Membrane Dynamics and the Role of Aquaporins in Plant Cells
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant, Algae and Fungi Cell Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 157
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2. Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
Interests: abiotic stress; ecophysiology; ROS signaling; grapevine selection; antioxidative response; ascorbate
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Dear Colleagues,
Aquaporins, integral membrane proteins that facilitate the rapid transport of water and, in some cases, other small molecules across cellular membranes, are critical for various physiological processes in plants. These include growth, development, stress responses, and nutrient acquisition. The dynamics of membrane trafficking and the regulation of aquaporin activity are therefore central to understanding plant health, adaptation and productivity.
This Special Issue welcomes reviews and original research articles dealing with the molecular mechanisms that govern aquaporin function and the cellular and physiological implications of their regulation. Our Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the intricate processes that govern membrane behavior and the pivotal role of aquaporins in plant cellular functions.
Join us as we uncover the complexities of membrane dynamics and the essential role of aquaporins in shaping the vitality and resilience of plant life.
Dr. Farzana Sabir
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquaporins
- membrane dynamics
- plant cell
- water transport
- osmoregulation
- cell membrane permeability
- aquaglyceroporins
- stress response
- membrane trafficking
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