Journal of Plant Physiology Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0176-1617 eISSN 1618-1328 Elsevier BV DE

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Journal of Plant Physiology
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Journal of Plant Physiology (JPP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms and Plant Molecular Biology Research, published by Elsevier BV in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0176-1617 (e-ISSN 1618-1328). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.42 (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 (APC ~$3270 USD).

Journal of Plant Physiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Plant Physiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.42, 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.

Journal of Plant Physiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Plant Physiology 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 Journal of Plant Physiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Plant Physiology
  • Budget $3270 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • 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.
How Journal of Plant … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-33%
Field avg: 5.07
APC vs Field Avg
-3%
Field avg: $3382

Compared against 27 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0176-1617
ISSN (Online) 1618-1328
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Germany
APC / Cost $3270 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Plant Physiology is published by Elsevier BV and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3270.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Plant Physiology is classified under Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance and Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism.

Journal of Plant Physiology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.422.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Plant Physiology

Journal of Plant Physiology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.422 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Plant Physiology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Plant Physiology is $3270 USD.

Journal of Plant Physiology is published by Elsevier BV.

Journal of Plant Physiology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Journal of Plant Physiology is 0176-1617. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1618-1328.

Journal of Plant Physiology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.42, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
3.422
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.422 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S148694123

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