RNA sequencing of Colobanthus quitensis during during post-thaw recovery

The ability of recovery from freeze-thaw injury during post-thaw recovery (PTR) periods is a critical determinant for their survival and growth. However, no research, to the best our knowledge, has been conducted on their recovery mechanisms at cellular and molecular levels. To investigate the possible cellular mechanism during PTR periods, we used Colobanthus quitensis, one of solely two vascular plant species in the Antarctic Peninsula, using tissues exposed to -7.0C during PTR periods.