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Alkaloids: Chemical Structures with Pharmaceutical Potential—2nd Edition

edited by

Luciana R. Tallini

and

Gabriela Feresin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkaloids; extraction and isolation; chemical profile; structural elucidation; biological activities; pharmacological potential

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Emerging Technologies for Modifying Plant-Based Proteins

edited by

Marcelo Cristianini

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable protein; techno-functional properties; structure properties; emerging food processing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

The Genetic Diversity, Biotechnological Tools, and Phenotypic Trait Variation of Olea europaea L.: Studies to Support Breeding Programs—2nd Edition

edited by

Samanta Zelasco

and

Giora Ben-Ari

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: Olea europaea; genetic diversity; genotyping and phenotyping; plant biotechnology; sequencing; mapping; markers; classical and molecular breeding

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

Phytohormones and Plant Stress: Regulatory Networks in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Responses

edited by

Radomíra Vanková

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress tolerance; phytohormone crosstalk; abiotic stress responses; abiotic stress responses; hormonal regulation mechanisms; defence signalling pathways

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

Mechanisms of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds—2nd Edition

edited by

Jingchao Chen

and Hailan Cui

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: weeds; herbicide resistance; resistance mechanisms to herbicides; omics technique; weed management

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

Biotechnological Advances in Biopesticides for Integrated Pest Management

edited by

María Paula Zunino

and Maria Liza López

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopesticides; microbial biopesticides; plant-derived biopesticides; nanotechnology; bioactive compounds; integrated pest management (IPM); pest control

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

Berries and Health: Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

edited by

Daniela Salvatori

and

Paula Sette

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: berries; berry by-products; functional foods; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Diagnostics and Monitoring of Plant Diseases

edited by Ljiljana Krstin and

Zorana Katanić

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital tools; disease detection; molecular methods; pathogen monitoring; plant pathogens; sustainable plant protection

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

Therapeutic Potential of Plant-Derived Carbohydrates and Iminosugars

edited by

Robert J. Nash

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: iminosugar; azasugar; carbohydrate; anti-cancer activity; immune modulation; anti-microbial; anti-inflammatory; therapeutic; food supplement; cosmetic uses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Advances in Natural Biostimulants and Sustainable Soil Inputs for Resilient Crop Systems

edited by

María Liliana Flores-López

, Susana González-Morales and Alberto Margarito García-Munguía

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural biostimulants; soil– plant– microbe interactions; sustainable agriculture; plant physiology; eco-friendly inputs; resilience; green formulations

Bioactive Compounds from Plant Natural Products: Ethnopharmacology and Phytochemistry—2nd Edition

edited by

Gerardo Cebrián-Torrejón

and

Eloy Bejarano

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemistry; ethnopharmacology; plant natural products; bioactive compounds; secondary metabolites; traditional medicine; pharmacological activity; functional foods; nutraceuticals; green chemiustry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Advances in Vegetable Crop Breeding: From Functional Gene Discoveries to Enhanced Productivity, Stress Tolerance, and Nutritional Quality

edited by Yong Pyo Lim and

Wenxing Pang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable crops; functional gene mapping; stress response; mechanism; molecular breeding

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

Plant Protection: Advances in Disease Detection, Diagnosis and Management

edited by

Yuan Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants protection; crop diseases; disease detection; disease diagnosis; food security

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

Efficacy, Safety and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Dušanka Kitić

and Nebojša Menković

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4799 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; bioactive plants products; plants extract; essential oil; plant-derived medicines; pharmacological activity; safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Microbial Plant Biostimulants for Agricultural Sustainability: Progress and Challenges

edited by

Sajad Ali

and Bilal Ahmed

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3507 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial biostimulants; biotic; abiotic; crop improvement; omics

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

Innovative Biotech Approaches in Legume Crop Improvement

edited by

Dario Paolo

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | Submission Open

Keywords: legume crops; biotechnology; gene editing; molecular breeding; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; crop improvement; sustainable agriculture; abiotic stress tolerance

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

Harnessing Beneficial Microbes and Water-Saving Strategies for Crop Stress Resilience

edited by

Lixin Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: PGPR; water-saving strategies; stress tolerance; microbial biotechnology; sustainable agriculture; crop resilience; omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant–Soil 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 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7841 | 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)

Management, Development, and Breeding of Coffea sp. Crop

edited by

Fábio Luiz Partelli

and

Weverton Pereira Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7313 | 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)

