As environmental contamination by metals like cadmium (Cd) continues to pose significant challenges to agriculture and ecosystem health, understanding the intricate physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that plants employ to cope with this stress has become more critical. Such knowledge will help us to select the most suitable plants capable of coping with metal toxicity while enabling us to mitigate soil and water pollution by implementing optimized phytoremediation strategies.
This collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that shed light on the adaptive acclimation strategies of plants in response to Cd stress, fostering advancements in mitigation and remediation techniques. By highlighting the latest discoveries in physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses, this thematic topic seeks to deepen our understanding of how plants perceive, respond to, and adapt to Cd exposure. Contributions will explore a range of adaptive mechanisms, from signaling to alterations in metabolic processes and structural adaptations. One notable alteration that occurs in the presence of Cd is the induction of oxidative stress due to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). One aspect of the tolerance to Cd is the ability to counteract the cellular redox imbalance, a multifaceted process that is not yet fully understood. Placing cadmium Cd stress within the context of multiple stressors will be of added value, helping to identify holistic solutions and improve plant resilience under complex environmental conditions. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the development of innovative strategies for improving plant resilience and productivity in Cd-contaminated environments, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental health.
Merely descriptive works will not be considered for publication.
We welcome submissions of different types of manuscripts including original research papers, reviews, and methods, including but not limited to:
• Characterization of the processes of Cd uptake, accumulation, distribution, and speciation in plants, including competition with nutrient uptake
• Elucidation of the genetic and molecular bases of plant adaptation to cadmium (Cd) accumulation, with an emphasis on signaling pathways and metabolic adjustment
• Leveraging multi-omics approaches to uncover mechanisms of Cd tolerance in plants, including those in metalliferous populations
• Investigation of the mechanisms of Cd-induced oxidative stress; the role of ROS and RNS and their dependent signaling pathways
• Functional validation and physiological insight into key genes and proteins involved in Cd tolerance and stress resilience
• Examination of Cd stress within the context of multiple stressors to identify holistic solutions
Keywords:
cadmium, acclimation, accumulation, metabolism, plants, signaling, stress tolerance
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.
As environmental contamination by metals like cadmium (Cd) continues to pose significant challenges to agriculture and ecosystem health, understanding the intricate physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that plants employ to cope with this stress has become more critical. Such knowledge will help us to select the most suitable plants capable of coping with metal toxicity while enabling us to mitigate soil and water pollution by implementing optimized phytoremediation strategies.
This collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that shed light on the adaptive acclimation strategies of plants in response to Cd stress, fostering advancements in mitigation and remediation techniques. By highlighting the latest discoveries in physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses, this thematic topic seeks to deepen our understanding of how plants perceive, respond to, and adapt to Cd exposure. Contributions will explore a range of adaptive mechanisms, from signaling to alterations in metabolic processes and structural adaptations. One notable alteration that occurs in the presence of Cd is the induction of oxidative stress due to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS). One aspect of the tolerance to Cd is the ability to counteract the cellular redox imbalance, a multifaceted process that is not yet fully understood. Placing cadmium Cd stress within the context of multiple stressors will be of added value, helping to identify holistic solutions and improve plant resilience under complex environmental conditions. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the development of innovative strategies for improving plant resilience and productivity in Cd-contaminated environments, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental health.
Merely descriptive works will not be considered for publication.
We welcome submissions of different types of manuscripts including original research papers, reviews, and methods, including but not limited to:
• Characterization of the processes of Cd uptake, accumulation, distribution, and speciation in plants, including competition with nutrient uptake
• Elucidation of the genetic and molecular bases of plant adaptation to cadmium (Cd) accumulation, with an emphasis on signaling pathways and metabolic adjustment
• Leveraging multi-omics approaches to uncover mechanisms of Cd tolerance in plants, including those in metalliferous populations
• Investigation of the mechanisms of Cd-induced oxidative stress; the role of ROS and RNS and their dependent signaling pathways
• Functional validation and physiological insight into key genes and proteins involved in Cd tolerance and stress resilience
• Examination of Cd stress within the context of multiple stressors to identify holistic solutions
Keywords:
cadmium, acclimation, accumulation, metabolism, plants, signaling, stress tolerance
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.