Carbon and Nitrogen Metabolism in Trees

Dear Colleagues,

Carbon and nitrogen metabolism is the most basic metabolic process in plant growth and development, and its dynamics directly affect other important metabolic processes, such as the absorption of mineral elements, the synthesis of photosynthates and fruit quality. Changes in environmental factors, cultivation measures and mineral nutrients have important impacts on the balance of carbon and nitrogen metabolism. This Special Issue focuses on “Carbon and Nitrogen Metabolism in Trees”, which is important for promoting a rapid exchange of research results, experience, and ideas within the scientific community and among professionals working in this stimulating and relevant research field, both from agronomic and economic perspectives. Besides the specific scientific target, we would like to transfer updated and practically relevant results to farmers, SMEs, policy makers, and related end-users working on fruit production. To achieve this, we will try to select the most sound, innovative, and clear papers, ranging from the relationship between carbon and nitrogen metabolism, to the key role of carbon and nitrogen metabolism in tree growth and development, especially the formation of fruit quality and the adaptation to abiotic stresses. Original research, technology reports and methods are appropriate. In addition, new measurement methods, bioinformatical tools and joint multi-omics analysis are welcome.

Dr. Shunfeng Ge
Dr. Fen Wang
Guest Editors

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