Physiology and Seedling Production of Plants

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change has caused changes in the frequency and severity of rainfall, leading to prolonged periods of drought, extreme rainfall, and temperature rises, and, associated with human actions, has aggravated soil salinization in some regions. Furthermore, it is also important to be aware of the occurrence of constant fire, which destroys forests and agricultural areas. Considering this scenario, this Special Issue, "Physiology and Seedling Production of Plants", aims to disseminate information, in the form of articles or reviews, on the physiological and nutritional management of the production of seedlings from cultivated plants, fruit trees, and trees, as well as their survival and growth responses with regards to adverse environmental factors. In this context, we hope to present plant responses to physiological and nutritional management that contribute to the tolerance or adjustment of seedlings cultivated in different environmental conditions, in addition to antioxidant protection responses or adjustments to different environments that can be induced by antioxidant agents, bioregulators, and biofortification, among other strategies. Finally, we hope to present perspectives on the use of bioregulators and biofortification in relation to seedling survival, growth, and establishment. We hope that the articles published on this topic can contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources, ensuring the sustainable exploration, development, and productivity of plants.

- Physiological and growth responses of plants to different environments;

- Water and thermal stress, heavy metals, and soil salinity, on crops and tree species, among others;

- The use of bioregulators, biofortification, elicitors, and beneficial elements;

- Protected cultivation;

- Antioxidant metabolism;

- Mineral and photosynthetic metabolism;

- Protective responses, adjustments, and resilience to adverse environments;

- Productivity.

Dr. Silvana de Paula Quintão Scalon
Prof. Dr. Elcio Ferreira Dos Santos
Guest Editors

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