Current status of the production of high temperature tolerant transgenic crops for cultivation in warmer climates

Plant Physiol Biochem. 2015 Jan:86:100-108. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2014.11.019. Epub 2014 Nov 22.

Abstract

Climate change is resulting in heightened incidences of plant heat stress episodes. Production of transgenic crops with enhanced heat stress tolerance is a highly desired agronomic trait for the sustainability of food production in 21st century. We review the current status of our understanding of the high temperature stress response of plants. We specifically deliberate on the progress made in altering levels of heat shock proteins (Hsp100, Hsp70/Hsp40 and sHsps), heat shock factors and specific metabolic proteins in improving plant tolerance to heat stress by transgenic approach.

Keywords: Heat shock factors; Heat shock proteins; Heat stress; Thermotolerance; Transgenics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological / genetics*
  • Agriculture / methods
  • Agriculture / trends
  • Biomass
  • Climate Change*
  • Climate*
  • Crops, Agricultural / genetics*
  • Crops, Agricultural / growth & development
  • Crops, Agricultural / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
  • Heat-Shock Proteins / genetics
  • Heat-Shock Proteins / metabolism
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Plants, Genetically Modified

Substances

  • Heat-Shock Proteins