Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ISPEC 16th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL SCIENCE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Konya, Türkiye, 15 - 17 Kasım 2024, ss.421-424, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Plants face various environmental stresses, including cold, which can significantly hinder growth and development. One key plant response mechanism involves the regulation of gene expression, including transcription factors like WHIRLY proteins, which are known to modulate responses to stress. This study investigates the differential expression of two WHIRLY genes, SlWhy1 and SlWhy2, in Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) under cold stress. Using RTqPCR, we analyzed the gene expression profiles in tomato leaves and roots after exposure to cold conditions. Results showed that SlWhy1 exhibited higher expression levels in leaves, increasing by 25%, while SlWhy2 increased by 18%. However, in root tissues, both genes were downregulated, with SlWhy1 and SlWhy2 decreasing by 60% and 38%, respectively. These results indicate a tissue-specific regulation of WHIRLY genes in response to cold stress, highlighting their differential roles in stress tolerance across plant tissues. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of cold stress tolerance, positioning WHIRLY proteins as potential targets for enhancing crop resilience in adverse environmental conditions.