Seeds are the basic part of plants since they are the link between the end of the reproductive cycle of adult plants and the establishment of the next generation, with enormous implications for their succession, regeneration, and conservation, all of which are driven by seed dispersal. Seed development, maturation, dormancy, and germination are complex physiological processes determined by internal factors (e.g., phytohormone levels, redox homeostasis, nutrients availability, etc.) and regulated by external environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, pathogens, etc.) to identify the optimal timing for germination. With global climate change, including drought and water scarcity, extreme temperatures, acid rain, ozone, and ultraviolet radiation, the soil environment has also undergone tremendous changes, such as the continuous increase of saline-alkali land. In this context, as self-sustaining biological entities, seeds need to preserve themselves under harsh environments. It is worth investigating what physiological, biochemical, and molecular changes occur or what coping strategies are activated during the interaction of seeds with the surrounding environment. Therefore, understanding the mechanism of seed-environment interactions is critical for plant physiology research and agricultural production.
Before the planet is irreversibly changed, further elucidation of the mechanisms regulating seed development, maturation, dormancy, and germination under harsh conditions is needed, and molecular and gene editing techniques must be leveraged to protect species and ecosystems from loss to support livelihoods and landscapes. This Research Topic aims to present an overview of the fundamental discoveries or breakthroughs in seed-environment interactions.
We welcome submissions of different types of manuscripts, including original research papers, reviews, and methods, on a wide variety of seed-related subtopics, including:
• Effects of adverse environmental factors on seed germination and development
• Regulatory mechanisms for seed maturation, dormancy, and germination
• Seed priming and stress tolerance
• Redox control of seed viability and germination, including the impact of exogenously applied reductants and oxidants during seed germination
• Seed microbial community
Please note that the studies not focusing on scientific, mechanistic approaches (descriptive and redundant results) will not be considered for publication in this collection.
Seeds are the basic part of plants since they are the link between the end of the reproductive cycle of adult plants and the establishment of the next generation, with enormous implications for their succession, regeneration, and conservation, all of which are driven by seed dispersal. Seed development, maturation, dormancy, and germination are complex physiological processes determined by internal factors (e.g., phytohormone levels, redox homeostasis, nutrients availability, etc.) and regulated by external environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, pathogens, etc.) to identify the optimal timing for germination. With global climate change, including drought and water scarcity, extreme temperatures, acid rain, ozone, and ultraviolet radiation, the soil environment has also undergone tremendous changes, such as the continuous increase of saline-alkali land. In this context, as self-sustaining biological entities, seeds need to preserve themselves under harsh environments. It is worth investigating what physiological, biochemical, and molecular changes occur or what coping strategies are activated during the interaction of seeds with the surrounding environment. Therefore, understanding the mechanism of seed-environment interactions is critical for plant physiology research and agricultural production.
Before the planet is irreversibly changed, further elucidation of the mechanisms regulating seed development, maturation, dormancy, and germination under harsh conditions is needed, and molecular and gene editing techniques must be leveraged to protect species and ecosystems from loss to support livelihoods and landscapes. This Research Topic aims to present an overview of the fundamental discoveries or breakthroughs in seed-environment interactions.
We welcome submissions of different types of manuscripts, including original research papers, reviews, and methods, on a wide variety of seed-related subtopics, including:
• Effects of adverse environmental factors on seed germination and development
• Regulatory mechanisms for seed maturation, dormancy, and germination
• Seed priming and stress tolerance
• Redox control of seed viability and germination, including the impact of exogenously applied reductants and oxidants during seed germination
• Seed microbial community
Please note that the studies not focusing on scientific, mechanistic approaches (descriptive and redundant results) will not be considered for publication in this collection.