Frontiers in Plant Science Impact Factor 2025

Frontiers in Plant Science is an open-access journal published by Frontiers Media SA, focusing on plant biology research spanning molecular plant science, crop science, plant physiology, plant-microbe interactions, and plant biotechnology. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and perspectives advancing understanding of plant biology and its applications to agriculture and sustainability.

According to the 2026 Journal Citation Reports, Frontiers in Plant Science holds a Journal Impact Factor of 5.9, placing it in Q1 within the PLANT SCIENCES category. With over 182,000 total citations, it is one of the most cited journals in the plant sciences field.

OVERVIEWAbout Frontiers in Plant Science Journal

Frontiers in Plant Science publishes peer-reviewed research across the full spectrum of plant biology. The journal’s scope encompasses plant molecular biology, plant physiology, plant genetics and genomics, plant biochemistry, plant cell biology, plant developmental biology, plant-pathogen interactions, crop science, plant biotechnology, phytochemistry, and plant ecology.

The editorial team is led by Field Chief Editor James Evans. The editorial board comprises internationally recognized plant scientists, crop biologists, and agricultural researchers from leading institutions worldwide. A complete list of Editorial Board members is available on the journal’s website.

IMPACT FACTORFrontiers in Plant Science Impact Factor

The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is calculated by dividing the number of citations received in the JCR year by the total number of citable items published in the previous two years. Frontiers in Plant Science’s Impact Factor of 5.9 reflects strong citation activity across its comprehensive coverage of plant biology research.

Frontiers in Plant Science is one of the most cited journals in the Frontiers portfolio and among the leading open-access venues for plant biology research globally.

EDITORIALFrontiers in Plant Science Editorial Board Members

Field Chief Editor: James Evans

The editorial board includes distinguished plant biologists, molecular biologists, crop scientists, and plant physiologists. Board members provide expertise across plant genomics, photosynthesis research, plant stress biology, plant-microbe interactions, and crop improvement. A complete list of Editorial Board members is available on the journal’s website.

PUBLICATIONFrontiers in Plant Science Publication Fee (APC)

Frontiers in Plant Science operates under an open-access model with tiered article processing charges based on article type:

The APC covers editorial processing, peer review administration, typesetting, online hosting, and permanent archiving. Partial or full waivers may be available for authors from low-income countries.

METRICSFrontiers in Plant Science Journal Metrics

REVIEW PROCESSFrontiers in Plant Science Review Time

Frontiers in Plant Science prioritizes rapid publication using single-blind peer review. The typical timeline includes:

The journal employs single-blind peer review where reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors, ensuring objective evaluation of plant science research.

INDEXINGFrontiers in Plant Science Indexed In

Frontiers in Plant Science is indexed in major bibliographic databases including:

• Scopus
• Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
• SCImago Journal & Country Rank
• Web of Science
• PubMed/MEDLINE
• AGRICOLA
• CAB Abstracts
• Google Scholar
• DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

GUIDELINESFrontiers in Plant Science Reference Style

Frontiers in Plant Science accepts manuscripts using either Harvard (Author-Date) or Vancouver (Numbered) reference styles. Authors should maintain consistency throughout their manuscript.

Harvard style example:

• Journal article: Sondheimer, N., and Lindquist, S. (2000). Rnq1: an epigenetic modifier of protein function in yeast. Mol. Cell. 5, 163-172.
• Online journal: Tahimic, C.G.T., Wang, Y., Bikle, D.D. (2013). Anabolic effects of IGF-1 signaling on the skeleton. Front. Endocrinol. 4:6. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2013.00006

Vancouver style example:

• Journal article: Sondheimer N, Lindquist S. Rnq1: an epigenetic modifier of protein function in yeast. Mol Cell (2000) 5:163-72.
• Book chapter: Sorenson PW, Caprio JC. “Chemoreception,”. In: Evans DH, editor. The Physiology of Fishes. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press (1998). p. 375-405.

Authors can download official style files from the journal website.

ABBREVIATIONFrontiers in Plant Science Abbreviation

The ISO 4 standard abbreviation for Frontiers in Plant Science is “Front. Plant Sci.”.

ACCEPTANCEFrontiers in Plant Science Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate of Frontiers in Plant Science reflects the journal’s commitment to publishing scientifically valid plant biology research while maintaining editorial standards. The journal evaluates manuscripts based on originality, methodological soundness, and relevance to plant science. Authors should ensure their work presents clear hypotheses, robust experimental designs, and meaningful contributions to the field of plant biology.

SUBMISSIONFrontiers in Plant Science Submission Guidelines

Authors submitting to Frontiers in Plant Science should:

1. Ensure the manuscript falls within the journal’s scope covering plant biology, crop science, or related fields
2. Follow Frontiers formatting guidelines (Harvard or Vancouver reference style)
3. Prepare manuscripts using the journal’s LaTeX or Word templates
4. Include all required sections: structured abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion
5. Disclose all competing interests and funding sources
6. Provide data availability statements and deposit sequence data in appropriate repositories
7. Include voucher specimen information for taxonomic studies

Submissions are accepted through the Frontiers online submission system. Authors can track manuscript status throughout the editorial workflow.

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