Sugars are ubiquitous and critical components for general metabolism. These primary
products from photosynthesis affect most, if not all, processes in plant cells by providing …

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

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 …

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

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

In plants, abiotic stresses are associated with imbalances between carbon fixation and
utilization, resulting in altered sugar concentration. Plants have developed the ability to …

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

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 …

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 …

Sugars have a central regulatory function in steering plant growth. This review focuses on
information presented in the past 2 years on key players in sugar-mediated plant growth …