All papers submitted to Plant Breed. Biotech. are first reviewed by the editorial team without being sent out for external peer review on the grounds of priority, insufficient originality, scientific flaws, or the absence of a message that is important to the readers of the journal. The decision on these papers is usually taken within 2-3 weeks.
The remaining articles are usually sent to two reviewers. It is very helpful if you suggest a selection of reviewers with their details. We may not always use the ones you recommend but if everyone suggests reviewers the reviewer database is much richer, and in the end everyone benefits. We reserve the right to return manuscripts in which no reviewers are suggested.

The final responsibility for the decision to accept or reject lies with the editors. In many case rejection may occur in spite of favorable reviews because of editorial policy or lack of space. The editor retains the right to determine priorities for publication and also to determine the style and if necessary request shortening of material accepted for publication.