When identifying and developing your topic, try stating it as a question. Then pick out the keywords or main concepts in your question. Look up your keywords in subject encyclopedias and dictionaries to set the context for your research.
You can browse journals by topic using this link to Browzine. Journals about Plant Sciences are subdivided into categories; a useful starting point might be Plant Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics. Journals about Ecology might also be useful.
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