Cold-Triggered Molecular Switch Helps Plants Protect Roots During Sudden Temperature Drops (IMAGE)

Chonnam National University, The Research Information Management Team, Office of Research Promotion

Cold-Triggered Molecular Switch Helps Plants Protect Roots During Sudden Temperature Drops

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A new study from Chonnam National University reveals how cold stress rapidly degrades auxin/indole acetic acid proteins, releasing ARF7/19 to activate CRF genes and remodel plant roots for improved survival in adverse cold conditions.

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Professor Jungmook Kim from Chonnam National University

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