Crop and Pasture Science

Aims & Scope

Crop and Pasture Science (continuing Australian Journal of Agricultural Research) is an international journal publishing outcomes of strategic research in crop and pasture sciences and the sustainability of farming systems.

The primary focus is broad-scale cereals, grain legumes, oilseeds and pastures.

Papers are encouraged that advance understanding in plant-based agricultural systems through the use of well-defined and original aims designed to test a hypothesis, innovative and rigorous experimental design, and strong interpretation.

The journal embraces experimental approaches from molecular level to whole systems, and the research must present novel findings and progress the science of agriculture.

Crop and Pasture Science is read by agricultural scientists and plant biologists, industry, administrators, policy-makers, and others with an interest in the challenges and opportunities facing world agricultural production.

To facilitate accessibility and clarity, research papers should address a clearly enunciated hypothesis, and the Abstract should define the novel outcomes.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12421

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	669

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.459

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	102

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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.

• Plant mechanisms to optimise access to soil phosphorus

  Citation: 397

  Authors: Alan E., Peter J., Richard J., Timothy S.

• Predicting the future of plant breeding: complementing empirical evaluation with genetic prediction

  Citation: 336

  Authors: Mark, Carlos D., Dean, L. Radu, Andrew, Neil J., Deanne, Geoffrey

• Wheat physiology: a review of recent developments

  Citation: 329

  Authors: R. A.

• Transformational adaptation: agriculture and climate change

  Citation: 319

  Authors: L., S. M.

• Break crops and rotations for wheat

  Citation: 300

  Authors: J. F., J. A., J. R., M. H., L., M. B.

• Role of magnesium fertilisers in agriculture: plant–soil continuum

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Mehmet, Andreas, Verena, Heike

• Genetic gain in yield and associated changes in phenotype, trait plasticity and competitive ability of South Australian wheat varieties released between 1958 and 2007

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Victor O., Chris

• Plant adaptation to climate change—opportunities and priorities in breeding

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Scott C., Sukumar, M. Fernanda, S. Mark

• The value of improved pastures to Brazilian beef production

  Citation: 210

  Authors: Liana, Sanzio C., Cacilda B., Rosangela M., Geovani F.

• Seed priming in field crops: potential benefits, adoption and challenges

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Muhammad, Muhammad, Faisal, Hafeez ur, Abdul, Shahzad M. A., Kadambot H. M.

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