《植物科学评论》的重点是对植物科学的广泛学科，从分子生物学/生物化学到细胞生物学、植物病理学和生理学、遗传学、经典植物学和生态学，再到实际农业应用，及时和/或前沿学科的深入和最新的评论。期刊上的文章为研究人员和学生提供了一个最新的文献基础，为未来的研究需求指明了方向。该杂志还为各级决策者提供可信、客观的信息。
Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences focuses on presenting in-depth and up-to-date reviews of timely and/or cutting-edge subjects in the broad discipline of plant science, ranging from molecular biology/biochemistry through the areas of cell biology, plant pathology and physiology, genetics, classical botany, and ecology, to practical agricultural applications. Articles in the journal provide an up-to-date literature base for researchers and students, pointing the way towards future research needs. The journal is also a significant source of credible, objective information to aid decision makers at all levels.