Plant Response to Abiotic Stresses: From the Perspectives of Gene Expression

The response to abiotic stresses by some selected plants species from the perspective of gene expression was reviewed. The plants selected are of highly valued in terms of agriculture, the utility of the plants as a food product has also been extensively described. Several abiotic stress factors are considered, some can be recognized easily. However, others are difficult to identify especially those which affect the environment and scientists believe that these factors will increase in the future due to the harsh changes in climate, known as global warming. Genes are chosen to review their impact at transcriptional levels under abiotic stresses and resistance to various plants.