Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions American Phytopathological Society · United States
ISSN 0894-0282 eISSN 1943-7706
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 75
✦ Inferred from recent articles Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions focuses on the interactions between plants and microorganisms, including pathogens, beneficial microbes, and pests. The journal investigates the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these interactions, such as plant defense responses, pathogen virulence factors, and the role of genes in resistance and susceptibility. Research also explores biotechnological applications like RNA interference and biopesticides for crop protection and disease management.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
4
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Frequency 12 No. A Year, 1998-
Status Active
Total Publications 4,887
Publisher Org American Phytopathological Society
Publishing Model Gold Open Access
Peer Review Single-blind
Review Time ~4 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND, CC0
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
American Phytopathological Society
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0894-0282 / 1943-7706
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅ Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅ Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
✅ Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Agronomy and Crop Science Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous) Q1
Physiology Q1
Web of Science Categories
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology Plant Sciences
Scopus Categories
Agronomy and Crop Science Physiology Medicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies Plant Virus Research Studies Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref