ReviewBMC plant biology2025
Sugar alcohols in plants: implications for enhancing tree seedlings drought tolerance and production strategies.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Synergistic melatonin and myo-inositol application reinforces antioxidant defence, osmotic homeostasis, and membrane stability in Western Himalayan apple rootstocks under drought stress.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- S-nitrosoglutathione-loaded chitosan nanoparticles promote adaptive responses to water deficit in the critically endangered coniferFrontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- Advances in Potassium Silicate-Induced Drought Tolerance in Tropical Tree Seedlings: Effects on Morphological Traits, Physiological Responses, and Biochemical Regulation.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Commercial Carob Syrups (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Sugar alcohols, also known as glycitols, are reduced derivatives of sugars with multiple hydroxyl groups attached to the sugar skeleton. While classified as carbohydrates, they differ from monosaccharides by lacking an aldehyde or keto group. Glycitols are naturally abundant in various organisms and can also be synthesized industrially. These compounds possess unique physical and chemical properties, enabling them to function as compatible solutes, regulating cellular water balance and providing protection against stress. This mini-review explores the biosynthesis and roles of key glycitols, such as inositols, pinitol, and mannitol, in plants, focusing on their functions under environmental stresses, particularly drought. Furthermore, it discusses the potential application of these sugar alcohols in improving the production and resilience of tree seedlings, which is critical in the context of climate change. This paper highlights the need for further research into the role of glycitols in stress response, particularly for tree seedlings, to enhance nursery practices and forest regeneration.
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