Uncovering the Basis of Plant Nutrient Uptake, Interactions and Homeostasis: Molecular Mechanisms and Their Applications

Dear Colleagues,

In an era where global food security is challenged by climate change, population growth, and unsustainable agricultural practices, understanding the fundamental mechanisms of plant nutrient uptake, interactions, and homeostasis has never been more crucial. This proposed Special Issue, titled “Uncovering the Basis of Plant Nutrient Uptake, Interactions and Homeostasis: Molecular Mechanisms and Their Applications”, aims to delve into the molecular underpinnings that govern these essential processes in plants.

Nutrient uptake and homeostasis are critical for plants’ growth, development, and productivity. They involve complex networks of molecular interactions and regulatory mechanisms that ensure optimal nutrient availability and utilization, even under fluctuating environmental conditions. This Special Issue aims to unravel these complex molecular mechanisms, offering insights into how plants perceive, acquire, transport, and balance nutrients.

Moreover, this Special Issue will explore interactions between different nutrients and how these relationships affect plant health and stress resilience. Understanding these interactions is key to developing strategies for enhancing nutrient use efficiency, which can lead to more sustainable agricultural practices and improved crop yields.

We invite contributions (original papers and reviews) from researchers working on various aspects of plant nutrient uptake, interactions, and homeostasis, including, but not limited to, molecular mechanisms of nutrient transport, signaling pathways involved in nutrient sensing and response, the role of the microbiome in nutrient availability, and the application of this knowledge in improving crop nutrition and agricultural sustainability.

Through this Special Issue, we aim to build a comprehensive understanding of plant nutrient dynamics, shedding light on the intricate molecular processes that enable plants to thrive in diverse and changing environments.

Dr. Alessio Aprile
Guest Editor

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• nutrient transport
• homeostasis
• nutrient signaling and pathways
• nitrogen use efficiency
• acronutrients
• micronutrients
• plant nutrition