New Insights into Plant Pathology and Abiotic Stress

Dear Colleagues,

Plants are constantly exposed to a myriad of pathogens and environmental stresses that can affect their growth, development, and productivity. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying plant responses to abiotic stress factors and pathogenic attacks such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and chemical toxicity is crucial for developing resilient crop varieties and sustainable agricultural practices.

This Special Issue, titled “New Insights into Plant Pathology and Abiotic Stress,” seeks to  explore the dynamic interactions between plants and their stressors at the molecular level. We encourage submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Molecular and genetic basis of plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stress.
• Signaling pathways and regulatory networks involved in plant stress responses.
• Role of epigenetics in plant adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses.
• Advances in ‘omics’ technologies (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, etc.) to dissect plant stress responses.
• Development of innovative strategies for disease management and stress tolerance in plants.
• Impact of climate change on plant disease dynamics and stress factors.
• Interdisciplinary approaches combining molecular biology, bioinformatics, and plant physiology to tackle plant stress issues.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that provide novel insights into the molecular science of plant pathology and abiotic stress. Contributions should not only present significant findings but also potentially inform breeding strategies and crop management practices aimed at enhancing plant health and agricultural productivity.

Dr. Shoupu He
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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