Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment

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Pereyra, Matías Ezequiel; Sadras, Víctor Oscar; Casal, Jorge José
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2026
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Plants in typical agricultural stands inevitably experience mutual shading. As the canopy develops, neighbour cues progressively reduce the activity of photo-sensory receptors, de-repressing shade-avoidance responses (SARs) that drastically reshape plant architecture. This review synthesises recent molecular advances in understanding the signalling mechanisms underlying SARs. We specifically delve into the photoreceptors, the complex transcriptional networks they regulate, and the signalling molecules that operate downstream or in parallel. A central focus is the dynamic features of the SAR network, which drive signal amplification initiated by brief interruptions of shade from direct sunlight, and the epigenetic memory that allows plants to recall and respond to previous shade events. Recent progress also reveals key similarities and differences in SAR mechanisms between Arabidopsis and major crop species. Ultimately, we consolidate information demonstrating that SARs can be either beneficial or detrimental to crop productivity, depending on the genetic material, environmental context, and specific management practices.
Fil: Pereyra, Matías Ezequiel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina
Fil: Sadras, Víctor Oscar. Flinders University. College Of Science And Engineering.; Australia. University of Adelaide; Australia. South Australian Research And Development Institute (sardi);
Fil: Casal, Jorge José. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina
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Shade-Avoidance Responses
Plant Photoreceptors
Light signaling
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
title Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
spellingShingle Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
Pereyra, Matías Ezequiel
Shade-Avoidance Responses
Plant Photoreceptors
Light signaling
title_short Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
title_full Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
title_fullStr Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
title_full_unstemmed Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
title_sort Avoiding the shadow: How plants perceive neighbours and reshape the crop light environment
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Pereyra, Matías Ezequiel
Sadras, Víctor Oscar
Casal, Jorge José
author Pereyra, Matías Ezequiel
author_facet Pereyra, Matías Ezequiel
Sadras, Víctor Oscar
Casal, Jorge José
author_role author
author2 Sadras, Víctor Oscar
Casal, Jorge José
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author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Shade-Avoidance Responses
Plant Photoreceptors
Light signaling
topic Shade-Avoidance Responses
Plant Photoreceptors
Light signaling
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Plants in typical agricultural stands inevitably experience mutual shading. As the canopy develops, neighbour cues progressively reduce the activity of photo-sensory receptors, de-repressing shade-avoidance responses (SARs) that drastically reshape plant architecture. This review synthesises recent molecular advances in understanding the signalling mechanisms underlying SARs. We specifically delve into the photoreceptors, the complex transcriptional networks they regulate, and the signalling molecules that operate downstream or in parallel. A central focus is the dynamic features of the SAR network, which drive signal amplification initiated by brief interruptions of shade from direct sunlight, and the epigenetic memory that allows plants to recall and respond to previous shade events. Recent progress also reveals key similarities and differences in SAR mechanisms between Arabidopsis and major crop species. Ultimately, we consolidate information demonstrating that SARs can be either beneficial or detrimental to crop productivity, depending on the genetic material, environmental context, and specific management practices.
Fil: Pereyra, Matías Ezequiel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina
Fil: Sadras, Víctor Oscar. Flinders University. College Of Science And Engineering.; Australia. University of Adelaide; Australia. South Australian Research And Development Institute (sardi);
Fil: Casal, Jorge José. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires. Fundación Instituto Leloir. Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires; Argentina
description Plants in typical agricultural stands inevitably experience mutual shading. As the canopy develops, neighbour cues progressively reduce the activity of photo-sensory receptors, de-repressing shade-avoidance responses (SARs) that drastically reshape plant architecture. This review synthesises recent molecular advances in understanding the signalling mechanisms underlying SARs. We specifically delve into the photoreceptors, the complex transcriptional networks they regulate, and the signalling molecules that operate downstream or in parallel. A central focus is the dynamic features of the SAR network, which drive signal amplification initiated by brief interruptions of shade from direct sunlight, and the epigenetic memory that allows plants to recall and respond to previous shade events. Recent progress also reveals key similarities and differences in SAR mechanisms between Arabidopsis and major crop species. Ultimately, we consolidate information demonstrating that SARs can be either beneficial or detrimental to crop productivity, depending on the genetic material, environmental context, and specific management practices.
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