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, 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. 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.
| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2229 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~25 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Plant Biology is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
For prospective authors, BMC Plant Biology returns a first decision in about 25 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.800.
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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.
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