Algal Responses to Abiotic and Biotic Environmental Factors
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: 10 June 2026 | Viewed by 675
Special Issue Editor
Interests: algal; abiotic and biotic stress; molecular plant physiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Algae are among the most ancient and versatile organisms on Earth. As primary producers, they are pivotal in shaping ecosystems and maintaining ecological balance. Their ability to adapt to environmental changes is increasingly relevant, especially in the context of different environmental conditions.
This Special Issue focuses on the diverse physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of algae to abiotic and biotic environmental factors. It welcomes original research and reviews addressing how algae adapt to stressors such as light, temperature, salinity, nutrient availability, pollutants, and interactions with other organisms. By highlighting these adaptive mechanisms, the issue aims to deepen our understanding of algal ecology and resilience, with implications for biotechnology, climate change research, and ecosystem management.
Dr. Maksymilian Zienkiewicz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- algae
- mechanisms of adaptation
- environmental stress
- abiotic and biotic stress
- genetic modification
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