title: Molecular genetics of heat tolerance and heat shock proteins in cereals.
abstract: Heat stress is common in most cereal-growing areas of the world. In this paper, we summarize the current knowledge on the molecular and genetic basis of thermotolerance in vegetative and reproductive tissues of cereals. Significance of heat stress response and expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) in thermotolerance of cereal yield and quality is discussed. Major avenues for increasing thermotolerance in cereals via conventional breeding or genetic modification are outlined.
authors: Division of Genetics and Environmental Biotechnology, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Parma, Italy.
authors: Elena
authors: E
authors: Maestri
authors: Natalya
authors: N
authors: Klueva
authors: Carla
authors: C
authors: Perrotta
authors: Mariolina
authors: M
authors: Gulli
authors: Henry T
authors: HT
authors: Nguyen
authors: Nelson
authors: N
authors: Marmiroli
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological / Q000235:genetics*; D002523:Edible Grain / Q000235:genetics* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism; D018506:Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; D006360:Heat-Shock Proteins / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism; D006358:Hot Temperature
chemical_list: D006360:Heat-Shock Proteins