Identification of stress-inducible promoters in potato

摘要

Abiotic stress is a major factor in loss of potential yield worldwide. It is reported to reduce the average yield of most major crops by over 50%. In the current changing climate with rising oceans, salinification of farm land and increased extremes in hot and cold spikes during growth seasons, this number might rise further. Thus creating plants that can tolerate these harsh conditions without suffering significant yield loss would be a large step towards solving world economic and hunger problems.