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Plant Science

Also known as botany, plant science is the study of plants and their biological processes. Our Research Topics encompass a wide range of disciplines, including genetics, ecology, physiology, and taxonomy, and we welcome any new topic that helps us improve our understanding of the estimated 410,000 species of plant currently in existence.

The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of plant-science. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Plant Science, as open access articles.

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Research Topics

Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
Learn more about how Research topics work.

Drought and water crisis impact to agriculture fields, Corn crop drying and dead at farm metaphor world climate change and global warming

Mechanisms of Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Crops: Physiological and Molecular Insights

This research topic aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the morphophysiological, biochemical, and molecular tolerance mechanisms in horticultural crops against abiotic and biotic stressors.

Green plants fresh after the rain.

Innovations in Natural Dye Production: Bridging Tradition and Modern Technology

This research topic aims to present an in-depth summary of recent innovations in dye plants, focusing on improving the efficiency, versatility, and adaptability of these plants for dye production.

Cell structure Hydrilla, view of the leaf surface showing plant cells.

Role of Plant Cell Wall in Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance

This research topic aims to elucidate how the plant cell wall responds to both biotic and abiotic stresses.

The caterpillars of the cabbage butterfly larvae eat the leaves of the white cabbage. Pests in garden plots. Selective focus. Close up.

Interplay of Plant Volatiles in Enhancing Immunity and Sustainable Pest Management

This research topic aims to assemble recent advancements in the interplay between HIPVs, MIPVs, and other signaling compounds and their implications for plant immunity and pest management.

Green soybean crop plants at agricultural farm field industrial agriculture landscape

Mutagenesis-Based Development of Novel Germplasm Resource for Crops and Horticultural Plants

In this Research Topic we aim to dissect the use of forward and reverse genetics and novel breeding technologies as tools in agriculture.

Aerial side view seen over a tropical forest with many tree species

Sustainable Plant-Based Strategies for Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes

This Research Topic aims to explore botanicals for managing plant-parasitic nematodes, focusing on their impacts on crops and the environment.

Iron stress symptoms on rice leaves (Oriza sativa) - bronzing.

Unraveling Plant Responses to Cadmium Exposure: From Uptake to Stress Resilience

This research topic aims to bring together cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that shed light on the adaptive acclimation strategies of plants in response to Cd stress.

Agave field Oaxaca mezcal Mexico

Genetic Resources and Conservation Strategies for Neotropical Plant Biodiversity

This research topic aims to acknowledge novel publications devoted to unraveling the genetic resources, conservation, and breeding initiatives of researchers working with plant species belonging to the neotropical dominion.

Hand growing seeds of vegetable on sowing soil at garden metaphor gardening, agriculture concept.

Exploring seed potential: investigating the positive impact of fire cues on native plant biodiversity

this Research Topic aims to explore and understand the beneficial effects of fire-related cues on the diversity of native plant species.

Virus, germs, microbe, bacterium, pathogen organism, leukocyte 3D illustration. Viral infection. Immunity fights disease. White blood cells attack infected cells. Viral mutations and immune defense

Innovative Field Diagnostics for Real-Time Plant Pathogen Detection and Management

This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of recent field-level diagnostics for the real-time identification and timely management of plant diseases.

Drought and water crisis impact to agriculture fields, Corn crop drying and dead at farm metaphor world climate change and global warming

Mechanisms of Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Crops: Physiological and Molecular Insights

This research topic aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the morphophysiological, biochemical, and molecular tolerance mechanisms in horticultural crops against abiotic and biotic stressors.

Green plants fresh after the rain.

Innovations in Natural Dye Production: Bridging Tradition and Modern Technology

This research topic aims to present an in-depth summary of recent innovations in dye plants, focusing on improving the efficiency, versatility, and adaptability of these plants for dye production.

Cell structure Hydrilla, view of the leaf surface showing plant cells.

Role of Plant Cell Wall in Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance

This research topic aims to elucidate how the plant cell wall responds to both biotic and abiotic stresses.

The caterpillars of the cabbage butterfly larvae eat the leaves of the white cabbage. Pests in garden plots. Selective focus. Close up.

Interplay of Plant Volatiles in Enhancing Immunity and Sustainable Pest Management

This research topic aims to assemble recent advancements in the interplay between HIPVs, MIPVs, and other signaling compounds and their implications for plant immunity and pest management.

Green soybean crop plants at agricultural farm field industrial agriculture landscape

Mutagenesis-Based Development of Novel Germplasm Resource for Crops and Horticultural Plants

In this Research Topic we aim to dissect the use of forward and reverse genetics and novel breeding technologies as tools in agriculture.

Aerial side view seen over a tropical forest with many tree species

Sustainable Plant-Based Strategies for Managing Plant-Parasitic Nematodes

This Research Topic aims to explore botanicals for managing plant-parasitic nematodes, focusing on their impacts on crops and the environment.

Iron stress symptoms on rice leaves (Oriza sativa) - bronzing.

Unraveling Plant Responses to Cadmium Exposure: From Uptake to Stress Resilience

This research topic aims to bring together cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that shed light on the adaptive acclimation strategies of plants in response to Cd stress.

Agave field Oaxaca mezcal Mexico

Genetic Resources and Conservation Strategies for Neotropical Plant Biodiversity

This research topic aims to acknowledge novel publications devoted to unraveling the genetic resources, conservation, and breeding initiatives of researchers working with plant species belonging to the neotropical dominion.

Hand growing seeds of vegetable on sowing soil at garden metaphor gardening, agriculture concept.

Exploring seed potential: investigating the positive impact of fire cues on native plant biodiversity

this Research Topic aims to explore and understand the beneficial effects of fire-related cues on the diversity of native plant species.

Virus, germs, microbe, bacterium, pathogen organism, leukocyte 3D illustration. Viral infection. Immunity fights disease. White blood cells attack infected cells. Viral mutations and immune defense

Innovative Field Diagnostics for Real-Time Plant Pathogen Detection and Management

This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of recent field-level diagnostics for the real-time identification and timely management of plant diseases.