Influence of Plant Growth Substances on Vegetative Growth, Flowering, Fruiting and Fruit Quality
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant-Crop Biology and Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: crop physiology; discovery and formulation of plant growth regulators; mechanism and application technology of plant growth regulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant growth substances, including both endogenous hormones and exogenously applied growth regulators, play pivotal roles in determining crop growth, flowering, fruit set, and fruit quality. Understanding and manipulating these signals offer powerful tools for improving yield, fruit uniformity, and stress tolerance in modern agriculture. This Special Issue aims to synthesize recent advances in how growth substances regulate developmental and physiological processes in field and horticultural crops. We welcome studies that investigate practical applications of plant hormones or biostimulants to enhance vegetative growth, optimize flowering and fruiting, or improve postharvest quality. Submissions that integrate physiological, biochemical, and molecular perspectives to support sustainable crop production and quality improvement are particularly encouraged. Both experimental research and comprehensive reviews are invited.
Prof. Dr. Weiming Tan
Guest Editor
Dr. Hao Tian
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- plant growth regulators
- crop physiology
- flowering
- fruit set
- fruit quality
- yield improvement
- abiotic stress
- biostimulants
- sustainable agriculture
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