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Many roads lead to autophagy: the connection between sulfur metabolism and autophagy during metal stress in plants.
Journal of Experimental Botany · · Review
Vanbuel, Hendrix + more
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Metal stress induces autophagy in plants through perturbations in sulfur metabolism, involving redox changes and SNF1/TOR nutrient signaling pathways.
- Why it matters: Understanding how sulfur metabolism and autophagy interact under metal stress is crucial for improving plant resilience and developing strategies for growth on contaminated soils.
- What they did: The review discusses pathways linking metal-induced autophagy to sulfur metabolism disruptions, emphasizing redox alterations and SNF1/TOR signaling, based on current research and hypotheses.
- The result: This connection suggests potential strategies to enhance plant stress tolerance and optimize growth in metal-contaminated environments by targeting sulfur and autophagy pathways.
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