Biology and Fertility of Soils Journal Citation Rate 2026
0178-2762
eISSN 1432-0789
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Biology and Fertility of Soils
Biology and Fertility of Soils (BFS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis and Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0178-2762 (e-ISSN 1432-0789). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.17 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4390 USD).
Biology and Fertility of Soils Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Biology and Fertility of Soils has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.17, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Biology and Fertility of Soils operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Biology and Fertility of Soils should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Biology and Fertility of Soils against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Biology and Fertility of Soils
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis, Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions, Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0178-2762 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-0789 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Biology and Fertility of Soils is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, Biology and Fertility of Soils is classified under Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis, Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions, Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics.
Biology and Fertility of Soils is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.165.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.165 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Considerations for microbial inoculation under dryland stress conditions
Benedict Odinaka Okorie • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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