Physiological Responses of Plants Under Abiotic Stresses

Dear Colleagues,

Changes in global climate have profound impacts on human survival and at the same time exacerbate abiotic stresses on plants. Abiotic stresses can severely limit plant productivity, and common abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, heat, cold, and flooding have profound effects on plant growth and survival. Adaptation and tolerance to such stresses involve complex perception, signaling, and stress response mechanisms. By studying the physiological responses of plants under abiotic stresses, we can provide a basis for the selection of good plant germplasm resources and the breeding of new varieties.

To solve the problem of plant growth and survival in suboptimal environments, it is necessary for us to carry out research work related to abiotic stress in plants. This Special Issue of Life, titled “Physiological Responses of Plants Under Abiotic Stresses”, aims to bring together original research articles and review papers related to this topic. Revealing stress tolerance mechanisms in plants opens up new avenues for the application of biotechnology in agriculture and forestry. The ultimate goal is to lay the foundation for advancing stress tolerance breeding in agricultural crops as well as woody and horticultural plants.

Dr. Dawei Shi
Guest Editor

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