Insights and Regulation of Plant Growth and Metabolism

edited by

Jiabao Ye

and

Marcello Salvatore Lenucci

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5879 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant growth; specialized metabolism; physiological response; biosynthesis pathway; gene regulation

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

Functional Plants for Ecological Control of Agricultural Pests

edited by

Fajun Chen

Xiaoling Tan

and

Xiaoguang Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5410 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional plants; agricultural pests; ecological control of pests; green control of pests; landscape layout; diversity utilization; plant chemistry; plant-derived pesticides; resistance and susceptibility of plants (including transgenic resistant crops; e.g.; transgenic Bt crops); conservation for natural enemies; refuge effect for natural enemies; bridge effects for natural enemies; attraction and repellence of plant VOCs; plant– insect interaction; insect biodiversity; pest monitoring; ecological agriculture

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

The Role of Plant Growth Regulators in Plant Response to Stress Factors

edited by

Federico J. Berli

, Mariela Pontin and

Rodrigo Alonso

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2922 | Submission Open

Keywords: acclimation mechanisms; climate change; phenotypic plasticity; plant signaling; secondary metabolites; stress defense; oxidative damage; cultivation expansion; nutritional attributes

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

Biological Control of Agricultural and Forestry Plant Diseases

edited by Ben Fan and Jia-Jin Tan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2714 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological control; plant beneficial rhizobacteria; Bacillus velezensis; Bacillus subtilis; plant probiotics; forest pathology; plant nematology

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

Sustainable Vegetable Production in the Era of Climate Change

edited by

Georgia Ntatsi

, Theodora Ntanasi and

Ioannis Karavidas

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2500 | Submission Open

Keywords: vegetable crops; nutrient management; hydroponics and soilless culture; precision farming; vertical farming; sustainable agriculture; organic farming; salinity stress; drought stress; biofertilizers; biofortification; postharvest quality; antioxidant defense mechanisms

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

Interactions and Co-Evolution Between Plant Hosts and Pathogens

edited by

Sergei A. Subbotin

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2465 | Submission Open

Keywords: coevolution; disease resistance breeding; effectors; environmental stress; host adaptation; host defense mechanisms; immune signaling pathways; microbiome interactions; molecular plant pathology; pathogen epidemiology; pathogen evolution; pathogen virulence; plant disease resistance; plant immunity; plant microbiota; plant-microbe co-evolution; plant-pathogen interactions

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

Advances in Genome-Wide Studies of Complex Agronomic Traits in Crops

edited by

Hantao Wang

and

Chao Shen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1504 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome-wide association study (GWAS); quantitative trait loci (QTL); complex traits; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; crop genomics; multi-omics integration; genomic prediction; agronomic traits; population genomics

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

Plant Stress Physiology and Ecophysiological Responses to Environmental Challenges

edited by

Brigitta Tóth

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1344 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptation; antioxidant enzymes; cellular damage; crop production; crop protection; crops; free radicals; oxidative damage

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

Remote Sensing Technologies in Crop Monitoring and Plant Phenotyping

edited by

Qing Gu

and

Yuan Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1157 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; crop monitoring; plant phenotyping; trait analysis; precision agriculture; smart breeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

Integrating Plant Immunity and Ecological Strategies for Sustainable Disease Management

edited by Xianchao Sun and

Lisong Ma

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant immunity; plant– microbe interactions; ecological disease management; sustainable crop protection; biocontrol agents; agroecology

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

Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics in Modern Plant Science—2nd Edition

edited by Mingquan Ding

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 967 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional genomics; bioinformatics; abiotic stress; plant development; genome sequence analysis

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

Machine Learning for Plant Phenotyping in Crops

edited by

Qing Li

and

Ping Liu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 877 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; multi-scale phenotype; multi-data analysis; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

Genomewide SNP Identification and Use for Resolving Population Structure and GWAS of Traits of Interest—3rd Edition

edited by

Umesh K. Reddy

and

Subramanyam Chinreddy

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 831 | Submission Open

Keywords: SNP mining and InDELs; population structure analysis; GWAS; high-density QTL mapping; haplotype networking; genomics of wild crop relatives

