New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science

Aims & Scope

The New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science publishes original research papers, review papers, short communications, letters, and forum articles.

We welcome submissions on biotechnology, entomology, plant nutrition, breeding, pathology, indoor and urban horticulture, postharvest physiology, soil science, viticulture, biosecurity, new crop and horticultural products, and descriptions of new cultivar releases.

The journal welcomes work on tree and field crops, and particularly encourages contributions on kiwifruit, apples and grapes.

Prospective contributors should consult recent issues of the journal and see whether a planned submission is appropriate.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.325

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

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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.

• Factors affecting apple aroma/flavour volatile concentration: A Review

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Jonathan, Errol W.

• Postharvest softening of apple (<i>Malus domestica</i>) fruit: A review

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Jason W., Errol W., Maarten L. A. T. M.

• Rootstock and interstock effects on deciduous fruit tree vigour, precocity, and yield productivity

  Citation: 131

  Authors: A. D.

• Nutrient and heavy metal content of edible seaweeds in New Zealand

  Citation: 126

  Authors: JL, G, R

• Yield and quality of basil, Swiss chard, and rocket microgreens grown in a hydroponic system

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Roberta, Ada, Antonio, Anna

• Drought influences on grain yield of barley, wheat, and maize

  Citation: 108

  Authors: P. D., R. J., G. S.

• Deep learning for crop yield prediction: a systematic literature review

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Alexandros, Cagatay, Ayalew

• Differences in salinity tolerance for growth and water‐use efficiency in some amaranth<i>(Amaranthus</i>spp.) genotypes

  Citation: 98

  Authors: E. N., P. S., P. J.

• Rootstock as a fruit quality factor in citrus and deciduous tree crops

  Citation: 91

  Authors: William S.

• Morphological variation among Persian walnut (<i>Juglans regia</i>) genotypes from central Iran

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Kazem, Hasan, Ali, Mahmoud Reza

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