Plants 2025—from Seeds to Food Security
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 4
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Interests: canola and wheat pathology; epidemiology of plant pathogens; evolution/genetic variation of fungal pathogens; biological control of plant diseases; breeding for disease resistance microbial; ecology and microbial interactions
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Interests: agronomy; elevated CO2; elevated temperature; grapevine biology; photosynthesis; plant adaptation to climate change; plant nutrition; plant physiology; plant stress physiology; water stress
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Interests: climate change; plant biotechnology; plant reproduction; abiotic stress; plant stress physiology; halophytes; drought; salinity; stress tolerance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is related to the conference “Plants 2025: From Seeds to Food Security”, which will be held in Barcelona, Spain, 31 March–2 April 2025. The aim of the conference is to bring together plant scientists, researchers, and experts from around the world to share cutting-edge research, foster collaboration, and explore innovative solutions for the future of agriculture and plant science.
This Special Issue will align with the conference’s seven main themes, inviting submissions that explore the following key areas:
- Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change;
- Plant–Microbe Interactions;
- Emerging Technologies in Plant Health;
- Emerging Technologies in Plant Breeding;
- Emerging Technologies in Biotechnology and Molecular Research;
- Seed Technologies and Seed Enhancement;
- Plant Nutrition.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that highlight innovative approaches and advancements in plant science. Contributions highlighting the latest scientific discoveries and advances in addressing global challenges, such as increasing crop yields, improving food quality, reducing agrochemical contamination, and enhancing forest cover, are highly encouraged. Submissions from conference participants, as well as researchers who are unable to attend, are welcome.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive collection of high-quality research, reflecting the latest scientific discoveries and future directions in plant science. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we aim to inspire collaboration and drive progress towards a more sustainable and food-secure future.
Prof. Dr. Dilantha Fernando
Prof. Dr. Fermín Morales
Prof. Dr. Oscar Vicente
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate change
- abiotic stress
- biotic stress
- breeding
- plant nutrition
- plant-microbe interactions
- plant molecular biology
- plant health
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