This journal publishes research on plant pathogens, including their identification, growth characteristics, and impact on various plant species. Studies investigate bacterial and fungal diseases affecting crops, forests, and threatened plants, as well as their management and control.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1125-4653 / 2239-7264
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Plant ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Plant Sciences
Scopus Categories
Plant Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesPlant Virus Research StudiesPlant Pathogenic Bacteria StudiesPlant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityPlant Disease Resistance and GeneticsPlant and Fungal Interactions ResearchPlant Pathogens and ResistanceYeasts and Rust Fungi StudiesPlant Disease Management TechniquesPhytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens