Only a few genetic variants have been identified to mediate salt tolerance in major crops and their molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. Here, the authors identify WRKY53 as a negative regulator of salt tolerance in rice, and show that it directly trans-regulates expression of MKK10.2 and HKT1;5 to meditate salt tolerance.
- Jun Yu
- Chengsong Zhu
- Jianmin Wan
