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Latest Review Papers in Molecular Plant Science 2026

A special issue of Current Issues in Molecular Biology (ISSN 1467-3045). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 3059

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Prof. Dr. Zhaohui Chu

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State Key Laboratory of Hybrid Rice, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
Interests: plant–pathogen interaction; spatial resistance; biotic stress; plant defense; plant genetics; plant molecular biology; disease resistance; plant secondary metabolism; molecular breeding
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled “Latest Review Papers in Molecular Plant Science 2026”, aims to collect comprehensive reviews on recent progress of molecular plant science. We encourage researchers from related fields to contribute review papers that highlight the latest progress on plant fundamental research and advanced technology, or to invite relevant experts and colleagues to do so. Full-length comprehensive reviews or new research advancements in molecular plant research will be preferred.

Topics include but are not limited to the following:

  • plant photosynthesis
  • plant physiology
  • plant development
  • plant nutrition
  • plant ecology
  • plant molecular biology
  • plant abiotic stress
  • plant pathology
  • plant-pathogens interaction
  • plant environmental adaptability
  • plant retrograde signaling
  • plant bioreactor
  • plant genomics
  • plant mutli-omics
  • plant single-cell and spatial multi-omics
  • crop domestication
  • crop yield traits
  • heterosis
  • molecular breeding
  • Rhizosphere microbiome
  • transgenic and gene editing

Prof. Dr. Zhaohui Chu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • multi-omics
  • plant bioreactor
  • plant genomics
  • plant-pathogens interaction
  • crop domestication
  • crop yield traits

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Wheat Plasma Membrane Receptors: Orchestrating Immunity and Bridging to Crop Improvement
by Hala B. Khalil, Hoda A. Zakherah, Fatimah A. Alhassan, Mai M. Salah, Ahmed M. Kamel, Ammar Y. Mohamed, Haidar A. Alsahoud, Fatma Hamdi Metwaly and Salah A. Mostafa
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2026, 48(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb48010002 - 19 Dec 2025
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The plant plasma membrane serves as the primary interface for perceiving extracellular signals, a function largely mediated by plasma membrane receptors (PMRs). In wheat (Triticum aestivum), the functional characterization of these receptors is impeded by the species’ large, hexaploid genome, which [...] Read more.
The plant plasma membrane serves as the primary interface for perceiving extracellular signals, a function largely mediated by plasma membrane receptors (PMRs). In wheat (Triticum aestivum), the functional characterization of these receptors is impeded by the species’ large, hexaploid genome, which results in extensive gene duplication and functional redundancy. This review synthesizes current knowledge on wheat PMRs, covering their diversity, classification, and signaling mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on their central role in plant immunity. We highlight the remarkable structural and functional diversification of PMR families, which range in size from 10 members, as seen in the case of wheat leaf rust kinase (WLRK), to over 3424 members in the receptor-like kinase (RLK) family. Furthermore, we reviewed the role of PMRs in being critical for detecting a wide array of biotic stimuli, including pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), herbivore-associated molecular patterns (HAMPs), and symbiotic signals. Upon perception, PMRs initiate downstream signaling cascades that orchestrate defense responses, including transcriptional reprogramming, cell wall reinforcement, and metabolic changes. The review also examines the complex cross-talk between immune receptors and other signaling pathways, such as those mediated by brassinosteroid and jasmonic acid receptors, which underpin the delicate balance between growth and defense. Finally, we bridge these fundamental insights to applications in crop improvement, delineating strategies like marker-assisted selection, gene stacking, and receptor engineering to enhance disease resistance. After identifying key obstacles such as genetic redundancy and pleiotropic effects, we propose future research directions that leverage multi-omics, systems biology, and synthetic biology to fully unlock the potential of wheat PMRs for sustainable agriculture. Full article
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β-Glucan Synthesis Gene Family in Crops: Advances in Classification, Function, and Regulation
by Xin Huang, Xuan Wu, Yaodan Zhang, Jiayi Jin, Cuomu Mingma, Yang Bai, Hui Zhao, Yajie Liu and Guowu Yu
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2025, 47(12), 983; https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47120983 - 25 Nov 2025
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β-glucan is an important component of crop cell walls, and its chemical structure is closely related to its physiological function. Among them, (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan (mixed-linkage β-glucan, MLGs) is a unique type of β-glucan in graminaceous crops. In recent years, the identification and functional analysis [...] Read more.
β-glucan is an important component of crop cell walls, and its chemical structure is closely related to its physiological function. Among them, (1,3;1,4)-β-glucan (mixed-linkage β-glucan, MLGs) is a unique type of β-glucan in graminaceous crops. In recent years, the identification and functional analysis of the β-glucan synthesis gene family have provided key molecular targets for quality improvement of crops. This review systematically examines the classification, structure, and function of the β-glucan synthetic gene family, focusing on the regulatory network. This will lay a theoretical foundation for the further improvement of the β-glucan content in crops. Full article
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