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Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Stress Regulation

edited by

Madhav Nepal

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress; molecular regulation; crop improvement; omics; stress responsive gene; stress regulation networks; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Molecular Biology)

The Recent Advances in the Application and Influence of Nanomaterials/Nanotechnology in Plant–Soil Systems

edited by

Xunfeng Chen

, Juncai Wang and Jianxiong Jiang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; plant– soil systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant–Soil Interactions)

Coacervation of Double Emulsions with Anthocyanins Using Plant-Based Proteins

edited by

Arkadiusz Szpicer

Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska

and Adrian Stelmasiak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 379 | Submission Open

Keywords: coacervation; double emulsions; anthocyanins; plant-based proteins; encapsulation; stability; nutraceuticals; bioactive compounds; food technology; emulsion science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Integrate Seed Morpho-Colorimetric Analysis to Characterize Endemic Species, Crop Wild Relatives, and Archaeobotanical Remains

edited by

Marco Sarigu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open

Keywords: seed morphometry; seeds/fruits research; archaeobotany; CWR; plant taxonomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Systematics, Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Classification)

Insect Pests and Pathogens: Biological Control Measures and Biodiversity

edited by

Vytautas Čėsna

and

Neringa Rasiukeviciute

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: forest management; insects; fungi; microorganisms; biological control; biodiversity; mycobiome; insecticide; resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

Enhancing Drought Resilience and Mitigation Strategies in Agronomic Crops

edited by

Muzammal Rehman

and Dengjie Luo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: drought resilience ; agronomic crops ; mitigation strategies ; water scarcity ; agronomic practices ; genetic approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)

Evapotranspiration Processes and Regulating Mechanisms in Agro-Forestry Ecosystems

edited by Zebin Liu and Lihong Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant transpiration; evapotranspiration; soil evaporation; water use; hydroxide isotope; modelling

Cutting-Edge Research on Plant-Derived Drugs

edited by

Natale Badalamenti

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; NMR elucidation; bioactivity-guided isolation; extract activity; biological properties; novel formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Plant Essential Oil

edited by

Ivana Carev

and

Sylwia Zielińska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; chemical composition; biological activity; GC-MS analysis; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Genomics-Assisted Plant Resilience

edited by

Muthusamy Ramakrishnan

and

Anket Sharma

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomics-assisted breeding; plant resilience; climate change; abiotic stress; biotic stress; genome editing; GWAS; transcriptomics; epigenomics; phenomics; microbiome; sustainable agriculture; climate-smart agriculture; drought tolerance; heat stress; disease resistance; salinity tolerance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Molecular Mechanisms and Signal Transduction Pathways of Plant Immunity

edited by Wei Wang and

Libo Han

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant immunity; PRRs; NLRs; PAMPs; effectors; plant– pathogen interaction; signal transduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

Advances in Plant Taxonomy and Floristic Diversity: Insights from the Mediterranean and Beyond

edited by

Salvatore Brullo

and Salvatore Cambria

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant taxonomy; mediterranean area; phytogeography; plylogeny; vascular plants; plant diversity; chemotaxonomy; karyology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Systematics, Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Classification)

Genetic Resources and Breeding of Maize

edited by

Violeta Andjelkovic

and

Domagoj Šimić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: maize; genetic resources; breeding; climate change; modern breeding techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Advancements in Nanotechnology for Plant Health and Productivity

edited by Federico Spagnoletti and

Gabrijel Ondrasek

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: agricultural nanotechnology; nanofertilizers; nanopesticides; controlled release; nanosensors; plant resilience; soil microbiome; precision agriculture; sustainability; food security

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Molecular Biology)

Innovative Biotech Approaches in Legume Crop Improvement

edited by

Dario Paolo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: legume crops; biotechnology; gene editing; molecular breeding; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; crop improvement; sustainable agriculture; abiotic stress tolerance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Climate Change and Rice Growth: Mechanisms and Adaptation Strategies

edited by

Weilu Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate changes; agroecology; crop production; grain quality; management strategies; crop physiology; plant growth regulator; greenhouse gas emission; carbon footprint estimation; fertilizer use efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)

