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Special Issues
Metabolites publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Metabolites and Plant Stress Resistance
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Plant Biotic and Abiotic Stress Responses and Tolerance: Phytohormonal and Metabolic Insights
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Bioactive Compounds in Obesity and Its Metabolic Complications
Deadline: 20 June 2026
Mycotoxins and Fungal Secondary Metabolism
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Functional Foods and Metabolic Health
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Analysis of Specialized Metabolites in Natural Products—2nd Edition
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Bioactive Compounds: Plant Stress Responses, Metabolic Regulation, and Therapeutic Insights
Deadline: 25 May 2026
Molecular Mechanisms of Metabolic Pathway Regulation by Phytochemicals
Deadline: 4 May 2026
Nature’s Vanguard: Secondary Metabolites and Their Emerging Role in the Evolution of Cancer Therapy
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Multi-Omics for Identifying Biosynthetic Pathways of Active Components in Medicinal Plants
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Effects of Secondary Plant Metabolites on Human Health
Deadline: 17 April 2026
Bioactive Metabolites from Natural Sources (2nd Edition)
Deadline: 31 March 2026
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