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Evidence for within-species transition between drought response strategies in Nicotiana benthamiana.
The New phytologist - 1 Oct 2024
Asadyar Leila, de Felippes Felipe Fenselau, Bally Julia, Blackman Chris J, An Jiyuan, Sussmilch Frances C, Moghaddam Lalehvash, Williams Brett, Blanksby Stephen J, Brodribb Timothy J, Waterhouse Peter M
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Nicotiana benthamiana is predominantly distributed in arid habitats across northern Australia. However, none of six geographically isolated accessions shows obvious xerophytic morphological features. To investigate how these tender-looking plants withstand drought, we examined their responses to water deprivation, assessed phenotypic, physiological, and cellular responses, and analysed cuticular wax composition...
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