FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research in Agronomy and Crop Science

Introduction

FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY is a prestigious academic journal published by CSIRO PUBLISHING, specializing in the dynamic fields of Agronomy and Crop Science as well as Plant Science. With an ISSN of 1445-4408 and an E-ISSN of 1445-4416, this journal provides a platform for innovative research that addresses key challenges in plant functional biology, ranging from genetics and physiology to ecological interactions. As evidenced by its impact factor and competitive rankings, including Q1 in Agronomy and Crop Science and Q2 in Plant Science, FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY holds a significant place in the scientific community, ranking in the top tiers of Scopus for both categories. The journal supports open access options, ensuring that critical research is widely disseminated and accessible to researchers, professionals, and students around the globe. With a publication history spanning from 2002 to 2024, the journal continues to foster the advancement of plant science, making significant contributions to sustainable agricultural practices and ecological research in Australia and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.65
Journal Impact Factor2.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index136
Journal IF Without Self2.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.44
Influence0.47
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life11.60
Citing Half Life7.60
JCI0.73
Total Documents2763
WOS Total Citations6568
SCIMAGO Total Citations22091
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1469
Scopus Journal Rank0.65
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.91
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.00
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.34

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Plant Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #98/516
Percentile 81.01
Quartile Q1
Agronomy and Crop Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #81/406
Percentile 80.05
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 87/265
Percentile 67.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 88/265
Percentile 66.79
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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