Nitric Oxide and Photosynthetic Machinery: Unveiling Molecular Mechanisms and Redox Balancing
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: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 586
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant molecular biology; molecular plant physiology; nitric oxide; arabidopsis; phytohormones
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Dear Colleagues,
Nitric oxide (NO) plays a critical role in plant physiology, particularly in its interactions with the photosynthetic machinery and the overall plant productivity. This Special Issue delves into the intricate molecular mechanisms that underlie NO signaling pathways, exploring how NO interacts at the molecular level. As an essential regulator of photosynthesis, NO's influence on plant productivity and resilience is becoming increasingly relevant, especially in the context of environmental stress and climate change.
Research has shown that the exogenous applications of NO can enhance photosynthesis and improve stress tolerance in crops, presenting a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture. This Special Issue aims to expand on the potential of NO treatments and NO-driven redox balances for enhancing crop resilience in stress-prone environments, while also investigating how biotechnological tools could manipulate these molecules to optimize photosynthetic efficiency. Such advancements could lead to the development of crops with improved yields and greater resilience, thereby contributing to global food security.
Furthermore, this Special Issue will explore the crosstalk between NO and the photosynthetic machinery, highlighting the importance of their interaction for crop productivity. Emphasis will be placed on the potential synergistic effects of NO and redox balancing molecules when applied together, which could offer more robust protection and enhancement of photosynthetic processes than when either molecule is used alone. By integrating these findings into crop breeding programs and agricultural practices, we may unlock new avenues for crop production in the face of a changing climate, offering a revolutionary approach to tackling agricultural challenges.
Dr. Mun Bong-Gyu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nitric oxide
- photosynthetic machinery
- NO signaling pathways
- plant physiology
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