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.
Dr. Bertrand Hirel
Section Editor-in-Chief
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Applications of Spectral Techniques in Plant Physiology (Deadline: 20 May 2024)
- Physiological Aspects of Plant Response to Pathogens and Abiotic Stress–Volume II (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Metabolism and Stress in Plants (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- The Horticulture and Quality Control for Medicinal Plants (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Root Development and Adaptations (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Molecular Advances in the Biosynthesis of Plant Polyphenols (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Plant Adaptation to Environmental Abiotic Stressors (Deadline: 9 June 2024)
- Phytohormones as Regulators of Plant Stress Tolerance (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Communication in Plants. Mechanisms for Signal Perception, Emission, and Possible Physiological/Ecological Roles (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Plant Water Relations: New Solutions for Ancient Challenges (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Secondary Metabolism and Physiological Regulation of Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- CO2 Fixation Technologies through Algae and Plants (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Omics Approaches to Predict Physiological Traits of Plants under Abiotic Stress (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Plant Secondary Metabolites: Regulation Technique and Synthesis Mechanism (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Microalgae Photobiology, Biotechnology, and Bioproduction (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Plant Photosynthesis in Complex Climates (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Stress Effects on Production of Plant Secondary Metabolites (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Effects of Non-thermal Plasma Treatment on Plant Physiological and Biochemical Processes II (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Signaling-Mediated Plant Responses to Nutrient-Limited Stress (Deadline: 10 July 2024)
- Molecular and Physiological Regulation of Secondary Metabolism in Vegetables 2.0 (Deadline: 10 July 2024)
- Light and Its Influence on the Growth and Quality of Plants (Deadline: 15 July 2024)
- Flavor Quality of Cultivated and Wild Berries and Their Biological Basis (Deadline: 30 July 2024)
- Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants and Algae (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- The Multifaceted Responses of Plants to Visible and Ultraviolet Radiation II (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Anatomy and Physiology of Fruit Trees (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- In Vitro Propagation and Cryopreservation of Plants (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Formation Mechanism and Regulation of Fruit Quality (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Plant Root: Anatomy, Structure and Development (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants: Ecophysiological and Cultural Aspects for Commercial Cultivation (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Detoxification and Control of Mycotoxins in Plants (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Role of Brassinosteroids in Plant Responses to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Recent Advances in Auxin Research: Synthesis, Transport, Plant Growth and Practical Application (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- The Environmental Stress Physiology of Plants (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Photosynthesis and Carbon Metabolism in Higher Plants and Algae (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Environmental Factors/Compounds and Hormones in Regulation of Seed Dormancy and Germination (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Metabolomics in Medicinal Plants and Agricultural Research (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Advance in Plant Photobiology (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Advances in Plant and Food Metabolomics (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Advances in Algal Photosynthesis and Phytochemistry (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Effects of Metal Stress on Crops (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Signaling in Rice (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Exploring Plant Metabolic Pathways: Unraveling the Complexity of Plant Biochemistry (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Protein Metabolism in Plants and Algae under Abiotic Stress (Deadline: 30 September 2024)
- Photosynthetic Responses to Stress in Plants (Deadline: 1 October 2024)
- Emission and Function of Plant-Originated Volatile Organic Compounds (Deadline: 18 October 2024)
- Abiotic Stress-Induced Secondary Metabolites Regulating Plant Metabolism (Deadline: 20 October 2024)
- Integration of Light Signaling, Circadian Clock and Metabolic Responses in a Changing Climate (Deadline: 20 October 2024)
- Exploring Secondary Metabolites: An Insight into Their Crucial Roles and Functions (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Cannabis sativa: Advances in Biology and Cultivation—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Biosynthesis and Regulation of Plant Secondary Metabolites (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Potential Hazardous Elements Accumulation in Plants (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Postharvest Quality and Physiology of Fruits (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Starch Metabolism in Plants and Algae (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Secondary Metabolites in Plants (Deadline: 30 December 2024)
- Plant Physiology: Signalling Pathways in Response to Environmental Stress (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Effect of Carbon/Nitrogen Balance on Photosynthetic Organisms: From Lab to Natural Environment (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- The Growth and Development of Vegetable Crops (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Gasotransmitters in Plants: Physiological Functions and Potential Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Studies on Strategy of Diaspore Dispersal and Effectiveness of Seed Germination (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions: