plant-metabolism
Plant metabolism encompasses the complex network of biochemical reactions within plant cells that convert energy and raw materials into the compounds needed for growth, reproduction, and defense. Understanding these metabolic pathways is fundamental to plant science, as they govern how plants synthesize sugars through photosynthesis, produce secondary metabolites for protection against herbivores and pathogens, and respond to environmental stress. Insights into plant metabolism have broad applications, from improving crop yields and nutritional profiles to developing sustainable sources of pharmaceuticals and biofuels.
open_in_new WikipediaFruit respiration: putting alternative pathways into perspective.
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