattern of aluminium-responsive genes in roots of rice genotype with reference to Al-sensitivity.

Abstract excerpt

Aluminium (Al) is the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust. Globally, acidic soil occupies 30-40% of ice-free land areas; Al toxicity is a major threat to crops. The first symptom of Al toxicity is the inhibition of root growth followed by poor root hair development, swollen root apices, necrosis of leaves and reduced yield. Although Rice (Oryza sativa) is an Al toxicity tolerant crop, it shows...

Topics

• Oryza
• Aluminum
• Plant Roots
• Genotype
• Adaptation, Physiological
• Gene Expression Regulation, Plant