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Journal overview

Please note, from 2022 the Print ISSN is not in active use as this journal is no longer published in print.

Plant Signaling & Behavior includes new research on signal perception and transduction, integrative plant physiology, and information acquisition and processing.

Plant Signaling & Behavior fosters an understanding of complex plant communications. The journal examines different levels of biological organization through the integration of molecular biology with physiology, phenomenology, and plant behavior. Topics may address:

  • Molecules, protein complexes, membranes, organelles, cells, and organs
  • Whole plants and plant communities
  • Communication with viruses, bacteria, nematodes, fungi, insects, and animals
  • Pathogenic, symbiotic, or predatory interactions


Plant Signaling & Behavior
publishes original research papers, reviews, short communications, technical reports, commentaries, and meeting reports.

The journal operates a single-anonymized peer review policy.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.


*Please note that Plant Signaling & Behavior converted to a full Open Access journal from Volume 17 (2022).
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