Journal Guide

Plant Ecology and Diversity is an international journal and the new forum of the Botanical Society of Scotland for communicating results and ideas in plant science. All areas of plant biology relating to ecology, evolution and diversity are of interest, including those which explicitly deal with today's highly topical themes, such as biodiversity, conservation and global change. Submissions concerning cold environments world-wide are particularly welcome. Plant Ecology and Diversity considers for publication original research articles, short communications, reviews, and scientific correspondence that explore thought provoking ideas. Unique to Plant Ecology and Diversity is its Scottish section, publishing contributions on aspects of botany and plant ecology particular to Scotland. The journal is open to reporting 'negative results' and 'repeat experiments' that test ecological theories experimentally, in theoretically flawless and methodologically sound papers. Call for Papers The Editor welcomes original research papers on all aspects of plant biological science. Manuscripts should be submitted to the Editor at laszlonagy@btinternet.com Contributions are accepted from around the world and will be directed at a highly international audience. Disclaimer The Botanical Society of Scotland and Taylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the 'Content') contained in its publications. However, Botanical Society of Scotland and Taylor & Francis and its agents and licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability for any purpose of the Content and disclaim all such representations and warranties whether expressed or implied to the maximum extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and are not the views of the Society and Taylor & Francis.

Plant Ecology and Evolution is a diamond open access journal that publishes papers about ecology, phylogenetics, and systematics of all plant groups (including algae, fungi, and myxomycetes), also covering related fields such as comparative and developmental morphology, conservation biology, evolution, phytogeography, pollen and spores, population biology, and vegetation studies. Submissions concerning (sub)tropical Africa are particularly welcome.

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition (formerly Qualitas Plantarum) is an international journal presenting reports of original research and critical reviews concerned with the improvement and evaluation of the nutritional quality of plant foods for humans, as they are influenced by: Biotechnology, including molecular biology and genetic engineering Food science and technology Functional, nutraceutical or pharma foods Other nutrients and non-nutrients inherent in plant foods

Plant Gene publishes papers that focus on the regulation, expression, function and evolution of genes in plants, algae and other photosynthesizing organisms (e.g., cyanobacteria), and plant-associated microorganisms.

Plant Gene strives to be a diverse plant journal and topics in multiple fields will be considered for publication. Although not limited to the following, some general topics include:

• Gene discovery and characterization
• Gene regulation in response to environmental stress (e.g., salinity, drought, etc.)
• Genetic effects of transposable elements
• Genetic control of secondary metabolic pathways and metabolic enzymes.
• Herbal Medicine - regulation and medicinal properties of plant products.
• Plant hormonal signaling.
• Plant evolutionary genetics, molecular evolution, population genetics, and phylogenetics.
• Profiling of plant gene expression and genetic variation
• Plant-microbe interactions (e.g., influence of endophytes on gene expression; horizontal gene transfer studies; etc.)
• Agricultural genetics - biotechnology and crop improvement

Plant Gene encourages http://ees.elsevier.com/plantgene/submission of novel manuscripts that present a reasonable level of analysis, functional relevance and/or mechanistic insight. Plant Gene also welcomes papers that have predominantly a descriptive component but improve the essential basis of knowledge for subsequent functional studies, or provide important confirmation of recently published discoveries.

Plant Growth Regulation is an international journal publishing original articles in English on all aspects of plant growth and development. Published papers report on question-based research using hormonal, physiological, environmental, genetical, biophysical, developmental or molecular approaches to the study of plant growth regulation. Emphasis is placed on papers presenting the results of original research. The journal occasionally presents reviews on important topics. The journal is listed in Current Contents/ Agriculture, Biology & Environmental Sciences, and indexed/abstracted in numerous other outlets.

