10 June 2026
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.
This is a summary of: Chen, S. et al. Cold-induced peptide signalling secures pollen resilience and crop yield. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-026-10603-7 (2026).
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