Genetic engineering of sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) using isopentenyl transferase gene for enhanced drought tolerance

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Abstract. Nawiri SO, Oduor RO, Jalemba AM. 2017. Genetic engineering of sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) using isopentenyl transferase gene for enhanced drought tolerance. Asian J Agric 1: 85-99. Approximately 70% of yield crop reduction worldwide is caused by drought. Due to severe drought, which happens often as a result of climate change, substantial yield deprivation is usual among the major cereals such as maize, wheat, and barley. Therefore, drought tolerant crops that still yield amidst erratic climatic phenomena are greatly needed. Due to its capability to produce high yield in a short period, sweet potato is suitable for cultivation in regions with limited or erratic rainwater supply where other food crops cannot grow easily. Nevertheless, its sensitivity to water deficit may lead to adverse crop growth and yield. By conventional hybridization method, sweet potato is tried to be improved, but it gives unsatisfied results due to its high male sterility, sexual incompatibility a

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