The Contribution of Phloem Metabolism to Leaf Respiration: New Insights Into an Old Problem

Plant Cell & Environment 2026 Open access

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Authors: Darwin L. Moreno-Echeverry, Cyril Abadie, Éric Gomès, Sylvie Dinant, Joan Doidy, Nathalie Pourtau, Marilyn C. Ball, Guillaume Tcherkez
DOI: 10.1111/pce.70580
Cited by: 1
References: 92

Abstract

Summary statement The role played by phloem metabolic activity including loading is often neglected in leaf respiration. We explain why phloem cells must be considered as key contributors of leaf respiration, particularly in illuminated leaves where mesophyll cell catabolism is downregulated.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics Plant responses to water stress

Publication details

Journal / source
Plant Cell & Environment
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
49
Issue
8
Pages
5776–5784
Publication date
3 May 2026
Language
EN