This Research Topic explores contemporary developments in dye plants, emphasizing natural dyeing and their varied applications. Due to its alignment with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, natural dyeing has gained renewed interest. We aim to present an in-depth summary of recent biological, physiological, cultural, horticultural, and chemical innovations that improve the efficiency, versatility, and adaptability of different plants to optimize their production of dyes/pigments. This traces the evolution of dye plant cultures, highlighting the blend of ancestral wisdom with contemporary technology. By examining recent advances and multiple applications in the field of dye plants, we intend to offer valuable insight into the intersection between tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
Our collection aims to include manuscripts that follow current developments in the increasing use of natural dyes. It is necessary to retrace the history of dye plants and their uses over time. Concerning current advances, we seek to produce natural dyes as alternatives to petroleum-based dyes. Thus, studies range from plant improvement to optimization of biodye production. We should also not neglect industrial developments using these plants. This topic is open to horticulturists, agronomists, biochemists, physiologists, and chemists.
We welcome manuscripts on, but not limited to, the following areas:
- History
- Cultivation methods
- Agronomic improvements
- Physiology
- Organic crops
- Permaculture
- Effect of the culture and environment
- Environmental impact
- Societal impact
- Economic development
Disclaimer: Please note that purely descriptive studies, such as those that only catalog dye plants or detail their traditional uses, will not be considered for review unless they also provide mechanistic, physiological, or innovative insights into the systems or processes being studied. Descriptive collections of plants, dyes, or traditional practices must be expanded to offer a deeper analytical or explanatory component to be eligible for consideration.
Keywords:
dye plants, plant physiology, crops, natural dyes
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
This Research Topic explores contemporary developments in dye plants, emphasizing natural dyeing and their varied applications. Due to its alignment with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, natural dyeing has gained renewed interest. We aim to present an in-depth summary of recent biological, physiological, cultural, horticultural, and chemical innovations that improve the efficiency, versatility, and adaptability of different plants to optimize their production of dyes/pigments. This traces the evolution of dye plant cultures, highlighting the blend of ancestral wisdom with contemporary technology. By examining recent advances and multiple applications in the field of dye plants, we intend to offer valuable insight into the intersection between tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
Our collection aims to include manuscripts that follow current developments in the increasing use of natural dyes. It is necessary to retrace the history of dye plants and their uses over time. Concerning current advances, we seek to produce natural dyes as alternatives to petroleum-based dyes. Thus, studies range from plant improvement to optimization of biodye production. We should also not neglect industrial developments using these plants. This topic is open to horticulturists, agronomists, biochemists, physiologists, and chemists.
We welcome manuscripts on, but not limited to, the following areas:
- History
- Cultivation methods
- Agronomic improvements
- Physiology
- Organic crops
- Permaculture
- Effect of the culture and environment
- Environmental impact
- Societal impact
- Economic development
Disclaimer: Please note that purely descriptive studies, such as those that only catalog dye plants or detail their traditional uses, will not be considered for review unless they also provide mechanistic, physiological, or innovative insights into the systems or processes being studied. Descriptive collections of plants, dyes, or traditional practices must be expanded to offer a deeper analytical or explanatory component to be eligible for consideration.
Keywords:
dye plants, plant physiology, crops, natural dyes
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.