Plant Ecology publishes original scientific papers that report and interpret the findings of pure and applied research into the ecology of vascular plants in terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. Empirical, experimental, theoretical and review papers reporting on ecophysiology, population, community, ecosystem, landscape, molecular and historical ecology are within the scope of the journal.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Plant ScienceQ1
EcologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EcologyForestryPlant Sciences
Scopus Categories
Plant ScienceEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesPlant and animal studiesBotany and Plant Ecology StudiesRangeland and Wildlife ManagementPlant Parasitism and ResistancePlant Water Relations and Carbon DynamicsFire effects on ecosystemsForest ecology and managementBotany, Ecology, and Taxonomy StudiesSpecies Distribution and Climate Change