Carbohydrate partitioning is the process of carbon assimilation and distribution from source
tissues, such as leaves, to sink tissues, such as stems, roots and seeds. Sucrose, the …

Under the natural environment, nutrient signals interact with phytohormones to coordinate
and reprogram plant growth and survival. Sugars are important molecules that control …

In higher plants, invertases hydrolyze sucrose (Suc), the major end product of
photosynthesis, into glucose (Glc) and fructose (Fru), which are used as nutrients, energy …

As an evolutionary strategy, plants overproduce ovaries as a safety net for survival, with
those losing in the competition for resources being aborted. Grain abortion is, however …

The leaf veins of higher plants contain a highly specialized vascular system comprised of
xylem and phloem cells that transport water, organic compounds and mineral nutrients. The …

Ovule formation is essential for realizing crop yield because it determines seed number. The
underlying molecular mechanism, however, remains elusive. Here, we show that cell wall …

Fructokinase (FRK) activates fructose through phosphorylation, which sends the activated
fructose into primary metabolism and regulates fructose signaling capabilities in plants. The …

Seed development largely depends on the long‐distance transport of sucrose from
photosynthetically active source leaves to seed sinks. This source‐to‐sink carbon allocation …

Shoot branching is an important aspect of plant architecture because it substantially affects
plant biology and agricultural performance. Sugars play an important role in the induction of …

Rice is a water intensive crop and soil water conditions affect rice yield and quality.
However, there is limited research on the starch synthesis and accumulation of rice under …