Special Issues

Plants runs special issues to create collections of papers on specific topics. The aim is to build 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 in the subject and oversee the editorial process for papers. Papers published in a Special Issue will be collected together on a dedicated page of the journal website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Plant Viral Diseases submission deadline 25 May 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10409
Keywords: virus diagnosis; viral management; viral epidemics; plant– virus– vector interactions; omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Defense against Fungal Pathogens
edited by and Mo Wang
submission deadline 25 May 2023 | Viewed by 300
Keywords: plants; immune responses; fungal pathogen; interaction; disease control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Role of Microorganisms in Plant Growth and Phytoremediation submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11180 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic/organic pollutants; phytoremediation; phytomanagement; plant-associated microorganisms; plant– microbe interactions; plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB); arbuscular mycorrhizal and endophytic fungi; bioinocula; bioaugmentation; plant health; plant resilience; microbiome; microbial diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Integrative Biology in Plants: From Molecular Stress Response to Systems Biology submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10504 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrative molecular research; omics layers and physiological parameters; plants stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activity submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 11 articles | Viewed by 7406 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Evaluation of Stress Factors in Crops’ Life
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6009 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stressors; allelopathy; antioxidant system; biotic stress; climate change; free radical; heavy metal stress; oxidative damage; stress response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Medicinal Plants and Their Marker Compounds submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5415 | Submission Open
Keywords: efficacy; herbal medicines; medicinal plants; safety; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Effects of Environmental Stress on Fruit Physiology, Growth and Quality submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1755 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental stress factors; affecting; fruits; quality on growth and quality of fruits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Physiological Basis and Genetic Regulation of Plant Photosynthesis: For Higher Efficiency
edited by and
submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1647 | Submission Open
Keywords: light energy interception; chlorophyll fluorescence; electron transport; CO2 assimilation; higher photosynthetic efficiency; genetic regulation of photosynthetic traits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Hormonal Interactions in the Regulation of Plant Development submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1107 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant development; hormone interactions; physiological markers; hormone signaling crosstalk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
Recovery and Utilization of Bioactive Compounds from Fruit and Vegetable By-Products and Waste submission deadline 30 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruits and vegetables; wastes; by-products; valorization; bioactive compounds; polyphenols; essential oils
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Emerging Research in Plant Growth Regulation and Control
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2023 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytohormones; environmental signals; plant growth; adaptation; dormancy cycle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Microscopy Techniques in Plant Studies submission deadline 30 May 2023 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant microscopy; plant cell; ultrastructure cell wall; plant anatomy; nanotechnology
Plant Derivatives and Their Pharmaceutical Potential
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18580 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; plant derivatives; phytochemicals; pharmaceutical potential; drug development; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Omics in Plant-Pathogen Interaction submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18545 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant immunity; OMIC platforms; programmed cell death; apoplast; systemic resistance; hormone crosstalk; signaling pathways; pathogenicity; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
The Genetic Diversity, Biotechnological Tools, and Phenotypic Trait Variation of Olea europaea L.: Studies to Support Breeding Programs submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 11 articles | Viewed by 17802 | 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)
New Insights into Plant Resistance to Stress submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 19 articles | Viewed by 14882 | Submission Open
Keywords: crops; environment-friendly treatments; new perspectives; stress resistance; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Precision Nutrient Management for Climate-Smart Agriculture submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14787 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient monitoring; nutrient diagnosis; decision-support systems; crop growth modeling; remote sensing; spatial-temporal variability; management zone; variable rate; nutrient recommendation; nutrient stress; site-specific management; in-season management; integrated nutrient management; artificial intelligence; machine learning; meta-analysis
Plant Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Responses to Abiotic Stresses 2.0 submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 12 articles | Viewed by 13176 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stress; antioxidant; crops; development; genetics; growth; photosynthesis; transcription; yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Pathogenesis and Disease Control in Crops submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12165 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated disease management; plant disease resistance; biological control agents; plant– pathogen interactions; nanopesticides; phytopahtogen biology; sustainable crop protection; resistance host inducers; integrated pest management; microbial interactions; microbial ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Insect Vector-Borne Plant Diseases submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12019 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant disease; vectors biology and physiology; emerging and re-emerging insect-borne diseases; plant– pathogen– vector interactions; pathogen transmission mechanisms; virus; bacteria; phytoplasma; management and control of vector-borne diseases; abiotic factors affecting the epidemiology of plant disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Phytochemical Profiles of Plant Materials: From Extracts to Added Value Ingredients submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6966 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemistry; natural products; chemophenetics; antioxidants; lectins; phenolics; triterpenic compounds; proanthocyanidins; specialized metabolites; chromatography; extraction; purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Current Research on Seed Development, Germination and Vigor
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6874 | Submission Open
Keywords: grain filling and shape; seed production and maturity; seed germination and dormancy; seedling establishment; seed vigor; stress tolerance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
Exploring the Universe of Natural Products: Recent Advances in Synthesis, Isolation and Structural Elucidation II submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5639 | Submission Open
