Trehalose 6-phosphate as master switch for optimizing crop yield and resilience

Trends in biotechnology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Muhammad Waqas, Chen Yaning, Yong‐Ling Ruan, Zi-Ming Ren, Mark D. Stitt, Christoph-Martin Geilfus
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2025.12.029
Cited by: 3
References: 15

Abstract

Crop breeding faces the challenge of balancing yield with resource efficiency and stress tolerance. The key regulatory metabolite trehalose 6-phosphate (T6P) integrates carbon status with growth and stress responses. Manipulating T6P levels through genetic modification or chemical intervention provides a powerful tool to tackle the growing challenges of crop production.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance Fungal and yeast genetics research

Publication details

Journal / source
Trends in biotechnology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
44
Issue
9
Pages
2506–2510
Publication date
19 February 2026
Language
EN