The chill coalition: A key regulatory node connecting salicylic acid and brassinosteroids in freezing tolerance

When discussing adverse environmental conditions, our minds often gravitate towards heat, given its direct impact on our comfort and well-being.Also, we typically have means to address cold temperatures, such as warm clothing and heating systems, reducing its impact on our daily life.However, for plants, coping with both extremes represents a challenge.They must adapt their physiology to withstand fluctuations in temperature, requiring them to employ intricate mechanisms to cope with their environmental conditions.Although plants can tolerate a certain range of temperatures, significant fluctuations, such as freezing, can have a profound impact on crop yield (Thakur et al. 2010).