Ongoing Special Issues
Current open calls for focused plant biology research collections.
Active Submission Opportunities
JAPB is currently accepting manuscripts for the following Special Issues. If your research aligns with these themes, we encourage you to submit and join these curated collections of plant science excellence.
Open Special Issues
Open
Climate-Resilient Crops
- Guest Editor: Dr. Sarah Chen, UC Davis
- Deadline: November 30, 2026
- Drought tolerance mechanisms
- Heat stress adaptation
- Flooding survival strategies
- Breeding for resilience
Open
Plant-Microbiome Interactions
- Guest Editor: Prof. Marcus Weber, ETH Zurich
- Deadline: October 15, 2026
- Rhizosphere microbiome dynamics
- Endophyte-plant symbiosis
- Microbiome engineering
- Holobiont perspectives
Open
CRISPR in Crop Improvement
- Guest Editor: Dr. Elena Rodriguez, CIMMYT
- Deadline: September 30, 2026
- Base editing applications
- Multiplexed trait engineering
- Regulatory considerations
- Commercial crop development
How to Submit
Select the Special Issue title from the submission dropdown when uploading your manuscript. Include the Special Issue name in your cover letter. Contact Guest Editors directly for scope clarification before submission if needed.
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Join focused collections advancing plant science knowledge.
