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Impact of Climate Change on Crop Physiology and Management Strategies

edited by

Jianliang Huang

James A. Bunce

and

Maurizio Badiani

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1685 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; crop physiology; crop stress response; crop management strategies for climate change

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

Embracing Systems Thinking in Crop Protection Science

edited by Kris A.G. Wyckhuys,

Nicolas Desneux

and

Yanhui Lu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 26686 | Submission Open

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

Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Medicinal Plant Extracts

edited by

Farid Khallouki

and

Mohammed Bourhia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22278 | Submission Open

Keywords: newly introduced methods for plant extraction; eco-friendly formulations with antibacterial- and antioxidant-based plant extracts; plant extract identification/characterization; mode of action of plant extracts with antibacterial and antioxidant potential; the relationship between chemical structure and antibacterial and antioxidant properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Ornamental Plants and Urban Gardening II

edited by

László Orlóci

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 18097 | Submission Open

Keywords: ornamental plants; urban green space; climate change

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

Plant Invasions across Scales

edited by

Sven Jelaska

and

Nina Sajna

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17436 | Submission Open

Keywords: invasive plants; biodiversity; abundance; distribution; ecology; habitats; disturbance; spatial analyses; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Biochar-Based Fertilizers in Agriculture: Soil—Plant Interactions and Functions

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16089 | Submission Open

Keywords: biochar; soil– plant interaction; plant and environment; soil and plant health; plant nutrition; plant performance; stress tolerance; legacy effects

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

Advances in Plant Auxin Biology

edited by

Dong-Wei Di

and

Verena Kriechbaumer

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14721 | Submission Open

Keywords: auxin biosynthesis; auxin conjugation; auxin degradation; auxin transport; auxin signaling; auxin inhibitors; response to environmental stress; hormone interaction

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

Plant Stress Physiology and Molecular Biology—2nd Edition

edited by

Peng Zhou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 14571 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; functional gene; regulation network; plant responses and defense mechanisms to stress; phytohormone

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

Responses of Crops to Abiotic Stress

edited by

Georgios Koubouris

and

Giora Ben-Ari

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11958 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; stress; plant physiology; resilience; plant phenotyping; drought; water; soil; biodiversity; ecosystem; ecology

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

Barley: A Versatile Crop for Sustainable Food Production

edited by

Jasmina Lukinac

and

Marko Jukić

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9941 | Submission Open

Keywords: barley; sustainable food production; cultivar breeding; nutritional composition; functional food ingredient; quality assessment; bioactive compounds; brewing and malting; environmental impact; consumer preferences

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

Bioprospecting the Efficacy and Safety of Natural Products from Plants

edited by

Rosy Iara Maciel de Azambuja Ribeiro

and

Renê Oliveira Do Couto

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7946 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro techniques; phytochemicals; antioxidants; medicinal plant; toxic plants; drug delivery systems; animal disease models; drug screening; pharmacognosy; plant extracts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Genetic Breeding of Trees

edited by Wenhao Bo and

Jinhuan Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 7191 | Submission Open

Keywords: tree genomics; tree species genetic improvement; adaptive genetics in forestry; forest genetic resources; biotechnology in tree breeding; molecular markers in forestry; biotic and abiotic stress resistance in trees; forest biodiversity conservation; wood quality improvement; forest tree phenotyping; genetic diversity and tree conservation

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

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic, and Anticancer Activities of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Maria Iorizzi

Claudia Genovese

and

G. David Lin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6982 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; antimicrobial; antidiabetic; anticancer; multicomponent synergy; natural products chemistry; phytopharmacology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Bioactive Compounds in Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Sabater-Jara Ana Belén

and

Lorena Almagro

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6969 | Submission Open

Keywords: specialized metabolism; plant defense responses; plant by-products; biostimulants; biological activity; extraction and identification methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Soil Ecology and Nutrients' Cycling in Crops and Fruits

edited by Hirzel Juan and

Maurizio Badiani

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5955 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant nutrition; manures; soil ecology; fertilizer; orchards; vineyards; crops; fruits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Deciphering Plant Molecular Data Using Computational Methods

edited by

Rajeev K. Azad

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5732 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant molecular networks; plant biology; computational data; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics

