The effects of stress on crop production of agricultural cultivated plants will become the most important topic of the 21st century, and the Journal wants to make a contribution to these challenges. Specifically, stress refers to extreme conditions under which crops and forages grow. Topics addressed in the journal include: Drought, including water use efficiency, Chemical Constraints, such as salinity and acid soils, Extreme temperatures as heat, cold and chilling stress limit the cultivation of crops, Flooding and oxidative stress, mineral deficiency or toxicity stress and means of restricting them. Particular regard is given to application-oriented basic research as well as to applied research.