Phytochemistry Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
1874-3900
eISSN 1876-7486
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Phytochemistry Letters
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S127984601
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