The Plant Journal Citation Rate 2026
0960-7412
eISSN 1365-313X
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About The Plant Journal
The Plant Journal (PJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms and Plant Molecular Biology Research, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0960-7412 (e-ISSN 1365-313X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.45 (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 ~$4940 USD). OpenAlex records 13,717 works and 1,245,717 citations, with an h-index of 396.
The Plant Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Plant Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.45, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms 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.
The Plant Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Plant Journal 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 Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Plant Journal
- Budget $4940 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Reproductive Biology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Plant Journal Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0960-7412 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-313X |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4940 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Plant Journal is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4940.
In our subject taxonomy, The Plant Journal is classified under Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research, Plant Reproductive Biology and Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance.
The Plant Journal 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 4.446.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.446 | 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: S67862205
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