Advances in Molecular Mechanisms of Plant–Microbe Interactions
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 December 2023) | Viewed by 269
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant-microbe interactions
Interests: disease prevention and control of horticultural plants
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to contribute to the upcoming Special Issue in Genes entitled “Advances in Molecular Mechanisms of Plant–Microbe Interactions”.
In nature, interactions between plants and microbes occur in many different ways and on many different levels. Plants and microbes form a complex relationship. Plant-pathogenic microbes pose a significant threat to plant health. On the other hand, beneficial microbes contribute to plant growth and development by forming mutually symbioses or colonies in rhizospheres through either direct or indirect mechanisms.
Through these interactions, plants are able to make molecular changes to support symbiosis and to protect against various pathogens, including signaling pathways, secondary metabolites, etc., and microbes manipulate plant processes through the use of effectors. Studying the molecular mechanisms of plant pathogens that cause disease will help us to develop novel plant protection strategies and understanding the molecular mechanisms of plant growth-promoting microbes that exert beneficial effects will also allow us to increase plant fitness without the application of plant protection chemicals. Furthermore, exploring the diversity of the molecular mechanisms involved in plant–microbe interactions will help us to lay the foundations for plant cultivation and ecosystem diversity maintenance.
This Special Issue in Genes entitled “Advances in Molecular Mechanisms of Plant–Microbe Interactions” aims to include high-quality research papers and review articles that focus on the following aspects: (a) new insights into and the molecular basis of the interaction between plants and microbes, such as pathogens, mycorrhizal fungi and PGPR, etc.; (b) the influence of abiotic stresses on plant–microbe interactions; (c) sustainable control.
Dr. Lei Liu
Dr. Liqing Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant pathogen
- mycorrhizal fungi
- plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria
- plant–microbe molecular interaction
- effectors
- gene function
- gene regulation
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