JIPB reports novel scientific discoveries related to any aspect of plant biology, preferably (but not exclusively) using integrated genetic, genomic, biochemical, and systems biology approaches. The journal aims to foster communication and discussion among scientists in different areas of plant and agricultural sciences. Articles published in JIPB shall be of general interest and provide answers to fundamental plant biological questions. Important new technologies that can potentially be used to elucidate general plant biology questions may also be considered. Preliminary observations, purely descriptive studies, omics-based studies without functional validations, tissue culture and transformation works fall beyond the scope of the journal.