Mechanisms of temperature-regulated growth and thermotolerance in crop species

Temperature is a major environmental factor affecting the development and productivity of crop species. The ability to cope with periods of high temperatures, also known as ther-motolerance, is becoming an increasingly indispensable trait for the future of agriculture owing to the current trajectory of average global temperatures. From temperature sensing to downstream transcriptional changes, here, we review recent findings involving the thermal regulation of plant growth and the effects of heat on hormonal pathways, reactive oxygen species, and epigenetic regulation. We also highlight recent approaches and strategies that could be integrated to confront the chal-lenges in sustaining crop productivity in future decades.

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Temperature is a crucial environmental factor that affects crop development, and thermotolerance is an essential trait for the future of agriculture. This review examines recent findings on the regulation of plant growth by temperature, as well as the effects of heat on hormonal pathways, reactive oxygen species, and epigenetic regulation. Additionally, it highlights approaches and strategies that can be integrated to address the challenges of sustaining crop productivity in the coming decades.