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About the Premier Journal of Plant Biology (PJPB)

The Premier Journal of Plant Biology (PJPB) is an open-access, peer-reviewed, quarterly journal dedicated to the global advancement of research, education, and the scholarly understanding of Plant Biology. Part of Premier Science and led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Dennis Clark of Phoenix, Arizona, PJPB fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, uniting researchers to address challenges like crop resilience and sustainable agriculture.

Publication frequency: quarterly
Indexing: Google Scholar, Ulrichsweb and others
Archived: British Library and Portico
ISSN: 2977-5965

Editor-in-Chief
Dr Dennis Clark BA, PhD ORCiD LinkedIn logo
(Retired from Arizona State University)
Phoenix, Arizona
USA
drdennisclark@gmail.com

Aims and Scope

The PJPB is dedicated to the global advancement of research, education, and the scholarly understanding of plant biology. It aims to promote continued developments, discussion, and debate through the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and good practice across all branches of plant biology. These include: 

  • Morphology
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Cell biology
  • Evolution
  • Molecular biology
  • Systematics
  • Ecology
  • Palaeobotany 
  • Ethnobotany
  • Phytochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Pathology
  • Agronomy

The PJPB delivers critically peer-reviewed, carefully selected and edited, and up-to-date publications about advances in the fields that are relevant to them.

Premier Journal of Plant Biology Articles

The Premier Journal of Plant Biology articles deliver cutting-edge insights into botanical advancements and sustainable agriculture. Explore recent publications in this premier journal of plant biology and submit your work via the eWorkFlow portal to contribute to global plant biology research.

Article types – research, reviews, editorials/perspectives and correspondence-style articles will be considered.

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Archive

Volume 8 – July – September 2026

Volume 7 – April – June 2026

Volume 6 – January – March 2026

Volume 5 – October – December 2025

Volume 4 – July – September 2025

Volume 3 – April – June 2025

Volume 2 – January – March 2025

Volume 1 – October-December 2024

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Volume 8 – July – September 2026

Fig 1 | Federated learning for cotton disease detection
A Secure Federated Transfer Learning Approach for Cotton Leaf Disease Classification Using Deep Learning Neural Networks
K. Rajeshwari1   and S. Elamparuthi2
1. Department of Computer and Information Science, Annamalai University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. PG Department of Computer Science, Govt Arts College, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2026;8:100025

Volume 7 – April – June 2026

Fig 4 | Proposed pharmacological mechanisms of Rasayana herbs, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and anti-aging pathways
Rasayana Herbs in Ayurveda: Pharmacological Basis and Therapeutic Applications
Sumit Dilare1  , Raj Baghel1, Muskan Tomar2 ORCiD and Manoj Goyal1
1. Indore Mahavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
2. Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmacy, Sage University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2026;7:100024

Volume 6 – January – March 2026

Fig 1 | Demand curve, private and social cost curves, cost gap, and the deadweight loss from the market failure Note: Conceptual illustration based on the literature; not based on original data. Source: Author’s own conceptual illustration, based on Pigou3 and Goulder.4
Climate Change Economics–Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Urgency and Policy Inaction
Antonieta Lima ORCiD
Instituto Superior de Entre Douro e Vouga, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies, Porto, Portugal
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2026;6:100023

Volume 5 – October – December 2025

Fig 1 | Various therapeutic property of N. sativa (Black cumin seeds)
Therapeutic Properties of Nigella sativa (Black Cumin Seeds): A Review
Muhammad Imran Qadir ORCiD and Ramsha Shahzad
Institute of Molecular biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;5:100022

Volume 4 – July – September 2025

Infographic titled “Neem & Calotropis vs Superbugs.” Four panels show: (1) Study snapshot—Kashere, Nigeria; disc diffusion and MIC assays; (2) Bugs tested—Pseudomonas aeruginosa (highest resistance), Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella enterica, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Aeromonas hydrophila; (3) Findings—high resistance to β-lactams, aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones; plant extracts produced clear inhibition zones that varied by plant and solvent; (4) Takeaways—promising natural alternatives; next steps include isolating active compounds, standardising dose and toxicity testing. Friendly, cartoony icons in blue-green palette, sized to 540 px wide with generous margins to avoid text cut-off.
Phenotypic Antibacterial Resistance Profiles of Azadirachta indica and Calotropis procera Fresh Leaf Extracts Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
Hajara S. Labaran1, Habiba U. Aliyu2, Mohammed S. Isyaka3, Bemgba B. Nyakuma3, Ahmed I. Galadima2 and Census Jehu2
1. Department of Biological Sciences, North-Eastern University, Gombe, Nigeria
2. Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe, Nigeria
3. Department of Chemical Sciences, North-Eastern University, Gombe, Nigeria
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;4:100019
Fig 1 | Structure and functional domains of the PM H-ATPase. The enzyme contains 10 transmembrane helices, with an extracellular N-terminal regulatory domain and a cytosolic C-terminal autoinhibitory domain. Cytosolic catalytic domains include the nucleotide-binding (N), phosphorylation (P), and actuator (A) domains
Lipid-Protein Interplay: How the Plant Plasma Membrane H-ATPase Dynamically Interacts with Its Lipid Environment: A Review
Ram Kumar
Department of Plant Protection, Agritec Plant Research, Sumperk, Czech Republic
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;4:100021
Fig 8 | Codon usage bias analysis before and after codon optimization
Molecular Cloning Strategy and Vector Design for ScWRKY5 Gene from Sugarcane Targeted to Tomato: A Framework for Abiotic Stress Tolerance Studies
Ambreen Ilyas
School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;4:100020
Fig 2 | Effects of microbiome manipulation
Harnessing Biotechnology for Enhanced Crop Resistance and Dietary Quality
Saira Sameen, M. Bilal Khalil and M. Usama Khalil
Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;4:100018

