Plant Physiology and Metabolism
A section of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747).
Section Information
The Plant Physiology and Metabolism Section of the journal Plants publishes original research and timely review articles on all aspects of physiological mechanism and biochemistry, both metabolic and structural. The Section aims to increase our knowledge on the biochemical and biophysical basis of plant and algal physiology and the use of this knowledge for engineering photosynthetic organisms for enhanced biomass productivity, resistance to abiotic stress, and synthesis of high-value products.
As a section of a plant biology journal, all presented work must be clearly related to physiological and biochemical processes of higher plant, lower plant, multicellular, and unicellular algae, i.e., work on agriculture, horticulture or chemical constituents will not be considered unless clearly related to physiological processes.
In particular (but not exclusively), this Section invites contributions that report on:
• Photosynthesis and respiration;
• Photoprotection and abiotic stresses;
• Structure and function of biochemical macromolecules and their organization into supercomplexes;
• Acclimation to abiotic stress;
• Oxidative stress;
• Photoreceptors and other receptors of the physical environment;
• Signal transduction of environmental factors;
• Engineering of plants and algae for enhanced photosynthetic yield and biomass accumulation;
• Engineering of plants and algae for accumulation of biofuel precursors.
Prof. Dr. Roberto Bassi
Section Editor-in-Chief
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Molecular Regulation of Fruit Ripening and Postharvest (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Root Development, Physical and Nutritional Stress in Plants (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Cannabis sativa: Advances in Biology and Cultivation (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- The Role of Plants in Phytoremediation of Particulate Matter and Other Air Pollutants (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Steps Forward in Phytoremediation Technologies: Overcoming the Challenges (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Formation Mechanism and Regulation of Fruit Quality (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Seaweed Biology: Focusing on Food, Materials and Bioenergy (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Response in Plants under Changeable Environment (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Abiotic Stress-Induced Secondary Metabolites Regulating Plant Metabolism (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Molecular Mechanism of Biosynthesis and Regulation of Terpenoids in Plants (Deadline: 30 October 2023)
- Recent Advances in Auxin Research: Synthesis, Transport, Plant Growth and Practical Application (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Metabolism, Genetics and Biodiversity in Wild Crops Relatives and Herbals (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Stress and Production of Secondary Metabolites (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Hormonal Regulation of Plants in Response to Combined Environmental Stresses (Deadline: 17 November 2023)
- Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress II (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Metabolism and Stress in Plants (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Light and Its Influence on the Growth and Quality of Plants (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Production of Plant Secondary Metabolites Using Plant Tissue Culture and Bioreactor Culture Techniques (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Photosynthetic Activity of Non-primary Photosynthetic Organs (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Phytohormones on the Metabolism of Bioactive Compounds in Plants under Normal and Stress Conditions (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Microalgae Photobiology, Biotechnology, and Bioproduction (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Effects of Non-thermal Plasma Treatment on Plant Physiological and Biochemical Processes II (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Effects of Biostimulants on Plant Physiology and Metabolic Profile (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Qualitative and Quantitative Changes in Plant Metabolite Contents (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Omics Approaches To Predict Physiological Traits of Plants Under Abiotic Stress (Deadline: 12 December 2023)
- In Memory of Professor Javier Abadía, a World Leader in Plant Stress Physiology (Deadline: 18 December 2023)
- Potential Hazardous Elements Accumulation in Plants (Deadline: 20 December 2023)
- Phytohormones as Regulators of Plant Stress Tolerance (Deadline: 30 December 2023)
- Bioactive Secondary Metabolites in Plants: Biosynthesis, Regulation, and Function (Deadline: 30 December 2023)
- The Multifaceted Responses of Plants to Visible and Ultraviolet Radiation II (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Communication in Plants. Mechanisms for Signal Perception, Emission, and Possible Physiological/Ecological Roles (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Role of Brassinosteroids in Plant Responses to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Advances in Ecophysiology of Root Systems-Environment Interaction (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Postharvest Quality of Fresh Produce Grown in Controlled Environment Agriculture (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- The Growth and Development of Vegetable Crops (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Plant Metabolic Engineering (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Transport of Specialized Metabolites (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Protein Metabolism in Plants and Algae under Abiotic Stress (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- In Vitro Approaches to Investigate Plant Cell Wall Biosynthesis (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Molecular and Physiological Regulation of Secondary Metabolism in Vegetables 2.0 (Deadline: 10 January 2024)
- Plant Metabolic Responses to Biotic and Abiotic Stress (Deadline: 15 January 2024)
- Plant Biotechnology Applications in Secondary Metabolite Production (Deadline: 20 January 2024)
- Physiology, Evolution and Biotechnology of Microalgae in Extreme Environments (Deadline: 30 January 2024)
- Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants and Algae (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Seed Aging Mechanism (Deadline: 31 January 2024)
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants: Ecophysiological and Cultural Aspects for Commercial Cultivation (Deadline: 20 February 2024)
- In Vitro Propagation and Cryopreservation of Plants (Deadline: 28 February 2024)
- New Insight into Cadmium Phytoremediation – Volume II (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Morphological, Physiological, Metabolic, and Genetic Aspects of Eustress in Horticultural Crops (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Advances in Plant Ecophysiology (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Exploring Plant Metabolic Pathways: Unraveling the Complexity of Plant Biochemistry (Deadline: 29 February 2024)
- Advances in Algal Photosynthesis and Phytochemistry (Deadline: 30 March 2024)
- Effects of Metal Stress on Crops (Deadline: 30 March 2024)
- Secondary Metabolites in Plants (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Vitamins in Plants (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Oxidative Stresses in Plants (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Specialized Metabolites in Plants and Their Regulation Role in Plant Growth and Stress Responses (Deadline: 31 March 2024)
- Metabolic Engineering of Terpenoid Biosynthesis (Deadline: 12 April 2024)
- Integration of Light Signaling, Circadian Clock and Metabolic Responses in a Changing Climate (Deadline: 20 April 2024)
- Grapevine Response to Abiotic Stress (Deadline: 30 April 2024)
- The Horticulture and Quality Control for Medicinal Plants (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Plant Adaptation to Environmental Abiotic Stressors (Deadline: 9 June 2024)
- CO2 Fixation Technologies through Algae and Plants (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Flavor Quality of Cultivated and Wild Berries and Their Biological Basis (Deadline: 30 July 2024)
- Anatomy and Physiology of Fruit Trees (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Photosynthesis and Carbon Metabolism in Higher Plants and Algae (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Effect of Carbon/Nitrogen Balance on Photosynthetic Organisms: From Lab to Natural Environment (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Gasotransmitters in Plants: Physiological Functions and Potential Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
