Plant Structure and Reproductive Biology
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Development and Morphogenesis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2025) | Viewed by 1065
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant secretory structures; secondary metabolites; flower organ development
Interests: plant reproductive structure development; secondary metabolites; medicinal plant genome
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant structure and reproductive biology is a broad and captivating field of research, encompassing the relationships between plant structures and functions from the cellular to the organ level as well as the reproductive mechanisms at different stages of plant growth. By delving into plant structures, we can better understand plant development, environmental adaptation, and interactions with other organisms and the environment. Research in plant reproductive biology reveals key processes such as flower organ development, pollen tube growth, fertilization mechanisms, and seed development, all of which are crucial for plant growth and reproduction.
Exploring the diversity and functions of plant structure and reproductive biology can provide new insights and strategies for crop improvement and ecosystem management. Moreover, studying these aspects gives us significant insights into the control of plant development, structure, and function. With advancements in detection technologies and the expansion of molecular biology tools, our understanding of plant structure and reproductive biology is continually deepening, transitioning from model plant studies to practical crop applications.
This Special Issue will focus on the functions and diversity of plant structure and reproductive biology in plant development, evolution, and environmental adaptation, as well as the latest research progress and theoretical innovations in these areas. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue aims to promote academic exchange, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and provide new perspectives and directions for future research.
Dr. Mei Bai
Prof. Dr. Hong Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant structural biology
- plant anatomy
- plant morphology
- plant cell biology
- plant histology
- plant reproductive biology
- flower organ development
- pollen tube growth
- fertilization mechanisms
- plant reproductive strategies
- seed development
- cellular and molecular mechanisms
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