Abiotic Stress in Plants: Genetics and Genomics

Dear Colleagues,

Driven by the escalating climate volatility, abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes have emerged as primary limiters of global agroforestry productivity. This thematic Special Issue focuses on the genetics and genomics of abiotic stress responses in plants, highlighting the latest breakthroughs in understanding how these organisms cope with environmental adversity. Recent technological leaps in high-throughput sequencing and multi-omics integration have transformed our ability to investigate these complex traits. We encourage submissions that utilize cutting-edge genomic tools to identify key resistance genes, elucidate molecular regulatory mechanisms, and analyze the population genetics and evolutionary trajectories of stress tolerance. This Special Issue serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers aiming to translate genetic insights into sustainable solutions. Contributions exploring novel aspects of stress physiology and molecular breeding are highly welcomed.

Dr. Jing Xu
Guest Editor

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