Submergence tolerance in rice is primarily attributed to SUB1 gene action, but other associated traits such as leaf gas film (LGF) thickness, leaf hydrophobicity, porosity and leaf density have been known to aid...
Tag - flooding stress
Juniper Kiss
Now rice has more options to cope with flooding.
When waters rise, should a rice plant shut down and conserve energy till it can breathe again - or should it grow faster to get above the water? New research has produced rice that can do both.
Alun Salt
Submergence tolerance traits in the forage legume Melilotus siculus
Submergence is a severe stress for most plants. Striker et al. assess tolerances of partial and full submergence for fifteen accessions of Melilotus siculus (Fabaceae). Traits differing among accessions and associated...
Alex Assiry
