Lysine Biosynthesis Identified as Key Regulator of Plant Energy Balance Under Fluctuating CO2

New research published in Plant Physiology reveals that lysine biosynthesis plays a crucial role in integrating carbon availability and energy homeostasis in plants, particularly under fluctuating CO2 environments. The findings provide mechanistic insight into how plants maintain energy balance, demonstrating that lysine metabolism acts as a regulatory node linking amino acid homeostasis to carbon availability and respiratory adjustment.