BMC Plant Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2229
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review
About BMC Plant Biology
BMC Plant Biology (BPB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Plant Gene Expression Analysis and Plant Molecular Biology Research, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2229. As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.80 (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 is fully open access.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 25 days.
BMC Plant Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Plant Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.80, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Plant Gene Expression Analysis 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.
As a fully open-access publication, BMC Plant Biology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 25 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Plant Biology 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 BMC Plant Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Plant Biology
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 25 days.
- This journal covers Plant Gene Expression Analysis, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Plant Biology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2229 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~25 days to first decision |
| h-index | 198 |
| Total Works | 11,017 |
| Total Citations | 360,761 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.59 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Plant Biology is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Plant Biology is classified under Plant Gene Expression Analysis, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance and Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism.
BMC Plant Biology is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, BMC Plant Biology returns a first decision in about 25 days (fast for its field).
OpenAlex records 11,017 works that have together drawn 360,761 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 198; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.800; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.59.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.800 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,980 | 7,747 |
| 2024 | 1,279 | 14,180 |
| 2023 | 666 | 11,147 |
| 2022 | 622 | 14,843 |
| 2021 | 606 | 19,110 |
| 2020 | 568 | 25,880 |
| 2019 | 605 | 30,819 |
| 2018 | 380 | 20,164 |
| 2017 | 266 | 15,527 |
| 2016 | 264 | 19,479 |
| 2015 | 305 | 20,574 |
| 2014 | 387 | 28,089 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
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