Sameera Karumannil , Tanveer Alam Khan , Waqas Rahim , Jaseena Pullaniyil , Anuradha T , Sunil Mundra , Mayank Anand Gururani
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Navigating PIFs and phytochromes: Key players in plant development and resilience to drought and other abiotic stresses
Plants frequently encounter abiotic stresses, with drought being a major limitation growth and productivity. Phytochromes, the primary red/far-red light receptors, perceive environmental signals and initiate downstream responses. Phytochrome-Interacting Factors (PIFs) act as key regulators by linking light signaling with hormonal pathways, particularly abscisic acid (ABA), to control stomatal conductance, antioxidant activity, and osmotic balance. PIFs contribute to drought tolerance by modulating stress-responsive gene expression and coordinating growth with adaptation. Isoform-specific roles have been observed in different species; for instance, NtPIF1 negatively affects drought tolerance in tobacco, whereas MdPIF3 enhances drought resistance in apple and Arabidopsis. These contrasting functions highlight the complexity of PIF-mediated stress regulation. Crosstalk with other hormone such as ethylene, jasmonic acid, brassinosteroids, and salicylic acid further shapes PIF activity and drought responses. This review highlights the role of phytochromes and PIFs in drought responses, their integration with ABA and other hormonal pathways, and their potential as targets to enhance crop resilience under adverse environmental conditions.
期刊介绍:
The journal Plant Stress deals with plant (or other photoautotrophs, such as algae, cyanobacteria and lichens) responses to abiotic and biotic stress factors that can result in limited growth and productivity. Such responses can be analyzed and described at a physiological, biochemical and molecular level. Experimental approaches/technologies aiming to improve growth and productivity with a potential for downstream validation under stress conditions will also be considered. Both fundamental and applied research manuscripts are welcome, provided that clear mechanistic hypotheses are made and descriptive approaches are avoided. In addition, high-quality review articles will also be considered, provided they follow a critical approach and stimulate thought for future research avenues.
Plant Stress welcomes high-quality manuscripts related (but not limited) to interactions between plants and:
Lack of water (drought) and excess (flooding),
Salinity stress,
Elevated temperature and/or low temperature (chilling and freezing),
Hypoxia and/or anoxia,
Mineral nutrient excess and/or deficiency,
Heavy metals and/or metalloids,
Plant priming (chemical, biological, physiological, nanomaterial, biostimulant) approaches for improved stress protection,
Viral, phytoplasma, bacterial and fungal plant-pathogen interactions.
The journal welcomes basic and applied research articles, as well as review articles and short communications. All submitted manuscripts will be subject to a thorough peer-reviewing process.