International Journal of Fruit Science

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Fruit Science disseminates results of current research that are immediately applicable to the grower, extension agent, and educator in a useful, legitimate, and scientific format.

The focus of the journal is on new technologies and innovative approaches to the management and marketing of all types of fruits.

It provides practical and fundamental information necessary for the superior growth and quality of fruit crops.

This journal examines fruit growing from a wide range of aspects, including: -genetics and breeding -pruning and training -entomology, plant pathology, and weed science -physiology and cultural practices -marketing and economics -fruit production, harvesting, and postharvest

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 3,655.00 AUD. Learn more.

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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.

• Edible Coating of Fruits and Vegetables Using Natural Gums: A Review

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Fakhreddin

• Recent Applications and Potential of Infrared Dryer Systems for Drying Various Agricultural Products: A Review

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Fakhreddin

• Extraction of Polyphenols from Apple and Pomegranate Peels Employing Different Extraction Techniques for the Development of Functional Date Bars

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Muhammad Modassar Ali Nawaz, Samavia, Sana, Laiba, Muhammad Naeem, Saqib, Muhammad, Shahid, Mian Anjum

• Potassium Management for Optimizing Citrus Production and Quality

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Ashok K., Dirceu, Siva, Bhimu, Huating, Kenneth S.

• Research Knowledge and Needs for Orchard Floor Management in Organic Tree Fruit Systems

  Citation: 69

  Authors: David, Enrique

• A Comprehensive Review of the Pear Fungal Diseases

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Davide, Arianne, Jean-Pierre, Ruben, Stephen, Vasilis

• Enhancement of Storage Life and Quality Maintenance of Litchi (<i>Litchi Chinensis Sonn</i>.) Fruit Using Chitosan:pullulan Blend Antimicrobial Edible Coating

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Nishant, Mohit

• Recent Applications of Heat Pump Dryer for Drying of Fruit Crops: A Review

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Fakhreddin

• Fruit Cracking in Pomegranate: Extent, Cause, and Management – A Review

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Akath, A. K., P. R.

• Photooxidative Sunburn of Apples: Characterization of a Third Type of Apple Sunburn

  Citation: 59

  Authors: David A., Larry E.