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Evolution of Land Plants

edited by

Yin-Long Qiu

and Feng Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20237 | Submission Open

Keywords: land plants; evolution; phylogenetics; evolutionary genomics; biogeography; paleobotany; specialized metabolites; chemical evolution

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

Plant-Derived Natural Products: Development and Utilization

edited by Suzana Branković,

Dusanka Kitic

and

Jelena Živković

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14487 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Mechanisms Regulating C, N, and P Storage, Cycle, and Stoichiometry in Plant Ecosystems Under Climate Change

edited by

Xiaoyong Chen

and

Dafeng Hui

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12194 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; nitrogen; carbon; phosphorus; nutrient storage; ecological stoichiometry; greenhouse gas efflux; ecosystem services; forest management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Carbon Sequestration and Stabilization in Forest and Bamboo Ecosystems

edited by Yongjun Shi,

Guangsheng Chen

and

Lin Xu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8672 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon sequestration; forest ecosystems; bamboo ecosystems; climate change mitigation; carbon capture and storage; ecological impact assessment; sustainable forest management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Plant Root: Anatomy, Structure and Development

edited by

Shuang Wu

and Yu Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7104 | Submission Open

Keywords: root anatomy; root structure; root development; root function; meristem; molecular mechanisms; environmental interactions

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

Interaction Between Flowers and Pollinators

edited by Stefano Benvenuti

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6220 | 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)

Plant Immunity and Disease Resistance Mechanisms

edited by

Yi-Hsien Lin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5745 | Submission Open

Keywords: agricultural management; disease control; induced resistance; plant defense; plant immunity; plant– pathogen interactions

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

Biological Signaling in Plant Development

edited by Klaus Palme and

Maren Müller

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4910 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant signaling; hormone regulation; developmental biology; signal transduction; en-vironmental response; cell differentiation; organogenesis; molecular pathways

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

Abiotic Stress of Crops: Molecular Genetics and Genomics—3rd Edition

edited by

Zhaoshi Xu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4106 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress response; gene function; gene regulation; stress signal transduction; stress tolerance; tolerant mechanism; genomic research; gene editing; yield

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

Bio-Based Solutions for Sustainable Plant Systems

edited by

Riccardo Fedeli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3159 | Submission Open

Keywords: biostimulant; wood distillate; biochar; essential oils; green solutions; sustainable agriculture; crop production; abiotic stress; spontaneous plants

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

Bio-Active Compounds in Horticultural Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Enrico Doria

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3100 | 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)

Sexual and Asexual Reproduction in Forest Plants—2nd Edition

edited by Ling Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3082 | Submission Open

Keywords: gender differentiation; pollination and fertilization; dormancy and germination; clone reproduction; genetic improvement; reproductive evolution; environmental adaptation

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

Advances in Plant Nutrition and Novel Fertilizers—Second Edition

edited by Juan Li, Xiangdong Yang,

Xinhua He

and

Przemysław Barłóg

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3002 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative fertilizer; biological fertilizers; smart environment-responsive fertilizer; controlled-release strategy; diagnostic approaches and tools; fertilizer application rate; nano-fertilizers; new fertilizer; nutrient use efficiency; relation of plant nutrition and fertilizer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Morphological Traits and Their Role in the Phytochemical Profiles of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Fico Gelsomina

and

Claudia Giuliani

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2875 | Submission Open

Keywords: morpho-anatomy; microscopy; phytochemistry; secondary metabolites; chemosystematics; taxonomy; ethnobotany; biological activity

The Effects of Stresses and Disturbances on Forest Trees: Ecosystem and Physiological Responses

edited by

Nenad Potočić

and

Mia Marušić

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2790 | Submission Open

Keywords: photosynthetic response; water use; nutritional balance; tree vitality and productivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Genomic and Functional Insights into Gene Families for Stress Resilience and Development in Woody Plants

edited by

Jinhui Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1873 | Submission Open

Keywords: woody plants; genomic and functional insights; gene families; stress resilience; adaptability

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

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

edited by

Peter S. Searles

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1818 | 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)

Molecular, Biochemical and Developmental Adaptations of Plants Under Abiotic Stress

edited by

Polydefkis Hatzopoulos

and

Konstantinos Koudounas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; salinity; drought; temperature stress; heavy metals; plant tolerance; plant acclimatization; plant adaptation; molecular mechanisms; biochemical processes

