About Special Issues

Special Issues are curated thematic collections focusing on emerging, high-impact, and interdisciplinary areas of plant biology. These issues bring together original research and authoritative reviews addressing global challenges in agriculture, sustainability, environmental biology, and plant biotechnology.

Global Trending Topics

• Plant Genomics, Transcriptomics & Multi-Omics
• CRISPR, Gene Editing & Precision Breeding
• Climate-Resilient Crops & Stress Biology
• Plant–Microbe Interactions & Soil Health
• Sustainable Agriculture & Smart Farming
• Medicinal Plants & Secondary Metabolites
• Plant Biotechnology for Food & Bioenergy
• Systems & Computational Plant Biology

Special Request for Guest Editors

The journal invites senior researchers, academicians, and industry experts to serve as Guest Editors for upcoming Special Issues. Guest Editors guide the thematic scope, invite submissions, and oversee peer review with full editorial support.

Guest Editor Invitation Email Template

Subject: Invitation to Serve as Guest Editor – Special Issue on Plant Biology

Dear Dr. [Last Name],

Greetings from the International Journal of Plant Biology & Research.

Based on your significant contributions to plant science research,
we are pleased to invite you to serve as a Guest Editor for an upcoming Special Issue.

The Special Issue will focus on emerging and high-impact areas such as
plant genomics, climate-resilient crops, biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture.

Selected Special Issues may also be published as edited books or thematic brochures.

We look forward to your response.

Warm regards,
Amy Zaoshi Yuan
Editorial Office
International Journal of Plant Biology & Research

Features & Benefits (Books & Brochures)

• ISBN-assigned edited books
• Digital and print dissemination
• High visibility for Guest Editors
• Conference and institutional promotion

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