Crop Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0011-183X
eISSN 1435-0653
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Crop Science
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
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| ISSN (Print) | 0011-183X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1435-0653 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| 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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Citation Rate
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.
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