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

Molecular Mechanisms of Interactions Between Pathogenic Fungi and Host Plants

edited by Ya Li and Jiexiong Hu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1412 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant fungal diseases; pathogenic fungi; fungal effector; host resistance; plant immunity; plant– pathogen interactions

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

Advances in Tea Plant Physiology, Quality Formation, and Stress Adaptation

edited by Chuan Yue and Hongli Cao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1328 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea plant; tea quality; tea plantation; growth and development; abiotic stress; biotic stress; drought stress; heat stress; cold stress; salt stress; plant disease; plant nutrients; shading; phytohormone; gene function; transcriptome; metabolome; tea processing; tea aroma; dormancy; germplasm resources; metabolites

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

Translating Ecological Research into Biological Control Strategies

edited by

Martin Heil

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocontrol; biological control; induced defence; mycorrhiza; organic farming; plant-growth-promoting bacteria; plant innate immunity; rhizobacteria; sustainability; tritrophic interactions

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

Sustainable Agronomic Interventions for Successful Crop Production in Metal-Contaminated Soils

edited by

Babar Shahzad

and

Fasih Ullah Haider

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 824 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress tolerance; heavy metals; photosynthesis; plant development

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

Advances in Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding—2nd Edition

edited by Xiaohua Su and Yanguang Chu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open

Keywords: forest tree genetics and breeding; complex traits; genetic variation; genome editing; molecular markers; breeding strategy

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

Biosynthesis and Regulation of Tea Plant Specialized Metabolites

edited by

Yongxin Wang

and

Zhihui Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea plant; catechins; theanine; caffeine; biosynthesis; gene regulation; gene function; multi-omics; tea quality

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

Advances in Plant Natural Products Biosynthesis and Metabolic Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by Xiang Pu and Wei Wu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 717 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant; natural product; biosynthesis; metabolic engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Morphological Features and Phytochemical Properties of Medicinal Plants, Third Edition

edited by

Claudia Giuliani

and

Fico Gelsomina

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open

Keywords: morpho-anatomy; microscopy; secretory structures; phytochemistry; secondary metabolites; chemosystematics; taxonomy; phylogenetic relationships; ethnobotany

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Recent Advances in Remote Sensing, Image Processing, and Deep Learning for Precision Agriculture

edited by

Yang-Jun Deng

and Jinling Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision agriculture technology; agricultural remote sensing image processing; deep learning/AI for agricultural information analysis; remote sensing for crop monitoring; yield prediction; plant phenotype; pest and disease detection and identification; soil health management via deep learning; remote sensing; etc.; intelligent breeding technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

Orchid Diversity in Mediterranean-Type Climate Regions in the World

edited by

Robert Philipp Wagensommer

, Alessio Turco and Pietro Medagli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open

Keywords: orchid diversity; cytogenetic; evolutionary; Mediterranean-type climates; ecological; hybridization; conservation; Mediterranean ecosystems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Advanced Remote Sensing and AI Techniques in Agriculture and Forestry

edited by

Rui-Feng Wang

and

Kangning Cui

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer vision; remote sensing; unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); precision agriculture; forestry monitoring; deep learning; machine learning; object detection; image classification; image segmentation; plant disease and pest recognition; fruit and maturity assessment; yield estimation; vegetation mapping and stress analysis; lightweight network architecture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Modeling)

The Application of Nanotechnology in Crop Protection and Management

edited by

Enrique Niza

and

Oussama Ahrazem

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 424 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; crop management; green nanotechnology; nanobiotechnology; nano-pesticides; nano-fertilizers; nanomaterials; nanobiosensors

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

The Recent Advances in the Application and Influence of Nanomaterials/Nanotechnology in Plant–Soil Systems

edited by

Xunfeng Chen

, Juncai Wang and Jianxiong Jiang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; plant– soil systems

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

Contribution of Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs/PGPR) to Plant Growth and Development

edited by

Munagala S. Reddy

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant growth-Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs); biofertilizers; rhizosphere microbiome; sustainable agriculture; plant– microbe interactions; phytohormones; soil health; biocontrol agents; nutrient uptake; stress tolerance; microbial consortia; biostimulants; nitrogen fixation; phosphate solubilization; induced systemic resistance

