Critical Topics in Plant, Algae and Fungi Cell Biology

Dear Colleagues,

The Editorial Board of Cells invites submissions to the Special Issue entitled “Critical Topics in Plant, Algae and Fungi Cell Biology.” This Special Issue aims to showcase recent conceptual, technological, and methodological advances that are transforming our understanding of cellular organization, dynamics, and function in photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic eukaryotes. Emphasis will be placed on molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie emergent physiological properties and developmental regulatory networks at the whole-organism scale.

We welcome both comprehensive review articles and concise, focused highlighted contributions that critically evaluate current knowledge, identify key challenges, and capture the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of plant, algae, and fungi cell biology with the aim of inspiring future discoveries across disciplines.

We encourage submissions that bridge molecular mechanisms with cellular function, integrate experimental and computational approaches, and address fundamental questions with broad biological significance.

Papers published in this Special Issue are expected to provide a valuable information resource for researchers, a useful educational material for students, and engaging reading material for anyone interested in the cellular foundations of life.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cytoskeleton organization and dynamics;
• Cell division and cytokinesis;
• Organelle biogenesis, dynamics, and communication;
• Vesicle trafficking and membrane compartmentalization;
• Cell polarity and asymmetry;
• Cell wall synthesis, remodeling, and mechanics;
• Signal transduction and cellular decision-making;
• Stress responses and cellular homeostasis;
• Autophagy, proteostasis, and quality control mechanisms;
• Redox regulation and metabolic compartmentalization;
• Interactions between cellular architecture and development;
• Quantitative live-cell imaging and super-resolution microscopy;
• AI-driven image analysis and computational modeling of cellular processes;
• Genome editing and functional dissection of cellular pathways;
• Single-cell and spatial omics approaches in cell biology.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Andrei Smertenko
Guest Editor

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