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

Plant Foods: Characterization, Extraction, Processing, and Waste Revalorization

edited by

Maria de Jesus Perea-Flores

Brenda Hildeliza Camacho Díaz

and

Sandra Victoria Ávila-Reyes

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 546 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; agroindustrial waste or residues; process; characterization; metabolites; biopolymers; extraction; chemical composition; ancestral plants; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant Metabolites and Their Synthetic Derivatives as Potential Candidates for the Development of Drugs

edited by

María Cecilia Carpinella

and

Constantinos Athanassopoulos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; plant-derived compounds; biological activity; antibacterial activity; drugs development; synthetic natural product derivatives; multidrug resistance

Cereal Crop Breeding, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jindong Liu

and Yamei Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereals; genetic dissection; breeding; disease resistance; stress tolerance; yield; quality; biotechnology

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

Artificial Intelligence in Seed Quality Assessments

edited by

Qun Sun

and Keling Tu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 369 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); seed quality; non-destructive detection; machine learning; predictive modeling; seed phenotyping; precision agriculture; sustainable farming; decision support systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

Interactions Between Crops and Resource Utilization

edited by Lingyang Feng and

Muhammad Ali Raza

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop– resource interactions; resource-use efficiency; sustainable intensification; system resilience; economic viability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Solidifying the Foundation of IPM with Agroecology and Biological Control

edited by

and Stine K. Jacobsen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: beneficials; biocontrol; crop resilience; entomopathogens; habitat management; smart agriculture; crop diversity

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

Crop Genetics and Breeding—Second Edition

edited by

Hai Du

and

Zhe Liang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; population; QTL; sequencing; genome; SNP; molecular markers; genome editing; phenotypes; omics; polyploidy; evolution

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

From Nature to the Lab: Extraction, Analysis, and Applications of Plant Bioactives and Synthetic Counterparts

edited by Olga St. Tsiftsoglou, Haralambos E. Katerinopoulos and

Ioannis Fotopoulos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; green extraction methods; phytochemical analysis; antioxidant activity; secondary metabolites; chromatography and spectroscopy; pharmaceutical/nutraceutical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Extraction and Application of Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants

edited by Katarina Ŝavikin,

Jelena Popović-Djordjević

and Jelena Živković

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; medicinal plants; bioactive compounds; extracts; bioactivity; food; pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Fertilizer Management for Crop Resilience Under Abiotic Stress

edited by

Lin Li

and Longxin He

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress tolerance; fertilizer management; climate-resilient agriculture; bio-based fertilizers; integrated nutrient management; saline-alkali soils

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

Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture: Focus on Crop Water, Salt Stress and Nutrient Deficiency

edited by Junying Chen and

Zhitao Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; precision agriculture; crop water stress; salt stress (soil salinization); nutrient deficiency; multi-source data fusion; satellite and UAV imagery; machine learning

Mediterranean Shrub Ecosystems Under Climate Change

edited by

Jean-Philippe Mevy

and

Ilja Marco Reiter

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

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

Selected Papers from the 1st International Electronic Conference on Plant Protection

edited by

Jorge M. S. Faria

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: agriculture; agroecology; crop health; digital innovation; forestry; pest control; pest management; soil management; sustainability

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

Applications of Plant Biotechnology: In Vitro Propagation and Plant Transformations—2nd Edition

edited by

Humberto Prieto

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene transfer procedures; Agrobacterium; regeneration; in planta genetic transformation; RNA interference; gene expression; gene editing

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

Genetic and Biotechnology Techniques in Evaluation and Breeding of Woody Plants

edited by

Yaqiong Wu

and Chunhong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: forest trees; germplasm evaluation; gene mapping; molecular markers; hybrid population; heredity; gene function; biotechnology

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

Plant Salt Stress Tolerance: Mechanisms and Applications

edited by Tianyun Shao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: salt stress; abiotic stress; ion homeostasis; osmoregulation; oxidative stress; stress signaling; phytoremediation; halophytes; crop breeding; stress-tolerant crops

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

Plant Extracts in Nanomedicine: From Formulation to Therapeutic Application

edited by

Ana Obradovic

, Miloš Matić,

Ahmed Hussein

and

Nikola Srećković

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; nanoparticles; bioactive compounds; green synthesis; pharmacological applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Interactions Between Plants and Fungal Networks: From Rhizosphere Processes to Ecosystem Functioning

edited by Mohamed Hijri

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant– fungal interactions; mycorrhizal fungi; fungal endophytes; dark-septate endophytes; rhizosphere microbiome; microbial networks; soil– plant interactions; ecosystem functioning; stress tolerance; multi-omics approaches

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