Towards Crops Resilience to Waterlogging
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 183
Special Issue Editors
Interests: waterlogging; abiotic stress; agronomic practices; fertilizer; plant growth regulators
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: abiotic stress; crop breeding
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Waterlogging is a critical challenge to global agriculture, adversely affecting crop productivity by disrupting root oxygen supply and overall plant growth. This Special Issue aims to address these challenges by exploring innovative agronomic strategies, molecular resistance mechanisms and physiological adaptations to enhance crop resilience to waterlogging.
The key areas of interest include agronomic practices that mitigate waterlogging effects, the role of fertilizers in supporting plant growth and recovery under and post-stress, and the use of plant growth regulators to promote crop resilience. Additionally, studies focusing on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying crop resilience under waterlogging are highly encouraged. Research on plant physiology and metabolites, such as stomatal signaling and photosynthesis, and metabolic profiles are crucial for understanding how crops can adapt to waterlogged conditions.
We invite contributions that delve into these topics, offering insights into the molecular, physiological and agronomic mechanisms that underpin crop resilience to waterlogging. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of these processes, this Special Issue aims to offer insights into practical solutions and innovative approaches to ensure sustainable crop production in waterlogged areas. Submissions that explore related aspects and present novel findings are also welcome, contributing to a holistic approach to tackling waterlogging in agriculture.
Dr. Chenchen Zhao
Dr. Le Xu
Dr. Miing Tiem Yong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- crop breeding
- plant physiology
- waterlogging
- fertilizer
- plant growth regulator
- phytohormones
- agronomic strategies
- stomata
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