Overexpression of a Malus baccata NAC Transcription Factor Gene MbNAC40 Increases Cold Tolerance in Arabidopsis
As a primary apple rootstock extensively cultivated across Northeast China, Malus baccata (L.) Borkh. constantly suffers from low temperature, drought and salt damage throughout its growth cycle. NAC transcription factors take critical parts in coordinating plant adaptation to various adverse environments, yet relevant...