Pear-derived discovery: A genetic mechanism to fortify crops against drought
A model of PbERF3 interacting with PbHsfC1a activates PbNCED4 and PbPIP1;4 linked ABA and H2O2 signal to resistance to drought stress. Credit: TranSpread A recent study has shed light on a critical genetic mechanism that boosts plants’ ability to withstand drought. The research uncovers the role of the transcription factor PbERF3, native to wild pears