Plants

Technologies, Applications and Innovations in Plant Genetics Research

edited by Cristina Barrero Sicilia and

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant genetics; genome editing; biotechnology; molecular breeding; high-throughput sequencing; synthetic biology; precision agriculture; functional genomics; bioinformatics

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

Isolation and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites from Plants

edited by

Amine Assouguem

and

Mohammed Kara

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5889 | 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)

Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Responses to Heavy Metal Stress

edited by Fang He and Mengxue Niu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1896 | Submission Open

Keywords: heavy metal pollution; plant adaptive mechanisms; phytoremediation strategies; oxidative stress; molecular responses; genetic tolerance; omics approaches

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

Exploring the Molecular Mechanisms and Regulatory Networks Behind Plant Metabolism

edited by Yijun Fan,

Aoxue Luo

and Beibei Jiang

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1438 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene expression; gene function; metabolic pathways; transcription factors; multi-omics; biosynthesis

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

Unraveling Complex Traits and Developmental Pathways of Forest Trees

edited by

Zhong Chen

, Guochun Zhao and Shupei Rao

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 948 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional genomics; multi-omics analysis; synthetic biology; tree genetics and genomes; regulation of gene expression; gene regulatory networks; tree breeding

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

The Role of Plant Volatile Organic Compounds in Stress Responses

edited by

Irfan Ali Sabir

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 874 | Submission Open

Keywords: volatile organic compounds (VOCs); stress responses; biotic stress; abiotic stress; defense mechanisms; pathogen-induced volatiles; plant– plant communication

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

Developments in Sustainable Horticulture: Resilience, Resource Protection and Rewards

edited by

Michelle Mak

and

Christopher Cazzonelli

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14442 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural plants; resilience; resource protection; sustainable horticulture

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

Taxonomy and Nomenclature of Euro + Mediterranean Vascular Plants

edited by

Fabrizio Bartolucci

, Llorenç Sáez and

Manuel B. Crespo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12815 | Submission Open

Keywords: cytotaxonomy; herbarium data; integrative taxonomy; molecular data; morphometry; plant nomenclature; typification; vascular flora

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

Abiotic and Biotic Stress of the Crops and Horticultural Plants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Pingfang Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3563 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; biotic stress; crops; horticultural plants; genetic analysis; genomics; plant defense mechanisms stress response

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

Biosafety and Ecological Assessment of Genetically Engineered and Edited Crops—2nd Edition

edited by

Charles Neal Stewart, Jr.

and

Wei Wei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2510 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecological consequence; environmental release; gene drives; genome editing; genetic engineering; genetically modified; risk assessment; synthetic biology

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

Challenges of Technology and Processing for Plant Extraction

edited by

Jelena Vladić

and

Nataša Nastić

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 832 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; extraction techniques; green solvents; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Halophytes and Sustainable Agriculture

edited by

Tiziana Lombardi

and

Laura Pistelli

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: halophytes; salt stress; salt tolerance; sustainable agriculture

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

Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture

edited by Javier Hernández-Allica

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant nutrition; soil; fertility; crop; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Innovations in Blueberry Science: Breeding, Stress Resilience, and Sustainable Production

edited by

Lingyun Zhang

and

Yibo Cao

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: blueberry (Vaccinium spp.); fruit development; fruit quality; breeding; environmental stress resistance; pest and disease management; molecular mechanisms; genomics analysis; post-harvest preservation

Bioactive Compounds and Advanced Analytical Approaches in Plant-Based Research: From Chemistry to Therapeutics

edited by

Kirley Marques Canuto

and

Hélcio Silva Dos Santos

submission deadline 29 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; plant extracts; analytical methods; therapeutic applications; phytochemicals; secondary metabolites; dereplication; pharmacological activity; herbal drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Advanced Botanical Research in the Mediterranean Area: Studies in Honor of Prof. Francesco Maria Raimondo on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday

edited by

Giuseppe Venturella

and

Gianniantonio Domina

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 25 articles | Viewed by 48061 | Submission Open

Keywords: Mediterranean; plant Science; flora; vegetation; taxonomy; conservation; phytochemistry; aliens; fungi; lichens; bryophytes; ornamental plants; seed banks

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 Nov 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 20877 | 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)

Plant Essential Oil with Biological Activity: 3nd Edition

edited by

Hazem Salaheldin Elshafie

and

Ippolito Camele

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19721 | Submission Open

Keywords: essential oils; antimicrobial activity; cytotoxicity; phytotoxicity; antioxidant; phytopathogens

