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Genomics of New Potential Food Sources

edited by

Mark E. Samuels

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: food supply diversity; edible plants; minor crops; genomics; high throughput sequencing; transcriptomics; proteomics; genome editing

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

Innovations and Research in In Vitro Propagation and Germplasm Conservation Techniques for Fruit Tree Cultivars and Fruit Tree Rootstocks

edited by Athanasios Tsafouros,

Epaminondas Kartsonas

and

Costas Delis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit tree propagation; micropropagation; in vitro propagation; tree physiology; rooting; shoot proliferation; acclimatization; in vitro conservation; cryopreservation; cold storage

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Stress Regulation

edited by

Madhav Nepal

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress; molecular regulation; crop improvement; omics; stress responsive gene; stress regulation networks; sustainable agriculture

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

Coacervation of Double Emulsions with Anthocyanins Using Plant-Based Proteins

edited by

Arkadiusz Szpicer

Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska

and Adrian Stelmasiak

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open

Keywords: coacervation; double emulsions; anthocyanins; plant-based proteins; encapsulation; stability; nutraceuticals; bioactive compounds; food technology; emulsion science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Integrate Seed Morpho-Colorimetric Analysis to Characterize Endemic Species, Crop Wild Relatives, and Archaeobotanical Remains

edited by

Marco Sarigu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: seed morphometry; seeds/fruits research; archaeobotany; CWR; plant taxonomy

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

Enhancing Multiple Stress Tolerance in Maize: Genetic and Agronomic Approaches

edited by

János Nagy

Csaba Bojtor

and

Árpád Illés

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: maize; stress tolerance; abiotic stress; genetic improvement; agronomic practices; climate resilience; drought tolerance; salinity stress; crop breeding; genomic tools

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

Enhancing Drought Resilience and Mitigation Strategies in Agronomic Crops

edited by

Muzammal Rehman

and Dengjie Luo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: drought resilience ; agronomic crops ; mitigation strategies ; water scarcity ; agronomic practices ; genetic approaches

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

Insect Pests and Pathogens: Biological Control Measures and Biodiversity

edited by

Vytautas Čėsna

and

Neringa Rasiukeviciute

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: forest management; insects; fungi; microorganisms; biological control; biodiversity; mycobiome; insecticide; resistance

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

Evapotranspiration Processes and Regulating Mechanisms in Agro-Forestry Ecosystems

edited by Zebin Liu and Lihong Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant transpiration; evapotranspiration; soil evaporation; water use; hydroxide isotope; modelling

Genomics-Assisted Plant Resilience

edited by

Muthusamy Ramakrishnan

and

Anket Sharma

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: genomics-assisted breeding; plant resilience; climate change; abiotic stress; biotic stress; genome editing; GWAS; transcriptomics; epigenomics; phenomics; microbiome; sustainable agriculture; climate-smart agriculture; drought tolerance; heat stress; disease resistance; salinity tolerance

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

Molecular Mechanisms and Signal Transduction Pathways of Plant Immunity

edited by Wei Wang and

Libo Han

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant immunity; PRRs; NLRs; PAMPs; effectors; plant– pathogen interaction; signal transduction

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

Cutting-Edge Research on Plant-Derived Drugs

edited by

Natale Badalamenti

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; NMR elucidation; bioactivity-guided isolation; extract activity; biological properties; novel formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Genetic Resources and Breeding of Maize

edited by

Violeta Andjelkovic

and

Domagoj Šimić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: maize; genetic resources; breeding; climate change; modern breeding techniques

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

Advances in Plant Taxonomy and Floristic Diversity: Insights from the Mediterranean and Beyond

edited by

Salvatore Brullo

and Salvatore Cambria

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant taxonomy; mediterranean area; phytogeography; plylogeny; vascular plants; plant diversity; chemotaxonomy; karyology

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

Climate Change and Rice Growth: Mechanisms and Adaptation Strategies

edited by

Weilu Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate changes; agroecology; crop production; grain quality; management strategies; crop physiology; plant growth regulator; greenhouse gas emission; carbon footprint estimation; fertilizer use efficiency

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

Integrative Plant Stress Physiology: Connecting Volatile Emissions to Metabolic Adaptations

edited by

Miguel Portillo-Estrada

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress physiology; volatile organic compounds; metabolic adaptations; biosynthesis; ecological interactions; omics approaches; atmospheric chemistry; abiotic and biotic stress