Keywords: isolation and structural elucidation; synthesis of natural products; bioactive secondary metabolites; plant secondary metabolites; synthetic methodologies applied to natural products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Natural and Anthropogenic Origin Selenium in the Context of Plants
edited by Eva Domokos-Szabolcsy and
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4413 | Submission Open
Keywords: crops; selenium analytics; selenium deficiency; xenohormesis; physiology; selenium biotransformation; selenium fortification; selenium economy; selenium ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Genetics, Genomics and Breeding for Disease Resistance and Fruit Development in Fruit and Berry Plants
edited by and Hongli Lian
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3532 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit crops; plant pathogens; fruit development; genome editing; germplasm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Fruit Development, Ripening and Postharvest Physiology submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3339 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit maturity and ripening; fruit growth and development; fruit primary and secondary metabolism; pre- and post-harvest handlings; postharvest physiology; environmental factors; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
Recent Trends in Oilseed Breeding and Genetics for Agronomical Traits submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3012 | Submission Open
Keywords: oilseed breeding; epigenetics; abiotic stress; biotic stress; differential gene expression; genetics; genomics; genetic diversity; marker-assisted breeding; bioinformatics; seed quality traits; seed dormancy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Traditional Cultivars as a Genetic Source of Stress Tolerance and Quality Enhancement submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2741 | Submission Open
Keywords: yield; pomology; crop production and quality; stress tolerance; breeding; physiology; bioactive compounds; photosynthesis; metabolism; abiotic stress; biotic stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Advances in Blueberry Research
edited by Guiliang Tang, and
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2429 | Submission Open
Keywords: breeding; genetics; epigenetics; genomics; evolution; blueberry fruit composition and quality; nutrition; diseases; and health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)
Eustressors to Enhance Plant Performance submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2394 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant performance; eustress; plant physiology of stress; plant molecular biology; plant biochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Qualitative and Quantitative Changes in Plant Metabolite Contents submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2394 | Submission Open
Keywords: analytical methods; extraction procedures; primary metabolites; sugars; organic acids; amino acids; vitamins; nucleotides; polyols; secondary metabolites; phenolic compounds; antioxidative enzymes; phytohormones; pigments; essential oils; reactive oxygen species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Advances in Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics of Citrus submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2054 | Submission Open
Keywords: germplasm; fruit quality; scion; rootstock; hybridization; mapping; MAS; mutation; polyploidy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
New Insights into the Improvement of Forage Crop Species submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1819 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic and biotic stress response; biomass yield gain; biotechnology; carbon sequestration; climate change resilience; forage crops; molecular-assisted breeding; omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Physiological, Genetic, Molecular, and Environmental Factors Influencing Seed Nutrition Ⅱ
edited by , , Cesare Accinelli and
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1760 | Submission Open
Keywords:   seed nutrition;   anti-nutritional compounds;   seed protein and oil;   seed composition;   modified protein and oil;   seed minerals;   seed desirable traits;   crop breeding;   crop genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Systems and Synthetic Biology)
Plants: Sources of Diversity in Propolis and Honey Properties
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1747 | Submission Open
Keywords: honey; propolis; related plants; chemical composition; bioactive constituents; in vitro activity; in vivo activity; apitherapy; apiphytotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Molecular Breeding and Stress Physiology in Horticultural Crops
edited by , and Wolfgang Schmidt
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural crop; molecular breeding; stress physiology; biotechnology; environmental stresses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants)
Effects of the Extraterrestrial Environment on Plants submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1192 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS); altered gravity; space biology; ionizing radiation; extreme like-space environments; controlled environment agriculture; space farming; Moon; Mars; ISRU; space analogues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change)
Trends in Plant Virus Epidemiology and Control: Opportunities from New or Improved Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant virus; epidemiology; modelling; vector; high-throughput sequencing; integrated disease management; resistance; crop breeding; CRISPR; susceptibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Discovery, Isolation, Purification and Bioactivity Evaluation of Plant Extract
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Genetic and Metabolic Analysis to Improve Fruit Quality submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; chromatography; genomics; plant breeding; phenolics; secondary metabolites; phytochemistry; metabolomics; metabolic pathways
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Physiology and Metabolism)
Biological Control of Plant Diseases Ⅱ submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; plant diseases; biotic and abiotic stress; microorganisms; biocontrol agent (BCA); sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Molecular Insight into Phosphorus Nutrition in Plants
edited by and Wenyuan Ruan
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 869 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
Chromosome Manipulation for Crop Genomes
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; chromatin; transcriptomics; cytogenetics; chromatin; polyploid; crop; translocation; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology)
Mitigation of Environmental Impacts of Greenhouse Gases in Agriculture submission deadline 31 May 2023 | 1 articles | Viewed by 663 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; greenhouse gas emissions; low-carbon agriculture; sustainable intensification systems; organic matter; no-tillage system; crop– livestock integration; crop– livestock– forest integration and agroforestry systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Physiology and Crop Production)
Medicinal Plants Utilization: From Natural Products to Pharmacy Shelf
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; natural products; plant extraction; pharmacological research; pharmacodynamic analysis; active ingredient screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
Molecular Mechanisms of Virulence of Plant Pathogenic Fungi
edited by Bulbul Ahmed and
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-fungal interaction; plant pathology; pathogenic fungi; plant-microbe interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions)
Lipids and Autophagy in Plants
edited by , Qi Hua and Jian Li
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant autophagy; autophagosomes; ATG proteins; lipids; environmental stresses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Molecular Biology)
New Perspectives on the Plant Cell Wall submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant cell wall; biomechanics; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Cell Biology)
Brassinolides Action in Plant Development
edited by Soo-Hwan Kim
submission deadline 31 May 2023 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Development and Morphogenesis)
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