Phytochemistry Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1874-3900 eISSN 1876-7486 Elsevier BV NL

Q3 Quartile

About Phytochemistry Letters
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Phytochemistry Letters (PL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fungal Biology and Applications and Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1874-3900 (e-ISSN 1876-7486). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.44 (Q3 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 ~$3420 USD).

Phytochemistry Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Phytochemistry Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.44, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Fungal Biology and Applications 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.

Phytochemistry Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Phytochemistry Letters
  • Budget $3420 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Fungal Biology and Applications, Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis, Natural product bioactivities and synthesis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Phytochemistry Letters Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-86%
Field avg: 3.19
APC vs Field Avg
+9%
Field avg: $3131

Compared against 11 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1874-3900
ISSN (Online) 1876-7486
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3420 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Phytochemistry Letters is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3420.

In our subject taxonomy, Phytochemistry Letters is classified under Fungal Biology and Applications, Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis, Natural product bioactivities and synthesis and Phytochemistry and Biological Activities.

Phytochemistry Letters 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 0.435.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Phytochemistry Letters

Phytochemistry Letters does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.435 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Phytochemistry Letters is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Phytochemistry Letters is $3420 USD.

Phytochemistry Letters is published by Elsevier BV.

Phytochemistry Letters 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 Phytochemistry Letters is 1874-3900. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1876-7486.

Phytochemistry Letters sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.44, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
0.435
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.435 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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