Australasian Plant Pathology

Aims & Scope

Australasian Plant Pathology publishes new and significant research in all fields of plant pathology.

Distribution and readership of the journal is worldwide, but emphasis is placed on strengthening its role as the major publishing outlet in the Australasian region.

Australasia is interpreted in the broadest sense to include not only Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, but also the Indian Ocean, Pacific and Asian regions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.330

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15726

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	268

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Estimating disease losses to the Australian wheat industry

  Citation: 344

  Authors: Gordon M., John P.

• Biological control of plant diseases

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Philip A.

• Pitch canker caused by<i>Fusarium circinatum</i>– a growing threat to pine plantations and forests worldwide

  Citation: 242

  Authors: M. J., A., R. J., E. T., T. R., B. D., T. A.

• Development of a routine DNA-based testing service for soilborne diseases in Australia

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Kathy, Alan, Di, ., John

• Plant root-bacterial interactions in biological control of soilborne diseases and potential extension to systemic and foliar diseases

  Citation: 216

  Authors: J.W., R., G.W., J.F., E., C.

• Estimating disease losses to the Australian barley industry

  Citation: 209

  Authors: G. M., J. P.

• <i>Puccinia psidii</i>: a threat to the Australian environment and economy – a review

  Citation: 195

  Authors: M., A. C., E. A. V., M. J., C.

• Molecular identification of anamorphic powdery mildews (Erysiphales)

  Citation: 169

  Authors: James H., Susumu, Ann C., Ian G.

• Citation: 160

  Authors: G. E. St.J., S., B. L

• Plant pathogens transmitted by pollen

  Citation: 145

  Authors: S. D., M. N., G. R. G.

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