We are pleased to introduce the collection Model Organisms in Plant Science: Arabidopsis
Model organisms represent an invaluable resource for fundamental and translational research, allowing prediction studies, modeling, and the identification of action mechanisms. This article collection will showcase studies of Arabidopsis thaliana species that have significance to the field of plant science as a whole.
Arabidopsis belong to the Brassicaceae family and though it is not of major agronomic importance, these small flowering plants offer advantages for studies in plant development. A. thaliana has a compact genome and has been extensively investigated and this proves to be beneficial in studies related to physiological, biochemical, genetic, and molecular biology of plants. The short life cycle and prolific seed production of Arabidopsis also make it ideal for cultivation in greenhouses, laboratories, and growth chambers.
A great deal of knowledge has been learned about A. thaliana and various concepts and methods have stemmed from these findings. This gave the possibility to have a better understanding of how other plant species operate and likewise opened other areas to explore. The goal of this Research Topic therefore is to highlight research works on the recent developments in plant science that have been achieved with the use of Arabidopsis. This collection also aims to put forward the importance of research done in Arabidopsis and its significance in advancing studies in other plant species.
Submissions of original research, reviews, mini-reviews, and methods on the following sub-themes are welcome but not limited to:
-Physiological mechanisms, including response to environmental stresses
-Genetics and molecular control of organ development
-Seed dormancy and germination control
-Hormonal signaling
-Epigentic studies
-Plant solute transport
Please note that descriptive studies and those defining gene families or descriptive collection of transcripts, proteins, or metabolites, will not be considered for review unless they are expanded and provide mechanistic and/or physiological insights into the biological system or process being studied.
We are pleased to introduce the collection Model Organisms in Plant Science: Arabidopsis
Model organisms represent an invaluable resource for fundamental and translational research, allowing prediction studies, modeling, and the identification of action mechanisms. This article collection will showcase studies of Arabidopsis thaliana species that have significance to the field of plant science as a whole.
Arabidopsis belong to the Brassicaceae family and though it is not of major agronomic importance, these small flowering plants offer advantages for studies in plant development. A. thaliana has a compact genome and has been extensively investigated and this proves to be beneficial in studies related to physiological, biochemical, genetic, and molecular biology of plants. The short life cycle and prolific seed production of Arabidopsis also make it ideal for cultivation in greenhouses, laboratories, and growth chambers.
A great deal of knowledge has been learned about A. thaliana and various concepts and methods have stemmed from these findings. This gave the possibility to have a better understanding of how other plant species operate and likewise opened other areas to explore. The goal of this Research Topic therefore is to highlight research works on the recent developments in plant science that have been achieved with the use of Arabidopsis. This collection also aims to put forward the importance of research done in Arabidopsis and its significance in advancing studies in other plant species.
Submissions of original research, reviews, mini-reviews, and methods on the following sub-themes are welcome but not limited to:
-Physiological mechanisms, including response to environmental stresses
-Genetics and molecular control of organ development
-Seed dormancy and germination control
-Hormonal signaling
-Epigentic studies
-Plant solute transport
Please note that descriptive studies and those defining gene families or descriptive collection of transcripts, proteins, or metabolites, will not be considered for review unless they are expanded and provide mechanistic and/or physiological insights into the biological system or process being studied.
