The Scientific World Journal announces a call for papers on plant ecology and evolution in harsh environments. We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles which advance our understanding of the role harsh environments have played in all aspects of the ecology and evolution of vascular and nonvascular plants, as well as that of algae and fungi. Researchers working with plants found on harsh substrates such as guano deposits, mine tailings, saline or alkaline flats, serpentine, limestone, and other rock outcrops are invited to submit manuscripts on their research. Researchers working with plants found in extreme environments such as alpine and arctic settings or man-made habitats such as agricultural settings, pavements, roadsides, roof tops, and waste disposal sites are similarly encouraged to submit manuscripts. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
-Adaptation to and speciation in extreme habitats -Ecophysiology of stress tolerance -All aspects of plant ecology, including cross-kingdom interactions, related to harsh environments -Evolutionary ecology and genetics of stress tolerant plants including ecological and evolutionary challenges to stress tolerant plants stemming from global climate change -Applied ecology, including the restoration and conservation of extreme environments Before submission authors should carefully read the journal's Author Guidelines, which are located at http://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/guidelines/. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal Manuscript Tracking System at http://mts.hindawi.com/author/submit/journals/tswj/botany/pee/. Manuscripts must be submitted by Friday, August 2, 2013. Questions regarding the special issue can be directed to one of the Guest Editors: -Nishanta Rajakaruna (nrajakar...@gmail.com), College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine -Robert Boyd (boyd...@auburn.edu), Auburn University, Alabama -Tanner Harris (har...@wra-ca.com), WRA, Inc., San Rafael, California
