About the journal
Journal of Ecophysiology and Phytochemistry of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
The Journal of Ecophysiology and Phytochemistry of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a peer-reviewed scientific quarterly, approved by Islamic Azad University and licensed for publication by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran. It publishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, and scientific reports in the fields of functional biology and chemical composition of medicinal and aromatic plants. The journal aims to advance scientific knowledge, promote sustainable utilization of plant resources, and foster applied research in the domain of medicinal plants. It serves as a platform for the exchange of innovative findings among researchers, academics, and professionals.
Published in collaboration with the Medicinal Plant Research Center of Islamic Azad University, Qods Branch, the journal releases four issues per year. Articles are published in Persian with extended abstracts in English.
Scope
The journal welcomes submissions in the following areas:
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Physiology and ecophysiology of medicinal and aromatic plants under natural conditions and environmental stresses
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Effects of biotic and abiotic factors on growth, production, and secondary metabolism of medicinal plants
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Phytochemistry: identification and analysis of bioactive compounds in medicinal and aromatic plants
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Pharmacological and biological studies related to plant-derived compounds
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Agricultural, pharmaceutical, nutritional, and industrial applications of medicinal plants
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Novel technologies for extraction, analysis, and utilization of plant compounds
The journal also encourages interdisciplinary research and prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate scientific innovation, methodological rigor, and practical relevance to health, sustainable agriculture, and the medicinal plant industry.
Additional thematic areas include:
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Plant microbiome: plant-microorganism interactions, microbiome roles in bioactive compound production, and biotechnological applications
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Plant biotechnology: tissue culture, controlled production of secondary metabolites, genetic engineering, and advanced biotechnological approaches
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Genomics and transcriptomics of medicinal plants: genetic data analysis, gene identification related to bioactive compound biosynthesis, and molecular studies
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Plant-environment interactions and their impact on metabolite production
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Genetic resources, biodiversity assessment, and breeding of medicinal plants
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Open Access Article
1 - Identification of morphological traits effective in essential oils quantity of Oliveria decombens L. in agricultural conditions.
Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Ale Omrani Nejad * ، Ali Rezvani AghdamIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
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2 - Comparison of (HS-SPME) method and innovative microwave-assisted steam hydro-diffusion (MSHD) method in extraction of volatile compounds and essential oils from medicinal plants and aromatic herbs
sayedeh mansoureh memarzadeh * ، Abdollah Ghasemi pirbalouti ، Ali Gholami ، Sayed Ahmad NourbakhshIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
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3 - Study the effect of artificial salinity stress due to the application of seed priming with acetic acid and sodium hydroxide on growth indicators of cumin plant
Abbas Sheibanian * ، Mitra ZabelizadehIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
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4 - Investigation the effect of Pterocarya fraxinifolia extract in eliminating some urinary tractinfection bacteria in comparison with ciprofloxacin
Masoud Azadbakht *Issue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
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5 - Effect of drying conditions on glycyrrhizic acid and water soluble extract of licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)
Ali Rezvani Aghdam * ، Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Ale Omrani NejadIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
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6 - Biotic and abiotic stresses in crop and medicinal plants
Mahdi Malekpour * ، Abdolmajid LiaghatIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
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7 - Medicinal plants with natural origin of psychoactive substances
mani jabbari *Issue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023
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Open Access Article
1 - A review on Iranian Echium amoenum Fisch & C.A. Mey.
Noraddin Hosseinpour azad * ، Hamed Arastegi Marani ، Shima BourangIssue 1 , Vol. 9 , Winter 2022 -
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2 - Biotic and abiotic stresses in crop and medicinal plants
Mahdi Malekpour * ، Abdolmajid LiaghatIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
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3 - Medicinal plants with natural origin of psychoactive substances
mani jabbari *Issue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
Open Access Article
4 - Eachium amoenum as a functional food ingredient
Mona Torabi-Toran-Pashtoshti ، vajihe Fadaei * ، Mohammad reza Eshaghi *Issue 1 , Vol. 9 , Winter 2022 -
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5 - Study of salinity different levels effects on sodium and potassium amounts of rosemary medical plants
Abbas Sheibanian *Issue 2 , Vol. 9 , Winter 2023 -
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6 - Paper of Student: A review of thyme medicinal plant
Hossein Raisi *Issue 1 , Vol. 9 , Winter 2022 -
Open Access Article
7 - Comparison of (HS-SPME) method and innovative microwave-assisted steam hydro-diffusion (MSHD) method in extraction of volatile compounds and essential oils from medicinal plants and aromatic herbs
sayedeh mansoureh memarzadeh * ، Abdollah Ghasemi pirbalouti ، Ali Gholami ، Sayed Ahmad NourbakhshIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023 -
Open Access Article
8 - Effect of osmopriming and drought stress on seed germination of Tagetes erecta
محمد رفیعی الحسینی * ، سمیه اسماعیلیIssue 1 , Vol. 7 , Summer 2015 -
Open Access Article
9 - Effects of partial root drying technique on agricultural and medicinal plants
Mahdi Malekpour * ، Masood ParsinejadIssue 2 , Vol. 9 , Winter 2023 -
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10 - Identification of morphological traits effective in essential oils quantity of Oliveria decombens L. in agricultural conditions.
Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Ale Omrani Nejad * ، Ali Rezvani AghdamIssue 1 , Vol. 10 , Summer 2023