Photomorphogenesis and Development are vital areas that focus on understanding how organisms interact with their environment through light-dependent reactions. Light is a key determinant in the evolution of morphogenic programs and influences genetic programs, organismal development, physiological reactions, and morphological transitions throughout the life cycle.
This Research Topic aims to address the current challenges and advancements in unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying light-mediated morphogenesis and development. Recent discoveries have shed light on specific photoreceptor-dependent processes, circadian control, signal transduction pathways, and the interaction of light-triggered processes with environmental factors. We aim to explore these aspects, identify knowledge gaps, and further our understanding of the interconnectedness between light and organismal development.
This broad collection invites contributions that delve into various areas, including light-controlled genetic programs, morphological transitions, photoreceptor properties and evolution, signal transduction pathways, and the impact of light interactions with other environmental factors. Authors are encouraged to highlight new technological approaches that facilitate the study of these fields. Note that this section does not cover light-triggered behavior of animals, vision studies, or light-induced diseases.
Join us in uncovering the fascinating world of light-mediated morphogenesis and development, as we strive to deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms and environmental interactions that shape biological processes.
Keywords:
Photomorphogenesis, Development, Light-controlled processes, Photoreceptors, Signal transduction
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Photomorphogenesis and Development are vital areas that focus on understanding how organisms interact with their environment through light-dependent reactions. Light is a key determinant in the evolution of morphogenic programs and influences genetic programs, organismal development, physiological reactions, and morphological transitions throughout the life cycle.
This Research Topic aims to address the current challenges and advancements in unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying light-mediated morphogenesis and development. Recent discoveries have shed light on specific photoreceptor-dependent processes, circadian control, signal transduction pathways, and the interaction of light-triggered processes with environmental factors. We aim to explore these aspects, identify knowledge gaps, and further our understanding of the interconnectedness between light and organismal development.
This broad collection invites contributions that delve into various areas, including light-controlled genetic programs, morphological transitions, photoreceptor properties and evolution, signal transduction pathways, and the impact of light interactions with other environmental factors. Authors are encouraged to highlight new technological approaches that facilitate the study of these fields. Note that this section does not cover light-triggered behavior of animals, vision studies, or light-induced diseases.
Join us in uncovering the fascinating world of light-mediated morphogenesis and development, as we strive to deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms and environmental interactions that shape biological processes.
Keywords:
Photomorphogenesis, Development, Light-controlled processes, Photoreceptors, Signal transduction
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.