Comparative transcriptome analysis of cold-tolerant and cold-sensitive tobacco varieties (Nicotiana tabacum) under cold stress.
Cold stress is a major environmental factor limiting tobacco growth and productivity. This study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying cold tolerance in tobacco. Two tobacco varieties with contrasting cold tolerance were used for comparative transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq). The findings will provide insights into the regulatory networks of cold response and identify potential genes for improving cold tolerance in tobacco cultivation.