ERC Consolidator Grant · 2025
Regulatory mechanisms underlying chilling responses: towards the design of climate-smart plants
Temperature instability caused by climate change, including milder winters and unseasonal frosts, pose a growing threat to global agriculture. Temperate plants acquire freezing tolerance through a process called cold acclimation, triggered by the gradual decreasing temperatures of autumn and early winter. However, rising winter temperatures disrupt this natural adaptation, leaving crops increasingly vulnerable to sudden frost events. Addressing this challenge is critical for developing resilient cultivars capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions. The primary goal of tuneCHILL is to pioneer innovative strategies for inducing plant cold acclimation at higher temperatures. This…
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