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Advances in Biostimulant Use on Horticultural Crops

edited by

Mason MacDonald

,

Lord Abbey

and

Raphael Ofoe

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14910 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidants; biostimulants; fruit production; hormones; horticulture; plant growth regulators; vegetable production

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

Physiological Response and Molecular Mechanisms of Plants to Heavy Metal/Loid Toxicity

edited by

Muhammad Zeeshan

,

Abdul Salam

and Aamir Hamid Khan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13796 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytoremediation; redox homeostasis; plant– environment interaction; metal tolerance index; metal ion uptake; phytochelatins

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

Plant-Derived Natural Products: Development and Utilization

edited by Suzana Branković,

Dusanka Kitic

and

Jelena Živković

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11168 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; essential oil; nutraceuticals; natural products; herbal medicine; phytotherapy; phytochemistry; drug development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Toxicity and Anticancer Activities of Natural Products from Plants

edited by Carlos Gamarra-Luques

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8844 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; secondary metabolites; plant extracts; botanical compounds; herbal compounds; biopharmaceuticals cancer; metastasis cytotoxicity; animal toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Chemistry, Biology and Health Aspects of Plants of the Coffea Genus

edited by

Cristina Forzato

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6998 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant chemistry; natural products; antioxidants; secondary metabolites; chromatography; spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; extraction; biological activity; agronomic practices; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant Fruit Development and Abiotic Stress

edited by Guoming Wang and Tao Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6417 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit development; abiotic stress; physiological mechanisms; molecular mechanisms; multi-omics analysis

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

Natural Compounds for Controlling Plant Pathogens

edited by

José Sebastián Dambolena

and

Virginia Lara Usseglio

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5856 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant disease; natural compounds; antifungal activity; insecticidal activity; insect pests of plants; phytopathogens; mycotoxins

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

Maize Cultivation and Improvement

edited by

Glauco Vieira Miranda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5624 | 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)

The Trade-Offs Between Growth and Development and Stress in Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Dayong Zhang

,

Zhiyong Ni

and

Wenfeng Nie

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4968 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotic and abiotic stresses; epigenetic modifications; stress tolerance; growth and development; stress signaling; molecular mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)

Phosphorus and pH Management in Soil–Plant Systems

edited by

Jim Moir

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4889 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil P; soil pH; management; fertilizer; arable crops; grassland; soil/plant interactions

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

Research on Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds from Edible Fruits

edited by

João Paulo Fabi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4574 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosynthesis; green technologies; edible fruits; nutritional quality; bioactive compounds; chemical constituents; natural compounds; profiling; extraction; isolation; analysis; fingerprinting; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Interaction Between Flowers and Pollinators

edited by Stefano Benvenuti

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4487 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect pollination; pollinator ecosystem service; biodiversity conservation of threatened plants; plant– pollinator mutualism when subjected to climate change; co-evolution of specialized plant– pollinator interactions; wildflower landscape sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Plants for Biodiversity and Sustainable Cities

edited by

Nélida R. Villaseñor

and Javier A. Figueroa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3939 | Submission Open

Keywords: greenspace; ecosystem services; nature-based solutions; plant cover; plant diversity; plant– animal interactions; urban biodiversity; urban ecology; urban sustainability; wildlife

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Identification of Resistance of Maize Germplasm Resources to Disease

edited by

Canxing Duan

and

Yanyong Cao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3368 | Submission Open

Keywords: maize germplasm; maize disease; resistance identification; resistance genes; molecular markers; maize– microbe interactions

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

Management, Development, and Breeding of Coffea sp. Crop

edited by

Fábio Luiz Partelli

and

Weverton Pereira Rodrigues

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3317 | Submission Open

Keywords: Coffea sp.; coffee breeding; physiology of stress; coffee production; post-harvest processing; coffee growth and development; crop management

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

Nitrogen and Phosphorus Transport and Signaling in Plants

edited by

Raju Datla

, Leon V. Kochian,

Byung-Kook Ham

and Javier Mora-Macias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3310 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen/phosphorus uptake mechanisms; nitrogen/phosphorus signaling pathways; nitrogen/phosphorus transporters (PHT); nitrogen/phosphorus transport and assimilation; nitrogen/phosphorus starvation response; nitrogen/phosphorus use efficiency (NUE); root architecture modulation by nitrogen/phosphorus; nitrogen/phosphorus homeostasis in plants; nitrogen/phosphorus sensing in roots; nitrogen fixation; soil microbiome; plant nutrient signaling networks (nitrogen/phosphorus); vascular-mediated N and P signaling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Emerging Extraction Techniques for Bioactive Compounds Derived from Plant Resources

edited by

Branimir Pavlic

and

Milica Aćimović

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3176 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; emerging extraction techniques; natural deep eutectic solvents; high-pressure processes; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Silicon and Its Physiological Role in Plant Growth and Development

edited by Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3016 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon (Si); plant growth; plant development; abiotic stress; biotic stress; nutrient uptake; crop improvement; sustainable agriculture

