Aims and Scope

Plant Genetic Resources is an international peer-reviewed journal which is devoted to the many diverse topics concerned with the conservation, characterization, evaluation, and utilization of plant genetic resources—including science and practice, as well as policy, legal, and economic aspects. Articles on all types of plant genetic resources are included—although pharmaceutical uses are out of scope. The journal serves the interests of all stakeholders concerned with plant genetic resources conservation and sustainable use—including researchers, plant breeders, farmers, conservation practitioners, and policymakers. Plant Genetic Resources  is global in scope, reflecting the inter-dependency of countries and regions on plant genetic resources for food, nutrition, economic, and livelihood security.

The journal accepts research articles and short communications that enlarge knowledge on: genetic diversity and adaptive traits in plant genetic resources populations in situ (in the wild and on-farm) and in ex situ or circa situ collections (genebanks, botanic gardens, community seed banks); the use of plant genetic resources in plant breeding for crop improvement, including in pre-breeding; plant genetic resources conservation planning and implementation, including prioritization and threat assessment; information management and exchange; and the  socio-economic, policy, legal and geo-political aspects of plant genetic resources conservation and sustainable use, including access and benefit-sharing, and Farmers’ Rights. 

We accept the following types of articles:

• Research Article*
• Short Communication*
• Critical Reviews*
  

We also consider Special Editions on specific topics, comprising several related but complementary articles that can be published together in the same issue. Please enquire with the Editors In Chief if you would like to suggest a Special Edition.