The journal publishes research on the systematic and evolutionary microbiology of bacteria and archaea. Articles focus on the taxonomic characterization of novel species and genera, often using polyphasic approaches that combine phenotypic, chemotaxonomic, phylogenetic, and genomic analyses. Studies frequently involve isolation from diverse environmental sources and include detailed descriptions of cellular morphology, growth characteristics, and molecular data such as DNA G+C content and fatty acid profiles.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
MicrobiologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Microbiology
Scopus Categories
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsMedicine (miscellaneous)Microbiology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Genomics and Phylogenetic StudiesMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesBacteriophages and microbial interactionsPlant Disease Resistance and GeneticsIdentification and Quantification in FoodMicrobial Natural Products and BiosynthesisProbiotics and Fermented FoodsEnzyme Production and CharacterizationAquaculture disease management and microbiota