Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Plant Growth and Development

Plant growth and development encompasses the biological processes by which plants increase in size, differentiate tissues and organs, and progress through their life cycles from germination to reproduction. Research published in Plant Genetics and Crop Research addresses multiple dimensions of this topic, including …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 55× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-9467 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Plant growth and development encompasses the biological processes by which plants increase in size, differentiate tissues and organs, and progress through their life cycles from germination to reproduction. Research published in Plant Genetics and Crop Research addresses multiple dimensions of this topic, including how root system architecture responds to biotic and abiotic stresses, the role of antioxidative enzymes and microRNAs in adventitious rooting, and mechanisms underlying stress tolerance in crop species. Studies have examined how environmental factors such as drought, salinity, and heavy metal toxicity affect plant growth at physiological and proteomic levels, as well as strategies for mitigating these stresses through compounds like triacontanol. The journal has also published work on growth analysis in crops under nutrient-limited conditions, genetic diversity assessments based on morphometric traits, and agronomic reviews of underutilized species. This research matters because understanding the fundamental mechanisms controlling plant growth and stress responses is essential for developing resilient crop varieties, improving agricultural productivity under challenging environmental conditions, and ensuring food security in the face of climate change and soil degradation.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Epigenetics and Nutrition

Lundstrom KennethCorresponding author
PanTherapeuitcs, Rue des Remparts 4, CH1095 Lutry, Switzerland
Exact topic International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-603

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 55 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Plant Growth and Development, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Plant Genetics and Crop Research (ISSN 2641-9467).

Journal editorial board
Yuan Li · Sweden Agnese Di Napoli · United Kingdom

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