Issue VII of the journal "Plant & Fungal Research" of ANAS Institute of Botany has been published and posted on the website (www.plantfungalres.az).

The editor-in-chief of the magazine presented in English is the general director of the institute, doctor of biological sciences, professor Sayyara Ibadullayeva. The main goal of the journal is to develop the level of scientific works published in this field in order to ensure the integration of plant and mushroom research conducted in the republic into the international world, to adapt them to the modern requirements of biological research, and thus to contribute to research conducted in the international world. Most of the articles of scientists from foreign countries (Italy, Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan) were included in this issue. An International Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is provided for all articles.