Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPBNelumboSeedsPlant ProteinsArabidopsis
The cytoprotective function of NnRab18 dehydrin, a late embryogenesis abundant protein specifically accumulated in seeds of Nelumbo nucifera.
Jiangyuan Sheng, Chengzhong Wang, Tao Liu, Tianchen Yang, Di Zhang
Published: 202510.1016/j.plaphy.2025.110261
Abstract
The sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), despite being an aquatic species sensitive to vegetative desiccation, produces seeds with exceptional longevity following maturation drying. This remarkable desiccation tolerance has been associated with NnRab18 d…
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