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Explore open access research in plant physiology, revealing mechanisms of plant function, growth, stress response and adaptation.

Frontiers in Plant Physiology is a multidisciplinary journal that delves into the fascinating world of plant physiology research. Led by Field Chief Editor Rishikesh Bhalerao from Swedish University of Agricultural Sc...

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Matsuo Uemura

Iwate University

Japan

Specialty Chief Editor

Environmental Interactions

Patrick Laufs

Institut National de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement (INRAE)

France

Specialty Chief Editor

Plant Morphogenesis and Evolution

Tongda Xu

Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University

China

Specialty Chief Editor

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Alexander Heyl

Adelphi University

United States

Associate Editor

Plant Morphogenesis and Evolution

Aleš Soukup

Charles University

Czechia

Associate Editor

Plant Morphogenesis and Evolution

45 editors · 0 reviewers

About the journal

Scope

Frontiers in Plant Physiology is a multidisciplinary journal that delves into the fascinating world of plant physiology research. Led by Field Chief Editor Rishikesh Bhalerao from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå, Frontiers in Plant Physiology invites research contributions from various domains within plant physiology, aiming to bridge the gap between fundamental questions and mechanistic insights. Topics include, but are not limited to: environmental interactions molecular and cellular biology photosynthesis and metabolism plant morphogenesis and evolution The journal supports and advances the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15: Life on Land, which focuses on the protection, restoration, and promotion of sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable forest management, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation, and preventing biodiversity loss. Frontiers in Plant Physiology contributes to this goal by disseminating research that enhances our understanding of plant physiology, ultimately aiding in the sustainable management and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity. Manuscripts that primarily focus on applied plant research, tissue culture, plant transformation protocols, or those that merely reproduce or confirm findings already reported in other species are not generally suitable for publication in this journal unless they additionally provide new insights. Frontiers in Plant Physiology is dedicated to fostering advancements in plant physiology by providing unrestricted access to articles and sharing scientific knowledge with researchers and the public, paving the way for future scientific breakthroughs.

Aims

Frontiers in Plant Physiology is a multidisciplinary journal that delves into the fascinating world of plant physiology research.

Led by Field Chief Editor Rishikesh Bhalerao from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umeå, Frontiers in Plant Physiology invites research contributions from various domains within plant physiology, aiming to bridge the gap between fundamental questions and mechanistic insights. Topics include, but are not limited to:

environmental interactions

molecular and cellular biology

photosynthesis and metabolism

plant morphogenesis and evolution

The journal supports and advances the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15: Life on Land, which focuses on the protection, restoration, and promotion of sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainable forest management, combating desertification, halting and reversing land degradation, and preventing biodiversity loss. Frontiers in Plant Physiology contributes to this goal by disseminating research that enhances our understanding of plant physiology, ultimately aiding in the sustainable management and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

Manuscripts that primarily focus on applied plant research, tissue culture, plant transformation protocols, or those that merely reproduce or confirm findings already reported in other species are not generally suitable for publication in this journal unless they additionally provide new insights.

Frontiers in Plant Physiology is dedicated to fostering advancements in plant physiology by providing unrestricted access to articles and sharing scientific knowledge with researchers and the public, paving the way for future scientific breakthroughs.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-physiology/about

ISSN
2813-821X
Editor-in-Chief
Rishikesh Bhalerao (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden) — Field Chief Editor
Established
2026

Sections

  • Environmental Interactions

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-physiology/sections/environmental-interactions

  • Molecular and Cellular Biology

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-physiology/sections/molecular-and-cellular-biology

  • Photosynthesis and Metabolism

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-physiology/sections/photosynthesis-and-metabolism

  • Plant Morphogenesis and Evolution

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-physiology/sections/plant-morphogenesis-and-evolution

Article types accepted

  • Original Research
  • Systematic Review
  • Methods
  • Review
  • Mini Review
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Perspective
  • Clinical Trial
  • Case Report
  • Classification
  • Brief Research Report
  • General Commentary
  • Opinion
  • Correction
  • Editorial
  • Technology and Code
  • FAIR² Data

Fees and currencies

  • Article processing charges (official)
  • - Category A: CHF 2,195 — Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Clinical Trial, Classification, Technology and Code
  • - Category B: CHF 1,750 — Mini Review, Perspective, Case Report, Brief Research Report, General Commentary, Opinion
  • - Category C: CHF 0 — Correction, Editorial
  • Currency: CHF

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

Fees and waivers policy

Editorial policies

Peer review

  • Official peer-review process: https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Publication ethics

  • Policies and publication ethics: https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics

Indexing

  • Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE)
  • CNKI Scholar
  • CLOCKSS
  • Crossref
  • Dimensions
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences GoOA
  • OpenAIRE
  • DOAJ
  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
  • ProQuest

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-physiology/about

Instructions for authors

Accepted article types

  • Original Research (fee category A)
  • Systematic Review (fee category A)
  • Methods (fee category A)
  • Review (fee category A)
  • Mini Review (fee category B)
  • Hypothesis and Theory (fee category A)
  • Perspective (fee category B)
  • Clinical Trial (fee category A)
  • Case Report (fee category B)
  • Classification (fee category A)
  • Brief Research Report (fee category B)
  • General Commentary (fee category B)
  • Opinion (fee category B)
  • Correction (fee category C)
  • Editorial (fee category C)
  • Technology and Code (fee category A)
  • FAIR² Data

Author guidelines

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-physiology/for-authors/author-guidelines

Peer review

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Journal metrics

Articles
48
Total views
158,000
Downloads
41,500
Citations
184

Internal metrics, calculated on this platform and maintained by the editorial office.

Official bibliometric indicators

Citations
184
Time to decision
35
Time to publication
98

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16

Some values were updated by the editorial office on 2026-10-23.