Journal of Phytopathology

Aims & Scope

Journal of Phytopathology publishes original and review articles on all scientific aspects of applied phytopathology in agricultural and horticultural crops.

Preference is given to contributions improving our understanding of the biotic and abiotic determinants of plant diseases, including epidemics and damage potential, as a basis for innovative disease management, modelling and forecasting.

This includes practical aspects and the development of methods for disease diagnosis as well as infection bioassays.

Studies at the population, organism, physiological, biochemical and molecular genetic level are welcome.

The journal scope comprises the pathology and epidemiology of plant diseases caused by microbial pathogens, viruses and nematodes.

Accepted papers should advance our conceptual knowledge of plant diseases, rather than presenting descriptive or screening data unrelated to phytopathological mechanisms or functions.

Results from unrepeated experimental conditions or data with no or inappropriate statistical processing will not be considered.

Authors are encouraged to look at past issues to ensure adherence to the standards of the journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14585

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	389

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.370

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	74

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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 and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 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.

• Role of Phenolic Compounds in the Physiology of Plant Diseases and Disease Resistance

  Citation: 274

  Authors: G. L., Z.

• Deoxynivalenol and Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Spring Cereals

  Citation: 214

  Authors: J. D., J. C., D. R.

• Transmission of <i>Cassava brown streak virus</i> by <i>Bemisia tabaci</i> (Gennadius)

  Citation: 201

  Authors: M. N., R. J., K., M. D., M., H., A. R., J., J. M.

• Selection of Antagonistic Fluorescent <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp. and their Root Colonization and Persistence following Treatment of Seed Potatoes

  Citation: 183

  Authors: F. P., B.

• Production of the Phytoalexin Resveratrol by Grapes as a Response to <i>Botrytis</i> Attack Under Natural Conditions

  Citation: 168

  Authors: P., R., M., P.

• Reduction of Yield Depressions in High Frequency Potato Cropping Soil after Seed Tuber Treatments with Antagonistic Fluorescent <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp.

  Citation: 159

  Authors: F. P., B.

• Biology, Epidemiology and Management of the Pathogenic Fungus <i>Macrophomina phaseolina</i> (Tassi) Goid with Special Reference to Charcoal Rot of Soybean (<i>Glycine max</i> (L.) Merrill)

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Girish K., Sushil K., Rajkumar

• Phytoalexins — A Working Redefinition

  Citation: 156

  Authors: J. D.

• Biotypes of <i>Agrobacterium radiobacter</i> var. <i>tumefaciens</i> and their Biological Control

  Citation: 152

  Authors: A., C. G.

• Effects of <i>Fusarium graminearum</i> Metabolites on Wheat Tissue in Relation to Fusarium Head Blight Resistance

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Y. Z., J. D.

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