Aims & Scope
Journal of Advanced Research in Botany publishes original research advancing fundamental and applied knowledge across plant sciences, from molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics. We prioritize rigorous experimental studies, innovative methodologies, and integrative approaches that address critical questions in plant biology, ecology, systematics, and biotechnology.
Plant Physiology
Systematics & Evolution
Ecology & Conservation
Plant Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Core Research Domains
Plant Systematics & Evolution Tier 1
- Taxonomic revisions and phylogenetic analyses
- Molecular systematics and phylogeography
- Plant biogeography and diversification patterns
- Morphological and anatomical comparative studies
- Paleobotany and fossil plant analysis
- Population genetics and evolutionary ecology
Typical Fit:
Phylogenomic reconstruction of a plant family using whole-genome sequencing, integrating morphological and molecular data to resolve taxonomic uncertainties.
Plant Physiology & Biochemistry Tier 1
- Photosynthesis mechanisms and carbon metabolism
- Plant hormone signaling and regulation
- Stress physiology (drought, salinity, temperature)
- Nitrogen and nutrient metabolism
- Secondary metabolite biosynthesis
- Plant biophysics and membrane transport
Typical Fit:
Experimental investigation of drought-induced metabolic reprogramming in crop species, identifying novel stress-responsive pathways through transcriptomics and metabolomics.
Plant Molecular & Cell Biology Tier 1
- Gene expression regulation and epigenetics
- Plant development and organogenesis
- Cell wall biology and structure
- Plant reproduction and gametogenesis
- Signal transduction pathways
- Plant genome organization and evolution
Typical Fit:
Functional characterization of transcription factors controlling flower development using CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and phenotypic analysis in model plants.
Plant Ecology & Conservation Tier 1
- Plant community ecology and succession
- Plant-environment interactions and ecophysiology
- Conservation biology and biodiversity assessment
- Invasive species ecology and management
- Climate change impacts on plant populations
- Restoration ecology and ecosystem services
Typical Fit:
Long-term monitoring study quantifying climate-driven shifts in alpine plant communities, integrating field observations with predictive ecological modeling.
Secondary Focus Areas
Plant Biotechnology & Applied Sciences
- Genetic engineering and crop improvement
- Molecular breeding and marker-assisted selection
- Plant tissue culture and micropropagation
- Bioinformatics and computational plant biology
- Plant-derived pharmaceuticals and industrial products
Specialized Plant Groups
- Phycology (algae and aquatic plants)
- Mycology (plant-associated fungi)
- Bryology (mosses and liverworts)
- Pteridology (ferns and lycophytes)
- Marine and aquatic botany
Plant Interactions
- Plant-microbe symbioses and pathology
- Plant-pollinator relationships
- Allelopathy and chemical ecology
- Plant virology and disease resistance
- Root-soil interactions and rhizosphere biology
Ethnobotany & Economic Botany
- Medicinal plants and phytochemical analysis
- Traditional plant knowledge documentation
- Horticultural science and pomology
- Crop science and sustainable agriculture
- Plant resources for human health
Emerging & Interdisciplinary Areas
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Priority 1: Fast-Track
Expedited Review
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- Methods & Protocols
- Data Descriptor Articles
Priority 2: Standard
Regular Review Timeline
- Short Communications
- Technical Notes
- Perspectives & Commentaries
- Review Articles
Rarely Considered
Selective Acceptance
- Case Reports (exceptional only)
- Opinion Pieces
- Book Reviews
- Conference Reports
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
All manuscripts must adhere to discipline-specific reporting standards to ensure transparency and reproducibility:
MIQE (qPCR)
MIAME (Microarrays)
PRISMA (Reviews)
ARRIVE (Plant Models)
Data Availability
Authors must deposit primary data in recognized repositories (GenBank, BOLD, Dryad, figshare) and provide accession numbers. Raw datasets supporting conclusions must be accessible.
Ethics & Permissions
Research involving endangered species requires permits and ethical approval. Field collection must comply with CBD/Nagoya Protocol. Institutional biosafety approval required for GMO work.
Preprint Policy
We welcome submissions previously posted on preprint servers (bioRxiv, Research Square). Authors must disclose preprint DOI and update preprint with journal publication details upon acceptance.
Editorial Decision Metrics
21 days
First Decision
28%
Acceptance Rate
45 days
Publication Time
Transparent
APC Pricing
Ready to Submit?
If your research aligns with our scope and meets our editorial standards, we invite you to submit your manuscript. For scope inquiries, contact our editorial office.
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