Plants are continuously exposed to stresses from the environment, which affect growth and yield. The session will cover plant response to abiotic stresses like drought and salinity. Physiological and molecular stress tolerance mechanisms will be covered by experts. We will emphasize heat and cold stress adaptation in plants. The session puts emphasis on the function of reactive oxygen species as stress signallers. Antioxidant defense systems in plants will be discussed. Case studies will discuss genetic solutions to enhancing stress resilience. Transcriptomic and proteomic findings on stress response will be explored. The session addresses the effects of stress on photosynthesis and metabolism. There will be new solutions for stress-tolerant crop engineering presented by researchers. Climate-smart agriculture applications will be discussed. Practical solutions to crop enhancement will be featured. Participants will learn about integrative stress biology strategies. This track will generate innovations for sustainable agriculture under stress conditions.