About the Journal

About the Journal: 

Plant, Microbe and Sustainability is a multi-disciplinary journal covering all aspects of Plant and Microbe interaction across disciplines.  

Rhizosphere harbors many microorganisms and provide as excellent niche for nourishment of the diverse range of microorganisms. The rhizospheric microorganisms have the ability to acts as a front-line warrior against the pathogen attack to root. They might play a very significant and crucial role in the management of plant diseases caused by various type of soil borne pathogens as well as plant parasitic nematodes. Since the pathogens and rhizspheric microorganisms both shares the common ecological niche and influenced the plant growth. Therefore, it is bit tough to generalize the series events taking place during this underground assembly in one plane, but the recent development of sophisticated molecular tools has provided an impression on the interaction taking place below the ground level. 

Hence, the aim of this Journal is to encourage the work describing the rhizospheric interactions, etiology and behavior of microorganism (sharing the common space), management strategies, and the molecular mechanisms involved against the unseen enemies. 

The editors welcome high-quality research articles, communications, and comprehensive reviews addressing the fundamentals and applications of sustainable Plant-microbe interactions. Some of the potential topics include but are not limited to: 

  • Plant-microbe interaction
  • Microbes and soil sustainability
  • Plant-soil-microbe consortium 
  • Mechanism of interaction between the plant, pathogens and other soil microbiota.
  • Physiological and molecular changes in host and pathogens, and mechanistic aspects.
  • Production of secondary metabolites and their mode of interactions.

Submission Guidelines

Plant, Microbe and Sustainability welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to research and innovation in plant-microbe interactions and sustainable agriculture. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review Articles

  • Short Communications

  • Technical Notes

  • Case Studies (where applicable)

Manuscript Preparation

  • Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Standard manuscript structure:

    • Title

    • Abstract

    • Keywords

    • Introduction

    • Materials and Methods

    • Results

    • Discussion

    • Conclusion

    • Acknowledgements (if applicable)

    • References

Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract length: 150–250 words

  • Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms

Figures & Tables

  • Figures and tables must be numbered and cited in the text

  • High-resolution images with clear captions are required

  • Tables should be editable and not embedded as images

References

  • References must follow a consistent academic citation style

  • Authors are responsible for accuracy and completeness

Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review

  • Manuscripts are evaluated for originality, scientific quality, relevance, and clarity

  • Editorial decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject

⚖️ Publication Ethics

  • The journal follows strict ethical publishing standards

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submission are strictly prohibited

  • Authors must ensure ethical research conduct and proper authorship

Open Access Policy

  • The journal supports open-access publishing to ensure global visibility and accessibility of research

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online submission system or through the official editorial email provided on the journal website.