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Frontiers in Plant Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
1664-462X
Frontiers Media
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Plant Science
Frontiers in Plant Science (FPS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms and Plant Molecular Biology Research, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1664-462X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.43 (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. OpenAlex records 35,417 works and 1,265,636 citations, with an h-index of 326.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 98 days.
Frontiers in Plant Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Plant Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.43, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms 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, Frontiers in Plant Science makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 98 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Plant 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 Frontiers in Plant Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Plant Science
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 98 days.
- This journal covers Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1664-462X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~98 days to first decision |
| h-index | 329 |
| Total Works | 35,817 |
| Total Citations | 1,295,931 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.54 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Plant Science is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Plant Science is classified under Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance and Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism.
Frontiers in Plant Science is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Frontiers in Plant Science returns a first decision in about 98 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 35,817 works that have together drawn 1,295,931 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 329; its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 4.427 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.54.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 92% over the last 2 years (from 54.055 to 4.427). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.427 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 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.
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 | 3,241 | 16,215 |
| 2024 | 2,960 | 33,051 |
| 2023 | 4,240 | 74,913 |
| 2022 | 5,693 | 130,306 |
| 2021 | 3,274 | 110,291 |
| 2020 | 2,256 | 110,978 |
| 2019 | 1,747 | 118,106 |
| 2018 | 1,974 | 123,497 |
| 2017 | 2,288 | 161,181 |
| 2016 | 2,099 | 157,566 |
| 2015 | 1,256 | 101,087 |
| 2014 | 766 | 66,320 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Guoji Wang, Duo Zhao, Xiaoyu Hu • 2026
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