Plant cell and organism development 2.0

Abstract

"In the editorial summarising the first edition of the Special Issue on “Plant Cell and Organism Development”, we listed the key features that make plants a unique and fascinating group of living organisms [1]. However, current climate changes are affecting plants in their natural environments and those that are under cultivation. Global warming will likely redefine many plant habitats regarding temperature, water availability, soil erosion, salinity and other abiotic and biotic parameters. The ever-growing human population and increasing food demand require more extensive or more efficient agriculture, all within the limited capacity of our planet. For those and many other reasons, comprehensive research on plants has become more vital than ever." [...] (fragm.)