Weed Science

Aims & Scope

Weed Science publishes original research and scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed articles focused on fundamental research directly related to all aspects of weed science in agricultural systems.

Topics for Weed Science include: - the biology and ecology of weeds in agricultural, forestry, aquatic, turf, recreational, rights-of-way and other settings, genetics of weeds - herbicide resistance, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and molecular action of herbicides and plant growth regulators used to manage undesirable vegetation - ecology of cropping and other agricultural systems as they relate to weed management - biological and ecological aspects of weed control tools including biological agents, and herbicide resistant crops - effect of weed management on soil, air and water.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.632

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	109

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9134

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	581

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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.

• Reducing the Risks of Herbicide Resistance: Best Management Practices and Recommendations

  Citation: 863

  Authors: Jason K., Sarah M., David R., Rick S., Robert L., Theodore M., Kevin W., George, Stephen B., Nilda R., William W., Michael

• Resistance of weeds to ALS-inhibiting herbicides: what have we learned?

  Citation: 677

  Authors: Patrick J., Terry R.

• Invasive weeds in rangelands: Species, impacts, and management

  Citation: 541

  Authors: Joseph M.

• Cover crops and living mulches

  Citation: 516

  Authors: Nathan L., Hans Ulrich

• The Evolution and Genetics of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds

  Citation: 435

  Authors: Marie, Anita L., Ian N.

• Applications of hydrothermal time to quantifying and modeling seed germination and dormancy

  Citation: 415

  Authors: Kent J.

• The quantitative relationship between weed emergence and the physical properties of mulches

  Citation: 362

  Authors: John R., Charles L.

• Adsorption, Mobility, and Microbial Degradation of Glyphosate in the Soil

  Citation: 360

  Authors: Paul, W. F., Donald

• Glyphosate-resistant horseweed from Delaware

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Mark J.

• Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth (<i>Amaranthus palmeri</i>) confirmed in Georgia

  Citation: 343

  Authors: A. Stanley, Timothy L., William K., Jeremy M., Theodore M., Steve M., Alan C., Jerry W., Wayne W.

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