Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences

Aims & Scope

Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences focuses on presenting in-depth and up-to-date reviews of timely and/or cutting-edge subjects in the broad discipline of plant science, ranging from molecular biology/biochemistry through the areas of cell biology, plant pathology and physiology, genetics, classical botany, and ecology, to practical agricultural applications.

Articles in the journal provide an up-to-date literature base for researchers and students, pointing the way towards future research needs.

The journal is also a significant source of credible, objective information to aid decision makers at all levels.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.9
2024	6.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3163

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	350

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.283

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	145

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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.

• Drought and Salt Tolerance in Plants

  Citation: 1949

  Authors: Dorothea, Ramanjulu

• Plant Volatiles: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

  Citation: 1050

  Authors: Natalia, Florence, Dinesh A., Irina

• Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) and Plant Responses to Stress

  Citation: 783

  Authors: Alan M., Frank J.

• Plant Growth-Promoting Effects of Diazotrophs in the Rhizosphere

  Citation: 769

  Authors: Sofie, Jos, Yaacov

• Heat Stress in Wheat during Reproductive and Grain-Filling Phases

  Citation: 749

  Authors: Muhammad, Helen, Jairo A., Kadambot H.M.

• Plant Disease Severity Estimated Visually, by Digital Photography and Image Analysis, and by Hyperspectral Imaging

  Citation: 734

  Authors: C. H., G. H., P. E., T. R.

• Phylogeny and Molecular Evolution of the Green Algae

  Citation: 734

  Authors: Frederik, David R., Hervé, Matthew D., Heroen, Charles F., Olivier

• Promotion of Plant Growth by Bacterial ACC Deaminase

  Citation: 712

  Authors: Bernard R., Biljana, Jennifer, Zhenyu, Jin, Brendan

• Causes and Consequences of Invasive Plants in Wetlands: Opportunities, Opportunists, and Outcomes

  Citation: 711

  Authors: Joy B., Suzanne

• Environmental Impact of Different Agricultural Management Practices: Conventional vs. Organic Agriculture

  Citation: 661

  Authors: Tiziano, David, Maurizio G.

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