Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Development and Stress Tolerance in Vegetables

Dear Colleagues,

The development and growth of vegetables are complex processes that involve a multitude of molecular mechanisms. These mechanisms not only facilitate the vegetables' normal growth but also their adaptation to various environmental stresses. Understanding these molecular mechanisms is essential for improving vegetable crop yield, quality, and stress tolerance, which is crucial for sustainable agriculture and human survival. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings on the molecular mechanisms underlying vegetable development and stress adaptation. We welcome studies that employ cutting-edge technologies and approaches to explore the genetic, epigenetic, and biochemical regulation of vegetable growth and stress responses. The results of these studies are expected to offer new insights into the biology of vegetable crops and provide a basis for developing strategies to enhance their yield and stress tolerance.

We are pleased to invite you to submit your work to this Special Issue.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research topics may include (but are not limited to) the following: vegetable development; molecular mechanisms; stress tolerance; genetic regulation; epigenetic regulation; biochemical regulation; sustainable agriculture; environmental stress; growth adaptation; crop yield; gene editing; and cellular engineering.

Dr. Zhansheng Li
Prof. Dr. Jin Xu
Prof. Dr. Ying Li
Guest Editors

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