Navigating Abiotic Stresses: Plant Responses & Management
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 371
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant breeding and physiology; molecular biology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue examines the intricate interaction between plants and their environment covering molecular mechanisms, morphological adaptations, and innovative management techniques to enhance plant survival under unfavorable conditions. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and nutrient deficiencies significantly influence plant growth and productivity. Through a complex pathway of reactions, plants respond to these stressful conditions, i.e., initiating stress perception and triggering a cascade of molecular events, to induce morphophysiological changes. By combining physiology and development, we may better understand the process of abiotic stress tolerance, which will improve our ability to breed adaptive crops that are resilient to individual or combination abiotic stresses.
Additionally, this Special Issue explores cutting-edge technologies such as precision farming, genetic engineering, and agronomic techniques, intending to enhance resilience to abiotic stresses. Through the integration of basic science and real-world applications, this compilation provides vital perspectives for climate-resilient agriculture.
This Special Issue covers original research and review articles on plant response to abiotic stresses. Submissions are invited on (but are not limited to) (1) quantifying the impact of abiotic stresses on plant growth and yield, (2) unraveling key physio-biochemical pathways associated with stress tolerance, and (3) and using novel technologies to protect crops from these stresses.
Dr. Najeeb Ullah
Dr. Mohammed Alsafran
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental challenges
- plant resilience
- morphological adaptations
- molecular mechanisms
- signaling pathways
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