Integrated PacBio SMRT and Illumina sequencing uncovers transcriptional and physiological responses to drought stress in whole-plant Nitraria tangutorum

IntroductionNitraria tangutorum Bobr., a prominent xerophytic shrub, exhibits remarkable adaptability to harsh environment and plays a significant part in preventing desertification in northwest China owing to its exceptional drought and salinity tolerance.MethodsTo investigate the drought-resistant mechanism underlying N.tangutorum, we treated 8-w

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