Mechanobiology is an emerging field that intersects mechanics and biology, focusing on how physical forces influence biological processes. In the realm of plant sciences, recent studies have unveiled the critical role of mechanical stress in cell wall remodeling, providing plants with the ability to adapt to their fluctuating environment. Despite progress in identifying the genetic and biochemical pathways that regulate these adaptive responses, significant gaps remain in understanding the intricate mechanisms of plant cell wall reconstitution under mechanical duress. Current debates center around how mechanical signals are perceived at the cellular level and how these signals translate into cytostructural changes.

Advancements in biophysical modeling methodologies have contributed valuable insights into this complex interplay, yet a fuller understanding of plant mechanobiology is required. Importantly, mechanical stress and cell wall remodeling also play key roles in shaping plant–microbe interactions and symbiotic associations, where cell wall properties can influence communication, colonization, and defense.

This Research Topic aims to unravel the nuanced mechanobiological processes driving plant cell wall remodeling in response to mechanical stress. By integrating experimental and theoretical approaches, researchers will address fundamental questions regarding the cellular and molecular frameworks that underpin stress perception and structural adaptation.

Key objectives include elucidating how mechanical properties of the cell wall influence local and systemic plant responses, including symbiotic and microbial interactions.

To gather further insights into the mechanobiological dynamics of plant cell walls, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

- Abiotic and biotic stress
- Mechanotransduction pathways involved in stress perception and response
- Biophysical models simulating mechanical stress impacts on cell wall architecture
- The role of specific cell wall components in mechanobiological regulation
- Interdisciplinary techniques to measure mechanical properties of plant tissues
- Comparative analyses of stress responses among different plant species

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Mechanobiology of Plant Cell Wall Remodeling Under Mechanical Stress