Plant Stress Tolerance: From Genetic Mechanism to Cultivation Methods

Dear Colleagues,

Plants are constantly exposed to diverse abiotic and biotic stresses that threaten global food security. Over the last several decades, advances in genetics, molecular biology, and agronomy have significantly deepened our understanding of stress tolerance mechanisms. Meanwhile, sustainable cultivation strategies are being increasingly emphasized to translate this knowledge into practical applications. This Special Issue aims to bridge fundamental insights into stress‐responsive genes, regulatory networks, and signaling pathways with applied approaches for resilient crop production. We particularly welcome cutting-edge research that integrates genomics, gene editing, and omics technologies with physiology, soil–plant interactions, and innovative cultivation systems. We solicit original research articles, reviews, and short communications covering topics from genetic dissection of tolerance traits to novel management practices, with an emphasis on integrative and interdisciplinary studies. Through this collection, we seek to highlight both the mechanistic foundations and field-level applications that can accelerate the development of stress-resilient agriculture.

Dr. Chang Liu
Dr. Changlin Liu
Guest Editors

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