Integrated Metabolic Flux and Metabolomics Analysis to Unveil Adaptive Carbon Reallocation Mechanisms in Plants under Abiotic Stress Conditions

Abstract

Plants face various abiotic stress conditions, such as drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures, which disrupt their metabolic balance. One of the key adaptive strategies plants employ to combat stress is the reallocation of carbon resources through changes in metabolic fluxes. In this paper, we explore how integrated metabolic flux analysis (MFA) and metabolomics approaches can unveil the adaptive carbon reallocation mechanisms in plants under abiotic stress. By combining these methods, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of how metabolic networks are reprogrammed in response to environmental stresses, ultimately aiding in the development of stress-resilient crops.