Legume-Rhizobial Symbiosis under Stress Conditions

Dear Colleagues,

Legume‒rhizobial symbiosis is the most important association between plants and microorganisms, and is used in agriculture. The genetic and molecular mechanisms of development of legume‒rhizobial symbiosis have been actively studied in recent decades, and significant progress has been made in their understanding. However, this mutual interaction appears to be sensitive to various stresses. Therefore, revealing the mechanisms of adaptation of symbiotic nodules to stressful conditions is one of the most important tasks. In this Issue, we invite you to submit papers describing the effects of abiotic and biotic stresses on legume‒rhizobial symbiosis on organism, histological, cellular, and transcriptional levels.

Submissions on the following topics (but not limited to) are invited: 1) Symbiotic nodules and oxidative stress; 2) Impact of heavy metals on legume‒rhizobial symbiosis; 3) Symbiotic nodules and pesticides; 4) Biotic stresses and nitrogen-fixing nodules; 5) Global warming, drought, and nitrogen fixation; 6) Nitrogen-fixing nodules and salt stress. Original research papers, methods, reviews, and short communications are welcome.

Dr. Anna Tsyganova
Dr. Viktor E. Tsyganov
Guest Editors

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