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Dr. Katarzyna Macegoniuk
Email: katarzyna.macegoniuk@upsl.edu.pl
Affiliation: Department of Geoecology and Geoinformation, Institute of Biology and Earth Sciences, Pomeranian University in Słupsk, 27 Partyzantów St., 76-200 Słupsk, Poland
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Research Interests: plant-based feed additives, plant stress physiology, stress mitigation strategies, urease inhibitors in agriculture, nitrogen use efficiency, biochemical and enzymatic mechanisms in plants and microorganisms, plant–microbe interactions, analytical methods in plant and environmental sciences
Dr. Magdalena Piekutowska
Email: magdalena.piekutowska@upsl.edu.pl
Affiliation: Department of Geoecology and Geoinformation, Institute of Biology and Earth Sciences, Pomeranian University in Słupsk, 27 Partyzantów St., 76-200 Słupsk, Poland
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Research Interests: crop yield prediction, potato storage quality, plant stress monitoring, crop and plant physiology, agricultural efficiency
Summary
Plants face numerous environmental stressors—such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and pathogens—that significantly limit crop productivity and compromise quality. Understanding the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms underlying plant stress responses is crucial for developing sustainable strategies to enhance resilience. This Special Issue of PHYTON focuses on experimental plant biology approaches to elucidate stress adaptation and mitigation in crops. We welcome original research and reviews covering topics including, but not limited to: stress perception and signaling, antioxidant defense systems, osmotic adjustment, phytoprotectants, root and shoot plasticity under stress, and the role of phytohormones in stress acclimation. Contributions that integrate physiological experimentation with omics technologies or propose innovative agronomic practices for stress mitigation are especially encouraged. The aim is to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing knowledge toward improving crop performance and quality in challenging environments.
Keywords
crop stress mitigation, environmental stress, stress physiology, plant resilience, crop productivity, stress signaling, omics approaches
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