This journal focuses on the study of seeds, encompassing their biological characteristics, ecological roles, and agricultural applications. Research includes seed germination, viability, storage, and the influence of environmental factors and treatments on seed quality. The journal also covers seed-associated microorganisms, seed dispersal mechanisms, and the nutritional and biochemical composition of seeds from various plant species.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2674-1024 / 2674-1024
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
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.
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)Q2
Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Agronomy
Scopus Categories
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Seed Germination and PhysiologyPlant tissue culture and regenerationLegume Nitrogen Fixing SymbiosisMagnetic and Electromagnetic EffectsEcology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesPlant Stress Responses and TolerancePlant Growth Enhancement TechniquesSoybean genetics and cultivationAllelopathy and phytotoxic interactionsPlant and animal studies