The Plant Cell Journal Citation Rate 2026
1040-4651
eISSN 1532-298X
Oxford University Press
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About The Plant Cell
The Plant Cell (PC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 1040-4651 (e-ISSN 1532-298X). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50 (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.
The Plant Cell Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Plant Cell has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, 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.
The Plant Cell operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Plant Cell 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 The Plant Cell against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1040-4651 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1532-298X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 505 |
| Total Works | 12,453 |
| Total Citations | 1,586,771 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 10.70 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Plant Cell is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4934.
Editorially, The Plant Cell concentrates on Plant Molecular Biology Research, Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms and Plant Reproductive Biology.
The Plant Cell is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 12,453 works that have together drawn 1,586,771 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 505; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 64.500 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 10.70.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 61.275 to 64.500), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.500 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 61.275 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 276 | 1,867 |
| 2024 | 355 | 7,646 |
| 2023 | 322 | 8,760 |
| 2022 | 377 | 15,224 |
| 2021 | 327 | 14,137 |
| 2020 | 336 | 18,856 |
| 2019 | 309 | 20,289 |
| 2018 | 244 | 20,295 |
| 2017 | 260 | 26,964 |
| 2016 | 228 | 21,160 |
| 2015 | 287 | 33,213 |
| 2014 | 370 | 48,875 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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