Molecular Advances in Plant–Microbial Interaction
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 207
Special Issue Editor
Interests: quorum sensing; biofilms; plant microbe intractions; microbiome dynamics; multi-omics approach; stress responses; metagenomics; rhizosphere signalling; salt stress amelioration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the Special Issue “Molecular Advances in Plant–Microbial Interaction” in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences and invite researchers from around the world to contribute their latest findings. Plants constantly interact with a diverse range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These interactions can be either beneficial, supporting growth, nutrient uptake, and stress resilience, or detrimental, causing disease and crop loss. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that govern these relationships is essential for advancing fundamental plant biology and developing sustainable strategies for agriculture and environmental management.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for studies that uncover the molecular, cellular, and biochemical processes underlying plant–microbe interactions. We welcome original research and review articles on topics such as plant immune signaling, microbial effector functions, symbiosis and mutualistic interactions, microbiome assembly and dynamics, cross-kingdom communication, and epigenetic or small RNA–mediated regulation. Contributions that employ high-throughput genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, multi-omics integration, bioinformatics, advanced molecular techniques, or systems biology approaches are especially encouraged.
By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to highlight innovative molecular insights that deepen our understanding of plant–microbial interactions and their applications in improving crop health, productivity, and sustainability. We hope to foster an inspiring collection of studies that will guide future research, bridge fundamental and applied science, and stimulate collaborative efforts in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Diby Paul
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant microbe intractions
- molecular mechanisms
- microbiome dynamics
- multi-omics approach
- stress responses
- metagenomics
- rhizosphere signalling
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