Plants

The Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of Bamboo Growth and Development

edited by Qiang Wei,

and Zishan Ahmad

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 664 | Submission Open

Keywords: bamboo growth regulation; genetic regulation; epigenetics; DNA methylation; histone modification; transcription factors; auxin and gibberellin signaling; cell wall biosynthesis; non-coding RNAs; comparative genomics; CRISPR; bamboo stress adaptation

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

Interaction of Growth-Promoting Microorganisms with Pulses: Nutrition, Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses and Increase in Grain Production

edited by

Norma Gouvea Rumjanek

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 528 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-growth-promoting microorganisms (PGPM); mineral solubilization; phytohormone production; siderophore production; 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase production; BNF activity

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

Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Fruit Quality and Postharvest Physiology

edited by

Evangelos Karagiannis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit quality; postharvest physiology; sustainable agriculture; biotechnology

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

Omics-Driven Approaches for Crop Improvement

edited by

Bianyun Yu

, Yuhai Cui and Jingpu Song

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: omics; genomics; epigenomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; phenomics; crop improvement

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

Medicinal, Aromatic and Condiment Plants: Traditional Uses, Applications and Innovations for the Development of Marketable Products

edited by

Edison Osorio

and María Carola Sabini

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemistry; plant metabolites; extraction; isolation and structure elucidation; bioactive plant; compounds; application of bioactive molecules; nutritional value; phytochemical composition; antioxidants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Studies on Plant–Humans Interactions as a Means for Fostering a More Sustainable Future

edited by

Andrea Pieroni

and

Renata Sõukand

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethnobotany; plant blindness; plant awareness disparity; neglected species; plant handicraft; wild food plants; medicinal plants; ornamental plants; ritual plants; new plant materials; plant perceptions

Omics Approaches to Analyze Gene Regulation in Plants

edited by

Om Prakash Narayan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene regulation; omics technologies; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; plant biology; transcription factors; non-coding RNAs; epigenetics; stress response; environmental adaptation; plant development; high-throughput analysis; functional genomics; molecular pathways; crop improvement; sustainable agriculture; systems biology; regulatory networks

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

Somatic Embryogenesis and Secondary Somatic Embryogenesis in Flowering Plants

edited by

Slađana I. Todorović

and Jelena Milojević

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

Keywords: biotechnology; germplasm conservation; secondary embryogenesis; somatic embryogenesis; genetic transformation; gene expression; epigenetic; genetic stability; chimerism; clonal propagation; large-scale propagation; regeneration; germination; histology

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

Endosperm—Ephemeral Tissue with Great Potential

edited by

Marzena Popielarska-Konieczna

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: dedifferentiation; storage materials; proliferation; origin; evolution

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

Strategies of Forest Trees Against Drought Stress

edited by

Shengji Wang

,

Tangchun Zheng

and

Su Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: drought stress; forest ecosystem; tree drought resistance mechanisms; adaptive management technologies; Physiological and molecular regulatory networks; structural and functional adaptive evolution

Phytochemical Innovations and Bioactive Compounds: From Characterization to Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Nijolė Savickienė

and

Lina Raudonė

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; bioactive compounds; green extraction; molecular docking; drug discovery; functional foods; antimicrobial resistance; metabolic engineering; nutraceuticals; clinical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Crop Adaptation to Adverse Stress Conditions

edited by

Xiaojun Hu

, Shuxin Zhang and

Fangpu Han

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop breeding; abiotic stress tolerance; drought; cold; high temperature; salinity; transcription factor; miRNAs biogenesis; DNA methylation; adversity adaptation; gene editing; chromatin modifications; epigenetics; yield; development; molecular biology

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

Biocontrol of Toxicogenic Fungi in Vegetables Through the Use of Antagonistic Microorganisms

edited by María Cristina Nally and

Fabio Vazquez

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxin; biocontrol; antagonistic; yeasts; filamentous fungi; bacteria; storage; field; post-harvest conditions; vegetables; antifungal mechanisms

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

Technologies, Applications and Innovations in Plant Genetics Research

edited by Cristina Barrero Sicilia and

Emidio Albertini

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant genetics; genome editing; biotechnology; molecular breeding; high-throughput sequencing; synthetic biology; precision agriculture; functional genomics; bioinformatics

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

Plant-Animal Interactions: Highlighting Effects of Plant Anatomy, Natural History, and Environmental Changes

edited by

Kleber Del-Claro

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6300 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecological interactions; mutualism; herbivory; plant morphology; plant defense; plant-animal relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Isolation and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites from Plants

edited by

Amine Assouguem

and

Mohammed Kara

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4480 | Submission Open

Keywords: secondary metabolites; phytochemistry; extraction; essential oil; bioactive compounds; purification; plant metabolites; molecular docking; alkaloids; terpenoids; phenolics; flavonoids; nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR); mass spectrometry (MS); natural products; antimicrobial; antioxidant; high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); gas chromatography (GC); solvent extraction; anticancer; anti-inflammatory; antiviral; antifungal; cytotoxicity; immunomodulatory; neuroprotective

