Phytohormones: Methodologies, Mechanisms and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Phytohormones, or plant hormones, are naturally occurring small organic molecules or substances that regulate physiological processes and stress responses in plants at very low concentrations. The phytohormone family includes auxins, cytokinins (CTKs), gibberellins (GAs), abscisic acid (ABA), ethylene (ETH), brassinosteroids (BRs), salicylic acid (SA), jasmonates (JA), strigolactones (SLs), and peptides. The mechanism of action of phytohormone has always been a topic of interest in botany. Advances in phytohormonal research have been regarded as one of the most important driving forces of the “Green Revolution” in agriculture. Plant growth regulators (PGRs), largely derived from plant hormones, have made outstanding contributions to yield and quality improvement in crops.

In this Special Issue, we will reveal new discoveries in the functioning, signaling, cross-talk, and mechanisms of action of plant hormones and other candidates (e.g., small peptides, polyamine and melatonin); studies detailing basic methodologies are encouraged with regard to ultra-high-sensitivity quantification, hormonomics, and probing/visualization in plant tissues and cells. We also report innovative and substance creation methods involved in high-bioactive analogues and PGRs, as well as their mechanisms of action and applications in crops.

Dr. Yi Su
Dr. Chao Huang
Dr. Weigui Luo
Guest Editors

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