Frontiers in Plant Science | Plant Physiology

Original Research

Published on 16 Feb 2026

A hydroponic approach to assess the morpho-physiological responses of cotton cultivars under varying vapor pressure deficit conditions

in Plant Physiology

Kripa Dhakal
Magdalena Maria Julkowska
Avat Shekoofa

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1751642

463 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Feb 2026

Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of the U-box gene family in poplar under salt stress

in Plant Physiology

Zhi Dong
Jun Li
Yinchen Gong
Shaoran Li
Tiandong Wu
Yibo An
Lian Luo

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1767843

351 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Feb 2026

Potassium deficiency impairs photosynthetic induction via disrupted electron transport and photochemistry in Phaseolus vulgaris

in Plant Physiology

Liling Wu
Qi Luo
Ting Zhu
Yunmin Wei

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1722785

355 views

Original Research

Accepted on 11 Feb 2026

Integrating transcriptomic, physiological, and biochemical studies revealing the role of endogenous ABA and GA3 in the germination of quinoa seed

in Plant Physiology

Xueying Li
Xiuzhang Wang
Ailin Li
Ou Luo
Yanxia Sun
Xiaoyong Wu

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Published on 11 Feb 2026

Evaluation of the photosynthetic response of Ginkgo biloba as an urban tree to air pollution, soil salinity, and excess humidity

in Plant Physiology

Takumi Matsuura
Souma Okugawa
Eri Yamakita
Takashi Kiyomizu
Yuuri Tsutsui
Atsushi Kume
Yuko T. Hanba

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1746328

424 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Feb 2026

Exogenous GABA regulates the growth traits, photosynthesis, antioxidant properties, and nitrogen metabolism in Isatis indigotica Fortune seedlings

in Plant Physiology

Siren Cheng
Pingshan Fan
Pengpeng He
Keying Mei
Hongchao Liu
Kang Sun
Yong Ren

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1749021

261 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Feb 2026

Dynamic transcriptome unveils transcriptional network associated with chlorophyll degradation in tobacco leaves under high humidity and temperature

in Plant Physiology

Yike Su
Xiaodong Hu
Xiaojuan Yang
Jiaen Su
Yanming Yang
Yi Chen
Yonglei Jiang
Nan Shi
Mengxia Li
Bo Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1758730

422 views

Review

Accepted on 10 Feb 2026

Melatonin: A Multifaceted Regulator of Root Development, Stress Responses, and Hormonal Crosstalk in Horticultural Crops

in Plant Physiology

Chenglin Liang
Hongpeng Xu
Dingli Li
Chunhui Ma
Yi Lv
Jianlong Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Accepted on 09 Feb 2026

Red and blue laser light drives photosynthesis through dynamic changes of stomatal aperture

in Plant Physiology

Koichi Yoshi
Masaaki Takahashi
Michiya Negishi

Frontiers in Plant Science

211 views

Original Research

Accepted on 09 Feb 2026

Integrated Multi-Omics Analysis Uncovers Key Metabolic and Transcriptional Regulatory Networks in Blumea balsamifera Responding to Salt Stress

in Plant Physiology

Changmao Guo
Zejun Mo
Su Chen
Mu Kai-lang
Minghui Huang
Yuan Yuan
Qiumei Luo
Yongfang Wang
Dandan Zhao
Yuchen Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

Original Research

Published on 09 Feb 2026

High-frequency synthetic apomixis by OsBBM1 shows environmentally sensitive inheritance instability in hybrid rice

in Plant Physiology

Yao Wang
Siqing Liu
Youhui Wan
Jiaying Liu
Qiming Lv
Mengliang Cao
Yumei Xia

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1747393

751 views

Perspective

Published on 06 Feb 2026

A systems level framework for postharvest physiology and quality preservation

in Plant Physiology

María E. García-Pastor
Natalia Falagán

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1763497

646 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Feb 2026

Unveiling belowground allelopathy: 1H-NMR spectroscopy reveals metabolic crosstalk and novel sterols in Cyperus rotundus and Sorghum bicolor co-cultures

in Plant Physiology

Giulia Giorgi
Adriano Patriarca
Francesco Mura
Emma Cocco
Serena Taggiasco
Alessio Talone
Fabio Sciubba
Alfredo Miccheli
Alberta Tomassini
Walter Aureli

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1715485

490 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Feb 2026

Study on physiological indicators and spectral response characteristics of alfalfa under simulated spontaneous combustion of coal gangue dumps

in Plant Physiology

Meichen He
He Ren
Yanling Zhao
Tingting He
Chunfang Chen
Lifan Zhang
Yanjie Tang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1745759

444 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Feb 2026

A comparative study of phyllostachys edulis and its dwarf variant phyllostachys edulis ‘Tubaeformis’ at the anatomical, transcriptomic, and DNA methylation levels

in Plant Physiology

Qiu Zhenhua
Sun Yuanyuan
Lin Shuyan
Liu Xinyao
Li Long

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1747179

370 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Feb 2026

Morphological, physiological, and transcriptomic analysis of Taxodium mucronatum under different salinity stresses

in Plant Physiology

Yunpeng Gao
Hongling Wang
Shizheng Shi
Ruifang Huang
Liwen Liang
Jue Zhang
Kaipeng Jiang
Tao Huang
Shuxian Li
Cong Lei

