The Application of Naturally Derived Molecules and Their Synthetic Analogs in Agriculture and the Fight Against Biotic and Abiotic Stresses That Emerged Under Climate Change
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 766
Special Issue Editors
Interests: abscission zone; crops; organ abscission; plant physiology; stress
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Interests: abiotic and biotic stresses; plant hormone homeostasis; plant physiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A major challenge in modern ecological agriculture is mitigating the impact of biotic and abiotic stresses caused by climate change on plants. Currently, naturally derived molecules and their synthetic analogs are extensively studied to enhance plant growth parameters. Equally important are their potential applications in crop protection under adverse conditions induced by various stresses. In agriculture, these molecules exhibit diverse biological effects, such as boosting plants’ ability to absorb nutrients, enhancing biomass production, and inhibiting pathogen infection. They can function as natural pesticides and fungicides, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional treatments with chemicals harmful to humans and animals, thereby minimizing ecological impact and promoting biodiversity conservation. Furthermore, these compounds may enhance plant tolerance to various stresses, including drought, salinity, pathogens, and extreme temperatures, by modulating pathways such as phytohormonal or redox-related processes. Synthetic analogs of naturally derived substances are engineered to improve efficacy, stability, and specificity in targeting stress-induced mechanisms, reducing crop losses. Both synthetic analogs and natural products represent promising strategies for crop protection, stress management, and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Agata Kućko
Dr. Emilia Wilmowicz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- biotic and abiotic stressors
- crops
- growth stimulants
- natural products
- phytohormones
- secondary metabolites
- sustainability
- yielding
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