Academic Journal
Q1Phytobiomes Journal
About Phytobiomes Journal
About Phytobiomes Journal
Phytobiomes Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by American Phytopathological Society (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2017-2025.
Key indicators: ISSN 2471-2906; H-index 36.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (36): 36 articles have each received at least 36 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Phytobiomes Journal
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Phytobiomes Journal?
2471-2906.
Who publishes Phytobiomes Journal?
American Phytopathological Society.
What are Phytobiomes Journal's metrics?
H-index 36.
Is Phytobiomes Journal peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
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Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions; Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis; Nematode management and characterization studies; Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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