Plant Physiology and Metabolism
A section of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747).
Section Information
The Plant Physiology and Metabolism Section of the journal Plants publishes original research and timely review articles on all aspects of physiological mechanism and biochemistry, both metabolic and structural. The Section aims to increase our knowledge on the biochemical and biophysical basis of plant and algal physiology and the use of this knowledge for engineering photosynthetic organisms for enhanced biomass productivity, resistance to abiotic stress, and synthesis of high-value products.
As a section of a plant biology journal, all presented work must be clearly related to physiological and biochemical processes of higher plant, lower plant, multicellular, and unicellular algae, i.e., work on agriculture, horticulture or chemical constituents will not be considered unless clearly related to physiological processes.
In particular (but not exclusively), this Section invites contributions that report on:
• Photosynthesis and respiration;
• Photoprotection and abiotic stresses;
• Structure and function of biochemical macromolecules and their organization into supercomplexes;
• Acclimation to abiotic stress;
• Oxidative stress;
• Photoreceptors and other receptors of the physical environment;
• Signal transduction of environmental factors;
• Engineering of plants and algae for enhanced photosynthetic yield and biomass accumulation;
• Engineering of plants and algae for accumulation of biofuel precursors.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Plant Signaling Pathways (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
- Fruit Crop Physiological and Metabolic Responses to Challenging Environments (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Anthocyanins, Carotenoids, and Betalains in Plants: From Biosynthesis to Function (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Biological Value of Plant Metabolites (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Recent Advancements in Jasmonate Research (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Postharvest Physiology and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Physiological Function of Jasmonic Acid-Mediated Signaling Pathway in Plants (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- The Quantum Dance of Photosynthesis: Current View of the Role of Quantum Effects in the Absorption of Light Energy (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advances in Phytoremediation of Contaminated Environments (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- The Effects of Climate Change on the Physiology and Agronomy of Grain Crops (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Photosynthesis, Nitrogen and Elevated CO2 in the Atmosphere (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Plant Root: Anatomy, Structure and Development (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Biosynthesis and Regulation of Tea Plant Specialized Metabolites (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Tea Plant Physiology, Quality Formation, and Stress Adaptation (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Signaling Pathways in Photomorphogenic Root Development (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Metabolism and Biosynthesis of Plant Polysaccharides (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Phytohormones and Plant Stress: Regulatory Networks in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Responses (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Epigenetic and Hormonal Regulation of Plant Development (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Metabolic Pathways and Hormonal Regulation in Plant Defense and Growth (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Impacts of Rhizobacterial Inoculation on Plant Physiology and Metabolism (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Understanding CAM Plants: Mechanisms, Ecological Function, and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- The Role of Plant Growth Regulators in Plant Response to Stress Factors (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Roles of Phytohormones in Plant Growth, Development and Abiotic Stress Response (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Insights and Regulation of Plant Growth and Metabolism (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Molecular Regulation of Seed Development and Germination (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Crop Stress Physiology and Nutrient Management (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Metabolism in Photosynthetic Organisms (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Photosynthesis and Plant Physiology Under Climate Change (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops: Advances and Sustainability—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Integrated Physiological Responses of Ornamental and Horticultural Plants Under Biotic and Abiotic Stress (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Stress Adaptation and Growth Regulation in Fruit Crops (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Targeted Metabolomics Reveals Biotic Interactions and Stress Responses in Plants (Deadline: 1 September 2026)
- Plant Metabolic Pathways and Biotechnological Procedures for Enhancing Functional, Nutritional, and Health Benefits (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Plant Hormone Signaling: Molecular Mechanisms and Integrated Functions (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Multifunctional Mediators in Plant Development and Stress Response (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Exploring the Physiology of Duckweed: Towards Multi-Purpose Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Reactive Oxygen Species and Antioxidants in Plant Stress Responses (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Plant Hormones and Signaling (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Hormonal Regulation of Plant Growth and Resilience (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Responses in Plants: Hormonal Regulation and Multi-Omics Insights Under Abiotic and Biotic Stresses (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Hormonal and Molecular Regulation of Senescence in Forest and Woody Plants (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Recent Progress in Exploring Plant Metabolic Pathways: Unraveling the Complexity of Plant Biochemistry (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- The Trade-Offs Between Growth and Development and Stress in Plants—2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Carotenoids in Crop Plants: From Metabolic Regulation to Agronomic Gain (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Nutrient Regulation and Metabolic Pathways During Plant Seedling Development (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- CAM Metabolism and Environmental Stress Responses (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Resistance to Abiotic Stress—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Plant Performance and Resilience: Integrating Physiology, Nutrition and Environmental Stress Responses (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Plant Secondary Metabolites and Their Roles in Crop Quality and Stress Tolerance (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Plant Stress Memory and Physiological Plasticity (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions: