Rhizosphere Microbiomes and Plant Adaptation Mechanisms to Abiotic Stressors

Dear Colleagues,

Saline–alkaline grassland degradation is a global ecological challenge that severely threatens ecosystem stability and the sustainable development of agriculture. This Special Issue will be focused on the core theme of "Rhizosphere Microbiomes and Plant Adaptation Mechanisms to Abiotic Stressors", aiming to compile cutting-edge research findings, deepen the understanding of plant–microbe interaction mechanisms under saline–alkaline stress, and promote the innovation and application of ecological restoration technologies.

Guest Editor: Professor Qin Ligang (who has long been engaged in research on the degradation mechanisms and ecological restoration of saline–alkaline grasslands, with a focus on the Songnen saline–alkaline grassland. He has achieved fruitful results in microbial community response, remediation technology system construction, and salt–alkali-tolerant forage breeding, providing crucial scientific support for saline–alkaline land management).

Scope of Submissions may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Structure and function of rhizosphere microbiomes;
• Molecular mechanisms of plant salt–alkali tolerance;
• Ecological restoration technologies for degraded grasslands;
• Exploration and utilization of native plant resources.

Types of Manuscripts: Original research papers and review articles are encouraged, with a focus on integrating theoretical exploration and practical application.

Prof. Dr. Ligang Qin
Guest Editor

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