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Plant Responses to Emerging Contaminants: From Stress Mechanisms to Environmental Safety

edited by

Yu Shen

and Jiahui Zhu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-rhizosphere interactions; stress response mechanisms; environmental interfaces; emerging contaminants

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

Climate Change and Rice Growth: Mechanisms and Adaptation Strategies

edited by

Weilu Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 105 | 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)

Advancements in Nanotechnology for Plant Health and Productivity

edited by Federico Spagnoletti and

Gabrijel Ondrasek

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 105 | 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)

Molecular Pathways in Plant Immunity and Protection Against Stress

edited by

Isabel Velada

and

Maria Doroteia Campos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant pathogens; plant immune systems; pattern recognition receptors (PRRs); nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat proteins (NLRs); salicylic acid signaling; crop production

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

Remote and Proximal Sensing Applications in Temperate Zone Fruit Crops

edited by Andrew Reynolds

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

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 95 | 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 95 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Evapotranspiration Processes and Regulating Mechanisms in Agro-Forestry Ecosystems

edited by Zebin Liu and Lihong Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

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

Advances in Fruit Tree Breeding, Pathogen Management and Chemical Profiling for Crop Improvement

edited by Jiri Sedlák and Boris Krška

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit crops; pathogen management; sustainable fruit growing; biotechnology; healthy compounds in fruit

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

Bioinoculants: A Sustainable Solution to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

edited by

Arthur Prudêncio de Araujo Pereira

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinoculants; plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR); mycorrhizal fungi; microbial consortia; sustainable agriculture; soil microbiome; soil health; pathogen resistance; environmental stress

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

New Advancements in Plant-Microbes Interactions

edited by

Giovanni Mian

and Luca Iseppi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant– pathogen interactions; soil-borne pathogens; crop productivity; metabarcoding; metagenomics; rhizosphere microbiome; plant tolerance mechanisms; soil microbiome management; sustainable agriculture; disease mitigation strategies

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

Biofertilizers for Plant Growth Enhancement and Sustainable Agriculture

edited by

Jayakumar Bose

and

Yanbo Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofertilizers; organic amendments; soil microbiome; plant– microbe interactions; nutrient use efficiency; agricultural systems modeling; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Integrative Plant Stress Physiology: Connecting Volatile Emissions to Metabolic Adaptations

edited by

Miguel Portillo-Estrada

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 69 | 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)

Microscopy and Histochemistry in Plant Structural and Functional Analysis

edited by

Yougasphree Naidoo

and

Syd Ramdhani

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; microscopy; histochemistry; phytochemistry; plant anatomy; bioactive compounds; herbal medicine; secondary metabolites; plant identification; natural products

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

Plant Antioxidants: Unlocking Biosynthesis, Bioactivity, and Innovation

edited by

Cerasela Elena Gîrd

and

Octavian Tudorel Olaru

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

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 57 | 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)

Florivory: The Ecology and Evolution of Flower Predation

edited by

Pavol Prokop

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 48 | 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)

Crop Genetics and Breeding—Second Edition

edited by

Hai Du

and

Zhe Liang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 48 | 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)

Vegetable and Fruit Production, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lord Abbey

Mason MacDonald

and Josephine Ampofo

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1267 | 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 | Viewed by 100 | 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 191 | 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 62 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9430 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2905 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2176 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | 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)

Advances in Protected Environment Control and Crop Response

edited by

Josefa Lopez-Marin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 98 | 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 76 | 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 63 | Submission Open

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

(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 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

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

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

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 36 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant–Microbe Interaction

edited by Gennady V. Pogorelko

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7350 | 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 361 | 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)

The Role of Sound in Plant Interactions and Development

edited by

Laura Arru

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 332 | 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 312 | 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)

Application of Plant Extracts in Pest Control

edited by

Yongjian Xie

and Xiangrong Tian

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8627 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Plants

edited by

Mario Ciaffi

and

Enrica Alicandri

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 7857 | 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)

Soil Carbon Management for Crop Production

edited by

Xiaoning Zhao

Kazem Zamanian

Pujia Yu

and Xiangping Guo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3989 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil carbon management; ecosystem services; soil productivity; soil health

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

Physiology and Seedling Production of Plants

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

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3827 | 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)

Plants and Their Floral Visitors in the Face of Global Change

edited by

Victor Rosas-Guerrero

, Roberto Carlos Almazán-Núñez and Miguel A. Munguía-Rosas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3065 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecosystem functioning; global change; plant– pollinator interaction; pollination ecology; pollination ecosystem service

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

QTL Mapping of Seed Quality Traits in Crops, 2nd Edition

edited by

Abdelmajid Kassem

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3002 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; QTL mapping; seed quality traits; GWAS; seed protein; oil; fatty acids; amino acids; sugars; isoflavones; AI; ML

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

Advances in Oil Regulation in Seeds and Vegetative Tissues

edited by

Zhi Zou

and Xiangdong Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1915 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil crops; seed; vegetative tissue; oil regulation; fatty acid biosynthesis; triacylglycerol assembly; lipid droplet formation; transcription factor

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

Plant-Derived Biopesticides: Promising Alternatives for Pest Management

edited by Romina P. Pizzolitto and

Fernanda Achimón

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1529 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopesticides; essential oils; plant extracts; biological activity; volatile organic compounds

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

Analysis of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity in Native Plants: Characterization and Biological Effects

edited by

Jorge Luis Chávez-Servín

and Aarón Kuri-García

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenolic compounds; antioxidant capacity; native plants; bioactive compounds; secondary metabolites; phytochemicals; polyphenols; HPLC analysis; LC-MS techniques; drying methods; solvent extraction; chemopreventive effects; functional foods; nutraceuticals; plant extracts; in vitro bioactivity; in vivo studies; oxidative stress; elicitation strategies; plant biotechnology; bioavailability of polyphenols; health benefits of phytochemicals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles: A New Approach Between Nanotechnology and Plant Bioinputs

edited by

Joyce Dória

and Vera Lúcia Dos Santos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 875 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosynthesis; nanoparticles; microorganisms; nanotechnology; plant bioinputs; sustainable agriculture; eco-friendly synthesis; green nanotechnology; agricultural biotechnology

Circadian Regulation of Growth, Development and Metabolism in Plants/Microorganisms

edited by

Kamran Shah

and

Xiya Zuo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 874 | Submission Open

Keywords: circadian clock; regulation mechanism; growth and development; abiotic stresses; chronbiotics

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

Enhancing Plant Drought Tolerance: Challenges and Innovations

edited by

Emanuele Radicetti

and

Roberto Mancinelli

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | Submission Open

Keywords: drought tolerance mechanisms; water use efficiency; genetic engineering in plants; agronomic practices for drought resilience; stress physiology in crops; molecular breeding for drought tolerance; biotechnological advancements in agriculture; climate change and crop resilience; soil management under drought; sustainable agriculture in water-limited environments

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

Effects of Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Development Under Biotic and Abiotic Stress: 2nd Edition

edited by

Gregorio Cadenas-Pliego

Adalberto Benavides-Mendoza

and

Antonio Juárez Maldonado

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 703 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; biotic stress; nanoparticles; agricultural crops; drought; salinity; nanomaterials; environmental stresses; climate change

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

Production, Quality and Function of Tea

edited by