Plants

Medicinal Plant Extracts and Their Health Benefits

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4379 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant activity; anti-inflammatory mechanism; anticancer effect; medicinal plant extracts; diabetes; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD); cardiovascular health; cell signaling pathways; plant-derived compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant Interactions with Both Beneficial and Pathogenic Microorganisms

edited by

Juan Francisco Jimenez-Bremont

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3586 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant– microbe interactions; biocontrol agents; biostimulants; plant pathogens; sustainable agriculture

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

Plant Tissue Culture for Regeneration and Propagation

edited by Benedetta Chiancone

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2564 | Submission Open

Keywords: micropropagation regeneration; organogenesis; tissue culture; plant biotechnology

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

Grapevine Response to Abiotic Stress, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luísa Carvalho

,

Alicia Pou Mir

and Pedro Balda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2103 | Submission Open

Keywords: acclimation; adaptation measures; climate change; cold stress; grapevine genetic selection; heat stress; phenotyping; response to abiotic stress; stress tolerance; vineyard management; vitis vinifera; water stress; water-use efficiency

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

Genetic Mapping of Agronomic Traits in Crops

edited by

Fengxia Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic mapping; QTL; GWAS; abiotic stress; yield traits; multi-omics; CRISPR; functional analysis

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

Molecular Regulation of Plant Development and Stress Responses

edited by Yong Huang and Zhi Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1764 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop genomics; key gene families; functional validation in crops; molecular regula-tory mechanisms; crop quality; crop development; stress responses; epigenetic regulation of crop traits

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

Plant Responses to a Changing Climate: Ecological and Evolutionary Perspectives: 2nd Edition

edited by Sanja Manitašević Jovanović and Ana Vuleta

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1602 | Submission Open

Keywords: global warming; heat stress; oxidative stress; drought stress; photosynthesis; antioxidants; leaf functional traits; flowering phenology; acclimation; phenotypic plasticity; adaptation; epigenetics; acclimatization

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

Plant Defense Mechanisms Against Pathogens: Signaling Pathways, Genetic Foundations, and Biotechnological Innovations

edited by

Ye Xia

and Shouan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant defense mechanisms; plant health; signaling pathways; genetic foundations; biotechnological innovations; food security; sustainable agriculture

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

Advanced Cultivation Techniques and Breeding Strategies for Oilseed Crops

edited by

Shuijin Hua

and

Yang Zhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1281 | Submission Open

Keywords: breeding; climate change; cultivation; oilseed crops; quality; stress; yield; disease resistance

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

Algal Responses to Abiotic and Biotic Environmental Factors

edited by Maksymilian Zienkiewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1168 | Submission Open

Keywords: algae; mechanisms of adaptation; environmental stress; abiotic and biotic stress; genetic modification

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

Antioxidant Separation and Identification: Emerging Techniques in the Extraction of Phytogenic Compounds

edited by

Felipe de Moura Souza

and

Antonella Smeriglio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant identification; separation techniques; phytogenic compounds; extraction methods; therapeutic applications; bioactive analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Phytochemicals in Edible and Aromatic Plants: Extraction, Characterization, and Application

edited by

Nikola Major

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1149 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemical profiling; bioactive plant metabolites; green extraction technologies; natural antioxidants; functional food ingredients; plant secondary metabolites; nutraceutical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Functional Genomics and Molecular Breeding of Crops—3rd Edition

edited by

Junjie Zou

,

Miaoyun Xu

and

Yong-Gu Cho

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant development; function of genes; transcriptomics; transcription factors; plant gene regulation; stress biology; yield improvement; quality improvement; molecular breeding

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

Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources: From Wild Species to Traditional Landraces

edited by

Juozas Labokas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1096 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant genetic resources; crop wild relatives; landraces; agrobiodiversity; genetic diversity; conservation strategies; in situ conservation; ex situ conservation; sustainable utilization; pre-breeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Plant Photosynthetic Physiology and Ecology

edited by Jimei Han

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 993 | Submission Open

Keywords: photosynthesis; plant ecophysiology; abiotic stress; climate change adaptation; canopy photosynthesis; remote sensing; plant functional traits; agricultural sustainability

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

Biotic and Abiotic Stresses: Epigenetic and Transcriptional Control of Plant Adaptation

edited by

Sarfraz Shafiq

,

Emilie Widemann

and

Muhammad Imran

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress responses; biotic stress; abiotic stress; transcriptional regulation; gene expression; epigenetic regulation; histone; chromatin; omics approaches; plant adaptation

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

Advances and Applications of Genetic Transformation Techniques for Enhanced Trait Integration in Field Crops

edited by

Xingguo Ye

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic transformation; genome editing; trait improvement; genetic enrichment; field crops

