9 December 2025

Sex ratios in flux: seasonal dynamics and methodological insights in Rumex species

"This study uses repeated observations of individuals to assess the temporal dynamics of sex ratios in two dioecious plant species."

Curtis Daehler, Section Editor

28 November 2025

Effects of monocropping soil on plant growth and rhizosphere microbial community structure of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge

"This research is crucial for understanding the interplay between soil microbial communities and /S. miltiorrhiza/ performance under continuous cropping. It provides a scientific basis for developing strategies to mitigate cropping obstacles, enhance soil health, and ensure sustainable production of this valuable medicinal plant."

Rodolfo García-Contreras, Handling Editor

21 November 2025

Carbon capture, photosynthesis, and leaf gas exchange of shade tree species and Arabica coffee varieties in coffee agroforestry systems in Veracruz state, Mexico

"This study reports a multidisciplinary assessment of native shade trees in coffee agroforestry, addressing key challenges in biodiversity, climate resilience, and farmer livelihoods. By evaluating carbon storage, water-use efficiency, and physiological responses across seven tree species and five Coffea arabica varieties, the work identifies species-specific adaptations—such as Erythrina americana’s drought resilience and Inga inicuil’s high per-hectare carbon capture—that optimize both ecological and productive benefits. The integration of empirical data with practical agroforestry strategies offers a scalable model for sustainable coffee cultivation, reinforcing the role of native systems in climate mitigation and socioeconomic stability. A timely and impactful contribution to tropical agriculture."

Robert Winkler, Section Editor

13 November 2025

Screening durum wheat cultivars for resistance traits against the stem-base pathogen Fusarium graminearum

"Screening of durum wheat cultivars for pathogen resistance when grown in a temperate environment."

Curtis Daehler, Section Editor

31 October 2025

Plant morphological traits and ecological stoichiometry in disturbed vs. conserved forests

"This study provides new data of tree functional traits in disturbed versus conserved forests, finding differing trait patterns between forest types."

Curtis Daehler, Handling Editor

31 October 2025

Impact of V-box insertion on promoter activity and virus-inducibility in transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana

"This study identifies increased specificity in gene expression in a transgenic plant through insertion of a V-box element into the promoter."

Curtis Daehler, Section Editor

7 October 2025

Transcriptome reveals differential expression of flavor and color in closely related strains of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

"This study makes contributions towards decoding the genetic bases of color and flavor differences among cultivated tomato strains."

Curtis Daehler, Handling Editor

19 September 2025

Compounds from medicinal plants produced in hairy root and transgenic hairy root cultures: a review

"There is no existing review focused only on transgenic Hairy Root"

Douglas Domingues, Handling Editor

18 September 2025

Influence of leaf morphological properties on epiphytic lactic acid bacteria counts in forage crops

"This study highlights that while leaf morphology varies significantly among forage crops, its impact on LAB attachment is relatively weak. Understanding these relationships is vital for optimizing forage crop selection and management in silage production, where LAB play a key role in fermentation. However, the weak correlation suggests other factors (e.g., chemical composition or environmental conditions) may be more critical in determining LAB populations, guiding future research and agricultural practices."

Rodolfo García-Contreras, Handling Editor

10 September 2025

Physiological response mechanism of Machilus faberi Hemsl under drought stress and rewatering

"This article significantly advances understanding of drought tolerance in Machilus faberi by integrating physiological, biochemical, and anatomical responses under graded drought and rewatering conditions. It provides practical insights for ecological restoration and species selection in drought-prone areas. The study will appeal to researchers in plant physiology, ecology, and environmental management."

Ganesh Nikalje, Handling Editor