Function of plastid translation in plant temperature acclimation: Retrograde signalling or extraribosomal ‘moonlighting’ functions?

Summary Statement Specific components of the plastid ribosome could act as pivotal limiting factors in plant temperature acclimation. We endeavour to elucidate the molecular nexus between plastid translation and temperature acclimation by incorporating the concept of extraribosomal ‘moonlighting’ functions of plastid ribosome proteins.