Drought is one of the major constraints to rain-fed agricultural production, especially under
climate change conditions. Plants evolved an array of adaptive strategies that perceive …

Crop yield loss due to soil salinization is an increasing threat to agriculture worldwide. Salt
stress drastically affects the growth, development, and grain productivity of rice (Oryza sativa …

Abstract Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporters (SWEETs) have important roles in
numerous physiological mechanisms where sugar efflux is critical, including phloem …

Cellular sugar status is essentially maintained during normal growth conditions but is
impacted negatively during various environmental perturbations. Drought presents one such …

Salinity-alkalinity is incipient abiotic stress that impairs plant growth and development. Rice
(Oryza sativa) is a major food crop greatly affected by soil salinity and alkalinity, requiring …

Sugars are the major source of energy in living organisms and play important roles in
osmotic regulation, cell signaling and energy storage. SWEETs (Sugars Will Eventually be …

Sugars are fundamental to plant developmental processes. For fruits, the accumulation and
proportion of sugars play crucial roles in the development of quality and attractiveness. In …

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world's population, and rice fragrance is a key
quality attribute which is highly desired by consumers and attracts premium prices in the …

The proteins of membrane transporters (MTs) are embedded within membrane-bounded
organelles and are the prime targets for improvements in the efficiency of water and nutrient …

Drought stress is one of the main environmental factors limiting plant growth and
development. Plants adapt to changing soil moisture by modifying root architecture, inducing …