# Stomatal opening under high temperatures is controlled by the OST1-regulated TOT3–AHA1 module

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 43 |
| Journal | Nature Plants |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41477-024-01859-w |
| Corresponding authors | Ive De Smet |
| Institution | Ghent University, Belgium |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/photosynthetic-processes-and-mechanisms/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41477-024-01859-w](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-024-01859-w)

## Topics

Stomatal movement · high temperature · OST1 · TOT3 · AHA1 · TOT3–AHA1 module · Heat stress · Stomatal movement · protein kinase signaling · plasma membrane H+-ATPase · guard cells · Heat tolerance

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