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TOR Mediates Stress Responses Through Global Regulation of Metabolome in Plants
Lin Yang1,2, Ran Zhang1,2, Huan Zhang1,2
1Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Agri-Seeds, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
Abstract:
The target of rapamycin (TOR) kinase is an evolutionarily conserved atypical Ser/Thr protein kinase present in yeasts, plants, and mammals. In plants, TOR acts as a central signaling hub, playing a pivotal role in the precise orchestration of growth and development. Extensive studies have underscored its significant role in these processes. Recent research has further elucidated TOR's multifaceted roles in plant stress adaptation. Furthermore, mounting evidence indicates TOR's role in mediating the plant metabolome. In this review, we will discuss recent findings on the involvement of TOR signaling in plant adaptation to various abiotic and biotic stresses, with a specific focus on TOR-regulated metabolome reprogramming in response to different stresses.
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