Plant Progress is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, impactful research at the intersection of plant biology and modern agricultural science.
The journal’s primary aim is to accelerate the translation of fundamental laboratory inventions into practical, scalable solutions that enhance global food security, improve crop resilience, and promote ecological sustainability.
Plant Progress is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, impactful research at the intersection of plant biology and modern agricultural science. The journal’s primary aim is to accelerate the translation of fundamental laboratory inventions into practical, scalable solutions that enhance global food security, improve crop resilience, and promote ecological sustainability. It serves as a vital forum for researchers, agronomists, biotechnologists, and technology innovators to share cutting-edge advancements.
We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications across a broad range of topics. The scope of Plant Progress encompasses, but is not limited to, the following core areas:
The journal brings together discovery research and field-ready innovation, with a strong emphasis on resilience, productivity, sustainability, and emerging technologies for agriculture.
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The peer review and publication process is built around a fast initial check, external peer review, and a clear publication timeline. Plagiarism screening, formatting checks, and editorial triage happen before a manuscript moves forward.
Team Roles: The Editorial Team consists of dedicated honorary positions, including the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Board Members, Managing Editor, Editorial Assistants, and Layout Assistants. Together, they oversee the entire lifecycle of a manuscript from initial submission to final publication.
Tenure: Members are appointed to the editorial team for a standard term of 2 years.
Application Cycle: The journal formally invites applications for new Editorial Board members once every two years.
Qualifications: Candidates are evaluated based on their specialized expertise, academic metrics (such as ResearchGate's RG Score and Google Scholar's H-index), and prior editorial experience.
Performance Incentives: Active reviewers for the journal who consistently deliver swift and comprehensive evaluations will receive preferential consideration during the selection process.
Diversity Commitment: The journal actively prioritizes geographic balance to ensure diverse global representation across the editorial team.
Peer Review Oversight: The Editor-in-Chief manages the manuscript review workflow, collaborating with Editors to identify qualified peer reviewers and coordinating the article revision process.
Final Decisions: Acting in alignment with peer review outcomes, the Editor-in-Chief retains final authority over the acceptance or rejection of all submitted manuscripts.
Administrative Support: To fulfill these duties efficiently, the Editor-in-Chief is directly supported by two Editorial Assistants and a Personal Assistant.
Lead editorial authority for journal decisions and peer review oversight.
Submission Preparation Checklist, Manuscript Categories, General Formatting, and Formatting requirements are included below exactly as the source document presents them.
Authors must confirm adherence to all of the following criteria during the submission process. Manuscripts that fail to meet these requirements may be returned immediately without formal review.
Key requirements:
Manuscripts require formatting in journal's template at the time of submission.
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