Stress physiology is a critical area of study that describes how plants respond to stressful environmental situations. This session will showcase how abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and high/low temperatures interfere with regular plant function. Participants will acquire knowledge on osmotic adjustment, synthesis of stress proteins, and osmoprotectant accumulation that enable plants to withstand extreme environments. Scientists will present signaling pathways with abscisic acid and other hormones in the induction of stress responses. The session will also address antioxidant defense mechanisms that counteract oxidative damage due to stress. Some examples of practical applications are breeding and engineering crops with improved stress tolerance to secure food. Participants will learn about omics strategies such as transcriptomics and proteomics to detect stress-responsive genes. This session will also cover how climate change raises the frequency of extreme stresses, necessitating resilient crop types. The combination of physiology, molecular biology, and agronomy will give a comprehensive picture of plant survival mechanisms.
Welcome to Plant Biology Conference 2026, where global researchers, academicians, and ecologists unite to share advancements in plant genetics, physiology, biotechnology, ecology, and sustainable agriculture and conservation practices.
