- To provide opportunities for personal contact and fellowship amongst workers interested in the field of plant physiology and related areas in agriculture, forestry, biotechnology and environmental sciences.
- To publish Indian Journal of Plant Physiology and proceedings of plant physiology conferences / seminars.
- To hold symposia, workshops and meetings on relevant themes of current interest in the field of plant physiology and related sciences.
- To organize activities as may be necessary to realize the aims and objectives of the society.