Theoretical and Applied Genetics
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH · Germany · Est. 1947
✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.
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Aims & Scope
Theoretical and Applied Genetics focuses on modern plant genetics, genomics and biotechnology with significant impact on plant breeding. First published in 1929, welcoming research in all key areas of modern plant breeding. Ranked in the top quartile of journals in agronomy, plant sciences, horticulture, and genetics and heredity. Offers expert feedback through an outstanding Editorial Board. Promotes your article via our social media channels. Achieves high levels of author satisfaction, with a very high percentage of authors likely to publish with us again.
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Ethics & Quality
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Frequently asked questions about Theoretical and Applied Genetics
Is Theoretical and Applied Genetics a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Theoretical and Applied Genetics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Theoretical and Applied Genetics?
Theoretical and Applied Genetics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 3.18.
Is Theoretical and Applied Genetics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Theoretical and Applied Genetics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Theoretical and Applied Genetics?
Theoretical and Applied Genetics focuses on modern plant genetics, genomics and biotechnology with significant impact on plant breeding. First published in 1929, welcoming research in all key areas of modern plant breeding. Ranked in the top quartile of journals in agronomy, plant sciences, horticulture, and genetics and heredity. Offers expert feedback through an outstanding Editorial Board. Promotes your article via our social media channels. Achieves high levels of author satisfaction, with a very high percentage of authors likely to publish with us again.
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