The SCF component SSK1A mediates degradation of the transcription factor SlWIP2 to regulate salinity stress tolerance in tomato

Salinity stress is a major abiotic stress that impairs growth and lowers yield in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Enhancing tolerance to salinity stress through breeding requires a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underpinning tomato responses to salinity stress. In this study, we characterized the role of the C2H2 zinc-finger protein WIP domain protein 2 (SlWIP2) as a positive regulator of the salinity stress response in tomato. Overexpression of SlWIP2 in tomato led to