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Phytohormones: From Physiological Response to Application

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 January 2025) | Viewed by 3804

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Asta Žukauskaite

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Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Interests: auxins; synthetic plant growth regulators; application
Dr. Karel Doležal

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1. Laboratory of Growth Regulators, Faculty of Science, Palacký University & Institute of Experimental Botany Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
2. Department of Chemical Biology, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
Interests: plant growth regulators; cytokinins; analytical chemistry; mass spectrometry; structure–activity relationships

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Phytohormones are naturally occurring small-size molecules that play pivotal roles in modulating physiological processes in plants. This Special Issue aims to delve into mechanisms by which phytohormones and other plant-growth-regulating substances influence plant growth, development, and responses to external stimuli. Manuscripts that bridge the gap between scientific studies and real-world implementation, exploring the potential practical applications of acquired knowledge across agricultural and horticultural contexts are especially encouraged. Moreover, in the view of escalating global temperatures and changing weather patterns, the development of novel plant-growth-regulating substances holds immense promise. Thus, manuscripts on the synthesis and biological evaluation of such compounds are also welcome.

Dr. Asta Žukauskaite
Dr. Karel Doležal
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • plant growth and development
  • application
  • phytohormones
  • new plant-growth-regulating substances
  • phytohormone cross-talk

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Jasmonates in the Ethylene-Induced Resistance of Detached Citrus Fruits to Peel Damage
by María T. Lafuente, Raúl Sampedro and Paco Romero
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(10), 4805; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26104805 - 17 May 2025
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It is known that nutrient deprivation following detachment can cause non-chilling peel pitting (NCPP) in citrus fruits when stored under a non-stressful environment and that this damage is reduced by pretreating the fruit with ethylene (ETH) (4 d, 10 µL L−1). [...] Read more.
It is known that nutrient deprivation following detachment can cause non-chilling peel pitting (NCPP) in citrus fruits when stored under a non-stressful environment and that this damage is reduced by pretreating the fruit with ethylene (ETH) (4 d, 10 µL L−1). The present work investigates the effect of this pretreatment on jasmonate (JA) accumulation and transcriptional regulation in mature Navelate oranges (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) stored under non-stressful conditions. ETH increased the expression of abundant genes participating in the synthesis of cis-(+)-12-oxo-phytodienoic acid (OPDA), jasmonic acid (JA), and methyl jasmonate (MeJA). ETH also upregulated genes involved in jasmonoyl–isoleucine (JAIle) synthesis (CsJAR1) and decrease (CsCYP94B3 and CYP94C1), and CsSTA2, related to JA sulfation. The levels of these JA metabolites increased during fruit holding in ETH and after shifting them to air, with MeJA accumulation being especially remarkable. Overall, the beneficial effect of ETH on reducing NCPP appears to be related not only to this redirection of OPDA and JA metabolism towards the formation of JA derivatives but also to the regulation of JA signalling. Indeed, the repression of the receptor CsCOI1 and upregulation of various CsJAZs repressors caused by nutrient deprivation, together with the ETH-mediated induction of CsCOI1, CsTOPLESS, and abundant CsJAZs during long-term storage, suggests the occurrence of an ETH-enhanced negative transcriptional regulatory feedback loop in JA metabolism and signalling, by which the susceptibility of detached Navelate oranges to NCPP might be reduced. Full article
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Application of Long-Chained Auxin Conjugates Influenced Auxin Metabolism and Transcriptome Response in Brassica rapa L. ssp. pekinensis
by Ana Smolko, Jelena Repar, Marija Matković, Iva Pavlović, Aleš Pěnčík, Ondřej Novák, Jutta Ludwig-Müller and Branka Salopek-Sondi
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(1), 447; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25010447 - 28 Dec 2023
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Auxin amino acid conjugates are considered to be storage forms of auxins. Previous research has shown that indole-3-acetyl-L-alanine (IAA-Ala), indole-3-propionyl-L-alanine (IPA-Ala) and indole-3-butyryl-L-alanine (IBA-Ala) affect the root growth of Brassica rapa seedlings. To elucidate the potential mechanism of action of the conjugates, we [...] Read more.
