Plant Breeding Journal Citation Rate 2026
0179-9541
eISSN 1439-0523
Wiley
DE
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Plant Breeding
Plant Breeding (PB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals and Genetics and Plant Breeding, published by Wiley in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0179-9541 (e-ISSN 1439-0523). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.13 (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 ~$4120 USD).
Plant Breeding Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Plant Breeding has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.13, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals 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.
Plant Breeding operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Plant Breeding 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 Breeding against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Plant Breeding
- Budget $4120 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Plant Breeding Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0179-9541 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1439-0523 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $4120 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Plant Breeding is published by Wiley and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4120.
In our subject taxonomy, Plant Breeding is classified under Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics and Plant tissue culture and regeneration.
Plant Breeding 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 1.127.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.127 | 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: S192387442
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