Time after time: a quarter century of progress in plant circadian biology

Apr 28, 2026Npj biological timing and sleep

Twenty-Five Years of Advances in Plant Internal Clocks

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Abstract

Over the past 25 years, significant progress has been made in understanding plant circadian biology.

  • Advancements in the understanding of the oscillator network and its regulatory processes have been achieved.
  • Circadian control has been found to affect various aspects of plant physiology, development, and fitness.
  • Research indicates that circadian variation exists across different tissues and cell types.
  • Genomic and systems approaches have highlighted the influence of circadian rhythms on photoperiodic and domestication traits.
  • New tools may enable the engineering of plant clocks to enhance agricultural resilience amid climate change.

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