About the Journal

The primary aim of MetaboPlant is to publish high-quality original research, review articles, and short communications that:

  1. Advance knowledge in plant metabolomics and secondary metabolite profiling using modern analytical and computational approaches.
  2. Promote bioprospecting of medicinal and bioresource plants, particularly from underexplored and biodiverse regions.
  3. Support the development of biotechnological and genetic strategies to enhance the production of bioactive plant metabolites.
  4. Encourage interdisciplinary research connecting plant science, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, and conservation biology.
  5. Contribute to sustainable development by highlighting research on biodiversity conservation and responsible utilization of plant resources.

Scope

MetaboPlant welcomes manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Plant Metabolomics
  • Profiling and identification of plant secondary metabolites
  • Metabolomic studies using NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, and related platforms
  • Metabolic pathway analysis and systems biology of plant metabolites
  • Environmental, genetic, and physiological factors influencing metabolite production
  1. Plant Bioprospecting and Biodiversity
  • Exploration of medicinal and bioactive plants
  • Discovery of novel natural compounds from plants
  • Ethnobotanical studies supporting bioprospecting research
  • Valorization of traditional medicinal plants through scientific validation
  1. Biosynthesis and Plant Biotechnology
  • Biosynthetic pathways of secondary metabolites
  • Genetic engineering and genome editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas) in plants
  • Plant tissue culture and cell suspension systems
  • Metabolic engineering for enhanced metabolite production
  1. Extraction, Separation, and Green Technology
  • Innovative and eco-friendly extraction and purification techniques
  • Scale-up production of plant metabolites using bioreactors
  • Agro-biotechnology approaches for metabolite optimization
  1. Pharmacological and Biomedical Applications
  • Pharmacological activities of plant-derived metabolites
  • Preclinical and clinical evaluation of bioactive compounds
  • Toxicological assessment and safety studies
  • Development of plant-based therapeutics and functional products
  1. Ecology, Conservation, and Sustainability
  • Conservation strategies for medicinal and economically important plants
  • Impact of bioprospecting on ecosystems
  • Sustainable use of plant genetic resources
  • Plant–environment interactions related to metabolite diversity