Unravelling the Molecular Mechanisms of Different Stress Responses in Plants
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 186
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Plant molecular biology; plant stress physiology; plant resistance to different stresses; plant genome editing
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Dear Colleagues,
Plants exist in dynamic environments that frequently present conditions that are unfavorable to their growth and development. Different plant stresses significantly impair plant productivity, thereby constraining agricultural output and posing a serious threat to global food security. Plant stress responses are intricate and involve a network of molecular mechanisms to ensure survival and adaptation to various environmental challenges. These stresses trigger a cascade of signaling pathways and gene expression changes. Plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to perceive stress signals and mount rapid responses to these stresses by regulating molecular, physiological, metabolic, and developmental pathways. Many signaling molecules are involved in these processes, engaging in complex and highly coordinated interactions. It is crucial to understand the regulatory mechanisms that are implicated in plant stress responses in order to develop strategies that could enhance the resilience of crops to these challenges. Advances in genomic and biotechnological tools have allowed researchers to identify key regulatory genes and pathways, offering new opportunities for breeding or engineering stress-tolerant plants. This understanding holds significant potential for translating these insights into practical agricultural applications.
This Special Issue features articles that explore the response of crops to various stresses and their molecular mechanisms. Original research and review articles on response of plants to different stresses are welcome.
Dr. Hakim Manghwar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biotic stresses
- abiotic stresses
- plant growth and development
- crop productivity
- molecular mechanisms
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