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

Enhancing the Quality and Bioactivity of Mediterranean Horticultural Products

edited by

Raffaella Antonietta Petruccelli

Sara Di Lonardo

and

Cristiana Giordano

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits and vegetables; product quality; postharvest treatments; bioactive compounds; crop breeding; crop productivity; sustainable farming practices

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

Bioactivities of Natural Products, Second Edition

edited by

Luis Ricardo Hernández

Eugenio Sánchez-Arreola

and

Edgar R. López-Mena

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; isolated natural products; bioactivities; therapeutic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Remote and Proximal Sensing Applications in Temperate Zone Fruit Crops

edited by Andrew Reynolds

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: monitoring; mapping; proximal sensing; remote sensing; precision viticulture; unmanned aerial vehicles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

Plant Antioxidants: Unlocking Biosynthesis, Bioactivity, and Innovation

edited by

Cerasela Elena Gîrd

and

Octavian Tudorel Olaru

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; antioxidants; phenolic compounds; carotenoids; vitamins; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Advancements in Palmaceae Research: Genomic Insights, Trait Analysis, and Breeding Innovations

edited by Wei Xia and Yong Xiao

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2016 | Submission Open

Keywords: Palmaceae; genetic diversity; trait analysis; multi-omics; comparative genomics; crop improvement; marker-assisted selection; evolutionary biology

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

Vegetable and Fruit Production, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lord Abbey

Mason MacDonald

and Josephine Ampofo

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1981 | Submission Open

Keywords: olericulture; pomology; fruit production; vegetable production; plant nutrition; fruit quality; vegetable quality

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

Innovative Strategies for Managing Soilborne Pathogens and Enhancing Plant Health in Arable Crops

edited by

Beatrice Berger

and

Nazanin Zamani-Noor

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: soilborne pathogens; arable crops; crop protection; integrated pest management (IPM); plant health management; sustainable agriculture; AI-based techniques

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

Innovations in Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal Plants

edited by

Anca Toiu

and

Gabriella Saviano

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 31425 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolomics; multivariate data analysis; natural products; technological advances; GC-MS; LC-MS; NMR

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Ethnobotany and Botany in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

edited by

Riccardo Motti

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7992 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethnobotany; botany; biodiversity; Euro-Mediterranean

Plant Diversity and Classification

edited by Marcus Alberto Nadruz Coelho, Paulo José Guimarães, Lana Sylvestre and Cassia Sakuragui

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5587 | Submission Open

Keywords: systematics; taxonomy; nomenclature; biodiversity; classification

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

In Vitro Techniques on Plant Propagation and Genetic Improvement, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hasan Mehraj

and

Monika Tuleja

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2948 | Submission Open

Keywords: callus; somatic embryogenesis; PLB; plant growth regulators; light; morphogenetic response; secondary metabolites; stress reaction; plant improvement; transformation; DNA markers; genetics and genomics; epigenetics and epigenomics; transcriptomics

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

Strategies for Sustainable Innovative Crop Pest Management

edited by

József Kiss

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1337 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop protection; pest management; environment friendly; sustainable agriculture

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

Advances in Protected Environment Control and Crop Response

edited by

Josefa Lopez-Marin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: greenhouse; tunnel; production techniques; environmental conditions; Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); hydroponics; aquaponics; soilless cultivation; vertical systems

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

Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Plant Senescence

edited by Paula Del Carmen Fernández and Edmundo Leonardo Ploschuk

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant senescence; molecular mechanism; genetic; systems biology

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

Exploring and Applying Genes for Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement

edited by

Tae-Hwan Jun

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant breeding; genome sequencing; gene exploration; crop improvement

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

Plant Extracts as Source of Bioactive Compounds and Their Beneficial Effects on Human Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jessica Maiuolo

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; secondary metabolism products; polyphenols; bioactive compounds; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Remote Sensing for Diagnosis of Plant Health

edited by

Jie Wang

and

Ruth Kerry

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; plant nutrient diagnosis; hyper-/multi-spectral imaging; UAV-based monitoring; precision nutrient management

Plant–Microbe Interaction

edited by Gennady V. Pogorelko

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15182 | Submission Open

Keywords: host– pathogen interaction; plant immunity; effector proteins; pathogen-triggered immunity; effector-triggered immunity; biotic stress resistance