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

Plants 2025—from Seeds to Food Security

edited by

Dilantha Fernando

,

Fermín Morales

and

Oscar Vicente

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2858 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; abiotic stress; biotic stress; breeding; plant nutrition; plant-microbe interactions; plant molecular biology; plant health

Crop Genome Sequencing and Analysis

edited by

Juan J. Gutierrez-Gonzalez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2785 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop breeding; genome sequencing; resequencing; genome-wide analysis; high-throughput markers

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

Applications of Plant Tissue Culture for Crop Improvement and Biodiversity Conservation

edited by

Ranjith Pathirana

,

Francesco Carimi

and

Angela Carra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2771 | 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)

Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Tolerance to Environmental Stresses

edited by

Stanislav Isayenkov

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2688 | Submission Open

Keywords: salinity; sodicity; drought; alkaline stress; heat; heavy metals; plant stress signaling and regulation; stress sensing; adaptation to the different stress environments

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

Solanaceae Plants Genetics

edited by

Gustavo Rubén Rodríguez

and

Jaime Prohens

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2550 | Submission Open

Keywords: breeding; eggplant; genetic resources; genomics; petunia; potato; tobacco; tomato

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

Advances in Plant Morphogenesis: Mechanisms, Development, and Applications

edited by

Irina Neta Gostin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2266 | Submission Open

Keywords: morphogenesis; embryogenesis; leaf development; stem development; root development; anatomy; gene expression; hormonal signaling; cytokinins; auxin; gibberellins; environment; agricultural crops; totipotency

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

Bio-Active Compounds in Horticultural Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Enrico Doria

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2032 | Submission Open

Keywords: isolation and analysis of compounds; herbal and plant extracts; quality control; functional foods; herbal drugs; profiling; standardized processing; characteristic compounds; bioactive compounds; metabolites; phytochemicals; metabolomics

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

Role of Nitrogen in Plant Growth and Production

edited by

Louis Irving

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1561 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen; growth; photosynthesis; physiology; nitrogen uptake; nitrogen use efficiency; N remobilization; production

Genetic Approaches to Enhancing Disease Resistance in Crops

edited by Ruth A. Heinz and

Zujun Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1351 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic approaches; GWAS; QTL mapping; disease resistance; crop breeding; molecular biology; genome editing; CRISPR-Cas9; resistance genes; marker-assisted selection

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

Responses of Plants and Plant Communities to Environmental Changes in Mountain Areas—2nd Edition

edited by

Luca Giupponi

and Annamaria Giorgi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1254 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant ecology; adaptation traits; morpho-ecological plasticity; plant succession; flora and vegetation changes; plant translocation; plant– environment interactions; phytosociology; species distribution models; invasive alien species; mountain agro-ecosystems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Plant Volatiles as Multifunctional Mediators: Bridging the Lab-Field Gap in Sustainable Pest Management

edited by

Yu Gao

,

Hao Xu

and

Shan Jin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotic stress; plant-insect communication; plant-microorganism communication; plant-plant communication; odor diversity; plant volatiles; essential oils; olfactory perception; biosynthesis; kairomone; field trials

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

Effects of Water Stress and Climate Warming on Crop Growth, Physiology and Yield

edited by

Peter S. Searles

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1140 | Submission Open

Keywords: water stress; drought; high temperature; global warming; plant growth; plant physiology; yield; field crops; fruit trees; horticultural vegetables

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

Algal Growth and Biochemical Responses to Environmental Stress

edited by José Bonomi Barufi and Nelso Navarro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open

Keywords: algal growth; biochemical responses; environmental stress; secondary metabolites; photobiology; aquatic photosynthesis; carbon fixation; photochemical reactions

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

Climate Change and Invasive Plants

edited by

Maria Cristina Morais

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 864 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; plant invasion physiology; elevated and/or low temperature; salinity stress; water excess or deficiency; excess and/or lack of light; oxidative stress; elevated concentrations of atmospheric CO2; plant metabolites; modeling approaches for plant invasiveness and distribution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

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