Journal of Plant Physiology Citation Rate 2026
0176-1617
eISSN 1618-1328
Elsevier BV
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Plant Physiology
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). OpenAlex records 10,212 works and 356,280 citations, with an h-index of 198.
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.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0176-1617 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1618-1328 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3270 USD |
| h-index | 198 |
| Total Works | 10,197 |
| Total Citations | 358,397 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.43 (OpenAlex) |
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.
OpenAlex records 10,197 works that have together drawn 358,397 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 198; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.422; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.43.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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.
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 | 179 | 682 |
| 2024 | 153 | 1,272 |
| 2023 | 169 | 2,254 |
| 2022 | 202 | 3,515 |
| 2021 | 170 | 4,365 |
| 2020 | 176 | 4,460 |
| 2019 | 157 | 4,536 |
| 2018 | 222 | 8,350 |
| 2017 | 214 | 8,247 |
| 2016 | 221 | 9,604 |
| 2015 | 179 | 8,985 |
| 2014 | 257 | 14,860 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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