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Special Issues

Plants publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

New Insights into Plant Signaling Mechanisms in Biotic and Abiotic Stress, 2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Hamdy Kashtoh, Kwang-Hyun Baek
1 article | Viewed by 4,289

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Open for Submission

Transcriptome Analysis and Marker Development in Plants

Guest Editor: Deyou Qiu
1 article | Viewed by 2,077

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Open for Submission

Advancement in Gene Expression Regulation in Plants: Coordinating Growth, Development, and Stress Resilience

Guest Editors: Fei Liu, Zhongwei Zou, Guogen Yang
6 articles | Viewed by 5,687

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Open for Submission

Breeding Strategies for Enhancing Nutritional Quality of Legumes

Guest Editor: Photini V. Mylona
Viewed by 168

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Open for Submission

Genetic Improvement of Oilseed Crops

Guest Editors: Hong-Bo Liu, Ling Xu
1 article | Viewed by 682

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Open for Submission

Ethylene Signalling and Biosynthesis: Impacts on Plant Adaptation and Productivity

Guest Editors: Liangyu Jiang, Ping Lan
2 articles | Viewed by 1,379

Deadline: 15 February 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Plant Molecular Biology and Gene Function

Guest Editor: Ying Chang
3 articles | Viewed by 2,087

Deadline: 10 February 2026

Open for Submission

Hydrogen-Based Strategies in Plant Science: From Molecular Mechanisms to Agricultural Applications

Guest Editors: Wenbiao Shen, Weibiao Liao
1 article | Viewed by 1,328

Deadline: 1 February 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Oil Regulation in Seeds and Vegetative Tissues

Guest Editors: Zhi Zou, Xiangdong Yang
3 articles | Viewed by 3,684

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Open for Submission

Applications of Proteomics in Plant Development and Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

Guest Editor: Marta Gietler
Viewed by 188

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Open for Submission

Transcriptome Analysis and Gene Regulation in Plant Growth Development, 3rd Edition

Guest Editors: Yi He, Dali Zeng, Lichao Huang
1 article | Viewed by 1,153

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Closed

Genomics of New Potential Food Sources

Guest Editor: Mark E. Samuels
Viewed by 581

Deadline: 31 December 2025

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