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1686191

403 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Feb 2026

Herbaceous species mitigate the influence of wetting-drying cycles on the infiltration potential of clayey soil

in Plant Physiology

Feng Gao
Xindong Li
Wenxin Cui
Qi Liu
Zhenyao Xia
Chao Kang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2026.1689135

395 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Jan 2026

Comparative multi "omics" profiling of Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense fibers at high temporal resolution reveals key differences in polysaccharide composition and associated glycosyltransferases

in Plant Physiology

Sivakumar Swaminathan
Youngwoo Lee
Corrinne E Grover
Megan F DeTemple
Alither S Mugisha
Lauren E Sichterman
Pengcheng Yang
Jun Xie
Jonathan F Wendel
Daniel B Szymanski

Frontiers in Plant Science

217 views

Original Research

Accepted on 28 Jan 2026

Physiological and transcriptomic analyses provide new insights into the effects of 1-MCP and ethephon treatments on apricot fruit during storage

in Plant Physiology

Xinju Sun

Frontiers in Plant Science

108 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Jan 2026

Salinity-induced physiological, antioxidative, and enzymatic responses of ‘Oliana’ and ‘Lecciana’ olive tree cultivars

in Plant Physiology

Khalid Hussain
John-Paul Fox
Lukas M. Hallman
Muhammad Adnan Shahid
Lorenzo Rossi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1746013

687 views

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Jan 2026

Moderate densification and fertilization enhance water use efficiency in foxtail millet by optimizing water consumption partitioning

in Plant Physiology

Jinhuan Zheng
Yawei Li
Tianpeng Liu
Lei Zhang
Jihong He
Kongjun Dong
Ruiyu Ren
Yiyou Chen
Tianyu Yang

Frontiers in Plant Science

143 views

Mini Review

Published on 27 Jan 2026

Unraveling the invasiveness of Prosopis juliflora (Neltuma juliflora): seed traits and ecological implications

in Plant Physiology

Kamel Chibani
Mengjie Fan
Hamada E. Ali
Laya Al-Kharusi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1721722

789 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Comparative analysis of morphological traits and photosynthetic parameters as well as carbon accumulation characteristics of six typical shrub species in the Qilian Mountains

in Plant Physiology

Rong Zhou
Na Wei
Yaoyao Shangguan
Hu Zhao
Bin Chen
Yin Miao
Hongmei Liu
Xiaobin Xie
Gang Chen
Jingzhong Zhao

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1729429

460 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Jan 2026

Interactive effects of silicon formulations, concentrations, and foliar application timing on rice physiology and yield

in Plant Physiology

Elena Velasco
Xavier Aranda
Frank Houben
Juantxo Ribes
Jose L. Araus
Pedro García-Caparros

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1723079

551 views

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A hydroponic approach to assess the morpho-physiological responses of cotton cultivars under varying vapor pressure deficit conditions

Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of the U-box gene family in poplar under salt stress

Potassium deficiency impairs photosynthetic induction via disrupted electron transport and photochemistry in Phaseolus vulgaris

Integrating transcriptomic, physiological, and biochemical studies revealing the role of endogenous ABA and GA3 in the germination of quinoa seed

Evaluation of the photosynthetic response of Ginkgo biloba as an urban tree to air pollution, soil salinity, and excess humidity

Exogenous GABA regulates the growth traits, photosynthesis, antioxidant properties, and nitrogen metabolism in Isatis indigotica Fortune seedlings

Dynamic transcriptome unveils transcriptional network associated with chlorophyll degradation in tobacco leaves under high humidity and temperature

Melatonin: A Multifaceted Regulator of Root Development, Stress Responses, and Hormonal Crosstalk in Horticultural Crops

Red and blue laser light drives photosynthesis through dynamic changes of stomatal aperture

Integrated Multi-Omics Analysis Uncovers Key Metabolic and Transcriptional Regulatory Networks in Blumea balsamifera Responding to Salt Stress

High-frequency synthetic apomixis by OsBBM1 shows environmentally sensitive inheritance instability in hybrid rice

A systems level framework for postharvest physiology and quality preservation

Unveiling belowground allelopathy: 1H-NMR spectroscopy reveals metabolic crosstalk and novel sterols in Cyperus rotundus and Sorghum bicolor co-cultures

Study on physiological indicators and spectral response characteristics of alfalfa under simulated spontaneous combustion of coal gangue dumps

A comparative study of phyllostachys edulis and its dwarf variant phyllostachys edulis ‘Tubaeformis’ at the anatomical, transcriptomic, and DNA methylation levels

Morphological, physiological, and transcriptomic analysis of Taxodium mucronatum under different salinity stresses

Herbaceous species mitigate the influence of wetting-drying cycles on the infiltration potential of clayey soil

Comparative multi "omics" profiling of Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense fibers at high temporal resolution reveals key differences in polysaccharide composition and associated glycosyltransferases

Physiological and transcriptomic analyses provide new insights into the effects of 1-MCP and ethephon treatments on apricot fruit during storage

Salinity-induced physiological, antioxidative, and enzymatic responses of ‘Oliana’ and ‘Lecciana’ olive tree cultivars

Moderate densification and fertilization enhance water use efficiency in foxtail millet by optimizing water consumption partitioning

Unraveling the invasiveness of Prosopis juliflora (Neltuma juliflora): seed traits and ecological implications

Comparative analysis of morphological traits and photosynthetic parameters as well as carbon accumulation characteristics of six typical shrub species in the Qilian Mountains

Interactive effects of silicon formulations, concentrations, and foliar application timing on rice physiology and yield