About the Journal
Plant & Cell Physiology (PCP) was established in 1959 and is the official journal of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists (JSPP). The title reflects the journal's original interest and scope to encompass research not just at the whole-organism level but also at the cellular and subcellular levels.
Amongst the broad range of topics covered by this international journal, readers will find the very best original research on plant physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics and –omics; as well as how plants respond to and interact with their environment (abiotic and biotic factors), and the biology of photosynthetic microorganisms.
In 2000, PCP transitioned to print and online publication with Oxford University Press. We publish one volume per year, which consists of twelve monthly issues, and our current impact factor is 4.0 (five-year impact factor of 5.0).
Each issue is primarily composed of regular research papers and occasional reviews (mostly submitted on an invitation-only basis). We also publish 'rapid papers' containing new findings of exceptional interest and novelty, which require quick publication and enhanced dissemination (i.e. free access for the first three months). Also in each issue, the Editor-In-Chief selects one article of interest to be made freely available to all readers. Full list.
In addition, each year PCP also publishes several Special Issues covering a range of trending topics, as well as Database Articles, which reports on new or significantly updated plant-oriented databases, web-based tools, and related resources for the plant research community.
PCP is now widely recognized as one of the few long-standing, quality journals in plant sciences and we warmly welcome submissions from JSPP members as well as non-members alike.
Impact Factor and Ranking
| Year | Impact Factor | Si: Plant Sciences | Si: Cell Biology |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.0 | 46 out of 265 | 87 out of 205 |
| 2022 | 4.9 | 37 out of 239 | 80 out of 191 |
| 2021 | 4.937 | 37 out of 238 | 94 out of 194 |
| 2020 | 4.927 | 25 out of 235 | 88 out of 195 |
| 2019 | 4.062 | 25 out of 234 | 81 out of 195 |
| 2018 | 3.929 | 23 out of 228 | 80 out of 193 |
| 2017 | 4.059 | 18 out of 222 | 70 out of 190 |
| 2016 | 4.760 | 16 out of 211 | 54 out of 189 |
| 2015 | 4.319 | 17 out of 209 | 58 out of 187 |
| 2014 | 4.931 | 15 out of 200 | 52 out of 184 |
| 2013 | 4.978 | 15 out of 196 | 52 out of 185 |
| 2012 | 4.134 | 20 out of 195 | 67 out of 184 |
| 2011 | 4.702 | 14 out of 190 | 58 out of 180 |
| 2010 | 4.257 | 15 out of 187 | 66 out of 177 |
| 2009 | 3.594 | 17 out of 172 | 69 out of 161 |
| 2008 | 3.542 | 16 out of 155 | 68 out of 157 |
| 2007 | 3.654 | 15 out of 152 | 61 out of 156 |
| 2006 | 3.324 | 15 out of 147 | 66 out of 156 |
Data source: 2021 Journal Impact Factor, Journal Citation Reports (Source Clarivate, 2024)
Abstracting and Indexing
Plant & Cell Physiology is covered by the following major indexing services:
Agbiotech News and Information
Agricultural Engineering Abstracts
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Biochemistry & Biophysics Citation Index
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BIOSIS Previews
Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts
CAB Abstracts
Calcium and Calcified Tissue Abstracts
Crop Physiology Abstracts
CSA Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology Abstracts
Current Contents /Agriculture, Biology, and
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Dairy Science Abstracts
EBSCO
Elsevier BIOBASE - Current Awareness in Biological Sciences (CABS)
Environmental Science and Pollution Management
Field Crop Abstracts
Forest Products Abstracts
Forestry Abstracts
Genetics Abstracts
Global Health
Grasslands & Forage Abstracts
Horticultural Abstracts
INIS Atomindex
Journal Citation Reports /Science Edition
Maize Abstracts Online
Industrial and Applied Microbiology Abstracts
Plant Breeding Abstracts
Plant Genetic Resources Abstracts
Post Harvest News and Information
Potato Abstracts
Protozoological Abstracts
Review of Agricultural Entomology
Review of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
Review of Plant Pathology
Rice Abstracts
Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch)
Science Citation Index
Seed Abstracts
Soybean Abstracts
Sugar Industry Abstracts
Weed Abstracts
Wheat, Barley and Triticale Abstracts
