Special Issues

Microorganisms 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 policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Diseases
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submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7112 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; gastrointestinal diseases; gastrointestinal microbiome; dysbiosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
One Health Research on Zoonotic Tick-Borne Pathogens
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8023 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne pathogens; zoonotic infections; epidemiology; diagnostics; surveillance; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health Microbiology)
Pseudomonas Biology and Biodiversity
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1156 | Submission Open
Keywords: Pseudomonas; biodiversity; omic technologies; community structure; phylogenomics; metagenomics; biotechnological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Microbe Interactions)
Silver Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: silver nanoparticles; antimicrobial; antibiotic; mechanism; resistance; infection prevention; biocompatibility; biofilm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance)
Bacterial Pathogenesis and Host Immune Responses
edited by Zhihui Cheng
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4220 | Submission Open
Keywords: host– pathogen interactions; pathogenic bacteria; pathogenesis; bacterial infections; disease mechanisms; host immune responses; inflammatory responses  ; vaccine development; antimicrobial resistance; therapeutic strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Microbiology and Immunology)
Microbial Communities and Nitrogen Cycling
edited by Chen Ye, and Hao Liao
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4062 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial communities; nitrogen cycle; biogeochemical processes; nitrogen fixation; nitrification; denitrification; ammonification; ecosystem health; environmental changes; microbial diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Microbial Diversity and Ecology in Different Environments submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial diversity; environmental microbiology; microbiomes; metagenomics; microbial ecology; biotechnological applications; functional genomics; extremophiles; plant-microbe interactions; soil microbiology; marine microbiology; biodegradation; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Microbiology)
Global Perspectives and Contributions to the Understanding of Human Papillomavirus and Associated Diseases
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submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: human papillomavirus (HPV); genotypes; infection; HPV-related cancers; HPV vaccines; epidemiology; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
The Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases in Livestock: A One Health Approach submission deadline 2 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious agents; pathogenesis; molecular diagnostics; proteomics; antimicrobial resistance; epidemiological surveillance; vaccines; therapeutic strategies; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Harnessing Microbes for Crop Protection and Fertilization
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3128 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial biocontrol; plant– microbe interactions; biofertilizers; sustainable agriculture; soil microbiome; entomopathogenic fungi; plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR); nitrogen fixation; mycorrhizal fungi; biopesticides; microbial formulations; eco-friendly pest management; microbial secondary metabolites; soil fertility enhancement; climate-resilient farming; microbial inoculants; biological pest control; sustainable fertilization; microbial diversity; crop protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Exploration of Marine Microbial Resources
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine microorganisms; natural products; biosynthetic mechanism; genome mining; synthetic biology; microbial biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
State-of-the-Art Medical Microbiology in the USA
edited by Maria E. Aguero-Rosenfeld
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical microbiology; medical fungi; medical bacterial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Microbiology)
Advances in Fundamentals and Application of Microbial Industrial Biotechnology
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial industrial biotechnology; industrial microbiology; applied microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Biotechnology)
Diversity and Evolution of Plant and Fungal Viruses
edited by Nina J Aboughanem and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral diversity; viral evolution; plant viruses; fungal viruses; host– pathogen interactions; agricultural impact; ecological significance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Virology)
Emerging Infectious Diseases of Aquatic Organisms-Special Issue Dedicated to Dr. Rocco Cipriano
edited by Mohamed Faisal and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; emerging pathogens of aquatic organisms; epidemiology; pathogenesis; immunology; disease ecology; role of climatic change in pathogen emergence; prevention and control; vaccine; metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analyses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Bacterial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance in Animal Populations
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1522 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic foodborne bacteria; salmonellosis; antimicrobial resistance; virulence gene; multiple drug resistance; ESBL; beta-lactamases; PMQR; carbapenemases; MRSA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
Rumen Microorganisms
edited by and Jianbo Zhang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: rumen microbiota; rumen microbial ecology; rumen microbial interactions; rumen microbial metabolism; absorption; and function; bioinformatics and omics; feed conversion efficiency (FCE); methane emission
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology)
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