Journal profile · Plant Sciences
Biologia Plantarum
ISSN 0006-3134 · eISSN 1573-8264 · Springer Netherlands · NETHERLANDS · Quarterly · Founded 1959
Biologia Plantarum: CAS Zone 4 · Biology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.9; fully open access; APC about USD 3,140; review about 2 months (community reports); community-reported acceptance: about 75%; 9 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus; the journal's website says submissions are paused or closed.
The journal's website says submissions are paused or closed: Biologia Plantarum is now archived and no longer receiving submissions with this publisher. All articles published in the journal during its time with Springer will remain fully searchable through our websites. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Biologia Plantarum is published by Springer Netherlands and is in Zone 4 of Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Plant tissue culture and regeneration, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance and Plant Molecular Biology Research, together about 32.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science and Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Biologia plantarum, an international journal for experimental botany founded in 1959 by Professor Bohumil N�mec publishes original scientific papers, brief communications, reviews and hypotheses in plant biology fields of plant physiology, plant development, plant biochemistry and biophysics, plant cell biology, large scale plant omics and systems biology, physiological anatomy, ecophysiology, genetics, molecular biology, phytopathology, plant evolution, structure-function relationship, functional traits in plants, and tree biology. The journal focuses on model and crop plants, as well as on under-investigated species. All papers should be scientifically sound. The language of journal is English. ISSN: 0006-3134 (print version, until 2019) ISSN: 1573-8264 (electronic version) CODEN: BPABAJ OPEN ACCESS since 2019, published under a CC BY-NC-ND licence (see Editorial Policies). �Visit us on facebook
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Plant Sciences
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named Czechia 23, Germany 3, Italy 2, Spain 2, Austria 2 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Plant tissue culture and regenerationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology14.2%
- Plant Stress Responses and ToleranceAgricultural and Biological Sciences11.8%
- Plant Molecular Biology ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolismAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.6%
- Photosynthetic Processes and MechanismsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- Plant Reproductive BiologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.4%
- Seed Germination and PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.4%
- Plant Genetic and Mutation StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Plant Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Plant Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Biology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Plant Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- h-index
- 70LetPub ·
- h-index
- 116OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,684OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.11OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.39%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 11LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,870 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 41 |
| 2023 | 36 | 36 | 111 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 134 |
| 2021 | 39 | 39 | 253 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 75%LetPub ·
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer reviewLetPub
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,140 / EUR 2,480 / GBP 2,080 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 790 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 840 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- EUR 840
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 6
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- brief communicationThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses. Besides of scientific soundness, these manuscripts are …Length not stated
- brief communicationsThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses.Length not stated
- hypothesesThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses.Length not stated
- hypothesisThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses. Besides of scientific soundness, these manuscripts are …Length not stated
- original paperThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses. Besides of scientific soundness, these manuscripts are …Length not stated
- original papersThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses.Length not stated
- reviewThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses. Besides of scientific soundness, these manuscripts are …Length not stated
- review papersThe journal publishes peer-reviewed Original papers, Review papers, Brief communications and Hypotheses.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Open access, Preprints
- AI use
AI use beyond language corrections must be described in Methods; AI-generated texts and AI co-authorship are not permitted. Model summary
The use of AI tools for any other purpose than language corrections in existing texts has to be adequately described in the Methods section. Use of texts generated by AI software and/or the listing of an AI program as a co-author is not permitted, because an AI cannot take responsibility for the content and integrity of a scientific paper, as expected from the authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Authors must declare conflicts of interest during submission. Model summary
During a submission procedure, authors have to declare any conflict of interest.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Manuscripts must comply with editorial policies on author consent, authorship, plagiarism and data integrity. Model summary
All manuscripts must comply with the declared editorial policies of the journal especially with respect to author consent, authorship, absence of plagiarism and data integrity.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
APC waivers/discounts considered case-by-case at submission with proof of lack of funding. Model summary
Requests for an exceptional waiver or discount may be considered on a case-by-case basis only if made at the time of manuscript submission and accompanied by a proof of lack of funding confirmed by the author’s institution.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Preprint deposition on bioRxiv is obligatory before submission for original papers and brief communications. Model summary
Deposition of manuscripts (original papers and brief communications) on established bioRxiv preprint server is obligatory before submission; the authors are obliged to provide a link to the deposited preprint.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1959
- ISSN
- 0006-3134
- Electronic ISSN
- 1573-8264
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Biologia Plantarum
What CAS zone is Biologia Plantarum in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Biologia Plantarum is in Zone 4 of Biology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Plant Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Biologia Plantarum?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.9; CiteScore 2, h-index 116.
How long does peer review take at Biologia Plantarum?
Authors report an average review time of about 2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “about 75%”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Biologia Plantarum?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: ≤ 6; Reference style: Author–date; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Biologia Plantarum based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Czechia (23), Germany (3) and Italy (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Biologia Plantarum?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Biologia Plantarum is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Biologia Plantarum open access, and what is the APC?
Biologia Plantarum is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,140.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .