Cold-induced peptide signalling secures pollen resilience and crop yield
2026. 6. 13. 11:16ㆍScience Reports & Study
Chen, S., Zou, Y., Cui, H. et al. Cold-induced peptide signalling secures pollen resilience and crop yield. Nature (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-026-10603-7
‘Hidden hero’ peptides guard crops against sudden cold
A protein signal remains silent under normal conditions but is activated under cold stress to protect developing pollen. This ‘on-demand’ resilience mechanism could enable the development of ‘climate smart’ crops that maintain high yields in good years and food security under climate stress.