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Crosstalk and trade-offs: Plant responses to climate change-associated abiotic and biotic stresses
  • Courtney Leisner,
  • Neha Potnis,
  • Alvaro Sanz-Saez
Courtney Leisner
Auburn University Department of Biological Sciences

Corresponding Author:cpl0013@auburn.edu

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Neha Potnis
Auburn University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
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Alvaro Sanz-Saez
Auburn University Department of Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences
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Abstract

As sessile organisms, plants are constantly challenged by a dynamic growing environment. This includes fluctuations in temperature, water availability, light levels, and atmospheric conditions. In concert with changes in abiotic conditions, plants experience changes in biotic stress pressures, including plant pathogens, viruses, and herbivores. Human-induced increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels have led to alterations in plant growth environments that challenge their productivity and nutritional quality. Additionally, it is predicted that climate change will alter the prevalence and virulence of plant pathogens, further challenging plant productivity. A knowledge gap exists in the complex interplay between plant responses to biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Closing this gap is crucial for developing climate resilient crops in the future. Here, we review the physiological responses of plants to elevated CO 2, temperature, tropospheric ozone (O 3), and drought conditions, as well as the interaction of these abiotic stress factors with plant pathogen pressure. Additionally, we describe the crosstalk and trade-offs involved in plant responses to both abiotic and biotic stress, and outline targets for future work to develop a more sustainable future food supply in light of future climate change.
01 Oct 2022Submitted to Plant, Cell & Environment
01 Oct 2022Submission Checks Completed
01 Oct 2022Assigned to Editor
03 Oct 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
04 Nov 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
07 Nov 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
05 Dec 20221st Revision Received
07 Dec 2022Submission Checks Completed
07 Dec 2022Assigned to Editor
10 Dec 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
15 Dec 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
28 Dec 2022Editorial Decision: Accept