Rice and cold stress: methods for its evaluation and summary of cold tolerance-related quantitative trait loci Doc 24

Cold stress adversely affects rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth and productivity, and has so far determined its geographical distribution. Dissecting cold stress-mediated physiological changes and understanding their genetic causes will facilitate the breeding of rice for cold tolerance. Here, we review...

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Main Authors Zhang, Qi, Chen, Qiuhong, Wang, Shaoling, Hong, Yahui, Wang, Zhilong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer Nature B.V 01.10.2014
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Abiotic stress
Metabolites
Plant biology
Plant tolerance
Rice
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Summary:Cold stress adversely affects rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth and productivity, and has so far determined its geographical distribution. Dissecting cold stress-mediated physiological changes and understanding their genetic causes will facilitate the breeding of rice for cold tolerance. Here, we review recent progress in research on cold stress-mediated physiological traits and metabolites, and indicate their roles in the cold-response network and cold-tolerance evaluation. We also discuss criteria for evaluating cold tolerance and evaluate the scope and shortcomings of each application. Moreover, we summarize research on quantitative trait loci (QTL) related to cold stress at the germination, seedling, and reproductive stages that should provide useful information to accelerate progress in breeding cold-tolerant rice.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1939-8425
1934-8037
DOI:10.1186/s12284-014-0024-3