Metabolic Pathways and Hormonal Regulation in Plant Defense and Growth
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 924
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate interplay between metabolic pathways and hormonal regulation in shaping plant defense and growth. Plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to balance growth and defense through the production of secondary metabolites and the action of various hormones. These interactions are crucial for optimizing crop yield while maintaining resistance to biotic stresses. By elucidating the underlying mechanisms, we can develop strategies to enhance crop resilience and productivity. The issue will cover three main research directions:
- The role of hormones and secondary metabolites in plant growth and defense: Investigating how hormones and secondary metabolites influence plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses, and their impact on plant development and yield;
- Hormone regulation of secondary metabolism affecting crop growth and resistance: Examining the mechanisms by which hormones regulate the synthesis and accumulation of secondary metabolites, and how this affects plant growth and resistance to pathogens;
- The impact of secondary metabolism on hormone-regulated growth and defense: Exploring how secondary metabolites influence hormone signaling pathways and their effects on plant growth and defense responses.
Dr. Yuqing He
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant hormones
- secondary metabolites
- plant defense
- growth regulation
- metabolic pathways
- plant–pathogen interactions
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