npj Science of Plants considers all aspects of fundamental and translational plant biology research. The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to: Plant growth and development Plant metabolism, nutrition, and biochemistry Plant genetics and genomics Plant-environment interactions Soil biology Plant reproduction and reproductive biology Plant physiology and adaptation Plant signaling and communication: Plant-microbe interactions Plant evolution and phylogenetics Plant biotechnology and crop improvement Plant ecophysiology and ecosystem dynamics Plant conservation and restoration ecology The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by plant biology experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.