Functional Traits of Wetland Plants
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquatic botany; molecular ecology; genetic diversity; wetland ecosystem; ecological strategy
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: plant hydraulics; plant nutrient acquisition strategy; ecosystem function; ecological restoration and monitoring
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: ecosystem ecology; biodiversity conservation; wetland ecosystem; blue carbon; aquatic botany
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the escalating severity of wetland degradation and pollution, research on the functional traits of wetland plants has become increasingly critical. This Special Issue, titled "Functional Traits of Wetland Plants," aims to comprehensively explore the functional traits of wetland plants and their surrounding environments. It emphasizes the pivotal role of functional traits in bridging plant individuals and their environment, evolutionary processes and ecological functions, as well as adaptation strategies and ecosystem effects.
The Issue will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the morphological, physiological, biochemical, and stoichiometric traits of wetland plant organs (such as roots, stems, and leaves), as well as the properties of associated soil and water. A particular focus will be placed on traits related to carbon sequestration and climate change adaptation. We encourage submissions that investigate plant responses and mechanisms to global change, anthropogenic disturbances, and natural succession through the lens of functional traits.
By applying advanced analytical, experimental, and modeling approaches, this Special Issue seeks to systematically elucidate the adaptive strategies and functional regulations of wetland plants under various habitat degradations and environmental stresses. We welcome a wide range of manuscripts, including field investigations, controlled experiments, meta-analyses, and modeling studies, that enhance our understanding of trait-environment relationships and trait-driven ecosystem processes and services.
The findings from this collection are expected to provide important insights for biodiversity conservation, adaptive ecosystem management, and nature-based solution, ultimately supporting the sustainable future of wetland ecosystems.
Dr. Lele Liu
Dr. Ning Du
Prof. Dr. Weihua Guo
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Plants is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- wetland plants
- functional traits
- plant functional ecology
- carbon sequestration
- climate change adaptation
- trait–environment relationships
- ecosystem services
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
