Abstract:

Crop production is often limited by various environmental stressors, such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures. These stress factors significantly affect water availability and uptake in plants, leading to reduced growth and productivity. Aquaporins, integral membrane proteins, play a crucial role in regulating water transport across cell membranes. Genetic manipulation of aquaporins presents a promising avenue for enhancing stress tolerance in crops. This research paper reviews the current understanding of aquaporin function, their role in plant stress responses, and the strategies employed to genetically engineer aquaporins to improve stress tolerance. The paper also discusses the potential benefits and challenges associated with this approach and provides insights into future research directions.

Description:

Crop, Climate, Plant, Aquaporins