Applications of Proteomics in Plant Development and Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Interests: crops; abiotic stresses; proteome; plant signaling
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, proteomics have emerged as a powerful tool for exploring the complex molecular networks that govern plant biology. By enabling large-scale analysis of protein expressions, modifications, and interactions, proteomics provide key insights into the dynamics of plants’ development and their responses to the environment. This approach has proven particularly valuable in identifying stress-responsive proteins, signaling pathways, and regulatory mechanisms involved in plant defence against pathogens (biotic stresses) as well as environmental challenges such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes (abiotic stresses).
We invite researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and short communications that showcase innovative proteomic studies in model plants, crops, or non-model species. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Proteomic profiling of stress responses;
- Protein interaction networks in plant defence;
- Role of post-translational modifications in signaling;
- Comparative proteomics in developmental stages.
This Special Issue provides an opportunity to bring together cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of plant system biology and supports the development of more resilient and sustainable agriculture.
We warmly welcome your contributions and look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Marta Gietler
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- abiotic stress
- biotic stress
- plant development
- plant proteomics
- post-translational modifications
- stress-responsive proteins
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