This journal publishes research on plant diversity, taxonomy, and distribution, with a focus on bryophytes, lichens, and flowering plants across various global regions. Articles detail new species discoveries, updated floristic inventories, and the identification of diagnostic traits for species delimitation, often employing morphological and molecular analyses. Conservation concerns and the ecological importance of plant species are also addressed.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Plant ScienceQ3
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsPlant Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Botany and Plant Ecology StudiesLichen and fungal ecologyBryophyte Studies and RecordsPlant Diversity and EvolutionMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant InteractionsBotanical Research and ApplicationsPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesBotany, Ecology, and Taxonomy StudiesPlant and animal studiesPlant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies