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The osmotic balancing act: When sugars matter for more than metabolism in woody plants

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Sugars and other non-structural carbohydrates are known to serve as currency in plants, to either fuel metabolic activities or as storage for later use. They can also serve non-metabolic purposes… Click to show full abstract

Sugars and other non-structural carbohydrates are known to serve as currency in plants, to either fuel metabolic activities or as storage for later use. They can also serve non-metabolic purposes of osmoregulation and cryoprotection, especially in perennial woody plants.

Keywords: balancing act; osmotic balancing; act sugars; woody plants; sugars matter; woody

Journal Title: Global Change Biology
Year Published: 2022

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