Call for Articles – The A to Z of AUXIN in plant development

Auxin is a crucial plant hormone that plays a fundamental role in various aspects of growth and development. Discovered in the 1920s, auxin has been extensively studied since then to understand its regulatory roles in numerous physiological processes, including cell elongation, root formation, apical dominance, and tropic responses to environmental stimuli such as light and gravity. The activity of auxin is controlled by a complex interplay between its metabolism, polar transport, and multiple signaling pathways. Understanding the functions and mechanisms of auxin action is crucial for elucidating plant growth and development, as well as for applications in agriculture, horticulture, and biotechnology.

 

In this special issue, we cordially welcome original research, comprehensive minireviews, technical focus papers, short communications, and viewpoints that delve into the intricate relationship between auxin activity and plant development. We invite contributions across various species and research areas, covering but not limited to:

• Auxin signaling: This process involves a complex cascade of molecular events in various cellular compartments that regulate gene expression and coordinate various physiological processes needed for plant growth and development.
• Auxin transport: The movement of auxin through plants is coordinated by both polar and non-polar transport and is crucial for orchestrating growth responses and developmental patterning. 

• Auxin metabolism: The biochemical processes involved in the synthesis, degradation, and conjugation of auxin molecules, which are essential for regulating auxin levels and maintaining homeostasis to orchestrate diverse developmental processes in plants. 

• Auxin and evolution: The role of auxin in plant development has been subject to evolutionary adaptations, shaping plant morphology and response mechanisms over time. 

• Auxin and plant development: Auxin plays a pivotal role in virtually every aspect of plant growth and development, including cell division, elongation, differentiation, tissue patterning, organogenesis, and tropic responses, making it a central regulator in the orchestration of overall morphogenesis. 

• Auxin and biotic/abiotic stress: As a regulator of plant responses to environmental stresses, auxin plays diverse roles in defense activation, stress signaling crosstalk, and growth regulation. Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind auxin-mediated stress responses is essential for developing strategies to enhance plant resilience and productivity in challenging environments.

• Auxin and agriculture: Understanding the many pivotal roles of auxin is crucial for optimizing crop productivity, as it influences root development, shoot growth, flowering, and fruit set, thus offering avenues for enhancing crop yield and resilience to environmental stresses.

 

All submissions need to be sent via Wiley’s Research Exchange submission portal: wiley.atyponrex.com/journal/PPL.

Deadline: 31st November 2024

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