An SMR cell-cycle inhibitor inducible by a carotenoid metabolite resets root development and drought tolerance in Arabidopsis
J. Braat, M. Jaonina, P. David, M. Leschevin, B. Legeret, S. D'Alessandro, F. Beisson, M. Havaux
This study shows that β-CCA, a carotenoid metabolite, induces SMR5 gene expression in Arabidopsis roots, leading to growth inhibition and increased drought tolerance through metabolic reprogramming.
bioRxiv · May 12, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology