The plant cell wall is a dynamic and complex structure that plays a crucial role in plant growth, development, and defence. The plant cell wall is a rigid, protective layer that surrounds the plant cell membrane. The primary cell wall, which is flexible to accommodate cell growth, is composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and proteins. In contrast, the secondary cell wall, deposited inside the primary cell wall, is a key structural component for providing mechanical support and conducting water.
Recently, the importance of the plant cell wall for plant stress resilience has been increasingly recognized. The plant cell wall plays a crucial role in how plants perceive, respond to, and withstand both biotic and abiotic stresses. This complex structure not only provides physical support and protection but also actively participates in signaling and adaptive responses to environmental challenges. Therefore, understanding the plant cell wall and its role in stress responses is crucial for developing strategies to improve plant resilience and productivity, especially in the face of climate change and increasing agricultural demand.
Recently, the importance of the plant cell wall under stress has been recognized, but detailed studies on its mechanisms in stress responses are still limited. Moreover, research on plant cell wall responses under stress conditions has been conducted in various plant species with different types of stress, highlighting the need for comprehensive studies in this area. Through this research topic, we aim to elucidate how the plant cell wall responds to both biotic and abiotic stresses. By compiling studies on these responses, we expect to comprehensively understand the functions of the plant cell wall in stress conditions. Additionally, we can apply this understanding to the production of crops tolerant to various stresses.
We welcome submissions of the manuscript types: Hypothesis & Theory, Methods, Mini Review, Opinion, Original Research, Perspective, Review, Systematic Review. Submission topics can include, but are not limited to:
• Structural modifications of the plant cell wall under biotic and abiotic stresses.
• Reinforcement of the plant cell wall in stress conditions.
• Defense mechanisms of the plant cell wall against biotic stress.
• Signaling molecules derived from the plant cell wall in stress conditions.
• Functional roles of the plant cell wall in stress resistance.
• Relationship between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the plant cell wall.
• Cell wall responses to heavy metal exposure.
Disclaimer: Please note that purely descriptive studies, including those that merely catalog structural changes, modifications, or components of the plant cell wall without providing mechanistic insights, physiological relevance, or applications relating to plant stress responses, will not be considered for review. To be eligible for consideration, submissions must go beyond descriptive analysis and offer substantial contributions to the understanding of how the plant cell wall functions in stress conditions, including the underlying mechanisms, signaling pathways, and adaptive responses.
Keywords:
cell wall, abiotic and biotic stress, ROS
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.
The plant cell wall is a dynamic and complex structure that plays a crucial role in plant growth, development, and defence. The plant cell wall is a rigid, protective layer that surrounds the plant cell membrane. The primary cell wall, which is flexible to accommodate cell growth, is composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and proteins. In contrast, the secondary cell wall, deposited inside the primary cell wall, is a key structural component for providing mechanical support and conducting water.
Recently, the importance of the plant cell wall for plant stress resilience has been increasingly recognized. The plant cell wall plays a crucial role in how plants perceive, respond to, and withstand both biotic and abiotic stresses. This complex structure not only provides physical support and protection but also actively participates in signaling and adaptive responses to environmental challenges. Therefore, understanding the plant cell wall and its role in stress responses is crucial for developing strategies to improve plant resilience and productivity, especially in the face of climate change and increasing agricultural demand.
Recently, the importance of the plant cell wall under stress has been recognized, but detailed studies on its mechanisms in stress responses are still limited. Moreover, research on plant cell wall responses under stress conditions has been conducted in various plant species with different types of stress, highlighting the need for comprehensive studies in this area. Through this research topic, we aim to elucidate how the plant cell wall responds to both biotic and abiotic stresses. By compiling studies on these responses, we expect to comprehensively understand the functions of the plant cell wall in stress conditions. Additionally, we can apply this understanding to the production of crops tolerant to various stresses.
We welcome submissions of the manuscript types: Hypothesis & Theory, Methods, Mini Review, Opinion, Original Research, Perspective, Review, Systematic Review. Submission topics can include, but are not limited to:
• Structural modifications of the plant cell wall under biotic and abiotic stresses.
• Reinforcement of the plant cell wall in stress conditions.
• Defense mechanisms of the plant cell wall against biotic stress.
• Signaling molecules derived from the plant cell wall in stress conditions.
• Functional roles of the plant cell wall in stress resistance.
• Relationship between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the plant cell wall.
• Cell wall responses to heavy metal exposure.
Disclaimer: Please note that purely descriptive studies, including those that merely catalog structural changes, modifications, or components of the plant cell wall without providing mechanistic insights, physiological relevance, or applications relating to plant stress responses, will not be considered for review. To be eligible for consideration, submissions must go beyond descriptive analysis and offer substantial contributions to the understanding of how the plant cell wall functions in stress conditions, including the underlying mechanisms, signaling pathways, and adaptive responses.
Keywords:
cell wall, abiotic and biotic stress, ROS
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.