A type 2 metallothionein (SbMT-2) gene cloned from Salicornia brachiata confers enhanced Zn stress-tolerance in transgenic tobacco by transporting Zn2+ and maintaining photosynthesis efficacy
Manish Kumar Patel, Sonika Pandey, Jaykumar Patel, Avinash Mishra
Topics & Concepts
MetallothioneinTransgeneBiologyGenetically modified cropsPhotosynthetic efficiencyPhotosynthesisGeneGene expressionBiochemistryBotanyMolecular biologyCell biologyPlant Micronutrient Interactions and EffectsTrace Elements in HealthHeavy metals in environment