Volume 3 – April – June 2025

Fig 2 | Key environmental factors that optimize SB for crop improvement
Enhancing Crop Improvement with Speed Breeding: Applications, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;3:100017
Fig 2 | Effect of Salicylic Acid.
The Ameliorative Effect of Foliar Applied Salicylic Acid on Zinc Toxicity in Diverse Maize Genotypes
Saira Sameen
Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;3:100016
Fig 1 | Integration of sustainable agriculture practices in the modern agriculture system
Advancing Modern Agriculture: Integrating Sustainable Practices for a Resilient Future
Muhammad Ahtisham, Fatima Obaid and Hafiz Ammar Noor Sattari
Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;3:100015
Fig 1 | Biotechnological advances in crop production
Integrating Biotechnology into Plant Biology: Challenges and Future Directions
Saira Sameen and M. Bilal Khalil
Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;3:100014
Fig 4 | Advancements in nutrient management
Advancements  in Plant Nutrition: Enhancing Crop Yield and Quality
Amita Kajrolkar
Freelance Writer, Mumbai, India
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;3:100013
Fig 1 | Multi-omics integration for plant stress response
Integrating Multi-Omics Data for Plant Stress Response: Current Advances and Future Directions
Amita Kajrolkar
Freelance writer, Mumbai, India
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;3:100012
Deep Learning Applications in Plant Biology: Bridging Genotype and Phenotype
Amita Kajrolkar
Freelance writer, Mumbai, India
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;3:100011

Volume 2 – January – March 2025

Fig 3 | Organelle function in plant biomass production
Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Growth: A Complete Evolution
Saira Sameen1, Kausar Hussain Shah2 and M. Bilal Khalil1
1. Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
2. Institute of Botany, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;2:100010
Fig 1 | Plant health and ecosystem
Global Warming and Plant Fluctuation: Untangling Complex Environmental Interactions
Saira Sameen1, Kausar Hussain Shah2, Iqra Khalil1 and M. Bilal Khalil1
1Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
2Institute of Botany, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;2:100009
Fig 1 | Plant responses to drought stress
Resilience and Adaptation: Plant Responses to Environmental Stressors
Saira Sameen
Department of Life Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2025;2:100008

Volume 1 – October-December 2024

Fig 1 | Comprehensive schematic representation of epigenetic mechanisms highlighting DNA methylation, histone modification, and chromatin remodeling interactions influencing gene expression Attribution: Wahane S, Halawani D, Zhou X and Zou H

Harnessing Epigenetic Mechanisms for Crop Resilience:
A Comprehensive Review of Plant Responses to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
Muhammad Ahtisham and Zainab Obaid
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2024;1:100007
Fig 2 | Mechanisms of DNA repair following CRISPR-CAS9 induced double-stranded breaks
Understanding Modern Techniques and Tools to Revolutionize Plant Breeding for Sustainable Crop Improvement
Muhammad Ahtisham and Zainab Obaid
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2024;1:100006
Fig 3 | Most common techniques used in precision agriculture
A Review of Machine Learning Techniques for Precision Agriculture and Crop Yield Prediction
Muhammad Faraz Manzoor
Department of Computer Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2024;1:100005
Fig 2 | Schematic representation of transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs): (A) TALE DNA-binding domains are fused to the nuclease effector domains of FokI. (B) FokI is active only as a dimer; therefore, a pair of TALENs is assembled to position FokI nuclease domains to genomic target sites
Crop Improvement Using CRISPR/Cas9 Systems: Advances and Challenges
Saumya Shah
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2024;1:100004
Fig 1 | Functional diagram of Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer aided by a plant virus Attribution: Frank Sainsbury & George P Lomonossoff, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Understanding Genetically Modified Crops (GMOs): Benefits, Risks, and Future Prospects
Muhammad Ahtisham and Zainab Obaid
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2024;1:100003
Introducing the Premier Journal of Plant Biology
Dennis Clark
Editor-in-Chief, Premier Journal of Plant Biology
School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2024;1:100002
Fig 1 | The components of CRISPR/CAS9 Attribution: Mariuswalter, translation by The Bartgry, via Wikimedia Commons
The Role of CRISPR/CAS9 Technology in Enhancing Crop Resilience to Climate Change
Muhammad Ahtisham and Zainab Obaid
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Premier Journal of Plant Biology 2024;1:100001

Premier Journal of Plant Biology FAQs

How long does the manuscript review process take?

Our streamlined eWorkFlow system means our review process is smooth and efficient. Authors typically receive a first decision within 4-6 weeks of submission, depending on reviewer availability and subject complexity. 

How can I stay updated on new articles and journal announcements?

You can subscribe to PJPB updates through our website, or follow Premier Science on LinkedIn and other academic channels. We also offer email alerts for new issues, featured research, and submission opportunities. 

What types of plant biology can I submit to PJPB?

PJPB accepts original research, reviews, and technical notes in areas like plant genetics, molecular biology, ecology, and biotechnology. As a leading journal of plant biology, PJPB welcomes studies on CRISPR in crops, plant stress responses, and sustainable agriculture. 

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