Environmental Control in Biology

Aims & Scope

Environmental Control in Biology (ECB, formerly published as Environment Control in Biology), an official publication of the Japanese Society of Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Engineers and Scientists, is a peer-reviewed quarterly publication of results of original research on environmental control in biology, plant growth factories and biotronics or directly related research areas.

Its prime function is communication of mission-oriented, fundamental research to other researchers.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.254

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18427

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	56

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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

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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.

• Effect of Light Quality on Growth and Vegetable Quality in Leaf Lettuce, Spinach and Komatsuna

  Citation: 237

  Authors: Keiko, Masahide, Noya, Kazuhiro, Kenji

• Effects of Supplemental Lighting with Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on Tomato Yield and Quality of Single-Truss Tomato Plants Grown at High Planting Density

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Na, Toru, Masahumi, Masaaki, Satoru, Yoshikazu, Takuya, Yutaka

• Effect of Supplemental Lighting from Different Light Sources on Growth and Yield of Strawberry

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Kota, Kazuhiro, Hitoshi, Yuta, Tomohiko, Kunichika, Masaharu, Makoto

• Bruise Detection using NIR Hyperspectral Imaging for Strawberry (Fragaria * ananassa Duch.)

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Masateru, Jasper G., Taiichi

• Supplementary Ultraviolet Radiation B Together with Blue Light at Night Increased Quercetin Content and Flavonol Synthase Gene Expression in Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Masanori, Kazuhiro, Mieko, Koichiro, Fumiyuki, Toshihiro

• Weed Suppression by Common Buckwheat: A Review

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Benoît, Aurélie, Mickaël, Frédéric, Judith

• The Effects of Horticultural Activity in a Community Garden on Mood Changes

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Norio, Teruo, Hiroaki, Takaaki, Yoshimasa, Norinaga, Hiroshi, Shousaku

• Supplemental UV Radiation Controls Rose Powdery Mildew Disease under the Greenhouse Conditions

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Michie, Takeshi, Takashi, Makoto, Masaki, Mamoru, Tamotsu

• Effects of Supplemental Lighting within the Canopy at Different Developing Stages on Tomato Yield and Quality of Single-Truss Tomato Plants Grown at High Density

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Na, Toru, Masahumi, Masaaki, Satoru, Yoshikazu, Takuya, Yutaka

• Effect of Photoperiod of Supplemental Lighting with Light-emitting Diodes on Growth and Yield of Strawberry

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Kota, Akihide, Takuya, Yuta, Kazuhiro, Hitoshi, Masaharu, Kunichika, Makoto

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