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Peptide signaling at the intersection of growth, nutrient sensing, and stress responses

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Plant endogenous peptides emerge as central regulators of multiple aspects of plant physiology. They are secreted from cells and perceived by plasma membrane localized receptors, which activate downstream signaling pathways to regulate growth and development. In addition, endogenous peptides coordinate physiology with their environment. This includes nutrient sensing and stress responses, ranging from adaptations to adverse abiotic environments to the regulation of immune responses. Members of several endogenous peptide families exhibit versatile physiological functions, raising the question of whether they coordinate multiple endogenous and exogenous signals to confer physiological plasticity. In this review, we discuss recent insights into the multifacetted roles of peptides at the intersection of growth, nutrient sensing, and stress responses.

Source: The Plant Journal

DOI: 10.1111/tpj.70733

Authors: Patricia Zecua‐Ramirez, Vikram Jha, Martin Stegmann

Institution: Universität Ulm

Language: English

Topic: Plant Molecular Biology Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,450