Current Opinion in Plant Biology

Aims & Scope

The subject of plant biology is divided into themed sections which are reviewed regularly to keep them relevant.

Presently they are: Growth and development - Genome studies and molecular genetics (+ Plant biotechnology every other year) - Physiology and metabolism - Biotic interactions - Cell signalling and gene regulation - Cell biology

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.5
2024	8.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	639

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2952

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	3.193

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	242

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Pectin structure and biosynthesis

  Citation: 1961

  Authors: D

• The R2R3-MYB gene family in Arabidopsis thaliana

  Citation: 1794

  Authors: Ralf, Martin, Bernd

• Regulation of ion homeostasis under salt stress

  Citation: 1609

  Authors: Jian-Kang

• Crosstalk between abiotic and biotic stress responses: a current view from the points of convergence in the stress signaling networks

  Citation: 1505

  Authors: Miki, Yasunari, Yoshiteru, Fuminori, Yoshihiro, Kazuko, Kazuo

• Regulatory network of gene expression in the drought and cold stress responses

  Citation: 1461

  Authors: Kazuo, Kazuko, Motoaki

• Biosynthesis of flavonoids and effects of stress

  Citation: 1458

  Authors: Brenda

• Physiological functions of mineral micronutrients (Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Ni, Mo, B, Cl)

  Citation: 1279

  Authors: Robert, Ralf R

• The role of nutrient availability in regulating root architecture

  Citation: 1182

  Authors: José, Alfredo, Luis

• Cross talk between signaling pathways in pathogen defense

  Citation: 1165

  Authors: Barbara N, David M

• Transcription factors in plant defense and stress responses

  Citation: 1152

  Authors: K

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