Call for Papers
Inviting groundbreaking research across all areas of plant biology.
Cultivate the Future of Plant Science
The Journal of Advances in Plant Biology welcomes original contributions from botanists, molecular biologists, ecologists, and agricultural scientists worldwide. From molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics, JAPB is the premier platform for advancing plant science knowledge.
Rapid peer review. Immediate Open Access. Global impact.
Plant Genomics & Genetics
- Genome sequencing and annotation
- Comparative and evolutionary genomics
- Gene expression and regulation
- Epigenetic mechanisms in plants
- CRISPR and gene editing applications
- Polyploidy and genome evolution
Stress Biology & Adaptation
- Drought and water stress responses
- Salinity tolerance mechanisms
- Temperature stress physiology
- Nutrient deficiency adaptation
- Pathogen defense signaling
- Climate change impacts
Agricultural Innovation
- Crop improvement strategies
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- Plant-microbe interactions
- Precision agriculture technologies
- Biofortification approaches
- Food security solutions
Original Research
Full-length studies with novel findings, robust methodology, and significant contribution to plant biology knowledge.
Review Articles
Comprehensive analyses synthesizing current knowledge on specific topics with critical evaluation and future research directions.
Methods Papers
Detailed protocols, novel techniques, and improved methodologies advancing plant research capabilities.
Data Descriptors
Publications describing valuable datasets with full documentation enabling reuse by the research community.
Featured Topic: With CRISPR technology revolutionizing crop improvement, we invite manuscripts on gene editing applications in agriculture, including disease resistance engineering, yield enhancement, nutritional quality improvement, and regulatory frameworks for edited crops.
Climate change presents unprecedented challenges to global food security. JAPB actively solicits research on plant adaptation mechanisms, drought-tolerant crop development, heat stress physiology, and strategies for maintaining agricultural productivity under changing environmental conditions.
Rapid Review
Average time to first decision under 21 days. Efficient editorial workflow respects your time while maintaining rigorous peer review standards.
Immediate Impact
Accepted articles published online within days. Open Access ensures your findings reach the global plant science community instantly.
Enhanced Visibility
Indexed in major databases. Social media promotion for selected articles. Article-level metrics track your real-world impact and engagement.
Author Support
Dedicated editorial team, language editing services, and responsive support throughout the publication journey from submission to promotion.
Prepare your manuscript following our Author Guidelines. Submit through either portal below. Our editorial team will confirm receipt within 48 hours and initiate peer review promptly.
Hormone Biology
Auxin, cytokinin, gibberellin, ABA, ethylene, and brassinosteroid signaling networks controlling growth, development, and stress responses.
Organogenesis
Root and shoot meristem function, lateral organ initiation, flower development, and the genetic control of plant architecture.
JAPB welcomes research advancing understanding of photosynthetic efficiency, carbon metabolism, nitrogen assimilation, and metabolic engineering for improved crop productivity. Studies bridging fundamental photosynthetic mechanisms with agricultural applications are particularly encouraged.
We invite manuscripts exploring plant-environment interactions, community dynamics, phylogenetics, speciation, and the evolutionary basis of plant diversity. Integration of ecological observations with molecular and physiological mechanisms represents a priority area for the journal.
Single-Cell Technologies
Single-cell transcriptomics, spatial proteomics, and high-resolution lineage tracing revealing cellular heterogeneity in plant tissues and developmental processes.
Synthetic Biology
Engineering novel metabolic pathways, synthetic regulatory circuits, and artificial chromosomes for agricultural and biotechnological applications in plants.
We eagerly await your valuable contributions to the Journal of Advances in Plant Biology. Submit your innovative research and join the global community advancing plant science knowledge.
We encourage papers describing new genome assemblies, transcriptome datasets, and bioinformatic resources for the plant science community. Data descriptor papers documenting publicly available datasets receive full peer review and permanent DOI assignment for proper citation.
Submit Your Plant Research Today
Join leading plant scientists advancing knowledge for global food security and sustainability.
JAPB welcomes submissions year-round and offers continuous publication for rapid dissemination of your important plant science findings to the global research community.
Share your discoveries with the world today.
