Nitrogen and Phosphorus Transport and Signaling in Plants

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Plants will focus on capturing recent advances focused on Nitrogen and Phosphorus Transport and Signaling in Plants. We aim to highlight cutting-edge research that addresses the molecular, physiological, biochemical, developmental, and environmental aspects and the underpinning mechanisms involved in the uptake and utilization of nitrogen and phosphorus by plants. By delving into these topics, this Special Issue seeks to make key contributions to the journal’s broader goal of advancing plant science research, with relevance to the adaptation and application of sustainable agricultural practices. Accomplishing these critical goals is especially important in terms of address the global challenges of food security and environmental sustainability in agriculture.

We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that cover, but are not limited to, the following thematic areas of research:

• Molecular mechanisms of nitrogen and phosphorus uptake and efficient utilization;
• The role of transporter proteins in nutrient signaling;
• The role of phloem signaling in regulation of N and P uptake and homeostasis;
• Root system responses to nutrient availability;
• Adaptations to nitrogen and phosphorus deficiencies;
• Interactions between nitrogen and phosphorus signaling pathways;
• Nutrient signaling in plant stress responses;
• Enhancing nitrogen and phosphorus use efficiency in crops;
• New advances in nitrogen fixation.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributing to the collective understanding of these critical nutrient utilization processes in plants.

Dr. Raju Datla
Prof. Dr. Leon V. Kochian
Dr. Byung-Kook Ham
Dr. Javier Mora-Macias
Guest Editors

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