Paulownia elongata Heat stress transcriptome. Paulownia elongata

Certain lignocellulosic biomass can produce higher quantities of biofuel compared to others. Paulownia elongata is a fast-growing species native to China. P. elongata is grown in different climates, types of soils, and is renewable, making the species an ideal candidate for biofuel production. Heat stress due to climate change can dramatically inhibit plant growth, therefore the purpose of this study was to understand the heat stress induced transcriptome of P. elongata. The current study indicates that the differential expression of certain genes may have an important role in the adaption of P. elongata during heat stress. Functional characterization of these genes will assist in the future development of heat tolerant P. elongata, which can be used to enhance biofuel production