Integrative Plant Stress Physiology: Connecting Volatile Emissions to Metabolic Adaptations

edited by

Miguel Portillo-Estrada

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress physiology; volatile organic compounds; metabolic adaptations; biosynthesis; ecological interactions; omics approaches; atmospheric chemistry; abiotic and biotic stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)

Enhancing the Quality and Bioactivity of Mediterranean Horticultural Products

edited by

Raffaella Antonietta Petruccelli

Sara Di Lonardo

and

Cristiana Giordano

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits and vegetables; product quality; postharvest treatments; bioactive compounds; crop breeding; crop productivity; sustainable farming practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)

Bioactivities of Natural Products, Second Edition

edited by

Luis Ricardo Hernández

Eugenio Sánchez-Arreola

and

Edgar R. López-Mena

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; isolated natural products; bioactivities; therapeutic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Crop Genetics and Breeding—Second Edition

edited by

Hai Du

and

Zhe Liang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; population; QTL; sequencing; genome; SNP; molecular markers; genome editing; phenotypes; omics; polyploidy; evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Remote and Proximal Sensing Applications in Temperate Zone Fruit Crops

edited by Andrew Reynolds

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: monitoring; mapping; proximal sensing; remote sensing; precision viticulture; unmanned aerial vehicles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

Enhancing Multiple Stress Tolerance in Maize: Genetic and Agronomic Approaches

edited by

János Nagy

Csaba Bojtor

and

Árpád Illés

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: maize; stress tolerance; abiotic stress; genetic improvement; agronomic practices; climate resilience; drought tolerance; salinity stress; crop breeding; genomic tools

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Plant Antioxidants: Unlocking Biosynthesis, Bioactivity, and Innovation

edited by

Cerasela Elena Gîrd

and

Octavian Tudorel Olaru

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; antioxidants; phenolic compounds; carotenoids; vitamins; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Florivory: The Ecology and Evolution of Flower Predation

edited by

Pavol Prokop

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: pollen robbing; flower predation; plant defense; reproductive success; plant– predator interactions; herbivory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

Vegetable and Fruit Production, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lord Abbey

Mason MacDonald

and Josephine Ampofo

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1787 | Submission Open

Keywords: olericulture; pomology; fruit production; vegetable production; plant nutrition; fruit quality; vegetable quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)

Advancements in Palmaceae Research: Genomic Insights, Trait Analysis, and Breeding Innovations

edited by Wei Xia and Yong Xiao

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1291 | Submission Open

Keywords: Palmaceae; genetic diversity; trait analysis; multi-omics; comparative genomics; crop improvement; marker-assisted selection; evolutionary biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)

Translating Ecological Research into Biological Control Strategies

edited by

Martin Heil

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocontrol; biological control; induced defence; mycorrhiza; organic farming; plant-growth-promoting bacteria; plant innate immunity; rhizobacteria; sustainability; tritrophic interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

Innovative Strategies for Managing Soilborne Pathogens and Enhancing Plant Health in Arable Crops

edited by

Beatrice Berger

and

Nazanin Zamani-Noor

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: soilborne pathogens; arable crops; crop protection; integrated pest management (IPM); plant health management; sustainable agriculture; AI-based techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

Innovations in Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants

edited by

Anca Toiu

and

Gabriella Saviano

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 25559 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolomics; multivariate data analysis; natural products; technological advances; GC-MS; LC-MS; NMR

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Ethnobotany and Botany in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

edited by

Riccardo Motti

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6375 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethnobotany; botany; biodiversity; Euro-Mediterranean

Plant Diversity and Classification

edited by Marcus Alberto Nadruz Coelho, Paulo José Guimarães, Lana Sylvestre and Cassia Sakuragui

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4601 | Submission Open

Keywords: systematics; taxonomy; nomenclature; biodiversity; classification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Systematics, Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Classification)

In Vitro Techniques on Plant Propagation and Genetic Improvement, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hasan Mehraj

and

Monika Tuleja

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2213 | Submission Open

Keywords: callus; somatic embryogenesis; PLB; plant growth regulators; light; morphogenetic response; secondary metabolites; stress reaction; plant improvement; transformation; DNA markers; genetics and genomics; epigenetics and epigenomics; transcriptomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Strategies for Sustainable Innovative Crop Pest Management

edited by

József Kiss

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop protection; pest management; environment friendly; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