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Responses to Heavy Metal Stress

edited by Fang He and Mengxue Niu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1764 | Submission Open

Keywords: heavy metal pollution; plant adaptive mechanisms; phytoremediation strategies; oxidative stress; molecular responses; genetic tolerance; omics approaches

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

Exploring the Molecular Mechanisms and Regulatory Networks Behind Plant Metabolism

edited by Yijun Fan,

Aoxue Luo

and Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1199 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene expression; gene function; metabolic pathways; transcription factors; multi-omics; biosynthesis

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

Unraveling Complex Traits and Developmental Pathways of Forest Trees

edited by

Zhong Chen

, Guochun Zhao and Shupei Rao

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 864 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional genomics; multi-omics analysis; synthetic biology; tree genetics and genomes; regulation of gene expression; gene regulatory networks; tree breeding

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

The Role of Plant Volatile Organic Compounds in Stress Responses

edited by

Irfan Ali Sabir

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: volatile organic compounds (VOCs); stress responses; biotic stress; abiotic stress; defense mechanisms; pathogen-induced volatiles; plant– plant communication

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

Developments in Sustainable Horticulture: Resilience, Resource Protection and Rewards

edited by

Michelle Mak

and

Christopher Cazzonelli

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13201 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural plants; resilience; resource protection; sustainable horticulture

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

Taxonomy and Nomenclature of Euro + Mediterranean Vascular Plants

edited by

Fabrizio Bartolucci

, Llorenç Sáez and

Manuel B. Crespo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11067 | Submission Open

Keywords: cytotaxonomy; herbarium data; integrative taxonomy; molecular data; morphometry; plant nomenclature; typification; vascular flora

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

Abiotic and Biotic Stress of the Crops and Horticultural Plants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Pingfang Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2164 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; biotic stress; crops; horticultural plants; genetic analysis; genomics; plant defense mechanisms stress response

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

Biosafety and Ecological Assessment of Genetically Engineered and Edited Crops—2nd Edition

edited by

Charles Neal Stewart, Jr.

and

Wei Wei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2143 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecological consequence; environmental release; gene drives; genome editing; genetic engineering; genetically modified; risk assessment; synthetic biology

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

Challenges of Technology and Processing for Plant Extraction

edited by

Jelena Vladić

and

Nataša Nastić

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; extraction techniques; green solvents; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Halophytes and Sustainable Agriculture

edited by

Tiziana Lombardi

and

Laura Pistelli

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: halophytes; salt stress; salt tolerance; sustainable agriculture

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

Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture

edited by Javier Hernández-Allica

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant nutrition; soil; fertility; crop; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Innovations in Blueberry Science: Breeding, Stress Resilience, and Sustainable Production

edited by

Lingyun Zhang

and

Yibo Cao

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: blueberry (Vaccinium spp.); fruit development; fruit quality; breeding; environmental stress resistance; pest and disease management; molecular mechanisms; genomics analysis; post-harvest preservation

Bioactive Compounds and Advanced Analytical Approaches in Plant-Based Research: From Chemistry to Therapeutics

edited by

Kirley Marques Canuto

and

Hélcio Silva Dos Santos

submission deadline 29 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; plant extracts; analytical methods; therapeutic applications; phytochemicals; secondary metabolites; dereplication; pharmacological activity; herbal drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Advanced Botanical Research in the Mediterranean Area: Studies in Honor of Prof. Francesco Maria Raimondo on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday

edited by

Giuseppe Venturella

and

Gianniantonio Domina

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 24 articles | Viewed by 43206 | Submission Open

Keywords: Mediterranean; plant Science; flora; vegetation; taxonomy; conservation; phytochemistry; aliens; fungi; lichens; bryophytes; ornamental plants; seed banks

Plant Essential Oil with Biological Activity: 3nd Edition

edited by

Hazem Salaheldin Elshafie

and

Ippolito Camele

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18004 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; antimicrobial activity; cytotoxicity; phytotoxicity; antioxidant; phytopathogens

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Advanced Research on Rhizosphere Microorganisms: Plant–Microbial Interactions and Sustainable Agriculture

edited by

Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian

,

Spyridon A. Petropoulos

and

Wenli Sun

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17167 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Biostimulant Use on Horticultural Crops

edited by

Mason MacDonald

,

Lord Abbey

and

Raphael Ofoe

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12597 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; biostimulants; fruit production; hormones; horticulture; plant growth regulators; vegetable production

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

Physiological Response and Molecular Mechanisms of Plants to Heavy Metal/Loid Toxicity

edited by

Muhammad Zeeshan

,

Abdul Salam

and Aamir Hamid Khan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12043 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytoremediation; redox homeostasis; plant– environment interaction; metal tolerance index; metal ion uptake; phytochelatins

