Sugars, the chemically bound form of energy, are formed by the absorption of
photosynthetically active radiation and fixation in plants. During evolution, plants availed the …

In addition to their essential roles as substrates in carbon and energy metabolism and in
polymer biosynthesis, sugars have important hormone-like functions as primary messengers …

Recent studies indicate that, in a manner similar to classical plant hormones, sugars can act
as signaling molecules that control gene expression and developmental processes in …

The production of carbohydrates via photosynthesis is the most fundamental activity in plant
life. Carbohydrate synthesis, transport, utilization, and storage are dynamic processes …

In addition to playing a central role in metabolism, soluble sugars such as Glc and Suc help
regulate many developmental and physiological processes in plants (for review, see Koch …

The production of carbohydrates via photosynthesis is the most fundamental activity in plant
life. Carbohydrate synthesis, transport, utilization, and storage are dynamic processes …

Plants are autotrophic and photosynthetic organisms that both produce and consume
sugars. Soluble sugars are highly sensitive to environmental stresses, which act on the …

Plant growth and development has to be continuously adjusted to the available resources.
Their optimization requires the integration of signals conveying the plant metabolic status, its …

Highlights•Emerging sugar signals are discussed.•Direct sugar sensing and signaling is
triggered via sugar-binding sensors.•Sugar-derived metabolites modulate energy sensors …

Plants as photoautotrophic organisms are able to produce the carbohydrates they require
and have developed mechanisms to co‐ordinate carbohydrate production and its …