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The crosstalk between nitrogen utilization and abiotic stress tolerance in rice

doi: 10.1016/j.jgg.2026.01.010
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    a. State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, China National Rice Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311401, China;

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    b. Yazhouwan National Laboratory, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China;

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    c. National Nanfan Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sanya, Hainan 572024, China

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32061143039), the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (LQK26C130004), the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project (2023ZD04072), the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS-CSNCB-202301 and CAAS-ZDRW202401), and the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund (CPSIBRF-CNRRI-202404).

  • Received Date: 2025-10-24
  • Accepted Date: 2026-01-26
  • Rev Recd Date: 2026-01-22
    • Available Online: 2026-02-03
    Abstract
  • Improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in rice is crucial for sustainable agriculture, yet remains a significant challenge due to its complex polygenic and environmental regulation. Although multiple NUE-associated genes have been identified, their intricate regulatory networks are poorly understood, especially under abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures. This review systematically summarizes the genetic basis of NUE in rice, covering key genes involved in nitrogen uptake, translocation, assimilation, and remobilization. It further explores the crosstalk between nitrogen utilization and abiotic stress tolerance, highlighting integrative signaling nodes such as the dual nitrate/ABA receptor OsNRT1.1B. Finally, a comprehensive strategy is proposed to develop elite rice varieties with high NUE and multi-stress resilience, supporting the advancement of resource-efficient and climate-smart agriculture.
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