Crop Science Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0011-183X eISSN 1435-0653 Wiley US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher

About Crop Science
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Crop Science (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Crop Yield and Soil Fertility and Genetics and Plant Breeding, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0011-183X (e-ISSN 1435-0653). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 71 days.

Crop Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Crop Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Crop Yield and Soil Fertility 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.

Crop Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 71 days.

Researchers looking to publish in Crop Science 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 Crop Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Crop Science
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 71 days.
  • This journal covers Crop Yield and Soil Fertility, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soybean genetics and cultivation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Crop Science Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+2159%
Field avg: 2.52

Compared against 14 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0011-183X
ISSN (Online) 1435-0653
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
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Review Speed ~71 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

Crop Science is published by Wiley and based in United States.

In our subject taxonomy, Crop Science is classified under Crop Yield and Soil Fertility, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soybean genetics and cultivation and Turfgrass Adaptation and Management.

For prospective authors, Crop Science returns a first decision in about 71 days (longer for its field).

Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Crop Science

Crop Science does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 56.900 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Crop Science is not an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Crop Science is approximately 71 days.

Crop Science is published by Wiley.

Crop Science is not currently listed in the major indexes we track (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science). This is not evidence of predatory practice — many legitimate new or regional journals are not yet indexed — but you should verify its peer-review process, editorial board, and indexing directly with the publisher before submitting.

The ISSN of Crop Science is 0011-183X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1435-0653.

Crop Science sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 56.90, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
56.900
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
Historical Trend

The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.

Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2024 56.900 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2023 54.055 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.

Journal Metrics
71
Days to Decision
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