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

Effects of Rhizosphere Microorganisms on the Growth of Cereal Crops

edited by Hongbo Li and Xiaoyan Tang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4956 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal; nutrient cycling; carbon sequestration; microbe– host interplay; agronomic management

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

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 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4481 | 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)

Microalgae Genomics and Metagenomics

edited by

Alex Troitsky

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4408 | Submission Open

Keywords: microalgae; phytoplankton; cyanobacteria; eDNA; genomics; phylogenomics; metabarcoding; metagenomics; DNA barcoding; taxonomy

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

Plant Behavioral Ecology

edited by

Pavol Prokop

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4309 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant movement; plant behavior; flower– pollinator interaction; adaptive behavior; plant– herbivore interactions

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

Responses of Plant Molecular Physiology to Environments

edited by Yong Wang and

Zhaojiang Zuo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3481 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; biotic stress; growth and development; molecular mechanism; primary and secondary metabolism

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

Corn Cultivation and Improvement

edited by

Glauco Vieira Miranda

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3160 | 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)

Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management

edited by

Rachid Bouharroud

and

Izabela Kot

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2632 | Submission Open

Keywords: IPM; cultural practices; biotechnical methods; alternatives control methods; pesticides reduction; side effects; monitoring; resistance; economic; decision support system

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

Integrated Soil–Plant Management for Resilient and Sustainable Agroecosystems

edited by Fhatuwani N. Mudau,

Adornis Nciizah

Khayalethu Ntushelo

and Ntakadzeni Edwin Madala

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2079 | Submission Open

Keywords: agroecosystem resilience; agroecological adaptation; integrated nutrient management; conservation agriculture; water management (ISM); nutrient cycling; organic matter management; sustainable agriculture; soil health; integrated pest and disease management

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

Plant Phylogeny, Taxonomy and Evolution

edited by

Wenpan Dong

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2059 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant phylogeny; plant taxonomy; chloroplast genome evolution; DNA barcoding; molecular evolution

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

Applications of Plant Tissue Culture for Crop Improvement and Biodiversity Conservation

edited by

Ranjith Pathirana

Francesco Carimi

and

Angela Carra

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1969 | 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)

Trait–Environment Relationships in Plants: Acclimation and Adaptation

edited by Andrea C. Westerband

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1701 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecology; ecophysiology; community; functional traits; intraspecific trait variation; local adaptation; performance; population; trait variation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Identification and Molecular and Functional Characterization of Genes Involved in the Abiotic Stress Response in Plants

edited by

Juan Francisco Jimenez-Bremont

, Maria Azucena Ortega-Amaro and Aida Araceli Rodríguez-Hernández

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1694 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress-responsive genes; abiotic stress; molecular responses; mechanism of plant tolerance

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

Plant-Pest Interactions

edited by

Sumit Jangra

and

Nabil Killiny

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1261 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant volatiles; crop protection; biotic stress; signaling molecules; enzymes and hormones; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics

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

Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Plant Tolerance upon Abiotic Stress—2nd Edition

edited by

Emilia Apostolova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1182 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; antioxidant activity; chlorophyll fluorescence; environmental pollution; photosynthesis; photosynthetic machinery; plant responses to abiotic stress; plant tolerance; reactive oxygen species; thylakoid membranes; photosynthetic machinery; signal molecules

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

Mechanisms of Algae Adapting to Environmental Changes

edited by Maksymilian Zienkiewicz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1132 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental changes; algae; mechanisms of adaptation; environmental stress; genetic modification

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

Plant Structure and Reproductive Biology

edited by Mei Bai and

Hong Wu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1007 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant structural biology; plant anatomy; plant morphology; plant cell biology; plant histology; plant reproductive biology; flower organ development; pollen tube growth; fertilization mechanisms; plant reproductive strategies; seed development; cellular and molecular mechanisms

