About the Journal
Plant Scientific Applications (PSA, E-ISSN: 3122-7015) is an international, open-access journal dedicated to advancing and disseminating cutting-edge research in plant science and its interdisciplinary applications across agriculture, biotechnology, ecology, and environmental sustainability. The journal serves as a dynamic platform for researchers, agronomists, and industry professionals to share original discoveries, innovative methodologies, and practical solutions that address global challenges in plant biology and related fields.
Scope:
PSA welcomes high-quality research in all areas of plant science and its applications, including but not limited to:
- Plant Genetics & Genomics
Crop genome editing (CRISPR, TALENs)
Molecular breeding and trait improvement
Epigenetics and gene regulation
Evolutionary genomics - Plant Biotechnology & Synthetic Biology
Metabolic engineering for biofortification
Synthetic plant pathways
Plant-based biopharmaceuticals
Algal and microbial symbiosis - Crop Science & Agricultural Innovation
Precision agriculture technologies
Stress resilience (drought, salinity, pathogens)
Sustainable yield enhancement
Soil-plant-microbe interactions - Plant Physiology & Biochemistry
Photosynthesis efficiency
Nutrient uptake and utilization
Secondary metabolite production
Hormonal signaling networks - Ecology & Environmental Applications
Phytoremediation and pollution control
Climate change adaptation strategies
Plant-microbiome ecosystems
Biodiversity conservation - Emerging Technologies & Interdisciplinary Research
AI and remote sensing in plant phenotyping
Nano-biotechnology for crop protection
Plant-derived biomaterials
Ethical and policy dimensions of plant biotechnology
Open Access: This journal operates under a "gold" Open Access model, providing free access to all readers. The Article Processing Charges (APC) for all article types (research, review, case reports) is $0, and the content will be published under a CC BY 4.0. To encourage submissions and support the research community, PSA currently levies no APC (0 APC). For specific APC policies, please refer to the Open Access Policies.
Processing Cycle: The manuscript processing cycle is approximately 12 weeks from submission to acceptance.
Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in PSA, in appreciation of the work done.
General Information
E-ISSN: 3122-7015
1st Year Published: 2025
Frequency: Semiannual
Issues Per Year: 2
Country / Region: Malaysia
Primary Language: English
Publisher Information: Cultech Publishing Sdn. Bhd.
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