Regulation of stress responses by sulfated peptides in Arabidopsis

Due to the phenomenon of climate change and thus altered environmental conditions for plants, the understanding of the plant’s stress responses is moving into the focus of vast scientific studies. These responses are triggered by abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, and heat, or biotic stresses, for instance, caused by insects, fungi, or bacteria. The plant stress response involves a delicate balance between growth and stress defense/tolerance, ultimately influencing the plant’s fitness and survival.