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

Plant-Derived Natural Products: Development and Utilization

edited by Suzana Branković,

Dusanka Kitic

and

Jelena Živković

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9368 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; essential oil; nutraceuticals; natural products; herbal medicine; phytotherapy; phytochemistry; drug development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Toxicity and Anticancer Activities of Natural Products from Plants

edited by Carlos Gamarra-Luques

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7931 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; secondary metabolites; plant extracts; botanical compounds; herbal compounds; biopharmaceuticals cancer; metastasis cytotoxicity; animal toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Chemistry, Biology and Health Aspects of Plants of the Coffea Genus

edited by

Cristina Forzato

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6239 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant chemistry; natural products; antioxidants; secondary metabolites; chromatography; spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; extraction; biological activity; agronomic practices; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant Fruit Development and Abiotic Stress

edited by Guoming Wang and Tao Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5801 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit development; abiotic stress; physiological mechanisms; molecular mechanisms; multi-omics analysis

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

Maize Cultivation and Improvement

edited by

Glauco Vieira Miranda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4682 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; phenotyping; artificial intelligence; omics technologies; breeding; genomics; transcriptomic; biotechnology; Corn cultivation techniques; Maize farming practices; Hybrid corn varieties; Genetically modified corn; Corn yield optimization; Sustainable corn production; Pest management; Corn disease resistance; Soil management; Irrigation practices; Climate impact on corn growth; Fertilization strategies; Crop rotation with corn; Corn harvesting methods; Post-harvest corn processing

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

Natural Compounds for Controlling Plant Pathogens

edited by

José Sebastián Dambolena

and

Virginia Lara Usseglio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4511 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant disease; natural compounds; antifungal activity; insecticidal activity; insect pests of plants; phytopathogens; mycotoxins

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

Phosphorus and pH Management in Soil–Plant Systems

edited by

Jim Moir

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4390 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil P; soil pH; management; fertilizer; arable crops; grassland; soil/plant interactions

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

The Trade-Offs Between Growth and Development and Stress in Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Dayong Zhang

,

Zhiyong Ni

and

Wenfeng Nie

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4123 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotic and abiotic stresses; epigenetic modifications; stress tolerance; growth and development; stress signaling; molecular mechanism

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

Interaction Between Flowers and Pollinators

edited by Stefano Benvenuti

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3392 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect pollination; pollinator ecosystem service; biodiversity conservation of threatened plants; plant– pollinator mutualism when subjected to climate change; co-evolution of specialized plant– pollinator interactions; wildflower landscape sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Research on Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds from Edible Fruits

edited by

João Paulo Fabi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3024 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosynthesis; green technologies; edible fruits; nutritional quality; bioactive compounds; chemical constituents; natural compounds; profiling; extraction; isolation; analysis; fingerprinting; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Nitrogen and Phosphorus Transport and Signaling in Plants

edited by

Raju Datla

, Leon V. Kochian,

Byung-Kook Ham

and Javier Mora-Macias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2634 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen/phosphorus uptake mechanisms; nitrogen/phosphorus signaling pathways; nitrogen/phosphorus transporters (PHT); nitrogen/phosphorus transport and assimilation; nitrogen/phosphorus starvation response; nitrogen/phosphorus use efficiency (NUE); root architecture modulation by nitrogen/phosphorus; nitrogen/phosphorus homeostasis in plants; nitrogen/phosphorus sensing in roots; nitrogen fixation; soil microbiome; plant nutrient signaling networks (nitrogen/phosphorus); vascular-mediated N and P signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Applications of Plant Tissue Culture for Crop Improvement and Biodiversity Conservation

edited by

Ranjith Pathirana

,

Francesco Carimi

and

Angela Carra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2589 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant tissue culture; crop improvement; biodiversity conservation; somatic embryogenesis; micropropagation; in vitro mutagenesis; genetic transformation

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

Identification of Resistance of Maize Germplasm Resources to Disease

edited by

Canxing Duan

and

Yanyong Cao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2544 | Submission Open

Keywords: maize germplasm; maize disease; resistance identification; resistance genes; molecular markers; maize– microbe interactions

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

Emerging Extraction Techniques for Bioactive Compounds Derived from Plant Resources

edited by

Branimir Pavlic

and

Milica Aćimović

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2443 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; emerging extraction techniques; natural deep eutectic solvents; high-pressure processes; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plants for Biodiversity and Sustainable Cities

edited by

Nélida R. Villaseñor

and Javier A. Figueroa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2389 | Submission Open

Keywords: greenspace; ecosystem services; nature-based solutions; plant cover; plant diversity; plant– animal interactions; urban biodiversity; urban ecology; urban sustainability; wildlife

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Silicon and Its Physiological Role in Plant Growth and Development

edited by Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2356 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon (Si); plant growth; plant development; abiotic stress; biotic stress; nutrient uptake; crop improvement; sustainable agriculture

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

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