Plant Organ Development and Stress Response
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 111
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetics and molecular biology; plant cell protein transport; plant abiotic stress response
Interests: molecular genetics; regulatory network; plant stress tolerance; molecular improvement of crops
Interests: genetic improvement and breeding application of rice quality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Plants delves into the fundamental molecular pathways governing plant growth, organ development, and adaptive responses to environmental stressors. As plants are sessile organisms, they must continuously integrate internal developmental programs with external signals to survive and thrive. This Special Issue focuses on the molecular underpinnings of these processes, highlighting the latest advancements and emerging trends in this dynamic field. Plant organs, including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits or grains, undergo complex developmental processes that are finely tuned to environmental cues. Understanding these processes is crucial for improving crop resilience and productivity in the face of increasing environmental challenges such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes.
Recent advances in genomics, proteomics, and molecular biology have provided unprecedented insights into the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying plant organ development and stress response. This Special Issue aims to combine a comprehensive collection of research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address key questions in this area. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the roles of phytohormones, transcription factors, and signaling molecules in coordinating organogenesis and stress tolerance; the interplay between environmental stimuli—such as drought, salinity, temperature extremes, and pathogen attacks—and their impact on developmental trajectories; and the molecular basis of stress tolerance and adaptation. This Special Issue will also explore the application of cutting-edge technologies, such as CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and high-throughput phenotyping, in studying plant development and stress response.
By providing a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research and innovative ideas, this Special Issue aims to foster collaboration and accelerate the development of strategies for enhancing plant resilience and sustainability in a changing world.
Dr. Tian Pan
Dr. Maohong Cai
Dr. Yuanyuan Hao
Dr. Mingming Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant growth
- organ development
- stress response
- molecular mechanisms
- envi-ronmental stress
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