Guest Editors
Dr. Wajid Zaman
Email: wajidzaman@yu.ac.kr
Affiliation: Department of Life Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Research Interests: plant physiology, green chemistry, biochar, nanotechnology, biocatalysis, CO2 conversion, biomass valorization, medicinal plants, climate change mitigation, salinity stress, antioxidants, CRISPR/Cas genome editing
Summary
This special issue delves into the multi-level mechanisms involved in plant-pathogen interactions, a critical research area for advancing agricultural sustainability and ecosystem health. These interactions profoundly influence crop productivity, biodiversity, and ecological balance, making their study pivotal for addressing global food security challenges.
The aim of this special issue is to enhance understanding of the intricate processes underpinning plant-pathogen interactions and to foster the development of innovative strategies for sustainable agriculture. By integrating molecular, cellular, and ecological perspectives, this issue seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for discussing recent advancements, highlighting knowledge gaps, and proposing future research directions.
The special issue features studies spanning diverse themes, including:
1. Molecular Mechanisms:
The role of pattern recognition receptors in pathogen detection. Effector proteins and their influence on plant defense mechanisms.
2. Cellular Mechanisms:
Signal transduction pathways in plant immune responses.
The interplay between plant hormones and defense coordination.
3. Ecological Contexts:
The impact of climate conditions and soil microbiome dynamics on plant health and pathogen virulence.
Co-evolutionary strategies between plants and pathogens.
4. Practical Implications:
Strategies to enhance crop resistance and resilience.
Translational research aimed at sustainable agricultural practices.
This special issue integrates findings from molecular biology, ecology, and agricultural sciences to deepen our understanding of plant-pathogen interactions. It aims to inform the development of innovative practices that enhance crop health and contribute to global food security.
Keywords
plant-pathogen interactions, defense mechanisms, molecular signaling, ecological factors, sustainable agriculture
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