Editorial: Mechanical Signaling In Plants: From Perception To Consequences For Growth And Morphogenesis (Thigmomorphogenesis) And Ecological Significance

Plant morphogenesis and its regulation have fascinated researchers for more than two centuries. Among determinants of morphogenesis mechanical signals appear as an important cue. The fact that plants respond to mechanical stimuli was reported by Darwin in the 1850’s. As described by Iida in this research topic, mechanical stimuli were used in traditional agriculture practices like mugifumi. In the past 40 years, the study of mechanical signaling in plants has regained interest because of its implication in fundamental processes of organo- and morphogenesis and their potential as an innovative means of controlling plant growth.