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Specialized Metabolites in Plants and Their Regulation Role in Plant Growth and Stress Responses

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 2396

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Dr. John P. Moore

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South African Grape and Wine Research Institute, Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
Interests: grape ripening; cell wall enzymes; resurrection plants; cell wall arabinans
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Dear Colleagues,

Plant specialized metabolites function in diverse ways within the ecological biochemistry of plants, particularly in regard to their interactions with their environment and other organisms. Tannins, for example, are often considered for their anti-herbivory role, but their role in soil microbiome dynamics is now actively being investigated. Stilbenes such as resveratrol possess antioxidant properties, but also show anti-fungal action in experimental trials. The structural diversity of plant specialized metabolites suggests evolutionary adaptation to many unique niches where a specialized ecological biochemical interaction has evolved. This Special Issue welcomes papers or reviews exploring the unique biochemistry of plant specialized metabolites, especially adaptations to unique biotic or abiotic natural scenarios.

Dr. John P. Moore
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  • specialized metabolites
  • plant polyphenols
  • biotic stress
  • abiotic stress

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Research Overview and Trends of the Effects of Gibberellins (GAs) on Rice Biological Processes: A Bibliometric Analysis
by Yifan Shen and Lijia Li
Plants 2024, 13(11), 1548; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13111548 - 3 Jun 2024
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Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a vital crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population. Gibberellins (GAs), a crucial phytohormone, play a significant role in the growth and development of rice. Since 1985, there has been a notable increase in [...] Read more.
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a vital crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population. Gibberellins (GAs), a crucial phytohormone, play a significant role in the growth and development of rice. Since 1985, there has been a notable increase in the number of studies investigating the effects of GA on various biological processes in rice. Nevertheless, conducting scientific and quantitative research on the extensive literature available poses significant challenges, particularly in understanding the development trajectory of the field, examining major contributors, and identifying emerging research trends. The objective of this study is to address these challenges by analyzing global research patterns and trends using bibliometric methods from 1985 to 2024. Through the application of advanced analytical tools, progress in this field is studied in depth and the global research landscape is characterized from multiple dimensions including countries, institutions, authors, and journals. The analysis of 2118 articles extracted and screened from the Web of Science Core dataset shows a steady growth in the number of publications. The research published in China and the USA has significantly advanced the development of the field. In particular, institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Nagoya University have shown impressive productivity. Lee In-Jung stands out as the most influential author. The journal Plant Physiology publishes the highest number of articles. The study also provides a thorough examination of current research hotspots, indicating a predominant focus on understanding the role of GAs in the biological processes that regulate diverse rice phenotypes, including plant height, seed dormancy, germination, and stress resistance. By tracing the development characteristics and key points in this area, this study contributes to a quantitative and comprehensive understanding of the impact of GAs on rice. Full article
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Strigolactones GR-24 and Nijmegen Applications Result in Reduced Susceptibility of Tobacco and Grapevine Plantlets to Botrytis cinerea Infection
by Dominic Vogel, Paul Hills and John P. Moore
Plants 2023, 12(18), 3202; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12183202 - 7 Sep 2023
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Priming agents are plant defence-inducing compounds which can prompt a state of protection but may also aid in plant growth and interactions with beneficial microbes. The synthetic strigolactones (±)-GR24 and Nijmegen-1 were evaluated as potential priming agents for induced resistance against Botrytis cinerea [...] Read more.
Priming agents are plant defence-inducing compounds which can prompt a state of protection but may also aid in plant growth and interactions with beneficial microbes. The synthetic strigolactones (±)-GR24 and Nijmegen-1 were evaluated as potential priming agents for induced resistance against Botrytis cinerea in tobacco and grapevine plants. The growth and stress response profiles of B. cinerea to strigolactones were also investigated. Soil drench treatment with strigolactones induced resistance in greenhouse-grown tobacco plants and restricted lesion development. The mode of action appeared to function by priming redox-associated compounds to produce an anti-oxidant protective response for limiting the infection. The results obtained in the in vitro assays mirrored that of the greenhouse-grown plants. Exposure of B. cinerea to the strigolactones resulted in increased hyphal branching, with (±)-GR24 stimulating a stronger effect than Nijmegen-1 by affecting colony diameter and radial growth. An oxidative stress response was observed, with B. cinerea exhibiting increased ROS and SOD levels when grown with strigolactones. This study identified the application of strigolactones as potential priming agents to induce disease resistance in both tobacco and grapevine plants. In addition, strigolactones may alter the ROS homeostasis of B. cinerea, resulting in both morphological and physiological changes, thereby reducing virulence. Full article
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