Leaf structure, physiology and transcriptome response of ancient Populus szechuanica cuttings in southwest China under different drought stresses.

Key Points

• The aim is to examine how different drought stresses affect the physiology and transcriptome of Populus szechuanica cuttings.
• Analyzed leaf structure under varying drought conditions.
• Monitored physiological responses to drought stress.
• Utilized transcriptome analysis to identify gene regulation patterns.
• Alterations in physiological traits were observed in response to drought.
• Significant up-regulation and down-regulation of genes associated with drought tolerance.
• Findings suggest potential adaptive mechanisms in Populus szechuanica under stress.