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

Bamboo Ecology, Botany, and Applications in South American Ecosystems

edited by

Andrea Susana Vega

and Hugo Daniel Chludil

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 764 | Submission Open

Keywords: anatomy; bamboo raw material; biodiversity; herbaceous bamboos; morphology; phenology; phylogeny; phytochemistry; propagation; systematics; taxonomy; utilization of bamboos; woody bamboos conservation efforts of the genetic diversity of bamboo species (in situ; ex situ); red list bamboo species; production of quality planting material (through the selection of quality mother clumps of valuable bamboo species to serve as the source of vegetative material for clonal propagation); genetic improvement; including in vitro culture systems for genetic engineering; bamboo cultivation and the effects of climate change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Role of Soil Microbes in Sustainable Crop Production

edited by

Snežana Anđelković

and

Debasis Mitra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-microbe interactions; rhizosphere and soil microbiome dynamics; plant growth-promoting microorganisms; biotic and abiotic stress; direct and indirect mechanisms; biofertilizers and biopesticides; biocontrol agents; nutrient cycling and disease suppression; induced systemic resistance; microbial inoculants; sustainable agriculture

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

Computational Approaches to Decoding Plant Molecular Networks

edited by

Rajeev K. Azad

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational techniques; multi-omics data; plant molecular analysis; machine learning; AI; data integration

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

Integrated Green Strategies for Crop Protection

edited by María Paula Filippone,

Ramón Enrique

and Lorena Noelia Sendin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 588 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable crop protection; integrated pest management; plant– microbe interactions; microbial consortia; biostimulants; induced systemic resistance; climate-resilient agriculture

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

Multi-Omics and Genomic Insights into Plant Stress Responses and Development

edited by Guoming Wang and Miaomiao Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-omics; genomics; plant stress biology; growth and development; fruit development; fruit quality; horticultural crops; abiotic stress; biotic stress; molecular breeding

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

Genetics and Breeding of Quinoa

edited by

Francisco Fuentes

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open

Keywords: Chenopodium quinoa; genetic diversity; plant breeding; genomics; molecular markers; stress tolerance; nutritional quality; crop improvement; phenomics; germplasm resources

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

Chemical and Pharmacological Potential of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Omar Enrique Estrada Semprun

,

Leonardo Luiz Borges

and Joelma Abadia Marciano de Paula

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemistry; preclinical assays; clinical trials; quality control; herbal medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Genomics and Stress Adaptation Mechanisms in Plants

edited by Guopeng Zhu and Yongping Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; stress signaling; transcriptional regulation; functional genomics; multi-omics; climate resilience; genetic adaptation

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

Nitrogen-Fixing, Phosphorus-Solubilizing, and Potassium-Solubilizing Microorganisms: Key Players in Plant Nutrition

edited by

Wenli Sun

,

Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian

and

Spyridon A. Petropoulos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; Asteraceae; mineral nutrition; nematodes; nitrogen deposition; phosphorus-solubilizing; plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria; potassium-solubilizing microorganisms; rhizobacteria; root exudates; secondary metabolites; soil bacterial community; soil microorganisms

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

Biotechnological Advances in Plant-Based Pharmaceuticals

edited by

Diego Hidalgo-Martinez

and

Luciana R. Tallini

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotechnology; metabolic engineering; synthetic biology; plant cell; tissue culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant–Fungi and Plant–Associated Microorganism Interactions: Molecular Mechanisms, Ecology, and Applications

edited by

Paola Angelini

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant– fungi interactions; plant– microorganism interactions; plant-associated microorganisms; mycorrhizal symbiosis; endophytic fungi; plant– microbe interactions; rhizosphere microbiome; phyllosphere microbiome; endosphere microbiome; plant– pathogen interactions; fungal pathogens; beneficial microorganisms; molecular mechanisms; host– microbe interactions; plant defense responses; plant stress tolerance; microbial ecology; sustainable agriculture; ecosystem functioning

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

Botanical Standardization and Metabolic Profiling

edited by

Eng Shi Ong

and

Chen Huei Leo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plant; functional food; chemical standardization; extraction; biological assay; antioxidant properties; metabolic profile

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Root Formation and Propagation of Ornamentals

edited by

Giuseppe Cristiano

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: seeds; cuttings; in vitro propagation; ornamentals; biostimulants; genetic mechanisms; natural extract; physiological mechanisms; substrates; sustainability; rooting promoters; root quality

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

Forest Tree Diversity: Conservation and Utilization

edited by

Paxie Chirwa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: forest tree diversity; biodiversity conservation; ecosystem services; tropical forests; multifunctional landscapes; agroforestry; socio-ecological systems; sustainable forest management; climate change mitigation; climate change adaptation; land-use change; forest degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

The Role of Plant Cells and Tissue Culture in Plant Breeding: Current Status and Future Perspectives

edited by

Pedro Alfonso Sansberro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant tissue culture; plant breeding; micropropagation; organogenesis; somatic embryogenesis; somatic hybridization; cell and protoplast cultures; genetic transformation; DNA editing; CRISPR/Cas9; cryopreservation