Auxin amino acid conjugates are considered to be storage forms of auxins. Previous research has shown that indole-3-acetyl-L-alanine (IAA-Ala), indole-3-propionyl-L-alanine (IPA-Ala) and indole-3-butyryl-L-alanine (IBA-Ala) affect the root growth of Brassica rapa seedlings. To elucidate the potential mechanism of action of the conjugates, we treated B. rapa seedlings with 0.01 mM IAA-, IPA- and IBA-Ala and investigated their effects on the auxin metabolome and transcriptome. IBA-Ala and IPA-Ala caused a significant inhibition of root growth and a decrease in free IAA compared to the control and IAA-Ala treatments. The identification of free auxins IBA and IPA after feeding experiments with IBA-Ala and IPA-Ala, respectively, confirms their hydrolysis in vivo and indicates active auxins responsible for a stronger inhibition of root growth. IBA-Ala caused the induction of most DEGs (807) compared to IPA-Ala (417) and IAA-Ala (371). All treatments caused similar trends in transcription profile changes when compared to control treatments. The majority of auxin-related DEGs were found after IBA-Ala treatment, followed by IPA-Ala and IAA-Ala, which is consistent with the apparent root morphology. In addition to most YUC genes, which showed a tendency to be downregulated, transcripts of auxin-related DEGs that were identified (UGT74E2, GH3.2, SAUR, IAA2, etc.) were more highly expressed after all treatments. Our results are consistent with the hypothesis that the hydrolysis of conjugates and the release of free auxins are responsible for the effects of conjugate treatments. In conclusion, free auxins released by the hydrolysis of all auxin conjugates applied affect gene regulation, auxin homeostasis and ultimately root growth inhibition. Full article
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The Multifaceted Impact of Karrikin Signaling in Plants
by Qilin Deng, Hongyang Wang, Yanhong Qiu, Dexin Wang, Yang Xia, Yumeng Zhang, Manying Pei, Yinling Zhao, Xiulan Xu and Haijun Zhang
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(6), 2775; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26062775 - 19 Mar 2025
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Karrikins (KARs), produced during wildfires, are bioactive compounds that stimulate seed germination in fire-prone ecosystems and influence broader plant–environment interactions. These compounds act through the α/β hydrolase receptor KARRIKIN INSENSITIVE2 (KAI2), which perceives KARs as analogs of the hypothesized phytohormone KAI2 ligand (KL). [...] Read more.
Karrikins (KARs), produced during wildfires, are bioactive compounds that stimulate seed germination in fire-prone ecosystems and influence broader plant–environment interactions. These compounds act through the α/β hydrolase receptor KARRIKIN INSENSITIVE2 (KAI2), which perceives KARs as analogs of the hypothesized phytohormone KAI2 ligand (KL). KAR signaling shares molecular parallels with strigolactones (SLs), another class of butenolide plant hormones, and regulates diverse processes such as seedling development, root architecture, photomorphogenesis, and stress responses. Despite its multifaceted roles, the mechanistic basis of KAR-mediated regulation remains poorly understood. This review synthesizes insights into KAR signaling mechanisms, emphasizing recent advances in signal transduction pathways and functional studies. It also addresses key unresolved questions, including the identity of endogenous KL and the crosstalk between KARs and other hormonal networks. By elucidating these mechanisms, KAR-based strategies hold promises for enhancing crop resilience and sustainability, offering novel avenues for agricultural innovation in changing environments. Full article
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Progress in Plant Nitric Oxide Studies: Implications for Phytopathology and Plant Protection
by Michaela Sedlářová, Tereza Jedelská, Aleš Lebeda and Marek Petřivalský
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(5), 2087; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26052087 - 27 Feb 2025
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous free radical known to modulate plant metabolism through crosstalk with phytohormones (especially ABA, SA, JA, and ethylene) and other signaling molecules (ROS, H2S, melatonin), and to regulate gene expression (by influencing DNA methylation and histone [...] Read more.
Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous free radical known to modulate plant metabolism through crosstalk with phytohormones (especially ABA, SA, JA, and ethylene) and other signaling molecules (ROS, H2S, melatonin), and to regulate gene expression (by influencing DNA methylation and histone acetylation) as well as protein function through post-translational modifications (cysteine S-nitrosation, metal nitrosation, tyrosine nitration, nitroalkylation). Recently, NO has gained attention as a molecule promoting crop resistance to stress conditions. Herein, we review innovations from the NO field and nanotechnology on an up-to-date phytopathological background. Full article
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