Lichenologist

Aims & Scope

The Lichenologist is the premier scientific journal devoted exclusively to the study of lichens worldwide.

As the leading forum for the dissemination of new concepts and topical reviews, The Lichenologist reaches more scientists concerned with the study of lichens and lichen symbionts than any other single journal.

All aspects of lichenology are considered including systematics and phylogenetics; molecular biology; ultrastructure, anatomy and morphology; secondary chemistry, effects of pollutants and use as bioindicators; biogeography.

In addition to standard length research papers, the journal also publishes Short Communications and Book Reviews.

A monthly issue may occasionally be devoted to papers deriving from a symposium.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.522

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	53

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11135

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	175

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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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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.

• Pcr Primers for the Amplification of Mitochondrial Small Subunit Ribosomal DNA of Lichen-forming Ascomycetes

  Citation: 492

  Authors: Stefan, Christoph, Christoph

• Rain, dew, and humid air as drivers of morphology, function and spatial distribution in epiphytic lichens

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Yngvar

• High performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC), an improved technique for screening lichen substances

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Ulf, Stefan, Louise, Jan-Eric

• Long-Term Monitoring in the Netherlands Suggests that Lichens Respond to Global Warming

  Citation: 159

  Authors: C. M. van, A., H. F. van

• Identification of Photobionts from the lichen family <i>Physciaceae</i> using algal-specific ITS rDNA sequencing

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Gert, Thomas, Gerhard, Helmut

• Epiphyte Flora and Diversity on Basal Trunks of Six Old-Growth Forest Tree Species in Southern and Middle Boreal Finland

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Mikko

• Bark pH and susceptibility to toxic air pollutants as independent causes of changes in epiphytic lichen composition in space and time

  Citation: 139

  Authors: C. M.

• A world-wide key to the genus<i>Graphis</i>(<i>Ostropales</i>:<i>Graphidaceae</i>)

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Robert, Alan W., André

• Proposal for a Standardized Nomenclature and Characterization Of Insoluble Lichen Pigments

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Barbara, Christian

• The <i>Lobarion</i>, an Epiphytic Community of Ancient Forests Threatened by Acid Rain

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Y.

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