Advances in Plant Redox Biology Research in China
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "ROS, RNS and RSS".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: maize; plant architecture; high-temperature stress; high photosynthetic efficiency; molecular mechanism; genetic basis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant redox biology has become a cornerstone for deciphering the molecular mechanisms that govern stress resilience, growth, and immune responses in plants. Chinese researchers have spearheaded advancements in this field, uncovering novel insights into redox signaling pathways, the dual roles of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS), and the redox-mediated regulation of gene expression and protein activity. This Special Issue, "Advances in Plant Redox Biology Research in China", aims to bring together high-quality original research and review articles that reflect the current state and future directions of this rapidly evolving field.
Focusing on China’s pioneering contributions, this Special Issue will highlight redox dynamics during plant development, environmental stress adaptation, and host–microbe interactions. Key topics include redox-sensitive post-translational modifications, ROS/RNS crosstalk in signaling networks, redox homeostasis under abiotic/biotic stresses, and cutting-edge technologies for real-time redox imaging and quantification. By bridging molecular, cellular, and system-level approaches, this collection underscores China’s leadership in transforming fundamental redox discoveries into actionable strategies for crop resilience and sustainable agriculture.
We welcome submissions that employ interdisciplinary methodologies, novel technologies, or translational frameworks, fostering global collaboration to tackle urgent challenges in food security and climate change. This Special Issue will chart the evolving landscape of plant redox biology and its implications for science and society.
Prof. Dr. Yurong Xie
Prof. Dr. Ming Chang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant redox biology
- reactive oxygen species
- reactive nitrogen species
- plant development
- environmental stress
- abiotic/biotic stresses
- host–microbe interactions
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