Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying plant tolerance to environmental stresses is essential for developing resilient and high-yielding crop varieties under changing climate conditions.

In an interview with AZƏRTAC, Samira Rustamova, PhD in Biology, Associate Professor, and Leading Researcher at the Bioadaptation Laboratory of the Institute of Molecular Biology under the Ministry of Science and Education, spoke about ongoing research on the mechanisms of wheat tolerance to drought, heat, salinity, and diseases, the identification of stress-resistance genes, and their application in future breeding programs.