Special Issues
Plants publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Plant–Endophyte Interactions and Bioactive Metabolites for Sustainable Crop Management
Deadline: 10 November 2026
Forage and Sustainable Agriculture
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Seed Biology and Its Role in Ecosystems
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Water and Nitrogen Management in Soil–Crop Systems—4th Edition
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Update on Olive Tree Cultivation: Sustainable Innovative Techniques and Mitigation Strategies Against Climate Change—2nd Edition
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Antimicrobial Activity of Natural Compounds, Second Edition
Deadline: 25 November 2026
Silicon and Its Physiological Role in Plant Growth and Development
Deadline: 30 November 2026
The Effects of Stresses and Disturbances on Forest Trees: Ecosystem and Physiological Responses
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Biological Activities of Plant Extracts, Secondary Metabolites, and Semi-Synthetic Derivatives
Deadline: 30 November 2026
The Trade-Offs Between Growth and Development and Stress in Plants—2nd Edition
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Advances and Applications of Genetic Transformation Techniques for Enhanced Trait Integration in Field Crops
Deadline: 30 November 2026
Advances in Jujube Research, Second Edition
Deadline: 30 November 2026
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