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Ethnobotany and Botany in the Euro-Mediterranean Region
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4470 | 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 3421 | 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 and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1430 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 145 | 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 115 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 106 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 95 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 92 | 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 and
submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 170 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9651 | 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 729 | 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
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 451 | 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 submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 366 | 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 | 19 articles | Viewed by 17836 | Submission Open
Keywords: crops; stress; plant physiology; molecular biology; genetics; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Plants submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 11192 | 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 and Xiangrong Tian
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9776 | 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 submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7767 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4629 | 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)
Soil Carbon Management for Crop Production
edited by , , and Xiangping Guo
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4602 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil carbon management; ecosystem services; soil productivity; soil health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
The Conservation of Protected Plant Species: From Theory to Practice submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4288 | 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)
QTL Mapping of Seed Quality Traits in Crops, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4113 | 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)
Plants and Their Floral Visitors in the Face of Global Change
edited by , Roberto Carlos Almazán-Núñez and Miguel A. Munguía-Rosas
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3863 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem functioning; global change; plant– pollinator interaction; pollination ecology; pollination ecosystem service
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)
Applications of Bioinformatics in Plant Science
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3521 | 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)
Plants for Extreme and Changing Environments: Domestication, Evolution, Crop Breeding and Genetics, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2811 | Submission Open
Keywords: extreme environments (e.g.; hypersaline; cold; hot; drought prone); climate change and plant adaptation; genetic diversity; population structure and resilience; advanced breeding strategies and omics technologies; crop domestication and re-domestication; plant evolutionary processes and adaptation mechanisms; deserts; drylands and other marginal ecosystems; anthropogenic environmental changes and plant responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Advances in Oil Regulation in Seeds and Vegetative Tissues
edited by and Xiangdong Yang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2674 | 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)
Analysis of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity in Native Plants: Characterization and Biological Effects
edited by and Aarón Kuri-García
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2539 | 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)
Comprehensive Effects of Biochar and Other Soil Additives in Agricultural, Forest and Grassland Ecosystems—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2083 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; soil additives; soil organic carbon; nitrogen; global climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant–Soil Interactions)
Plant-Derived Biopesticides: Promising Alternatives for Pest Management
edited by Romina P. Pizzolitto and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1781 | 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)
Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles: A New Approach Between Nanotechnology and Plant Bioinputs
edited by and Vera Lúcia Dos Santos
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1565 | 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 and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open
Keywords: circadian clock; regulation mechanism; growth and development; abiotic stresses; chronbiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
Production, Quality and Function of Tea
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1452 | Submission Open
Keywords: tea; chemical analysis; biological functions; action mechanisms; applications of tea components; tea processing; tea flavor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Microalgal Biotechnologies for Crop Production and Food Security
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1359 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal feed; aquafeed; biofertilizers; biostimulant; cyanobacteria; food supplement; high value-products; microalgae bioactives; crop production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Enhancing Plant Drought Tolerance: Challenges and Innovations submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1196 | 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)
Molecular Regulation of Seed Development and Germination
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open
Keywords: seed dormancy; seed development; germination; phytohormones; abscisic acid; gibberellins; signaling pathways; environmental stresses; priming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Nutrient Management for Crop Production and Quality
edited by and Xiaoli Hui
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1125 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient management; high yield; high quality; integration of water and fertilizer; soil tillage practice; crop physiology; integrated technologies; double cropping system; food crops; micronutrients; plant growth regulators; drones
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
Effects of Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Development Under Biotic and Abiotic Stress: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | 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)
Molecular Mechanisms of Somatic Embryogenesis in Plants
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open
Keywords: somatic embryo; cell totipotency; molecular mechanisms; plant
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
Bioactive Phytochemicals and Their Role in Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive phytochemicals; health maintenance; disease; antioxidants; oxidative stress
Postharvest and Storage of Horticultural Plants
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest; storage; horticultural plants; physiology; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)
Transcriptome Analysis and Gene Regulation in Plant Growth Development, 3rd Edition
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant growth; plant development; transcriptome/genome analysis; genetics; gene expression; transcriptome; signal transduction; plant genome; transcriptome; proteome; gene expression; epigenetic regulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Molecular Biology)
Plant Viruses, Viroids and Phytoplasmas: Insight into Evolutionary, Pathogenicity, and Epidemiology Studies—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular characterization; diagnosis; phylogenetic analysis; epidemiology; genetic diversity; taxonomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
The Role of Proteases in the Seed Storage Protein Metabolism in Response to External and Internal Stimuli submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein hydrolysis; proteinase activity regulation; seed development; seed germination; abiotic stress; biotic stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Role of Beneficial Bacteria in Plant Growth and Health Promotion submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial phytostimulation; bacterial enhancement of plant nutrient availability; bacterial priming of plant defense; pathogen exclusion; bacterial volatiles organic compounds; plant growth regulators producing bacteria; bacteria synthetic community; bacterial increase of plant fitness to ambiental changes; new plant beneficial bacteria
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Extraction, Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Plants
edited by Jelena Lazarević and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant secondary metabolites; terpenoids; flavonoids and allied phenolic and polyphenolic compounds; nitrogen- and sulphur-containing compounds; analytical strategies for bioactive compound identification and quantification; in vivo and in vitro bioactivity of compounds from plant sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Effect of Light on Plant Growth and Development submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open
Keywords: light plant growth and development; light signal; photoreceptors; plant defense; biotic and abiotic stress; plant hormone signaling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Recent Advances in Antibacterial and Anti-Biofilm Properties of Plant Extracts
edited by , and Heriberto Torres-Moreno
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; antimicrobials; antibiofilm; natural products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Global Environmental Change and Plant Nutrition
edited by and Dileepa Jayawardena
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; environmental change; global change; nutrient relations; plant nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
Biosynthesized Nanoparticles and Plant-Derived Compounds in Mosquito Control
edited by , and Kanakachari Mogilicherla
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosynthesized nanoparticles; plant-derived compounds; polymer coated nanoparticles; mosquito control; green nanotechnology; larvicidal activity; essential oils; nano-emulsion; vector-borne diseases; insecticidal phytochemicals; RNA interference (RNAi)eco-friendly insecticides; resistance mitigation in vector species; botanical pesticides; sustainable vector control; metallic nanoparticles for pest control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
The Grand Canyon’s Green Heart—The Flora of the Grand Canyon
edited by Emily C. Palmquist and Andrew M. Salywon
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: Grand Canyon; flora; speciation; rare species; riparian communities; invasive species; ethnobotany
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)
Contribution of Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs/PGPR) to Plant Growth and Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant growth-Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs); biofertilizers; rhizosphere microbiome; sustainable agriculture; plant– microbe interactions; phytohormones; soil health; biocontrol agents; nutrient uptake; stress tolerance; microbial consortia; biostimulants; nitrogen fixation; phosphate solubilization; induced systemic resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
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