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Prof. Dr. Nasratullah Habibi
Email: nasratullah.habibi14@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of International Agricultural Development, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Tokyo, Japan
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Research Interests: stress mitigation strategies, antioxidant defense systems, plant morpho-physiological and biochemical responses, phytohormones, enzymatic antioxidants, osmolyte accumulation, and metabolic adjustments
Summary
Global agriculture is increasingly challenged by abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, heat, and nutrient imbalance, which severely limit crop productivity and compromise produce quality. Developing effective strategies to mitigate stress-induced damage while maintaining sustainable yield levels is therefore a major priority for modern crop science. This special issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of plant stress responses and practical approaches for improving crop resilience.
The issue will focus on physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms underlying stress tolerance, including antioxidant defense systems, osmotic adjustment, hormonal regulation, and metabolic reprogramming. Particular emphasis will be placed on innovative mitigation strategies, such as seed priming, the application of plant growth-promoting microorganisms, biostimulants, nutrient management, and genetic or epigenetic interventions. Studies addressing morpho-physiological traits, yield stability, and quality attributes under stress conditions are especially encouraged.
By integrating fundamental research with applied agronomic solutions, this special issue aims to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and field-level applications. The contributions will provide valuable insights for developing climate-resilient cropping systems, enhancing food quality, and ensuring agricultural sustainability in stress-prone environments worldwide.
Keywords
abiotic stress, biotic stress, crop resilience, stress tolerance mechanisms, salinity stress, drought stress, plant–pathogen interactions, seed priming, plant growth–promoting microorganisms (PGPMs), antioxidant defense system, phytohormones, nutrient uptake, metabolic regulation, quality traits, sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient crops
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