Plant Physiology & Growth Regulation

Plant physiology and growth regulation investigate how plants function as living systems — how they capture energy, transport water and nutrients, respond to their environment, and coordinate growth from germination to maturity. The field examines the processes of respiration, transpiration, nutrient uptake, and hormonal signaling that keep plants alive and shape their development. By understanding how internal regulators and external conditions interact, scientists can explain why plants grow the way they do and how that growth can be guided. This Plant Physiology & Growth Regulation session unites researchers exploring the functional machinery of plants and the signals that control their form and vigor.

Physiological knowledge is fundamental to agriculture, because traits such as growth rate, stress tolerance, water-use efficiency, and yield are ultimately physiological outcomes. Insights into plant hormones, source-sink relationships, and environmental responses allow breeders and growers to optimize productivity and resilience under changing conditions. Attendees of this Plant Biology Conference will see how discoveries in hormone biology, photoperiodism, and stress physiology translate into practical strategies for crop management and improvement. By revealing how plants regulate their own growth, the field provides essential tools for anyone working in crop physiology.

This session suits plant physiologists, agronomists, biochemists, breeders, and students seeking to understand the inner workings of plants and how growth is controlled. Participants will explore current research on hormonal regulation, environmental responses, and growth dynamics, along with opportunities to connect physiological science to field application.