Plant and Soil Journal Citation Rate 2026
0032-079X
eISSN 1573-5036
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Plant and Soil
Plant and Soil (PS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0032-079X (e-ISSN 1573-5036). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.04 (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 ~$4390 USD).
Plant and Soil Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Plant and Soil has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.04, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
Plant and Soil operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Plant and Soil 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 Plant and Soil against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Plant and Soil
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0032-079X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-5036 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Plant and Soil is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
Plant and Soil 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 3.036.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.036 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Trait plasticity in response to soil silica content goes beyond leaf silicon concentration in annuals
Jinyu Ouyang, Ofir Katz, Jörg Schaller • 2026
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S11781297
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