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

Navigating the Future of Agriculture: Balancing the Benefits and Challenges of Alternative Plant Nutrition Methods

edited by

Brigitta Tóth

Makoena Joyce Moloi

and Csilla Tóth

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 953 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative nutrients; antioxidant system; micromorphological changes in plants; plants’ responses; stress mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

The Role of Exogenous Silicon in Plant Response to Abiotic Stress

edited by Farissi Mohamed and Ahmed El Moukhtari

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 808 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon; abiotic stress; tolerance; metabolomics; proteomics; ionomics

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

Nutrient Management for Better Crop Production

edited by

John Havlin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant nutrient; nutrient management; organic matter; residual nutrient supply

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Omics in Horticultural Crops

edited by

Octavio Martínez

and

Neftalí Ochoa-Alejo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 583 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural crops; vegetables; fruits; flowers; ornamentals; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics

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

Germplasm Resources, Fruit Cultivation and Biotechnology Application in Fruit Breeding

edited by

Yaqiong Wu

Weilin Li

and Haiyan Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 413 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit tree; germplasm resources; cultivation techniques; biotechnology; growth and development; fruit quality; regulation mechanisms; selection and breeding

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

QTL Mapping and Marker-Assisted Selection in Plants

edited by

Sujan Mamidi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantitative trait loci (QTL); marker-assisted selection (MAS); plant breeding; genetic markers; high-throughput sequencing; genomics; crop improvement; disease resistance; stress tolerance; phenotyping; next-generation sequencing (NGS); genetic variants

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

Advancing Rice Genetics Through Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and QTL Mapping

edited by

Yaolong Yang

and Mengchen Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

Keywords: GWAS; QTL mapping; rice; genetic basis

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

Evolution and Genetics of Plant–Microbe Interactions

edited by

Alice Checcucci

and

Agnese Bellabarba

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant– microbe interaction; microbiota; holobiont; evolutionary adaptation; co-adaptation

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

Exploring the Adaptive Mechanisms and Responses of Forage Crops to Salt Stress

edited by Erick Amombo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: salt stress; forage crops; physiological adaptations; molecular mechanisms; genetic approaches

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

Polyploidy and Abiotic Stress Interactions

edited by Sandra Irene Pitta-Alvarez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; polyploids; stress tolerance; plant breeding; biodiversity

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

Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles: A New Approach Between Nanotechnology and Plant Bioinputs

edited by

Joyce Dória

and Vera Lúcia Dos Santos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosynthesis; nanoparticles; microorganisms; nanotechnology; plant bioinputs; sustainable agriculture; eco-friendly synthesis; green nanotechnology; agricultural biotechnology

Current Research in Toxic Plants

edited by Gonzalo Diaz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: toxic plants; toxic alkaloids; toxic glycoalkaloids; plant toxicosis treatments; toxic plant identification; plant toxicity; phytotoxins; plant toxins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Influence of Management Practices on Plant Growth

edited by

Zhongkui Jia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant growth; management practices; irrigation; soil health; sustainable agriculture

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

Biochemical-Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Olive Under Different Abiotic and Biotic Stress Conditions

edited by

Mariela Torres

and Pierluigi Pierantozzi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: Olea europaea L.; biochemical; physiological and yield responses; olive biotic and abiotic stress; climate change; genotypic responses; phenotypic markers

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

The Role of Sound in Plant Interactions and Development

edited by

Laura Arru

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 248 | 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)

Physiology and Seedling Production of Plants

edited by Silvana de Paula Quintão Scalon and Elcio Ferreira Dos Santos

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2749 | 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)

Isolation and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites from Plants

edited by

Amine Assouguem

and

Mohammed Kara

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1572 | 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)

Applications of Nanotechnology in Enhancing Plant Growth and Protection

edited by Yuhong Cao, Huan Zhang and Xiang Zhao

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; nano-agrochemicals; nanosensors; nanobionics; nano diagnostic; nano pesticides; nanofertilizers; nano-delivery

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

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