Plant Gaseous Signaling Molecules
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 August 2026 | Viewed by 117
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gaseous signaling molecules are freely permeable, small and reactive gaseous messengers, and generated by specific enzymes. In plants, nitric oxide (NO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and carbon monoxide (CO) are three classical gaseous molecules. Additionally, recent evidence showed that molecular hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4), and argon gas (Ar) are potential gaseous molecules. These gaseous signaling molecules play important roles in multiple physiological processes, such as seed germination, stomatal movement, ripening and senescence, root development, and adaptive responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Understanding the biosynthesis, metabolism, and molecular mechanisms underlying these gaseous signals is essential for advancing our knowledge of plant biology and developing innovative strategies for crop improvement.
This Special Issue aims to provide advanced molecular mechanisms of gaseous signaling molecules in plants. We welcome original research articles and reviews, including, but not limited to, the following topics: (i) molecular mechanisms and signal transduction pathways of plant gasotransmitters; (ii) physiological and developmental processes regulated by gaseous molecules; (iii) crosstalk between gaseous signaling and hormonal or environmental cues; (iv) biotechnological applications of gaseous signaling in agriculture, including stress tolerance enhancement and post-harvest preservation; and (v) emerging gaseous signaling molecules and novel methodological advances in detection and analysis. We particularly encourage submissions that bridge fundamental discoveries with translational applications to address global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Yihua Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gasotransmitters
- plants
- signaling pathway
- biotic and abiotic stresses
- growth and development
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