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Physiological Aspects of Plant Response to Pathogens and Abiotic Stress—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9047
Keywords: biotic and abiotic stresses; plant physiology; plant disease; photosynthesis; primary and secondary metabolites; plant hormones; plant pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Physiological Responses of Olive Trees under Different Environmental Conditions submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2195
Keywords: crop phenology; global climate change; irrigation; physiology; temperature; yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Biology and Current–Prospective Methods for the Detection and Management of Plant Pathogens for Sustainable Agriculture
edited by , Vishnu Nath and Sagarika Mishra
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1409
Keywords: plant pathogen; detection; identification; defence response; transcriptomics; proteomics; genomics; genome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Omics in Plant–Pathogen Interaction: Recent Advances and Future Challenges submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 394
Keywords: plant immunity; OMIC platforms; spatial OMICs; single cell; programmed cell death; apoplast; systemic resistance; hormone crosstalk; signaling pathways; pathogenicity; pathogen effectors; secretome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
New Insights into Ethnobotany and Ethnoecology submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18060 | Submission Open
Keywords: cross-border ethnobotany knowledge transmission; traditional ecology praxis; ethnopharmacology herbal tradition; ethnoveterinary praxis; edible wild mushrooms; ethnoecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Systematics, Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Classification)
Plant Volatile Organic Compounds: Revealing the Hidden Interactions
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15485 | Submission Open
Keywords: volatile organic compounds biosynthesis and emission VOCs in plant– plant and plant– environment interaction VOCs in insect/microbe/pathogen/signaling mechanism novel approaches in volatile isolation/analysis/synthesis fruits/food and beverages essential oils biological activities application of omics technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops: Advances and Sustainability
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10898 | Submission Open
Keywords: controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); protected cultivation; greenhouse; tunnel; hydroponics; soilless cultivation; vertical farming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Mycology and Plant Pathology submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10319 | Submission Open
Keywords: beneficial fungi; disease management; fungal diseases; mycotoxin; plant– fungal interactions; phytopathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Management of Soil Health in Agroecosystem
edited by Jie Zhou and Guodong Shao
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10132 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil health; soil quality; crop management; agroecosystem; soil physico-chemical property; soil microbial diversity and community; soil organic carbon sequestration; greenhouse gas emission; crop yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant–Soil Interactions)
Transcriptome Analysis and Gene Regulation in Plant Growth Development II
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9388 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Molecular Biology)
The Role of Abscisic Acid (ABA) Machinery in Stress Response submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8459 | Submission Open
Keywords: ABA synthesis; ABA transport; ABA inactivation; ABA conjugation; ABA perception; ABA receptor; ABA signaling; ABA response; PYL receptors; PP2CA phosphatases; SnRK2 kinases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Therapeutic Potential of Natural Compounds: In Vitro and In Vivo Approaches submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8435 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural compounds; plant extracts; in vitro; in vivo; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Phytochemical Characterization and Medicinal Value of Natural Products submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6876 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; phytochemical characterization; medicinal properties; bioactive metabolites; phytochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Genetic Improvement of Cassava
edited by Eder Jorge De Oliveira and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6572 | Submission Open
Keywords: Manihot esculenta Crantz; breeding; genomics; genetics; phenotyping; rapid cycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Plant Essential Oil with Biological Activity III submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6502 | Submission Open
Keywords: essential oils; antimicrobial activity; cytotoxicity; phytotoxicity; antioxidant; phytopathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Plant Diseases and Sustainable Agriculture submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5322 | Submission Open
Keywords: food security; plant pathology; plant disease management; crops; biotic and abiotic stresses; diagnosis; control; global climate changes; modeling; next-generation sequencing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Breeding and Cultivation Management of Legumes, Volume II submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5173 | Submission Open
Keywords: legume germplasm; diversity; selection; superior traits; agronomic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Mediterranean Minor Fruit Tree Species: Diversification, Characterization and Valorization submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5013 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; neglected and underutilized fruit wood plants; propagation; agroecology; cultural practices; conservation; traditional use of genetic resources; nutritional and healthy active compounds; climate change; Mediterranean diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)
Cannabis sativa: Advances in Biology and Cultivation—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4139 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocontrol; biostimulant; breeding; Cannabis sativa; cannabis; cannabinoids; environmental control; fertigation; flavonoids; genetics; growing media; insect pest; lighting; light spectrum; light intensity; morphogenesis; morphology; tissue culture; pathogens; plant nutrition; photoperiod; plant training; postharvest; rootzone management; terpenes; terpenoids; VPD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Barley Genomics, Genetics, and Breeding
edited by Gaofeng Zhou
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3386 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop genetics; QTL mapping; breeding; genomics; association mapping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Drought and Poaceae Crops
edited by Christell Van Der Vyver and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3241 | Submission Open
Keywords: Poaceae; drought; abiotic stress; drought tolerance; biotechnological approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Water and Nutrient Uptake in Plants submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3222 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
Plant-Derived Food: Relationship between Bioactive Compounds and Health Benefits submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2838 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based food; botanicals; phytochemicals; bioactive compounds; essential oils; antioxidant effect; health benefits; chronic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Advanced in Cereal Science and Cereal Quality, Volume 2
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2591 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereal quality; bioactive nutrients; biofortification; bioavailability; novel techniques; grain ingredients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Molecular Biology of Ornamental Plants, Volume II
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2522 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; development; molecular regulatory mechanism; multi-omics; ornamental plants; stress response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)
