Aims & Scope

npj Science of Plants considers all aspects of fundamental and translational plant biology research.  

The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to:  

• Plant growth and development 
• Plant metabolism, nutrition, and biochemistry 
• Plant genetics and genomics 
• Plant-environment interactions 
• Soil biology 
• Plant reproduction and reproductive biology 
• Plant physiology and adaptation 
• Plant signaling and communication: 
• Plant-microbe interactions 
• Plant evolution and phylogenetics 
• Plant biotechnology and crop improvement 
• Plant ecophysiology and ecosystem dynamics 
• Plant conservation and restoration ecology 

The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by plant biology experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals