Reports in Plant Science

Aim & Scope

Reports in Plant Science is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to high-quality research in all areas of plant biology and crop science. It publishes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, case studies, and letters focused on understanding plant systems and enhancing plant productivity, resilience, and sustainability through innovative scientific approaches.

The journal includes but is not limited to the following topics:

• Classical and molecular plant breeding strategies for trait improvement
• Genomic selection, QTL mapping, and marker-assisted breeding
• Plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses
• Plant-pathogen interactions and disease resistance mechanisms
• Agricultural entomology and integrated pest management
• Application and efficacy of biostimulants in plant growth and stress mitigation
• Soil–plant–microbe interactions and rhizosphere biology
• Advances in plant nutrition, physiology, and metabolic regulation
• Functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics in plants
• Precision agriculture, phenotyping technologies, and digital tools for crop monitoring
• Conservation, biodiversity, and systematics of economically important plant species
• Use of AI and computational modeling in plant research
• Innovations in sustainable and climate-smart agriculture
• Postharvest physiology and crop quality enhancement

Mission: To foster innovative, sustainable, and interdisciplinary plant science research that addresses global agricultural challenges and promotes plant health, productivity, and environmental stewardship.

Editorial Board

The editorial board for Reports in Plant Science is currently being finalized.

Full details will be published soon. We appreciate your interest and invite you to check back shortly.

Peer Review

This journal follows a strict single-blind peer review process to ensure rigor, originality, and high quality.

Publishing Frequency: Quarterly (4 issues/year). Immediate online publication upon acceptance.

Open Access Policy

All articles are freely accessible under an open access model. APCs are waived until the end of 2026 to encourage broad participation and dissemination.

Instructions for Authors

Authors must submit original work that complies with international ethical guidelines. Manuscripts should be clearly written in English, follow a structured IMRaD format, and include author contributions, funding, and conflict of interest statements.

Each submission should contain a title page, abstract (≤350 words), keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references, and any supplementary material. Figures and tables must be properly formatted and labeled.

ReportsIn uses a single-blind peer review process. Authors may suggest reviewers who have no conflicts of interest.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the full guidelines.

Instructions for Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide fair, evidence-based evaluations and uphold strict confidentiality. ReportsIn operates a single-blind peer review system. Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and avoid using AI tools during evaluation.

We recognize reviewer contributions through certificates, publishing discounts, and verified review activity. Reviewers are encouraged to offer constructive and respectful feedback, and to report any ethical concerns.