MOLECULAR BREEDING

metrics 2024

Transforming Agriculture with Innovative Molecular Insights

Introduction

MOLECULAR BREEDING is a prestigious journal published by Springer, dedicated to advancing the field of agronomy, plant science, and biotechnology through innovative research contributions. With an impressive ISSN of 1380-3743 and E-ISSN 1572-9788, this journal has continuously served the scientific community since its inception in 1995. Operating from the Netherlands, MOLECULAR BREEDING is recognized for its high impact factor and status in the Q1 quartile for both Agronomy and Crop Science and Plant Science in the latest 2023 metrics, highlighting its influential role in these domains. With strong Scopus rankings reflecting its position within the top percentiles of various related fields—including a notable 81st percentile in Plant Science—this journal is essential for researchers, professionals, and students striving to understand and innovate in molecular genetics and breeding techniques. Although it does not provide open access, its rigorous peer-review process ensures that published articles maintain the highest standards and contribute significantly to the scientific discourse. The journal’s diverse scope encompasses significant advancements in molecular biology and genetics, ultimately supporting the global objectives of sustainable agriculture and enhanced crop resilience.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.72
Journal Impact Factor2.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.70
H-Index116
Journal IF Without Self2.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.51
Influence0.49
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life9.40
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.80
Total Documents2844
WOS Total Citations6044
SCIMAGO Total Citations23609
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1531
Scopus Journal Rank0.72
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.66
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.02
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.16

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Plant Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #94/516
Percentile 81.78
Quartile Q1
Agronomy and Crop Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #77/406
Percentile 81.03
Quartile Q1
Biotechnology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #129/311
Percentile 58.52
Quartile Q2
Genetics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #146/347
Percentile 57.93
Quartile Q2
Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #230/410
Percentile 43.90
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AGRONOMY
Rank 25/125
Percentile 80.40
Quartile Q1
GENETICS & HEREDITY
Rank 91/191
Percentile 52.60
Quartile Q2
HORTICULTURE
Rank 8/38
Percentile 80.30
Quartile Q1
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 87/265
Percentile 67.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

AGRONOMY
Rank 24/125
Percentile 80.80
Quartile Q1
GENETICS & HEREDITY
Rank 72/191
Percentile 62.30
Quartile Q2
HORTICULTURE
Rank 8/38
Percentile 78.95
Quartile Q1
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 78/265
Percentile 70.57
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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