Plant Molecular Biology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Plant Molecular Biology
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
208 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Plant Molecular Biology is an international journal dedicated to rapid publication of original research articles in all areas of plant biology.The Editorial Board welcomes full-length manuscripts that address important biological problems of broad interest, including research in comparative genomics, functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, biochemical and regulatory networks, and biotechnology. Because space in the journal is limited, however, preference is given to publication of results that provide significant new insights into biological problems and that advance the understanding of structure, function, mechanisms, or regulation. Authors must ensure that results are of high quality and that manuscripts are written for a broad plant science audience.
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BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
PLANT SCIENCES
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
PLANT SCIENCES
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPlant Molecular Biology (acronym: plan, abbr: PLANT MOL BIOL, ISSN: 0167-4412) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by Springer Netherlands in Netherlands since 1981. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.113 (Q1), an H-index of 208.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 124 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,411 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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