Molecular Regulation of Seed Development and Germination
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant molecular biology and biochemistry; phytohormones; abscisic acid metabolism and signaling; molecular regulation of seed development and germination
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, Molecular Regulation of Seed Development and Germination, will focus on the latest discoveries on molecular mechanisms that control seed development, dormancy, and germination. It aims to outline the role of molecular factors, proteins, and plant hormones, and the interactions of different signaling pathways involved in these processes. Additionally, attention will be paid to how changing environmental conditions and abiotic and biotic stresses influence these mechanisms. This is crucial for understanding the ability of seeds to adapt and survive in different environments and exploring ways to enhance this process through seed priming. The Special Issue will also aim to present new tools and technologies used to study molecular mechanisms of seed development and germination, including the application of genomics, genome editing, and proteomics. These studies have the potential to support the development of more resilient plants, which is particularly important in the context of climate change and the pressing demand for improved agricultural productivity.
Dr. Justyna Fidler
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- seed dormancy
- seed development
- germination
- phytohormones
- abscisic acid
- gibberellins
- signaling pathways
- environmental stresses
- priming
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