Jasmonic Acid in Plants

Dear Colleagues,

The plant hormone jasmonic acid (JA) and its derivative, an amino acid conjugate of JA (jasmonoyl isoleucine: JA-Ile), are signaling compounds involved in the regulation of defense and development in plants. JA was recognized as a stress hormone that regulates plant response to biotic stresses such as herbivore and pathogen attacks, as well as abiotic stresses such as  wounding and ultraviolet radiation. The number of articles studying on JA is dramatically increasing from 1990s. In 2000s, some critical studies using Arabidopsis mutants have progressed remarkably in the understanding of the importance of the JA in the life cycle of plants. The discovery of main regulators such as JA receptor (COI1), repressors (JAZs), and a transcription factor (MYC2) facilitates further efforts to understand JA signaling pathway in many plant species.  The diligent studies have revealed that JA is directly involved in many physiological processes, including stamen growth, leaf senescence, and root growth. Furthermore, JA regulates production of various metabolites such as phytoalexins and terpenoids. However, there is so much more to be learned about the JA signaling in plants. This Special Issue calls for original research and reviews and perspectives that address the progress and current knowledge in the research on JA in various plant species.

Prof. Dr. Kenji Gomi 
Guest Editor

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