| Literature DB >> 12226355 |
B. D. McKersie1, S. R. Bowley, E. Harjanto, O. Leprince.
Abstract
Transgenic alfalfa (Medicago sativa) expressing Mn-superoxide dismutase cDNA tended to have reduced injury from water-deficit stress as determined by chlorophyll fluorescence, electrolyte leakage, and regrowth from crowns. A 3-year field trial indicated that yield and survival of transgenic plants were significantly improved, supporting the hypothesis that tolerance of oxidative stress is important in adaptation to field environments.Entities:
Year: 1996 PMID: 12226355 PMCID: PMC160994 DOI: 10.1104/pp.111.4.1177
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Plant Physiol ISSN: 0032-0889 Impact factor: 8.340