This journal publishes research on plant taxonomy, anatomy, and ecology, with a focus on South American flora. Articles detail new species records, genetic variability, anatomical features, medicinal uses, and distribution patterns of various plant groups, including bryophytes, fungi, algae, and vascular plants. Studies also address the ecological roles and conservation of plant species in diverse Andean and other South American ecosystems.
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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)
Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant InteractionsPlant Taxonomy and PhylogeneticsBotanical Research and ApplicationsPlant Diversity and EvolutionPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesLichen and fungal ecologyMediterranean and Iberian flora and faunaFungal Biology and ApplicationsBotany, Ecology, and Taxonomy StudiesPlant and animal studies