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The American Journal of Botany is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal which covers all aspects of plant biology. It has been published by the Botanical Society of America since 1914. The journal has a 2019 impact factor of 3.038. As of 2018, access is available through the publisher John Wiley & Sons (Wiley). From 1951 to 1953, Oswald Tippo served as its editor; the current editor is Pamela Diggle. Less
American Journal of Botany Key Metrics
CiteScore 
5.5
Eigenfactor
0.005 - 0.01
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q2Genetics
SNIP
1.35
Time to Accept
4
Mo
Time to Publish
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months6%
4 to 6 months33%
7 to 9 months46%
Above 9 months15%
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Topics Covered on American Journal of Botany
Pollen
Genetic variation
Water use
Germination
Anatomy
Insect
Polyploid
Carbon fixation
Flexural rigidity
Tree architecture
Torsional rigidity
Species complex
Habitat
Allele
Agave
Pollination
Desiccation tolerance
Lichen
Genotype
Xylem
American Journal of Botany Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1914 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in American Journal of Botany
Oomycete communities in lowland tropical forest soils vary in species abundance and comprise saprophytes and pathogens of seeds and seedlings of multiple plant species.
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Ceanothus: Taxonomic patterns in life history responses to fire.
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Oomycete communities in lowland tropical forest soils vary in species abundance and comprise saprophytes and pathogens of seeds and seedlings of multiple plant species.
- 13 Nov 2024
- American journal of botany
Importance of habit and environmental characteristics in shaping patterns of richness and range size of ferns and lycophytes in the Atlantic Forest.
- 11 Nov 2024
- American journal of botany
Herbarium specimens reveal links between leaf shape of Capsella bursa-pastoris and climate.
- 6 Nov 2024
- American journal of botany
Local adaptation and phenotypic plasticity drive leaf trait variation in the California endemic toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia).
- 6 Nov 2024
- American journal of botany
Structural changes in Nelumbo flower petals during opening and closing.
- 5 Nov 2024
- American journal of botany
Ceanothus: Taxonomic patterns in life history responses to fire.
- 5 Nov 2024
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FAQs on American Journal of Botany
How long has American Journal of Botany been actively publishing? 
American Journal of Botany has been in operation since 1914 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of American Journal of Botany?
American Journal of Botany published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did American Journal of Botany publish last year?
In 2023, American Journal of Botany publsihed 176 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for American Journal of Botany?
For American Journal of Botany, eISSN is 1537-2197 and pISSN is 0002-9122.
What is Citescore for American Journal of Botany?
Citescore for American Journal of Botany is 5.5.
What is SNIP score for American Journal of Botany?
SNIP score for American Journal of Botany is 1.35.
What is the SJR for American Journal of Botany?
SJR for American Journal of Botany is Q2.
Who is the publisher of American Journal of Botany?
WILEY is the publisher of American Journal of Botany.
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