Advances in Protected Environment Control and Crop Response

edited by

Josefa Lopez-Marin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: greenhouse; tunnel; production techniques; environmental conditions; Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); hydroponics; aquaponics; soilless cultivation; vertical systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)

Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Plant Senescence

edited by Paula Del Carmen Fernández and Edmundo Leonardo Ploschuk

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant senescence; molecular mechanism; genetic; systems biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)

Exploring and Applying Genes for Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement

edited by

Tae-Hwan Jun

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant breeding; genome sequencing; gene exploration; crop improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Plant Extracts as Source of Bioactive Compounds and Their Beneficial Effects on Human Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jessica Maiuolo

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; secondary metabolism products; polyphenols; bioactive compounds; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Remote Sensing for Diagnosis of Plant Health

edited by

Jie Wang

and

Ruth Kerry

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; plant nutrient diagnosis; hyper-/multi-spectral imaging; UAV-based monitoring; precision nutrient management

Plant–Microbe Interaction

edited by Gennady V. Pogorelko

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12968 | Submission Open

Keywords: host– pathogen interaction; plant immunity; effector proteins; pathogen-triggered immunity; effector-triggered immunity; biotic stress resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

Genetic Diversity and Germplasm Innovation in Woody Oil Crops

edited by Tao Chen

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1010 | Submission Open

Keywords: woody oil crops; genetic diversity; evaluation of germplasm resources; germplasm innovation; molecular breeding; biological/abiotic stress; oil quality/yield characteristics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Sound and Communication in Plants: From Internal Vibrations to Environmental Interactions

edited by

Laura Arru

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 543 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant acoustics; plant communication; sound vibrations; plant responses to sound; plants acoustic emission; bioacoustics; sound ecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Plants as Innovative Carrier Systems: Development, Characterization, and Evaluation

edited by

Adina-Elena Segneanu

and

George Dan Mogoşanu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open

Keywords: phyto-carrier; phyto-engineered systems; drug-delivery systems; phytocostituents; chemical screening; therapeutic agents; morpho-structural properties; biological activity; spectroscopic techniques; chromatography methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Cell Physiology and Stress Adaptation of Crops

edited by Wei Jiang and Haitao Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 21 articles | Viewed by 23131 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; stress; plant physiology; molecular biology; genetics; evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)

Genetic Improvement of Cassava

edited by Eder Jorge De Oliveira and

Hernan Ceballos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16308 | Submission Open

Keywords: Manihot esculenta Crantz; breeding; genomics; genetics; phenotyping; rapid cycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Plants

edited by

Mario Ciaffi

and

Enrica Alicandri

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 15076 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic diversity; population genetics; population structure; germplasm characterization; phenotypic markers; molecular markers; genotyping by sequencing; molecular breeding; omics and biotechnological technologies; climate change resilience; biodiversity conservation; genetic erosion; in situ and ex situ conservation strategies; cereals; legumes; horticultural crops; fruit crops; plant wild relatives; endangered species

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

Application of Plant Extracts in Pest Control

edited by

Yongjian Xie

and Xiangrong Tian

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10959 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; phytochemistry; insecticidal activity; formulation development; mechanism of action; integrated pest management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

In Vivo and In Vitro Studies on Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants

edited by

Aneta Słomka

and

Ewa Muszyńska

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9435 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallophytes; hyperaccumulators; heavy metal tolerance; phytoremediation; bioremediation; in vitro culture; in vivo studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)

Physiology and Seedling Production of Plants

edited by Silvana de Paula Quintão Scalon and Elcio Ferreira Dos Santos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5846 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse environmental effects; antioxidant metabolism; bioregulators; biofortification; elicitors; silicon; seaweed extract

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)

Applications of Bioinformatics in Plant Science

edited by

Hua Zhong

and

Junfei Ma

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5407 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioinformatics; genomics; transcriptomics; functional annotation; computational biology; gene networks; genome-wide association studies (GWAS); evolutionary genomics; plant systems biology; omics data integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)

The Conservation of Protected Plant Species: From Theory to Practice

edited by

Zigmantas Gudžinskas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5327 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiversity conservation; climate change; habitats; invasive species; legally protected plant species; management; plant traits; populations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)

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