Metabolic Analysis of Plant Development and Defense Responses
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 107
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Interests: medicinal plants; phytochemistry; phylogenetics; computational analysis; ethnopharmacology; plant extracts
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Dear Colleagues,
Plant metabolism plays a essential role in the regulation of developmental processes and the arranging of defense mechanisms against a wide array of biotic and abiotic stresses in plants. Understanding the multifaceted metabolic networks that trigger plant growth, differentiation, and immune responses is central for advancements in agricultural sustainability and crop pliability. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for recent advancements in the field of plant metabolic research, focusing on the elucidation of primary and secondary metabolic pathways that govern key physiological functions in development and defense. We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore the dynamic interplay between metabolic processes and plant developmental stages, including seed germination, vegetative growth, flowering, fruiting, and senescence. Additionally, we welcome studies highlighting the metabolic reprogramming associated with plant defense responses against pathogens, pests, and environmental stresses such as drought, salinity, and temperature extremes. Special emphasis will be given to research employing advanced omics technologies—metabolomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and integrated multi-omics approaches—to uncover regulatory networks and identify metabolic biomarkers involved in stress tolerance and defense signaling. This Special Issue also encourages contributions that discuss metabolic engineering strategies aimed at improving plant growth, yield, and resilience, as well as investigations into the role of specialized metabolites, including phytoalexins, alkaloids, terpenoids, and flavonoids, in defense responses. Articles addressing the crosstalk between hormonal signaling pathways and metabolic regulation are particularly welcome. Through this Special Issue, we aim to advance our understanding of the metabolic foundations of plant development and immunity, fostering innovative solutions for crop improvement and sustainable agriculture in the face of global climate change and emerging plant diseases.
Dr. Adnan Amin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant metabolism
- defense responses
- metabolomics
- stress tolerance
- metabolic engineering
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