Chessboard: How Plants and Insects Outsmart Each Other
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 438
Special Issue Editor
Interests: abiotic stress; biotic stress; heavy metals; nitric oxide; oxidative stress; phytopathology; reactive nitrogen species; reactive oxygen species; salinity
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plants exhibit complex responses to biotic stresses at various organizational levels, beginning with biochemical changes such as respiration, photosynthesis, and transpiration, leading to morphological and anatomical adjustments. These responses are preceded by activating a sophisticated molecular signaling system that enables plants to adapt to biotic factors. While the responses of plants to viruses, bacteria, and fungi have been well documented, interactions with insects are still not fully understood. Coevolution has resulted in intricate molecular interactions between plants and insects, where plants develop strategies to deter parasitic insects and manage herbivore threats. However, not all interactions are detrimental; for example, pollination reflects the beneficial relationships between plants and insects. We encourage manuscript submissions focused on plant–insect interactions, particularly those involving agricultural plant models and parasitic insects, as long as they present a clear mechanistic hypothesis incorporating molecular biology, biochemistry, or plant physiology.
Prof. Dr. Mateusz Labudda
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Molecular Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. There is an Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal. For details about the APC please see here. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- acarology
- biotic stress
- entomology nitric oxide
- oxidative stress
- phytopathology
- reactive nitrogen species
- reactive oxygen species
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
