The "Journal of Plant Physiology" publishes original papers, reviews and short communications dealing with all aspects of plant biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology and basic aspects of plant biotechnology. All papers are published in English. The main focus of the journal is to disseminate original and high quality information governing basic processes in plant physiology and development. The journal also invites the submission of papers which bridge basic research in functional plant sciences with applied aspects of plant biotechnology.

Papers will be accepted only after peer review. They will be expected to adhere to high scientific quality standards. Manuscripts will usually be published in order of submission. To promote rapid publication of urgent and outstanding papers, the editors may occasionally give preference to such manuscripts.