Plant Immune Networks in Response to Microbial Interaction
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 April 2024) | Viewed by 165
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant-microbe interactions; disease resistance
Interests: plant-microbe interaction; plant anti-herbivore defense; phytohormone signaling and cross-talk
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The co-evolution of plants and microbes is a critical driver of the diversity and complexity in ecosystems. Plant–microbe interactions are diverse and multifaceted, with significant implications for various aspects of life on earth, including agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability. Certain microbes have established mutually beneficial relationships with plants, showcasing a form of mutualism, including mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobia. These partnerships have showed a profound impact on soil fertility and plant growth. Furthermore, some microbes, known as endophytes, reside within plant tissues without causing harm and contribute to plant development. However, not all microbial interactions with plants are positive. Some microbes are pathogens, capable of causing diseases in plants. This dynamic has given rise to an ongoing evolutionary competition, as plants evolve defense mechanisms to counteract pathogenic attacks, while pathogens continuously develop strategies to bypass these defenses. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions is crucial for agricultural productivity, sustainable agriculture, biological control, climate resilience, and conservation efforts. Studies on the molecular aspects of plant–microbe interactions have the potential to revolutionize agriculture and enhance global food security while minimizing the negative impacts on the environment. Overall, this Special Issue focuses on a fascinating and promising area of scientific inquiry with far-reaching implications.
Prof. Dr. Jun Liu
Dr. Peiguo Yuan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-microbe interactions
- microbiome
- plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR)
- plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF)
- transcriptome
- endophyte
- pamp-triggered immunity (PTI)
- effector-triggered immunity (ETI)
- systemic acquired resistance (SAR)
- induced systemic resistance (ISR)
