Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms of Crop Salt Tolerance

Dear Colleagues,

Soil salinity is a major abiotic stress that severely constrains global agricultural productivity and threatens food security. Understanding the molecular regulatory mechanisms that underlie crop salt tolerance is important for developing resilient cultivars capable of thriving in saline conditions. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for research on the molecular, genetic, and physiological mechanisms governing plant responses to salinity stress. Topics of interest include the molecular mechanisms of ion transport and homeostasis, osmotic regulation, signal transduction pathways, as well as transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory networks that underpin salt tolerance in crops. Additionally, research on the role of stress-responsive genes, secondary metabolites, and hormonal signaling in modulating salt stress responses is highly encouraged.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and communications that explore the molecular underpinnings of salt tolerance, focusing on functional genomics, gene editing technologies, and biotechnological approaches. Studies integrating molecular biology, omics techniques, and advanced physiological analysis to enhance our understanding of salt tolerance mechanisms and their agricultural applications are particularly welcomed.

Dr. Liangbo Fu
Guest Editor

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