Horticultural Crop Physiology: Insights into Tolerance Mechanisms Against Environmental Stresses
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Biotic and Abiotic Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vegetable breeding; biological and abiotic stress; disease resistance; volatile organic compounds; molecular biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural crop physiology is a critical field of study that explores the biological processes and functional mechanisms underlying the growth, development, and productivity of fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plants. In the face of escalating environmental challenges such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and pollution, understanding how these crops perceive, respond to, and adapt to abiotic stresses is essential for ensuring global food security and sustainable horticulture.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to present recent advances in physiological, biochemical, and molecular adaptations that enable plants to mitigate damage induced by environmental stresses. We welcome innovative articles focusing on osmotic adjustment, antioxidant defense systems, phytohormone signaling, and gene regulation related to enhanced stress tolerance.
Dr. Xiuming Li
Prof. Dr. Yan Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- horticultural crop
- enviroment stress
- physiological process
- gene regulation
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