Crop Stress Physiology and Nutrient Management

Dear Colleagues,

Stress physiology and nutrient management of agricultural crops are crucial research areas for sustainable agriculture, especially in the face of climate change. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, nutrient deficiency, aluminum toxicity, heavy metals, low temperatures and high temperatures pose enormous challenges to global food production. Adverse environmental conditions directly affect photosynthesis, plant growth and reproduction, and can drastically reduce crop productivity. In turn, optimized nutrient management (macro and micronutrients) helps plants tolerate abiotic stresses by regulating processes such as membrane stability, enzymatic activity, physiological, biochemical, molecular and antioxidant metabolism. Furthermore, nutritional stress conditions cause changes in root architecture and in the expression of nutrient transport genes. Therefore, understanding how plants respond to different abiotic stresses and how to optimize mineral nutrition can lead to more efficient and resilient agricultural practices.

This Special Issue covers all types of scientific research articles that explore stress physiology, nutrient management, plant responses and adaptations, and the impacts of climate change on agricultural crops, using a wide range of physiological, morphological, genetic, biochemical, and molecular approaches.

Prof. Dr. Fábio Steiner
Dr. Leandris Martínez
Dr. Alan Mario Zuffo
Guest Editors

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