Advancement in Gene Expression Regulation in Plants: Coordinating Growth, Development, and Stress Resilience
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 1105
Special Issue Editors
Interests: crop genetics; plant pathology; plant physiology; drought tolerance; salt tolerance; molecular biology
Interests: plant pathology; fungal genetics and biology; epidemiology of plant pathogens; plant breeding and genetics; breeding for disease resistance microbial
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Dear Colleagues,
Different tissues, organs, or parts of a plant species share the same genome, yet they display distinct morphological characteristics and physiological functions. These differences stem from variations in transcript levels, protein expression, and metabolic activities, all orchestrated by tightly regulated gene expression. Such regulation is essential for plants to adapt to environmental challenges while sustaining growth and development. Gene expression is systematically and precisely governed by a complex network of regulatory factors, including transcription factors, epigenetic modifications, and non-coding RNAs. These elements enable plants to fine-tune stress responses and developmental processes, ensuring survival under diverse environmental conditions. Advances in molecular biology, omics technologies, and systems biology have greatly expanded our understanding of these intricate mechanisms.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on dynamic transcriptional changes, mechanisms of gene expression regulation, and their applications in improving crop resilience and productivity. We encourage submissions that encompass transcriptome analysis, genomics, functional genomics, and related studies. Additionally, contributions highlighting innovative strategies to translate these findings into sustainable agricultural practices are highly welcome, paving the way for more resilient and productive agricultural systems.
Dr. Fei Liu
Dr. Zhongwei Zou
Dr. Guogen Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gene expression regulation
- plant-environment interactions
- transcription factors
- epigenetic modifications
- non-coding RNAs
- transcriptomics
- functional genomics
- stress responses
- sustainable agriculture
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