Abiotic and Biotic Stress of the Crops and Horticultural Plants
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 May 2024 | Viewed by 866
Special Issue Editor
Interests: seed germination; proteomics; metabolomics and transcriptomics; Genomics; crop seeds development; seed dormancy; GA
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Special Issue Information
Crop plants and horticultural crops are constantly exposed to a range of abiotic and biotic stresses, such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, diseases, pests, and invasive species. These stresses can significantly impact crop yield and quality, resulting in substantial economic losses and food security challenges. Therefore, it is imperative we explore effective strategies to mitigate the adverse impacts of these stresses on crops and horticultural plant production.
For this Special Issue, we invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies focusing on innovative approaches, new insights, and practical solutions related to abiotic and biotic stress management as well as those investigating underlying responsive mechanisms in crops and horticultural plants. Submissions may cover a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, stress tolerance mechanisms, genetic and molecular approaches, breeding strategies, physiological and biochemical responses, integrated pest and disease management, precision farming technologies, and sustainable practices.
We encourage contributors from diverse disciplines, including agronomy, plant breeding, pathology, entomology, genetics, molecular biology, and environmental science, to join us in addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with abiotic and biotic stress in crops and horticultural plants.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this important and timely Special Issue .
Prof. Dr. Pingfang Yang
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- abiotic stress
- biotic stress
- crops
- horticultural plants
- genetic analysis
- genomics
- plant defense mechanisms
- stress response
