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Studies on Plant–Humans Interactions as a Means for Fostering a More Sustainable Future submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open
Keywords: ethnobotany; plant blindness; plant awareness disparity; neglected species; plant handicraft; wild food plants; medicinal plants; ornamental plants; ritual plants; new plant materials; plant perceptions
Omics Approaches to Analyze Gene Regulation in Plants
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene regulation; omics technologies; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; plant biology; transcription factors; non-coding RNAs; epigenetics; stress response; environmental adaptation; plant development; high-throughput analysis; functional genomics; molecular pathways; crop improvement; sustainable agriculture; systems biology; regulatory networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Somatic Embryogenesis and Secondary Somatic Embryogenesis in Flowering Plants
edited by and Jelena Milojević
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open
Keywords: biotechnology; germplasm conservation; secondary embryogenesis; somatic embryogenesis; genetic transformation; gene expression; epigenetic; genetic stability; chimerism; clonal propagation; large-scale propagation; regeneration; germination; histology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
Endosperm—Ephemeral Tissue with Great Potential submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: dedifferentiation; storage materials; proliferation; origin; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
Strategies of Forest Trees Against Drought Stress submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: drought stress; forest ecosystem; tree drought resistance mechanisms; adaptive management technologies; Physiological and molecular regulatory networks; structural and functional adaptive evolution
Phytochemical Innovations and Bioactive Compounds: From Characterization to Therapeutic Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; bioactive compounds; green extraction; molecular docking; drug discovery; functional foods; antimicrobial resistance; metabolic engineering; nutraceuticals; clinical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Crop Adaptation to Adverse Stress Conditions
edited by , Shuxin Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop breeding; abiotic stress tolerance; drought; cold; high temperature; salinity; transcription factor; miRNAs biogenesis; DNA methylation; adversity adaptation; gene editing; chromatin modifications; epigenetics; yield; development; molecular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Molecular Biology)
Biocontrol of Toxicogenic Fungi in Vegetables Through the Use of Antagonistic Microorganisms
edited by María Cristina Nally and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycotoxin; biocontrol; antagonistic; yeasts; filamentous fungi; bacteria; storage; field; post-harvest conditions; vegetables; antifungal mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Technologies, Applications and Innovations in Plant Genetics Research
edited by Cristina Barrero Sicilia and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 265 | 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)
Plant-Animal Interactions: Highlighting Effects of Plant Anatomy, Natural History, and Environmental Changes
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6418 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecological interactions; mutualism; herbivory; plant morphology; plant defense; plant-animal relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)
Isolation and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites from Plants submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4570 | 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 1777 | 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, and Beibei Jiang
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1212 | 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 , Guochun Zhao and Shupei Rao
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | 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
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 806 | 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 submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13284 | 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 , Llorenç Sáez and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11205 | 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
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2354 | 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 submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2169 | 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 submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 700 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; extraction techniques; green solvents; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Halophytes and Sustainable Agriculture submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 257 | 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 144 | 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 and
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 193 | 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 submission deadline 29 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 151 | 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 submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 24 articles | Viewed by 43606 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mediterranean; plant Science; flora; vegetation; taxonomy; conservation; phytochemistry; aliens; fungi; lichens; bryophytes; ornamental plants; seed banks
Plant Essential Oil with Biological Activity: 3nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18154 | Submission Open
Keywords: essential oils; antimicrobial activity; cytotoxicity; phytotoxicity; antioxidant; phytopathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Advanced Research on Rhizosphere Microorganisms: Plant–Microbial Interactions and Sustainable Agriculture submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17430 | 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)
Advances in Biostimulant Use on Horticultural Crops submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12763 | 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 , and Aamir Hamid Khan
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12248 | 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, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9524 | 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 8019 | 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
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6293 | 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 5845 | 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)
Maize Cultivation and Improvement submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4728 | 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)
Natural Compounds for Controlling Plant Pathogens submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4545 | 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)
Phosphorus and pH Management in Soil–Plant Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4424 | 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)
The Trade-Offs Between Growth and Development and Stress in Plants—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4197 | 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)
Interaction Between Flowers and Pollinators
edited by Stefano Benvenuti
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3441 | 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)
Research on Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds from Edible Fruits
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3207 | 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)
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Transport and Signaling in Plants
edited by , Leon V. Kochian, and Javier Mora-Macias
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2659 | 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)
Applications of Plant Tissue Culture for Crop Improvement and Biodiversity Conservation submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2602 | 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)
Identification of Resistance of Maize Germplasm Resources to Disease
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2570 | 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 submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2543 | 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)
Emerging Extraction Techniques for Bioactive Compounds Derived from Plant Resources submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2534 | 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)
Plants for Biodiversity and Sustainable Cities
edited by and Javier A. Figueroa
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2422 | 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)
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 2391 | 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)
Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Tolerance to Environmental Stresses submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2334 | 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)
Crop Genome Sequencing and Analysis submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2270 | 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)
Solanaceae Plants Genetics submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2082 | 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
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1791 | 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)
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