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ReviewJournal of integrative plant biology2026

Mineral nutrients as regulators of plant flowering time: A molecular perspective.

Houqing Zeng, Yifan Wang, Jing Xu, Shunan Zhang, Shahid Ali, Cheng Qin, Mingguang Lei, Guohua Xu

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Review in Journal of integrative plant biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Houqing ZengCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5296-3816
Yifan WangCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0737-8030
Jing XuCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8037-6537
Shunan ZhangState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Lower-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1136-6924
Shahid AliGuangxi Key Laboratory of Agro-environment and Agro-products Safety, Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, College of Agriculture, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6517-320X
Cheng QinCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3247-1205
Mingguang LeiCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1382-7480
Guohua XuState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilization in Lower-Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3283-2392

Funding

Jiangsu Seed Industry Revitalization Project JBGS [2021] 011National Key Research and Development Program of China 2021YFF1000400National Natural Science Foundation of China 32372802
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Flowering time is a key agronomic trait that influences plant reproductive success and crop yield, and its regulation is closely associated with soil nutrient availability. This review summarizes recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms through which macronutrients and micronutrients regulate flowering time in plants. An emerging central theme is that nutrient-derived signaling integrates with core flowering regulatory pathways, including the photoperiodic, gibberellin, vernalization, autonomous, and sugar pathways, with nitrogen and phosphorus being the most extensively studied. However, major knowledge gaps remain regarding the regulatory roles of potassium, sulfur, and micronutrients, as well as species-specific nutrient responses and the molecular basis of nutrient-nutrient and nutrient-environment interactions in flowering regulation. In addition, the role of nutrient-derived metabolites and rhizosphere microorganisms in flowering control remains largely unexplored. Addressing these challenges is essential for the rational development of crop varieties with optimized flowering time and enhanced nutrient use efficiency through targeted genetic engineering, molecular breeding, and innovative nutrient management strategies, thereby supporting sustainable agricultural development.

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FlowersMineralsNutrientsGene Expression Regulation, PlantSignal TransductionMineralsflowering regulationgene expressionmacronutrientmicronutrientsignaling pathwaytranscription factor

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PMID42246288
PMCPMC13446643

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