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

Precision Agriculture and UAV-Based Applications for Sustainable Crop Protection and Management

edited by

João Paulo Arantes Rodrigues Da Cunha

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision agriculture; drones; smart sprayer; remote sensing; environmental impact reduction; sustainability; pesticide application technology

Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Tolerance to Environmental Cues

edited by

Muhammad Ali

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant abiotic stress tolerance; signal transduction in plants; gene regulation under stress; plant– pathogen interaction; epigenetics and plant stress; molecular adaptation in plants; stress-responsive proteins; plant stress physiology; ROS and RNS

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

Plant Nematode Resistance: Molecular Mechanisms, Gene Identification, and Breeding Strategies

edited by Naoufal Lakhssassi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant– pathogen interaction; nematodes; plant/pathogen resistance mechanism; gene discovery; resistance mechanism; molecular breeding/breeding by design; gene pyramiding

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

Sustainable Plantation Systems in Desert and Marginal Lands

edited by Yajuan Zhu and

Xuehua Ye

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: plantation structure; plantation function; degradation; restoration; tree; shrub; herb; arid land

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Ecology)

Genetic Modification Techniques in Crop Breeding

edited by Jae Bok Heo and

Sivabalan Karthik

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop improvement; functional genomics; GM and GE regulation; GM and GE risk assessment; crop breeding; genome evolution

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

Recent Advances in Plant Proteolysis

edited by

Robert Luciński

and Małgorzata Adamiec

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteases; proteolysis; protein degradation; protein homeostasis; protein turnover; cellular protein quality control

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

Florivory: The Ecology and Evolution of Flower Predation

edited by

Pavol Prokop

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: pollen robbing; flower predation; plant defense; reproductive success; plant– predator interactions; herbivory

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

Growth, Development, and Stress Response of Horticulture Plants/Crops—2nd Edition

edited by

Wenfeng Nie

Fan Zhang

and

Ping Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticulture; growth and development; biotic stress; abiotic stress; epigenetic modification; temperature; light quality

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

Plant Nutrient Management for Sustainable Agriculture

edited by

Danilo Eduardo Rozane

, William Natale,

Moreno Toselli

and

Gustavo Brunetto

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue nutrient diagnosis; nutrient diagnosis in soil; discriminant analysis; fertilization; compositional nutrient diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Functional Genomics and Molecular Techniques for Crop Improvement

edited by

Akshaya Kumar Biswal

, Amos Emitati Alakonya and

Carlos Henrique Cardon

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-throughput sequencing; transcriptomic profiling; genome editing and heterologous gene expression; disease resistance; heat; drought and salinity tolerance

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

Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Medicinal Plants: From Analytical Techniques to Therapeutic Potential

edited by

Alejandro Tapia

Mario Juan Simirgiotis Aguero

Beatriz Lima

and

Mariana Rey

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; phytochemical characterization; metabolomics; bioactive compounds; antioxidant; antimicrobial; anti-inflammatory; metabolic disorders; neurobehavioral effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Plant-Based Therapeutics for Metabolic Disorders

edited by

Dayane Teixeira Ognibene

and Angela de Castro Resende

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic disorders; diabetes; obesity; dyslipidemia; metabolic syndrome; medicinal plants; bioactive compounds; phytotherapy; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Signaling Pathways in Photomorphogenic Root Development

edited by

Felipe S. Maraschin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: photomorphogenesis; photoreceptor; shade; root architecture; plant nutrition; rhizosphere; microbiota; root exudates; etiolation

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

Epigenetic and Hormonal Regulation of Plant Development

edited by

Konstantinos E. Vlachonasios

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenetics; genetics; plant development; hormonal regulation; plant hormone; molecular mechanism; gene functioning and regulation

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

Plant Phytochemicals and Therapeutic Potential

edited by

Zhiling Yu

and

Milena Petkova Popova

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; plant extract; bioactive compounds; traditional medicines; herbal medicine; bioactivity; therapeutic potential; pharmacological activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)

Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Non-Host Immunity

edited by

Balázs Barna

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: passive and active immunity; PTI; ETI; ROS; antioxidants systems; HR; signals; receptors

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

The Antioxidant Properties and Pharmacology of Plant Natural Products

edited by