Engineering Cold Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants
2011
Engineering Cold Stress Tolerance in Crop Plants
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sanghera Gulzar S, Wani Shabir H, Hussain Wasim, Singh N.B
Primary Institution: Shere Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
Hypothesis
Can genetic engineering improve cold stress tolerance in crop plants?
Conclusion
The review highlights the potential of biotechnological approaches to enhance cold tolerance in crops through genetic engineering.
Supporting Evidence
- Cold stress limits agricultural productivity in hilly areas.
- Transgenic approaches have shown promise in improving cold tolerance in various crops.
- Cold acclimation involves complex physiological and molecular changes in plants.
Takeaway
Scientists are trying to make plants better at surviving cold weather by changing their genes.
Methodology
The article reviews various studies on genetic engineering and cold tolerance mechanisms in plants.
Limitations
Conventional breeding methods have had limited success, and the complexity of cold tolerance traits poses challenges.
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