Unlocking the Key to Drought Tolerance with a Newly Discovered Protein
A newly discovered protein could be the key to conferring drought tolerance to plants. Researchers from the University of California, Davis, have identified a protein, called MYB77, which regulates the growth of a plant’s root system. In drought conditions, the protein can significantly increase the plant’s ability to access water, providing a much-needed advantage in times of water scarcity. The findings suggest that by manipulating the MYB77 protein, farmers may be able to grow crops more resilient to drought. The researchers are now exploring ways to apply the findings to improve drought tolerance in crop plants.
source: Phys.org