Balancing metabolites in drought: the sulfur assimilation conundrum.
Trends Plant Sci
; 18(1): 18-29, 2013 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
A key plant response to drought is the accumulation of specific sets of metabolites that act as osmoprotectants, osmolytes, antioxidants, and/or stress signals. An emerging question is how do plants regulate metabolism to balance the 'competing interests' between metabolites during stress? Recent research connects primary sulfur metabolism (e.g., sulfate transport in the vasculature, its assimilation in leaves, and the recycling of sulfur-containing compounds) with the drought stress response. In this review, we highlight key steps in sulfur metabolism that play significant roles in drought stress signaling and responses. We propose that a complex balancing act is required to coordinate primary and secondary sulfur metabolism during the drought stress response in plants.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Plantas
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Estrés Fisiológico
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Azufre
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Fenómenos Fisiológicos de las Plantas
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Regulación de la Expresión Génica de las Plantas
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En
Revista:
Trends Plant Sci
Asunto de la revista:
BOTANICA
Año:
2013
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Article
País de afiliación:
Australia