Genetic Regulation Mechanisms of Crop Salt–Alkali Tolerance
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Salt–alkali stress is one of the major abiotic stresses that restricts global crop production; therefore, the breeding of new varieties of salt–alkali-tolerant crops will increase crop productivity and contribute to food security. The genetic basis analysis of salt–alkali tolerance will provide the theoretical basis and technical support for breeding new varieties of salt–alkali-tolerant crops. In recent decades, significant progress has been made in genetics through genome sequencing and extensive re-sequencing of crop germplasm resources. These advancements have played a pivotal role in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying salt–alkali tolerance in crops. Therefore, we are pleased to announce this Special Issue, titled "Genetic Regulation Mechanisms of Crop Salt–alkali Tolerance". We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews addressing key themes such as genomic diversity, evolutionary dynamics, gene regulation networks, and biotechnological innovations related to enhancing salt–alkali tolerance in crops. We hope to provide an opportunity to present cutting-edge research elucidating the genetic intricacies that underpin salt–alkali tolerance mechanisms in crops.
Dr. Zhenyuan Pan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- crops
- salt tolerance
- genome
- transcriptome
- yield traits
- genetic regulation mechanisms
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