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Call for papers - Plant epigenetic regulation

Guest Editors

German Martinez, PhD, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Keqiang Wu, PhD, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 19 May 2026

BMC Plant Biology launches the Collection Plant epigenetic regulation. This Collection invites submissions of research articles that explore all aspects of plant epigenetic regulation, particularly in the contexts of development, environmental stress adaptation, evolution, and sustainable agriculture. This Collection aims to showcase research that advances our understanding of epigenetic processes in plants and their potential applications in agriculture and food security.

New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2: Zero Hunger.

Meet the Guest Editors

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German Martinez, PhD, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

Dr German Martinez is a group leader at the Plant Biology department from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, Sweden. His lab is interested in understanding how plants use epigenetic mechanisms to modulate the transcriptional response in the reproductive tissues and against stresses, particularly biotic stresses (viruses, viroids, and insects). In addition, the Martinez group is interested in understanding the dynamism and interactions between epigenetic mechanisms and RNA silencing and the role that these interactions play in the regulation of fertility and the response to stress.

Keqiang Wu, PhD, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Dr Keqiang Wu is a Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Plant Biology, National Taiwan University (NTU). Dr Wu’s research focuses on epigenetic regulation of gene expression in plants, with particular emphasis on the roles of chromatin remodeling and histone modifications in plant development and environmental responses.

About the Collection

Epigenetic regulation plays a central role in shaping plant phenotypic variation, influencing gene expression, development, environmental responses, and evolutionary processes, all without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Key epigenetic mechanisms include DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNAs, and chromatin remodeling. These modifications govern gene expression patterns and are increasingly recognized for their potential in developing crops with enhanced resilience to environmental, abiotic, and biotic stresses. Recent technological advancements such as genome-wide profiling of DNA and histone modifications and the advent of genome editing have enabled deep exploration of plant epigenomes. These tools have improved our understanding of how epigenetic mechanisms dynamically interact with genetic programs to shape plant traits. 

In support of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2: Zero Hunger), BMC Plant Biology launches the Collection Plant epigenetic regulation. We invite original research articles that explore all aspects of plant epigenetic regulation, particularly in the contexts of development, environmental stress adaptation, evolution, and sustainable agriculture. This Collection aims to showcase cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of epigenetic processes in plants and their potential applications in agriculture and food security. We invite researchers and experts in the field to submit research articles that explore, but are not limited to, the following topics: 

  • Epigenetic regulatory mechanisms in plants 
  • Epigenetic control of plant development and stress adaptation 
  • Genome-wide mapping of plant epigenomes and methylomes 
  • Mechanisms of DNA methylation and demethylation in plants 
  • Functional roles of histone modifications in plants 
  • Inheritance and transgenerational effects of epigenetic variation 
  • Epigenetic contributions to plant evolution and diversification 
  • Non-coding RNAs and their roles in gene regulation 
  • RNA silencing and its epigenetic implications 
  • Polycomb-group proteins in developmental regulation 
  • Chromatin structure, remodeling, and nucleosome dynamics 
  • miRNAs and siRNAs in RNA-directed DNA methylation and gene silencing 
  • Epigenetic regulation in sexual and asexual (somatic) propagation 
  • Chromatin assembly factors and nucleosome organizers in epigenetic control


All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Plant epigenetic regulation" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.