Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Elsevier Masson s.r.l. · France
ISSN 0981-9428 eISSN 1873-2690
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
Total 50
✦ Inferred from recent articles Plant Physiology and Biochemistry focuses on the physiological and biochemical processes within plants. Research covers plant responses to environmental stresses such as salinity, drought, temperature, and UV-B radiation, including the molecular mechanisms and genetic regulation involved. The journal also investigates plant development, metabolism, signaling pathways, and interactions with pathogens and other organisms.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region France
Primary Language —
1st Year Published —
Annual Volume ~ 1,053 articles / year
Status Active
Total Publications 10,447
Publisher Org Elsevier BV
Publishing Model Hybrid
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Masson s.r.l.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0981-9428 / 1873-2690
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
❌ Primary language documented?
N/A
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.
Genetics Q1
Physiology Q1
Plant Science Q1
Web of Science Categories
Plant Sciences
Scopus Categories
Genetics Physiology Plant Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance Plant Molecular Biology Research Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism Plant Gene Expression Analysis
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref