Photosynthesis is a fundamental process driving plant growth, productivity, and terrestrial ecosystem functioning. Understanding the mechanisms underlying photosynthetic performance and their interactions with environmental conditions is essential for addressing the challenges plants face in a rapidly changing world.

This Special Issue is associated with the International Workshop of Photosynthesis Ecophysiology, to be held on 27–29 November 2026 at Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China. It aims to bring together recent advances in photosynthesis and plant ecophysiology, providing a platform for researchers to share new findings, explore emerging concepts, and advance our understanding of plant responses to environmental challenges.

We welcome original research articles and review papers addressing various aspects of photosynthesis and plant ecophysiology, from fundamental mechanisms to whole-plant performance and ecosystem responses.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• From Photosynthesis to Productivity, Survival and WUE
• CO₂ diffusion
• Light Reactions and Carbon Metabolism
• New Technical and Theoretical Developments

Academic Editors:

Jaume Flexas
Marilyn Ball
Dongliang Xiong
Paulo Marchiori
Miquel Nadal
Diego Márquez

Submission Guideline:

Author submission guidelines can be found at: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/PlantEcophys/instructionForAuthors.

When submitting your manuscript via the online submission portal:
https://sciflux.org/authors/submissions/add-submissions?journalCode=1909189154106597378, please select the relevant Special Issue title.

All manuscripts will undergo peer review in accordance with the journal’s established policies and procedures. Final acceptance will be based on the peer-review reports and the evaluation of the Academic Editors and the Editor-in-Chief. Decisions will be made by the Editor-in-Chief or Academic Editors who have no conflicts of interest with any of the authors.