Transforming lentil drought tolerance through physio-biochemical and molecular innovations
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Ionomics, Drought tolerance, Lentil, Nanobionics and QTLAbstract
Drought stress is a significant constraint to lentil production, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. To develop resilient cultivars, it is essential to understand the mechanisms underlying drought tolerance. Recent advances in morpho-physio-biochemical and molecular studies have provided valuable insights into lentil drought tolerance. Key traits and responses, including deep rooting, stomatal regulation, osmotic adjustment and antioxidant enzyme activation, have been identified. Further, molecular biology advances led to availability of the lentil genome, transcriptomes and proteome resulting an identification of drought-responsive genes, transcription factors and signaling pathways. Integrating these findings into breeding programs offers a promising shift towards molecular assisted and precision breeding strategies, enhancing the development of drought-tolerant lentil cultivars.
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