Novel Technologies and Conceptual Innovation in Plant Science

Dear Colleagues,

Thanks to novel technologies and innovative approaches, in the last few decades plant science has turned from an essentially descriptive branch of biology into an extremely dynamic area of applied research. Plant science is today a multifaceted discipline involved in many fundamental aspects of human life including food, energy and drug production, health and environmental control. Technical and conceptual innovation has also revolutionized traditional areas of plant science such as systematics and taxonomy. In recognition of the importance of technical innovation in the evolution of plant science and to foster further advancement, Plants is pleased to launch a Special Issue entitled Novel Technologies and Conceptual Innovation in Plant Science. Researchers are invited to submit short communications, research reports, or reviews dealing with novel technical and conceptual approaches. We anticipate submissions employing known technologies with novel applications in plants such as computed tomography, nanotechnology, optical technology and metrology, as well as new techniques, protocols and perspectives that expand the impact of plant science. 

Prof. Dr. Roberto Ligrone
Guest Editor

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