Japanese Society for Plant Cell and Molecular Biology · Japan · Est. 1983
ISSN1347-6114
SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR
28
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High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q2+18
Total28
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.454
H-Index
60
SNIP
0.37
Total Works
2,006
Total Citations
25,752
2yr Mean Citedness
1.42
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal focuses on plant biotechnology, encompassing genetic transformation and engineering in various plant species like Arabidopsis, rice, and tomatoes. Research includes the development and application of gene editing tools such as CRISPR/Cas9, the use of selectable markers, and the study of gene functions related to stress responses, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, and developmental processes. The journal also covers plant propagation techniques, cryopreservation, and the production of valuable compounds through plant cell cultures and metabolic engineering.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary Language—
1st Year Published1983
Annual Volume~ 62 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,006
Publisher OrgJapanese Society for Plant Biotechnology
Japanese Society for Plant Cell and Molecular Biology
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Does the journal have a website?
No URL
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Is the ISSN verified?
1347-6114
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Indexed in a trusted database?
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)?
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Primary language documented?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Times cited
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Agronomy and Crop ScienceQ2
Plant ScienceQ2
BiotechnologyQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Agronomy and Crop ScienceBiotechnologyPlant Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant tissue culture and regenerationPlant Molecular Biology ResearchTransgenic Plants and ApplicationsPlant Reproductive BiologyPlant Gene Expression AnalysisPhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsPlant Genetic and Mutation StudiesPlant Virus Research StudiesPlant Stress Responses and TolerancePlant nutrient uptake and metabolism