Biotic and Abiotic Stress Responses of Horticultural Plants

This Special Issue represents a significant advancement in our understanding of plant stress interactions. It successfully bridges the gap between molecular-level mechanisms of biotic and abiotic stress responses and their practical implications for crop resilience and sustainable horticulture. The collected works provide a holistic view, offering novel insights into cross-tolerance, innovative mitigation strategies, and the genetic basis of adaptation. For researchers and industry professionals, this compilation is an indispensable reference that charts the path forward for developing robust crops in a changing climate.

I commend the contributors for this relevant and cohesive resource that will undoubtedly inspire future research and application.

As a plant scientist, I am thrilled to endorse this essential preprint compilation on horticultural stress. It delivers a timely, integrative analysis of both biotic and abiotic pressures-from pathogen resistance to climate resilience-curated for the research community. The work synthesizes cutting-edge molecular mechanisms with practical management insights, offering a critical foundation for developing next-generation sustainable solutions. This is a valuable resource to accelerate peer discussion and collaborative innovation in our field.

I strongly encourage colleagues and advanced students to engage with these pre-publication findings to shape the future of stress-resilient horticulture.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3725863261
• ISBN13: 9783725863266
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Mdpi AG
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"