About the Journal

Plant Science Horizons (PSH) is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the broad field of plant science and sustainable agricultural innovation.

Plant Science Horizons is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across the broad field of plant science. The journal provides a platform for researchers, scholars, students, and professionals to share original findings, critical insights, and emerging developments in basic and applied plant research.

The journal welcomes manuscripts written in English and maintains a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, originality, and relevance.

Basic Information

Aim & Scope

Plant Science Horizons aims to advance knowledge in plant science by publishing innovative, rigorous, and impactful research related to plant biology, crop science, and sustainable agricultural systems.

The journal seeks to promote scholarly exchange among scientists and professionals working in plant-related disciplines and to support research that contributes to scientific progress, agricultural resilience, and food security.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

The journal particularly welcomes studies that combine mechanistic insight with practical relevance and contributions that address major challenges in plant health, crop productivity, and sustainable agriculture.

Types of Contributions

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial evaluation by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned editor to assess suitability, formatting compliance, scholarly quality, and plagiarism screening.

Manuscripts that pass initial screening are sent for double-blind peer review to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

Under the double-blind review model:

Where detailed revision is required, reviewer and editor comments will be returned to authors for response and revision.

Originality & Plagiarism

Plant Science Horizons does not accept plagiarism in any form. Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been published previously or be under consideration elsewhere.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are properly cited and acknowledged. Cases involving plagiarism, duplicate publication, or publication misconduct are handled according to accepted ethical publishing standards and editorial policies.

Editorial Team

The Editorial Team of Plant Science Horizons includes the Editor-in-Chief, members of the Editorial Board, the Editorial Advisory Board, and the Managing Editor.

Together, they oversee manuscript submission, peer review, editorial evaluation, production, and publication workflows.

Selection of editorial members is based on:

The journal values diversity in geography, gender, institutional affiliation, and career stage while maintaining rigorous editorial standards.