Application of gene acnac46 in regulating drought resistance of kiwifruit
By identifying and enhancing the expression of the AcNAC46 gene in kiwifruit, the problem of drought resistance in kiwifruit that is difficult to improve through traditional breeding was solved. This resulted in a highly efficient enhancement of the drought resistance of kiwifruit plants, with significant physiological effects and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NORTHWEST A & F UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional breeding methods are insufficient to efficiently and accurately improve the drought resistance of kiwifruit. Existing drought-resistant gene resources are limited, restricting the stability and expansion of the industry.
The AcNAC46 gene was cloned and identified. By constructing an overexpression vector and using virus-induced gene silencing technology, the expression level of AcNAC46 in kiwifruit plants was increased, thereby enhancing their drought resistance.
It significantly improved the drought resistance of kiwifruit plants, enhanced water retention capacity and membrane stability, maintained photosynthetic function, and achieved a silencing efficiency of up to 75.23%, which is consistent with the physiological basis of the species and has high potential safety.
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