Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Plant Science
Plant Nano Biology
ISSN 2773-1111 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Plant Nano Biology: CAS Zone 2 · Biology (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 9.1 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 2,550; review about 134 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 107 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Plant Nano Biology is published by Elsevier and is classed under Biology in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications, Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance and Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements, together about 43.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Plant Nano Biology aims to publish high-quality research on the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and higher) and plant associated micro-organisms as well as the resulting impacts on plant growth, development, and productivity. The studies investigating the growth promotion and toxicity in plants due to nanoparticles, the possible ways to assess the mechanisms involved in these interactions and the responses shown by plants are central to our journal. We aim to publish high quality peer-reviewed papers addressing the various nanoparticle-induced impacts in plants. Our journal will commit to rapid dissemination of results to the readers across the globe without compromising quality standards assessment for the publication. This journal will encompass the broad spectrum of nano-enabled materials usage in plants and its related aspects.All levels of plant-nanoparticle-microbiome interaction either molecular, cellular, biochemical, physiological, and ecological levels, including mechanisms involved in providing the growth and yield promotion as well as abiotic and biotic stress resistance in plants, fall within the scope of this journal. Plant Nano Biology willwelcome high-grade submissions related (but not limited) to interactions between plants, nanoparticles and microbiome in the form of research articles, as well as review articles and short communications. The content is distributed among the following main subject areas supervised by Subject Editors, specialized in the respective domain:Plant mediated and chemically synthesized nanoparticlesNanoparticle effects on plant growth, development, differentiation and productivityMechanisms of nanoparticle uptake, translocation, accumulation, and transformation in plantsBiochemical and metabolic responses of plants to nanoparticle exposure Nanoparticle interactions with plant photobiology: photosynthesis, biochemistry (including enzymology), physiology, cell biologyPlant Nano-biotechnology and Molecular Nano-biology: Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genetics, functional breeding, nanobionics, and systems biologyNanoparticle interactions with plant hormones, signaling pathways, and regulatory networks.Nanoparticles interactions with plants and associated microorganisms, including plant-microbe symbioses and responses to abiotic and biotic stressesNano-fertilizers, Nano-pesticides, nanosensors, nano priming, and smart crop management technologiesNanotechnology for soil health, rhizosphere processes, and nutrient dynamicsNanotechnology for sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, resource-use efficiency, and crop productivityAI and nanosensors for crop and soil monitoring including pathogens, toxins, contaminants, pesticide residues and precision agriculture.Nano-encapsulation and nano-delivery systems for plant-derived nutrients, bioactive compoundsNanotechnology for improving nutritional quality, shelf-life, and food safety Environmental fate, transport, transformation, and ecotoxicology of nanomaterials including nano plastics in plant-soil ecosystemsIt is a forum that will advance world class research by publishing articles in the areas of nanobiotechnology, plant-nano interaction and role of nanomaterials in crop plants. It will serve as a platform for presentation, scrutiny and discussion of the research going on in these fields.Keywords: Plant and nanoparticles; Nanoparticles and plant growth; Nano nutrients; Nanoparticles and plant stress; Nanosensors; Nanotechnology and plants; Nanoparticles and oxidative stress; Nanoparticles and plant development; Nanoparticles and plant health; Nanopesticides, Nanofertilizers; Nanoparticles and plant biology; Nano-biotechnology, Plant-nanoparticle-microbiome etc.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Plant Science
Editor-in-chief Durgesh TripathiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 13%); most named India 15, United States 14, Mainland China 9, Brazil 4, Italy 3 (68 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsMaterials Science29.2%
- Plant Stress Responses and ToleranceAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.7%
- Polymer-Based Agricultural EnhancementsEngineering7.1%
- Plant Growth Enhancement TechniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.3%
- Carbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsMaterials Science5.8%
- Silicon Effects in AgricultureAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.5%
- Graphene and Nanomaterials ApplicationsEngineering4.6%
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and EffectsAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Biology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Biology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Plant Sciences | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 9.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 11.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 11.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.35LetPub ·
- h-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 118OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 8.55OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 89LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 344 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 111 | 111 | 104 |
| 2025 | 107 | 107 | 851 |
| 2024 | 74 | 74 | 1,541 |
| 2023 | 31 | 31 | 1,318 |
| 2022 | 21 | 21 | 693 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
134 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 7 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 7 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 51 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 134 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,550 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,380 / EUR 2,230 / GBP 1,910 / JPY 295,190 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,550 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers3, by deadline
- Integrating Nanotechnology in Legume Cultivation: Advances, Opportunities, and Future DirectionsDeadline
- Nanomaterials and emerging contaminants in plant systems: multi-omics and plant-microbiome interactionsDeadline
- Sustainable Nano-systems in Plants: Promoting Growth, Development, and Stress ResilienceDeadline
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted17
- data in briefData in Brief. Authors have the option of converting any or all parts of their supplementary or additional raw data into one or multiple Data in Brief articles,…Length not stated
- full paperPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- hypothesisPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- opinionPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- opinionsOpinions. Opinion articles present scholarly opinions/hypothesis/ideas regarding a particular domain of research with a focused viewpoint.Length not stated
- original researchPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- original research paperPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- regular paperPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- regular papersRegular papers. Original research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously published elsewhere, excep…Length not stated
- research articlePlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- reviewPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- review articlePlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles. Review articles are encouraged. The most useful reviews go beyond summarizing the literature and focus on synthesizing key insights that will b…Length not stated
- short communicationPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications. Short Communications should not exceed 4 printed pages including tables and figures (20000 characters and up to 4 figures and/or tables).Length not stated
- spotlightsSpotlights. Spotlight articles intend to highlight emerging frontiers in a research field by focusing on 2-3 latest discoveries and providing additional insight…Length not stated
- viewpointPlant Nano Biology aims to assist the scientists via efficient publication of research concerned with the interactions between nanoparticles, plants (lower and …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2773-1111
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Plant Nano Biology
What CAS zone is Plant Nano Biology in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Biology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Plant Nano Biology?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 9.1; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 11.5, h-index 36.
How long does peer review take at Plant Nano Biology?
The publisher reports about 134 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 7 weeks. 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 Plant Nano Biology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Cover letter: Required. 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 Plant Nano Biology based?
Of the 68 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 13%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (15), United States (14) and Mainland China (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Plant Nano Biology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Plant Nano Biology is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Plant Nano Biology open access, and what is the APC?
Plant Nano Biology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .