Molecular Basis of Plant Traits Associated with Responses to Biotic and Abiotic Stress
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: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biotic and abiotic stresses, including extreme temperatures, drought, salinity, and pathogen attack, adversely affect crop productivity worldwide. Although extensive research has been conducted to elucidate plant responses to these stresses, many agricultural challenges remain unresolved. One contributing factor may be the insufficient connection between detailed molecular mechanisms and plant traits, such as growth characteristics. For instance, organs and tissues with distinct morphological and physiological traits may employ different molecular strategies to cope with stress. In addition, different types of stresses often induce distinct alterations in plant growth and morphology. Furthermore, species-specific and conserved mechanisms of stress responses are likely intertwined at the molecular level.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the molecular basis underlying the complex and dynamic regulation of plant traits under biotic and abiotic stresses. We welcome studies addressing diverse signaling pathways and their integration in shaping stress responses, whether specific or shared across stress types. Research that contributes to improving stress tolerance in crops under field conditions is also strongly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Nobuhiro Suzuki
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular mechanisms
- biotic and abiotic stress
- plant trait
- signaling
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