What are the top genetics and plant breeding journals in 2026?

The top Genetics and Plant Breeding journals in 2026 are ranked by OpenAlex Citation Rate on this page. The ranked list above shows the highest-IF genetics and plant breeding publications currently in our catalog, with publisher, ISSN, and open-access status for each.

Top 10 Genetics and Plant Breeding Journals (2026 Ranking)

Q: How do I search journal of genetics and plant breeding citation rate by ISSN?

Use the JournalsHub ISSN Checker — paste the 8-digit ISSN of any genetics and plant breeding journal and you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, SJR, quartile, and indexing status (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, UGC CARE) in one panel.

Q: Are there open access genetics and plant breeding journals with high citation rate?

Yes. Several Genetics and Plant Breeding journals are both open access and high impact — they are flagged with a green 'Open Access' badge in the ranked list. Examples in life sciences include eLife, PLOS Biology, and Nature Communications. Filter our catalog by OA + Genetics and Plant Breeding for the full list.

Q: How is the genetics and plant breeding journal ranking on this page determined?

The ranking is by latest OpenAlex, Scopus and DOAJ Citation Rate for journals tagged with Genetics and Plant Breeding as a primary research area. Where multiple sub-disciplines apply, the journal is grouped under the broadest matching tag. We refresh the OpenAlex data annually upon each data refresh.

Explore the leading academic journals in Genetics and Plant Breeding. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.

Highest Citation Rate Genetics and Plant Breeding Journal 2026

The highest citation rate genetics and plant breeding journal currently in our catalog is Field Crops Research, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 6.22, published by Elsevier BV. The ranked list below shows the full genetics and plant breeding journal ranking by Citation Rate.

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Ranked List: Top Genetics and Plant Breeding Publications

Field Crops Research

Elsevier BV · ISSN: 0378-4290

CR: 6.22

Genetics Selection Evolution

BioMed Central · ISSN: 0999-193X

CR: 4.31

Open Access

Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution

Springer Science+Business Media · ISSN: 0925-9864

CR: 1.91

Plant Breeding

Wiley · ISSN: 0179-9541

CR: 1.13

All Journals in Genetics and Plant Breeding

Field Crops Research

Elsevier BV

0378-4290 IF 6.22

Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution

Springer Science+Business Media

0925-9864 IF 1.91

Genetics Selection Evolution

BioMed Central

0999-193X IF 4.31

Plant Breeding

Wiley

0179-9541 IF 1.13

Best Journals for Genetics and Plant Breeding

Genetics and Plant Breeding Journals — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest citation rate genetics and plant breeding journal in 2026?

The top-ranked genetics and plant breeding journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.

How do I search journal of genetics and plant breeding citation rate?

Use the ISSN Checker to look up any genetics and plant breeding journal by ISSN — you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, quartile, indexing badges, and OA status in one view. Or browse the ranked list above directly.

Are there open access genetics and plant breeding journals with high citation rate?

Yes — genetics and plant breeding titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.

What does genetics and plant breeding journal ranking mean?

The genetics and plant breeding journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »

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