Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition is an international, peer reviewed journal devoted to publishing original research findings in the areas of soil science, plant nutrition, agriculture and environmental science.

Soil sciences submissions may cover physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, mineralogy, ecology, pedology, soil classification and amelioration.

Plant nutrition and agriculture submissions may include plant production, physiology and metabolism of plants, plant ecology, diversity and sustainability of agricultural systems, organic and inorganic fertilization in relation to their impact on yields, quality of plants and ecological systems, and agroecosystems studies.

Submissions covering soil degradation, environmental pollution, nature conservation, and environmental protection are also welcome.

The journal considers for publication original research articles, technical notes, short communication, and reviews (both voluntary and by invitation), and letters to the editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.1
2024	3.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.752

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	69

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7365

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4875

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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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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.

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APC Details

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

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Phosphate-Solubilizing Microorganisms: Mechanism and Their Role in Phosphate Solubilization and Uptake

  Citation: 496

  Authors: Pratibha, Sudeshna, Deepti, S. C.

• Effects of Foliar Fertilization: a Review of Current Status and Future Perspectives

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Junhao, Chang, Mingli, Kezhong, Dongyun

• Removal of Heavy Metals Zinc, Lead, and Cadmium by Biomineralization of Urease-Producing Bacteria Isolated from Iranian Mine Calcareous Soils

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Nasrin, Abdolreza, Hossein Ali, Hadi Asadi, Farhad

• Cadmium Toxicity in Plants: Recent Progress on Morpho-physiological Effects and Remediation Strategies

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Usman, Aqsa, Saddam, Ejaz Ahmad, Mohamed A., Muhammad, Muhammad, Nauman, Muhammad Faisal

• Application of Biochar Changed the Status of Nutrients and Biological Activity in a Calcareous Soil

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Akbar, Abdolamir, Mostafa, Naeimeh

• Evaluation of Efficacy of ZnO Nanoparticles as Remedial Zinc Nanofertilizer for Rice

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Reetu, Anu, Salwinder Singh

• Disease-Suppressive Soils—Beyond Food Production: a Critical Review

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Somasundaram, A.K., Rattan, Ram C., N.K., A.K., S.K.

• Exogenous Nitric Oxide Improves the Protective Effects of TiO2 Nanoparticles on Growth, Antioxidant System, and Photosynthetic Performance of Wheat Seedlings Under Drought Stress

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Javad, Ali

• Agronomic Biofortification with Se, Zn, and Fe: An Effective Strategy to Enhance Crop Nutritional Quality and Stress Defense—A Review

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Justyna, Alicja, Jakub, Monika

• Effect of Irrigation Water and Organic Fertilizer on Reducing Nitrate Accumulation and Boosting Lettuce Productivity

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Shaimaa Hassan, Hani Saber, Dalia Ahmed Abd, Fadl Abd–Elhamid

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