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

Genetic Diversity and Germplasm Innovation in Woody Oil Crops

edited by Tao Chen

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1272 | Submission Open

Keywords: woody oil crops; genetic diversity; evaluation of germplasm resources; germplasm innovation; molecular breeding; biological/abiotic stress; oil quality/yield characteristics

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

Sound and Communication in Plants: From Internal Vibrations to Environmental Interactions

edited by

Laura Arru

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 620 | 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)

Plants as Innovative Carrier Systems: Development, Characterization, and Evaluation

edited by

Adina-Elena Segneanu

and

George Dan Mogoşanu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open

Keywords: phyto-carrier; phyto-engineered systems; drug-delivery systems; phytocostituents; chemical screening; therapeutic agents; morpho-structural properties; biological activity; spectroscopic techniques; chromatography methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Cell Physiology and Stress Adaptation of Crops

edited by Wei Jiang and Haitao Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 22 articles | Viewed by 27940 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; stress; plant physiology; molecular biology; genetics; evolution

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

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Plants

edited by

Mario Ciaffi

and

Enrica Alicandri

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 18718 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic diversity; population genetics; population structure; germplasm characterization; phenotypic markers; molecular markers; genotyping by sequencing; molecular breeding; omics and biotechnological technologies; climate change resilience; biodiversity conservation; genetic erosion; in situ and ex situ conservation strategies; cereals; legumes; horticultural crops; fruit crops; plant wild relatives; endangered species

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

Genetic Improvement of Cassava

edited by Eder Jorge De Oliveira and

Hernan Ceballos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17886 | Submission Open

Keywords: Manihot esculenta Crantz; breeding; genomics; genetics; phenotyping; rapid cycling

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

Application of Plant Extracts in Pest Control

edited by

Yongjian Xie

and Xiangrong Tian

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11878 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; phytochemistry; insecticidal activity; formulation development; mechanism of action; integrated pest management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

In Vivo and In Vitro Studies on Heavy Metal Tolerance in Plants

edited by

Aneta Słomka

and

Ewa Muszyńska

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11223 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallophytes; hyperaccumulators; heavy metal tolerance; phytoremediation; bioremediation; in vitro culture; in vivo studies

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

Applications of Bioinformatics in Plant Science

edited by

Hua Zhong

and

Junfei Ma

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7234 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant bioinformatics; genomics; transcriptomics; functional annotation; computational biology; gene networks; genome-wide association studies (GWAS); evolutionary genomics; plant systems biology; omics data integration

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

Analysis of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity in Native Plants: Characterization and Biological Effects

edited by

Jorge Luis Chávez-Servín

and Aarón Kuri-García

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6799 | Submission Open

Keywords: phenolic compounds; antioxidant capacity; native plants; bioactive compounds; secondary metabolites; phytochemicals; polyphenols; HPLC analysis; LC-MS techniques; drying methods; solvent extraction; chemopreventive effects; functional foods; nutraceuticals; plant extracts; in vitro bioactivity; in vivo studies; oxidative stress; elicitation strategies; plant biotechnology; bioavailability of polyphenols; health benefits of phytochemicals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Physiology and Seedling Production of Plants

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

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6661 | 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)

The Conservation of Protected Plant Species: From Theory to Practice

edited by

Zigmantas Gudžinskas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6568 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiversity conservation; climate change; habitats; invasive species; legally protected plant species; management; plant traits; populations

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

QTL Mapping of Seed Quality Traits in Crops, 2nd Edition

edited by

Abdelmajid Kassem

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6184 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; QTL mapping; seed quality traits; GWAS; seed protein; oil; fatty acids; amino acids; sugars; isoflavones; AI; ML

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

Soil Carbon Management for Crop Production

edited by

Xiaoning Zhao

Kazem Zamanian

Pujia Yu

and Xiangping Guo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5634 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil carbon management; ecosystem services; soil productivity; soil health

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

Harnessing Plant Microbiome to Improve the Resilience of Crop Species Under Various Biotic and Abiotic Stress Conditions

edited by Jong Won Park and

Chuanyu Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5304 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-associated microbiome; climate change; biotic and abiotic stress; crop protection; sustainable agriculture; metabolomics; microbiome engineering; beneficial microbe; rhizosphere; secondary metabolites

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

Plants and Their Floral Visitors in the Face of Global Change

edited by