Molecular Mechanism and Genetic Regulation of Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 May 2024) | Viewed by 197
Special Issue Editor
Interests: soybean; Rhizobium; root nodule symbiosis; nodulation; nodule senescence; plant–microorganism interaction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symbiotic nitrogen fixation, the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia by symbiotic bacteria, is of great significance to the environment and to world agriculture. The formation of symbiosis is the result of mutual recognition between microorganisms and hosts as well as the interaction between signaling molecules. Deeply analyzing the characteristics and molecular mechanisms of the formation of symbiosis is of great significance to expand the host range of nitrogen-fixing bacteria or improve the utilization rate of symbiotic nitrogen fixation in the agriculture.
Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to contribute original research and review articles focused on the molecular mechanism and genetic regulation of symbiotic nitrogen fixation, such as the characteristics and interaction network of symbiosis; the profound impacts of biotic and abiotic stresses and the host immune system in symbiosis; as well as studies deciphering the structure and composition of complex microbial communities associated directly or indirectly with symbiosis and their significance (please note that purely descriptive sequencing studies will not be considered).
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Songli Yuan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- symbiotic nitrogen fixation
- nodulation
- stresses
- host immune system
- microbial communities
- molecular mechanism
- genetic regulation
