Plant Ecology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1385-0237
eISSN 1573-5052
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Plant Ecology
Plant Ecology (PE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Botany and Plant Ecology Studies and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1385-0237 (e-ISSN 1573-5052). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64 (Q2 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 ~$3490 USD).
Plant Ecology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Plant Ecology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.64, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Botany and Plant Ecology Studies 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 Ecology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Plant Ecology 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 Ecology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Plant Ecology
- Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Parasitism and Resistance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Plant Ecology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1385-0237 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-5052 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Plant Ecology 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 3490.
In our subject taxonomy, Plant Ecology is classified under Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Parasitism and Resistance and Plant and animal studies.
Plant Ecology 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 1.640.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.640 | 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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