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

Bioactive Compounds from Forests: Extraction, Characterization and Functional Applications

edited by

Chengbo Gu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: forest bioactive compounds; green extraction; structural characterization; bioavailability; functional application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Conservation of Plant Diversity and Ecosystem Management in Protected Areas

edited by Arturo Mora,

Crystian Sadiel Venegas-Barrera

and

Andrés Eduardo Estrada-Castillón

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant diversity; protected areas; biodiversity conservation; ecosystem management; ecological restoration; conservation genetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Integrating Traditional Wisdom and Modern Innovation in Herbal Medicine

edited by

Yaowared Sumanont

and

Suresh Awale

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: herbal medicine; traditional medicine; ethnopharmacology; phytochemistry; drug delivery systems; bioactive natural products functional foods; network pharmacology; evidence-based medicine; herb– drug interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Maize Cultivation and Improvement—2nd Edition

edited by

Glauco Vieira Miranda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: maize crop management; maize breeding; maize plant population; germplasm diversity; genetic resources; genomic selection; root system architecture; plant microbiome; soil fertility management; sustainable maize production; genomic prediction; multi-omics integration; high-throughput phenotyping; plant phenomics; remote sensing; precision agriculture; artificial intelligence; machine learning; genotype × environment interaction; multi-environment trials; enviromics; climate adaptation; abiotic stress tolerance; disease resistance

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

Innovations in Sustainable Crop Production: Integrating Agronomy, Technology, and System Management

edited by

Dimitrios Bilalis

,

Ioanna Kakabouki

and

Ioannis Roussis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable crop production; agronomic management; nutrient-use efficiency; integrated pest management; integrated weed management; irrigation management; cropping systems; climate-smart agriculture; precision agriculture; agricultural resilience

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

Climate-Resilient Crops: Mechanisms of Plant Stress Tolerance

edited by

Ramesh Katam

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; climate change; plant stress responses; stress signaling; drought and salinity tolerance; temperature stress; plant adaptation; crop resilience; molecular and physiological mechanisms; sustainable agriculture

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

Advances in Genetic Improvement and Agronomy of Climate-Resilient and Emerging Oilseed Crops

edited by

Dragana Rajkovic

,

Ana Marjanovic-Jeromela

and

Federica Zanetti

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: oilseed crops; genetic improvement; genomics; plant breeding; camelina; crambe; pennycress; sesame; carinata; canola

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

Molecular Regulation and Genetic Improvement of Oilseed Crops

edited by

Jiaqin Shi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: yield; oil content; quality; resistance

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

Green Leaf Volatiles in Plant Stress Signaling and Defense

edited by

Jurgen Engelberth

and

Tristan Cofer

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: green leaf volatiles; plant stress signaling; plant defense mechanisms; herbivore– plant interactions; systemic acquired resistance; abiotic stress tolerance; GLV biosynthesis; signal transduction; metabolomics of volatiles; sustainable agriculture

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

Sunflower Biology and Breeding for Stress Resilience and Quality

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: sunflower; stress resilience; breeding; genomics

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

Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties of Medicinal Plants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Alfred Maroyi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethnopharmacology; indigenous knowledge; medicinal plants; natural products; phytomedicine; safety; toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant Peptides and Secondary Metabolites: Crosstalk, Biosynthesis, and Biotechnological Applications

edited by Marcelo Henrique Soller Ramada

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant peptides; secondary metabolism; peptide-metabolite crosstalk; biosyntehtic pathways; synthetic biology

Marine Vegetation Ecology and Restoration

edited by

Francesco Paolo Mancuso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine vegetation; seagrasses; macroalgae; ecological processes; ecosystem functioning; coastal restoration; climate change; blue carbon; nature-based solutions; marine protected areas

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

RNA Editing Machinery in Plant Organelles

edited by Jesús Agustín Badillo-Corona and

Noé Valentín Durán Figueroa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: RNA editing; organellar gene expression; mitochondria; chloroplasts; PPR proteins; post-transcriptional regulation; plant development; stress response

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

Innovative Membrane Separation Technology for Extraction and Recovery of Plant Natural Products

edited by

Carlos Areche

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant natural products; membrane separation technology; process optimization; plant extract; metabolites extraction; plant-derived byproducts; green separation processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Genetic Improvement and Stress Resistance of Plants

edited by

Anshika Tyagi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress; signaling; omics; breeding; priming; gene editing; transgenics

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

Biological Activities of Phytochemicals in Plants

edited by Samanta Thomas-Valdés, María Carolina Henríquez Lang and

Lena Galvez Ranilla

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; biological activity; food plants; plant microbiome; bioactive compounds; environmental factors; plant development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

CAM Metabolism and Environmental Stress Responses

edited by Diego Silva Batista and Juliane Maciel Henschel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM); drought stress; abiotic stress tolerance; photosynthetic plasticity; water-use efficiency; CAM induction and regulation; climate change adaptation

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

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