The xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase TaXTH16 enhances wheat drought tolerance and pre-harvest sprouting resistance via ABA-mediated pathways.
INTRODUCTION Drought and PHS are major constraints on wheat production worldwide. Cell wall remodeling plays a crucial role in plant adaptation to water deficit. Xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolases (XTHs) are key cell wall-modifying enzymes, yet how they integrate with ABA signaling, the central pathway controll...