The Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology publishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, case studies, and technical notes covering all major areas of plant science and modern biotechnology. We welcome submissions across the following thematic domains (but not limited to):

Plant Biology & Fundamental Plant Science

• Plant anatomy, morphology, and structural organization
• Plant development, growth regulation, and signaling pathways
• Plant life cycles, reproduction, pollination, and germination
• Plant diversity, classification, and evolutionary biology
• Photosynthesis, respiration, and metabolic regulation
• Plant–microbe interactions, symbiosis, immunity, and defense pathways

Plant Physiology

• Water relations, transpiration, and physiological regulation
• Nutrient uptake, transport, and mineral nutrition
• Hormonal signaling and physiological responses
• Environmental influences on plant growth and function

Genetics, Genomics & Molecular Biology

• Gene expression, epigenetics, regulatory networks
• Genome sequencing, comparative genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics
• Functional genomics, molecular markers, QTL mapping, population genetics
• Gene editing (CRISPR/Cas), gene silencing, cloning, and synthetic biology

Plant Biotechnology & Applied Biosciences

• Genetically modified crops and trait improvement
• Stress tolerance engineering (drought, salinity, heat, pests)
• Crop quality, nutritional enhancement, and yield improvement
• Plant-based bioproducts, biopolymers, and industrial biotechnology
• Bioenergy crops, biomaterials, and bioengineering applications

Plant Tissue Culture & Regeneration

• In vitro culture, micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis
• Callus induction, organogenesis, and regeneration pathways
• Tissue culture applications in transformation and conservation

Agronomy, Crop Science & Sustainable Agriculture

• Crop physiology, breeding, and agronomic management
• Precision agriculture, remote sensing, and digital agriculture
• Soil–plant interactions, nutrient dynamics, and irrigation management
• Climate-smart agriculture and sustainable crop production

Plant Molecular Biology

• Molecular signaling pathways and gene regulatory networks
• RNA biology, protein interactions, and cellular transport
• Molecular responses to environmental cues

Plant Pathology & Pest Management

• Plant diseases, pathogen identification, and epidemiology
• Host–pathogen interactions and molecular plant pathology
• Disease resistance breeding
• Integrated pest management (IPM) and biological control strategies

Plant Microbiology

• Plant-associated bacteria, fungi, viruses, and endophytes
• Rhizosphere and phyllosphere microbial interactions
• Microbial solutions for plant growth and protection

Plant Ecology, Environment & Sustainability

• Plant adaptation to ecosystems and environmental gradients
• Plant ecology, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning
• Conservation biology, restoration ecology, and sustainability
• Responses to pollutants, extreme environments, and climate change
• Phytoremediation and environmental stress biology

Plant Biochemistry

• Metabolic pathways, enzymology, and biochemical regulation
• Secondary metabolite biosynthesis and phytochemistry
• Bioactive compounds, nutraceuticals, and natural product chemistry

Plant Development & Morphogenesis

• Organogenesis, tissue patterning, and structural formation
• Cell differentiation and developmental gene regulation

Plant Metabolism

• Primary and secondary metabolism
• Carbon, nitrogen, and energy metabolic pathways
• Metabolic engineering for improved traits

Plant Stress Biology (Abiotic & Biotic)

• Drought, salinity, temperature, and nutrient stress responses
• Defense responses to pathogens, pests, and environmental threats
• Molecular, biochemical, and physiological mechanisms of stress tolerance

Crop Improvement & Breeding

• Conventional, molecular, and advanced breeding techniques
• Hybrid development, trait introgression, and genetic enhancement
• Breeding for yield, resilience, and nutritional quality

Functional Genomics, Proteomics & Metabolomics

• Genome-wide functional studies and gene characterization
• Proteomic mapping and protein interaction networks
• Integrative omics for trait discovery and plant improvement

Emerging & Interdisciplinary Technologies in Plant Research

• CRISPR/Cas genome editing, synthetic biology, and nanobiotechnology
• High-throughput phenotyping, digital agriculture, and smart farming
• AI/ML-based plant trait prediction and breeding technologies
• Plant-based pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional foods
• Policy, regulation, biosafety, and ethical aspects of plant biotechnology