Exploring the Role of the AtNPR1 Gene in Mechanisms of Salt Stress Tolerance

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Published: Sep 2, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29070/zfc40j57
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AtNPR1, Salt Stress Tolerance, Arabidopsis thaliana, Abiotic Stress Response, Gene Regulation

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Ramesh Shesherao Gaikwad

Research Scholar, OPJS University, Churu, Rajasthan

Dr. P Pavadai

Professor, OPJS University, Churu, Rajasthan

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Salt stress is one of the major abiotic factors limiting plant growth and productivity worldwide. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying salt tolerance is crucial for developing stress-resilient crops. The AtNPR1 (Nonexpressor of Pathogenesis-Related Genes 1) gene, widely recognized for its pivotal role in systemic acquired resistance and defense signaling in Arabidopsis thaliana, has recently been implicated in abiotic stress responses, including salinity. This study aims to investigate the functional role of AtNPR1 in modulating salt stress tolerance mechanisms. Through a combination of genetic, physiological, and molecular analyses, we explore how AtNPR1 influences plant responses under high salinity conditions. Preliminary findings suggest that AtNPR1 may regulate reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging, ion homeostasis, and stress-responsive gene expression, thereby enhancing plant tolerance to salt-induced oxidative damage. The study also examines cross-talk between biotic and abiotic stress pathways mediated by AtNPR1, highlighting its potential as a key regulatory hub. These insights could contribute to the development of genetically engineered crops with improved resilience to salt stress, offering a promising approach for sustainable agriculture under changing environmental conditions.

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Advances in Science and Technology (JAST)

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