Calvin cycle and guard cell metabolism impact stomatal function

P. Lemonnier, T. Lawson

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Abstract

Stomatal conductance (gs) determines CO2 uptake for photosynthesis (A) and water loss through transpiration, which is essential for evaporative cooling and maintenance of optimal leaf temperature as well as nutrient uptake. Stomata adjust their aperture to maintain an appropriate balance between CO2 uptake and water loss and are therefore critical to overall plant water status and productivity. Although there is considerable knowledge regarding guard cell (GC) osmoregulation (which drives differences in GC volume and therefore stomatal opening and closing), as well as the various signal transduction pathways that enable GCs to sense and respond to different environmental stimuli, little is known about the signals that coordinate mesophyll demands for CO2. Furthermore, chloroplasts are a key feature in GCs of many species, however, their role in stomatal function is unclear and a subject of debate. In this review we explore the current evidence regarding the role of these organelles in stomatal behaviour, including GC electron transport and Calvin-Benson-Bassham (CBB) cycle activity as well as their possible involvement correlating gs and A along with other potential mesophyll signals. We also examine the roles of other GC metabolic processes in stomatal function.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)59-70
Number of pages12
JournalSeminars in Cell and Developmental Biology
Volume155
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Calvin cycle
  • Guard cell metabolism
  • Photosynthesis
  • Stomatal kinetics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Developmental Biology
  • Cell Biology

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