Root Epidermis‐Specific Expression of Potassium Transporter AtHAK5 Enhances Potassium Acquisition and Salt Tolerance

Plant Cell & Environment 2026

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Authors: Kohei Watanabe, Yuki Watanabe, Megumi Itakura, Hiromi Suzuki, Yuichi Tada
DOI: 10.1111/pce.70398
Cited by: 1
References: 9

Abstract

Summary statement We demonstrate that root epidermis‑specific expression of a truncated, constitutively active form of the potassium transporter AtHAK5 enhances potassium uptake and improves salt tolerance in transgenic Arabidopsis .

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism Aluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animals Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance

Publication details

Journal / source
Plant Cell & Environment
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
49
Issue
5
Pages
2430–2432
Publication date
18 January 2026
Language
EN