Plant Disease

Aims & Scope

Papers submitted for publication in Plant Disease must report original research that provides new insights into plant disease etiology, epidemiology, and/or disease management.

The research must be hypothesis-driven and present novel biological insights that enhance our understanding and/or management of plant disease.

The significance of the research and its relevance to published research must be clearly stated.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.4
2024	4.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.801

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	135

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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
• Medline

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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.

• Scab of Wheat and Barley: A Re-emerging Disease of Devastating Impact

  Citation: 1226

  Authors: Marcia, Roger, Dale

• Mechanisms Employed by <i>Trichoderma</i> Species in the Biological Control of Plant Diseases: The History and Evolution of Current Concepts

  Citation: 957

  Authors: C. R.

• Plant Disease Detection by Imaging Sensors – Parallels and Specific Demands for Precision Agriculture and Plant Phenotyping

  Citation: 945

  Authors: Anne-Katrin

• Myths and Dogmas of Biocontrol Changes in Perceptions Derived from Research on <i>Trichoderma harzinum</i> T-22

  Citation: 664

  Authors: G. E.

• A Unified Effort to Fight an Enemy of Wheat and Barley: Fusarium Head Blight

  Citation: 635

  Authors: Marcia, Gary, Erick, Ruth, Don, Greg, Dave

• Antifungal Activity of Silver Ions and Nanoparticles on Phytopathogenic Fungi

  Citation: 616

  Authors: Young-Ki, Byung H., Geunhwa

• Use of Degenerate Primers in the Polymerase Chain Reaction to Detect Whitefly-Transmitted Geminiviruses

  Citation: 605

  Authors: Maria R.

• Comparison of Two Media Selective for<i>Phytophthora</i>and<i>Pythium</i>Species

  Citation: 590

  Authors: S. N.

• Detection of Virulence to Wheat Stem Rust Resistance Gene <i>Sr31</i> in <i>Puccinia graminis</i>. f. sp. <i>tritici</i> in Uganda

  Citation: 519

  Authors: Z. A., R. P., W. W., T. S.

• <i>Phytophthora ramorum</i> as the Cause of Extensive Mortality of <i>Quercus</i> spp. and <i>Lithocarpus densiflorus</i> in California

  Citation: 519

  Authors: D. M., M., J. M., G. W., S. T.

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