Exploring the Formation of Adventitious Roots in Perennial Species: Insights and Perspectives
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Development and Morphogenesis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 858
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Interests: plant physiology; plant biotechnology; plant biology; plant breeding; abiotic stress tolerance; plant molecular biology; plant environmental stress physiology
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Interests: adventitious rooting; micropropagation; woody plants; transcriptomics; plant regeneration; gene expression
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Dear Colleagues,
Selecting perennial species for forestry, fruit, ornamental, or industrial purposes requires a comprehensive observation from the juvenile to adulthood stage. Upon identifying genotypes with desirable traits, implementing an effective vegetative propagation procedure becomes imperative to ensure the large-scale production of clonal plants. New plants should possess a profuse, high-quality adventitious root system to facilitate their rapid establishment in field conditions, endure the challenging circumstances of the canopy, and support rapid growth. In recent years, considerable progress has been made in elucidating the molecular complex that controls the development of adventitious roots in stem cuttings and shoot apices. At the same time, a better understanding of how the transition from the vegetative to the adult phase influences the morphogenic process has been achieved. Considering all these advancements, further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms that control the number of roots per cutting, the root structure, and the growth rate of the propagated plants. Integrating this information will yield valuable insights into the process and guide the development of strategies to enhance the quantity and quality of roots, thereby ensuring the fast establishment of the plantation. To improve our understanding of the factors impeding the mass propagation of perennial species, we invite the scientific community to contribute short notes, original articles, or reviews covering all aspects of adventitious rooting and growth of rooted cuttings, including reinvigoration and rejuvenation.
Dr. Pedro Alfonso Sansberro
Dr. Conchi Sánchez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adventitious rooting
- plant rejuvenation
- stem cuttings
- perennial species
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