What is it about?
This study investigated how mulberry plants respond to molybdenum (Mo) deficiency and excess. We have reported that both conditions reduced growth and photosynthesis. However, plants adapted by altering their metabolism, specifically enhancing amino acid and sugar production. Key metabolic pathways, including alanine, aspartate, glutamate, tryptophan, and carbon metabolism, were upregulated. This metabolic reprogramming aids in stress tolerance by producing protective compounds. The findings offer insights for breeding Mo-tolerant mulberry and for phytoremediation.
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Why is it important?
This study addresses a critical gap in understanding how the economically and ecologically vital mulberry plant tolerates molybdenum stress, utilizing advanced metabolomics to provide insights directly applicable to developing resilient crops and effective phytoremediation strategies amidst increasing environmental contamination.
Perspectives
This study offers key insights into how mulberry plants physiologically and metabolically adapt to molybdenum stress, providing a foundation for improving stress tolerance through breeding and enhancing phytoremediation efforts.
Dr Michael Ackah
Jiangsu University
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This page is a summary of: Metabolomic and physiological responses of mulberry plants to exogenous molybdenum enhance amino acid and sugar metabolism, Plant and Soil, March 2026, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s11104-026-08495-7.
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