The impressive chemical diversity expressed in the plant kingdom owes itself to the diversity of the plant genome. Such genetic diversity results in an overall metabolic diversity comprising more than 200,000 known secondary metabolites. This diversity is particularly evident in the phytochemicals produced by plants in response to abiotic stresses, such as heat, drought, and salinity. An excellent region for investigating this chemodiversity is the Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean region is predicted to undergo significant increases in drought periods, temperature, and UV radiation in the coming years. Mediterranean plant species have evolved chemical strategies to cope with abiotic stresses, for example, the temperature- and drought-induced production of diverse flavonols such as quercetin. However, as conditions become more extreme, it is important to identify and understand these biochemical adaptations to predict the fate of Mediterranean plant species and develop tools for their protection.
This Research Topic will focus on recent advances in the biochemistry of Mediterranean plants when exposed to abiotic stresses, both natural or induced, which provide insights into the underlying stress response. Studies dealing with the resistance of edible Mediterannean crops such as wheat, grape, and citrus spp. to abiotic stresses are particularly welcome, given the pivotal importance of these species for the economy of Mediterranean countries. Non-edible species such as aromatic/medicinal plants typical of the Mediterranean basin will also be considered, as they contribute to the sustainment of people living in the Mediterranean area. Special attention will be given to contributions covering rare and/or endangered plants from the Mediterranean area.
We welcome Original Research and Review papers concerning Mediterranean plants and the following subtopics:
• The chemical response and changes in phytochemical accumulation resulting from abiotic stresses including drought, salt, and temperature;
• Changes in secondary metabolite content and their bioactivities as a function of climatic change;
• Induced stress as a model to monitor plant response and to boost secondary metabolic accumulation.
Manuscripts primarily comprising descriptive collections of metabolites, including comparative sets as a result of different conditions or treatments, will not be considered for review, unless they are expanded and provide insight into the biological system or process being studied.
The impressive chemical diversity expressed in the plant kingdom owes itself to the diversity of the plant genome. Such genetic diversity results in an overall metabolic diversity comprising more than 200,000 known secondary metabolites. This diversity is particularly evident in the phytochemicals produced by plants in response to abiotic stresses, such as heat, drought, and salinity. An excellent region for investigating this chemodiversity is the Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean region is predicted to undergo significant increases in drought periods, temperature, and UV radiation in the coming years. Mediterranean plant species have evolved chemical strategies to cope with abiotic stresses, for example, the temperature- and drought-induced production of diverse flavonols such as quercetin. However, as conditions become more extreme, it is important to identify and understand these biochemical adaptations to predict the fate of Mediterranean plant species and develop tools for their protection.
This Research Topic will focus on recent advances in the biochemistry of Mediterranean plants when exposed to abiotic stresses, both natural or induced, which provide insights into the underlying stress response. Studies dealing with the resistance of edible Mediterannean crops such as wheat, grape, and citrus spp. to abiotic stresses are particularly welcome, given the pivotal importance of these species for the economy of Mediterranean countries. Non-edible species such as aromatic/medicinal plants typical of the Mediterranean basin will also be considered, as they contribute to the sustainment of people living in the Mediterranean area. Special attention will be given to contributions covering rare and/or endangered plants from the Mediterranean area.
We welcome Original Research and Review papers concerning Mediterranean plants and the following subtopics:
• The chemical response and changes in phytochemical accumulation resulting from abiotic stresses including drought, salt, and temperature;
• Changes in secondary metabolite content and their bioactivities as a function of climatic change;
• Induced stress as a model to monitor plant response and to boost secondary metabolic accumulation.
Manuscripts primarily comprising descriptive collections of metabolites, including comparative sets as a result of different conditions or treatments, will not be considered for review, unless they are expanded and provide insight into the biological system or process being studied.