The Bioactivity of Natural Products and Extracts from Horticultural Plants submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1944 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural plants; fruit and vegetables; natural products; phytochemicals; high-value-added compounds; antioxidants; biological activities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)
Regulation of Plant Responses to Heat and Drought Stress II
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1933 | Submission Open
Keywords: Abies pinsapo; drought; photosynthesis; stomatal conductance; resilience; water stress 
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Potential Hazardous Elements Accumulation in Plants
edited by , and Paula Madejón
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1787 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals; toxicity; tolerance; abiotic; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Advances in Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding
edited by Xiaohua Su and Yanguang Chu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest tree genetics and breeding; complex traits; genetic variation; genome editing; molecular markers; breeding strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Plant Behavioral Ecology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1413 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant movement; plant behavior; flower– pollinator interaction; adaptive behavior; plant– herbivore interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
The Genetic Improvement of Barley
edited by and Sripada Udupa
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open
Keywords: barley; abiotic and biotic stress; genetic diversity; plant breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Selected Papers from 11th International Workshop on Anthocyanins and Betalains (IWA&B 2024) submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosynthesis and genetics; ecology; function and evolution; health and nutrition; phytochemistry and analysis; application in food and industry
Molecular Mechanisms of Biosynthesis and Regulation of Plant Secondary Metabolites
edited by Xinhua Zhang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant secondary metabolite; biosynthesis; regulation; signal molecule
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Applied Biotechnology for Industrial Crop Products
edited by Dario Bonetta
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; biofuels; bioplastics; biomass; genetic engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Exploring Secondary Metabolites: An Insight into Their Crucial Roles and Functions
edited by , Dahye Ryu and Jwayeong Cho
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; plant- and microbial-derived compounds; medicinal plants; fungal endophytes; plant-microbe interaction; plant growth regulators; elicitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Extraction, Characterization, and Biological Activity of Natural Products—2nd Edition submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1736 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; bioactivities; green extraction technology; separation and purification; extract application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Nutritional Value and Phytochemical Composition of Plant Foods
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural foods; nutritional value; phytochemical composition; plant-based food nutrients; antioxidants; analytical strategies; sustainable extraction methods; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Maintenance and Function of Biodiversity in Forests
edited by , and Chengjin Chu
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19992 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; coexistences; climate change; disturbance; ecosystem functioning; forest ecology; forest management and conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)
Genetic Breeding of Trees
edited by Wenhao Bo and
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1965 | Submission Open
Keywords: tree genomics; tree species genetic improvement; adaptive genetics in forestry; forest genetic resources; biotechnology in tree breeding; molecular markers in forestry; biotic and abiotic stress resistance in trees; forest biodiversity conservation; wood quality improvement; forest tree phenotyping; genetic diversity and tree conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Plant Transformation and Genome Editing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18116 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant transformation; genome editing; DNA (transgene)-free editing; base/prime editing; HDR-based editing; CRISPR/dCas9 system; off-target effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Strategies and Mechanisms for Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Wheat
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9564 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stresses; physiological mechanisms; priming; epigenetics; plant hormone
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Environmental and Genetic Factors in Field Crop Production and Improvement: Mechanisms and Regulation
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6778 | Submission Open
Keywords: field crop; production; improvement; regulation; genetic; environment; yield; quality
Neuroprotective, Anxiolytic or Antidepressant Activity in Medicinal Plants
edited by Erika Estrada Camarena and Carolina López-Rubalcava
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6463 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; active compounds; pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties; plant extracts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Responses of Extreme Environment Plants to Abiotic Stress submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5526 | Submission Open
Keywords:   high elevation;   low and high temperature;   permafrost;   snow cover;   deserts and extreme drought;   desiccation tolerance;   hypersaline environments;   high irradiance;   UV-radiation;   oxidative damage;   ice encasement;   hypoxia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Vegetable Crops Disease Resistance Mechanism
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4593 | Submission Open
Keywords: resistance genes; resistance mechanism; vegetable crops; omics approaches; plant– pathogen interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Evolution of Plant Defence to Herbivores 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3820 | Submission Open
Keywords: phenotypic diversity of plant defence traits; theories of plant defence; environmental circumstances and the evolution of plant defence; genomics of plant defence traits; plant defence and global change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)
Species from the Allium Genus: Cultivation and Food Chemistry submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3021 | Submission Open
Keywords: Allium species; Allium extracts; cultivation method; bioactive compound; health benefit; volatile compounds; sensory profile
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Practical Applications of Chlorophyll Fluorescence Measurements submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2959 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic and biotic stresses; agricultural management; artificial intelligence (AI); biological feedback systems; chlorophyll fluorescence measurement; ecosystem monitoring; machine learning (ML); plant health; precision farming; sustainable agriculture; technological integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)
Plant Biotechnological Approaches Towards Crop Improvement submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1937 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; crop physiology; climate change; genetic regulation; genome editing; molecular mechanisms; non-coding RNAs; OMICS; plant cell tissue and organ culture; signaling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Wheat Breeding for Global Climate Change
edited by Koji Murai
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 508 | Submission Open
Keywords: global climate change; eCO2; global warming; drought stress; heat stress; salinity stress; breeding; genetic resources; genetics; agronomy; wheat; cereal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Molecular Biology)
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