Plant Growth Regulation is an international journal publishing original articles in English on all aspects of plant growth and development. Published papers report on question-based research using hormonal, physiological, environmental, genetical, biophysical, developmental or molecular approaches to the study of plant growth regulation. Emphasis is placed on papers presenting the results of original research. The journal occasionally presents reviews on important topics. The journal is listed in Current Contents/ Agriculture, Biology & Environmental Sciences, and indexed/abstracted in numerous other outlets.

Plant Methods is ready to receive manuscripts on all aspects of plant biology examined from a technological viewpoint.

Plant Molecular Biology is an international journal dedicated to rapid publication of original research in all areas of plant biology. Since its founding in 1981, it has continually ranked among the leading journals. Coverage addresses important biological problems of broad interest. Coverage includes research in comparative genomics, functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, biochemical and regulatory networks, and biotechnology. Preference is given to publication of results that provide significant new insights into biological problems and that advance the understanding of structure, function, mechanisms, or regulation. The Editor-in-Chief is Wilhelm Gruissem, Institute of Plant Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich.

An International Journal of Molecular Biology, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics, and Bioinformatics DESCRIPTION The scope of the journal of Plant Molecular Biology Reporter has expanded to keep pace with new developments in molecular biology and the broad area of genomics. The journal now solicits papers covering myriad breakthrough technologies and discoveries in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and other ‘omics’, as well as bioinformatics. As an international journal of plant molecular biology and the collective ‘omics’, we invite contributing authors to submit original full-length articles as well as short research reports that will have a fundamental impact on the knowledge base and technical prowess in these various areas. The journal will publish articles covering novel discoveries, mini-reviews, critical reports, and original methods (including bioinformatic tools). Regarding ‘methods’, the journal will no longer publish articles covering slight modifications/impro

Coverage extends to the most corners of regular plant and agricultural biology, including Plant common and molecular biology, genetics, functional and non-functional plant molecular breeding and physiology, developmental biology, bioinformatics and new technologies such as plant vaccines. This journal also covers the combination of many areas of plant biology. Plant Omics encourages researchers to submit their valuable manuscripts for publication and also invites editors and reviewers to join editorial team all around the world. It can be easily done by a click on "Register as Reviewer" icon above. The journal presents full-length research articles that describe original and fundamental findings of significance that contribute to understanding of plants, as well as shorter communications reporting significant new findings, technical notes on new methodology. Review articles are also warmly welcome.

This international journal, owned and edited by the British Society for Plant Pathology, covers all aspects of plant pathology and reaches subscribers in 80 countries. Top quality original research papers and critical reviews from around the world cover: diseases of temperate and tropical plants caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, phytoplasmas and nematodes; physiological, biochemical, molecular, ecological, genetic and economic aspects of plant pathology; disease epidemiology and modelling; disease appraisal and crop loss assessment; and plant disease control and disease-related crop management.

ONLY INVITED AUTHORS CAN PUBLISH IN THIS E-BOOK!

The aim of this Series is to highlight the latest international findings and advances in plant pathology and plant disease management, and plant pathology topic specialist, Congress and Workshop organisers, coordinators of broad International projects are invited to consult with the Series Editor regarding their topic’s potential inclusion in the series. 

Under an agreement with Springer, a Book Series based on the invited lectures at the 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology ICPP2008, Plant Pathology in the 21^st Century was initiated and four books covering key themes were published. Following on the procedure for the 2008 Congress, three additional volumes in the series were published on themes which were key topics at ICPP2013, held in Beijing, China, while two new books are almost ready from ICPP 2018 held in Boston (SA). Moreover, more books were published in between Congresses, covering up-to-date topics in plant pathology. In light of the initial seven volumes’ success, the ISPP has now concluded an agreement with Springer to broaden the scope of the Series and publish additional volumes.

The goal of the International Society for Plant Pathology (ISPP; www.isppweb.org) is to promote the global advancement of plant pathology and the dissemination of essential information on plant diseases and plant health management. This book Series looks of particular interest due to the upcoming International Year of Plant Health (2020).