NMC Approved Plant Science Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a plant science professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved plant science journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the plant science field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved plant science journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Acta Agronomica Sinica China Science Press
Acta Horticulturae Sinica Huazhong Agricultural University
Annual Review of Pathology Mechanisms of Disease Annual Reviews 36.2
Annual Review of Plant Biology Annual Reviews 23.9
Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction Wolters Kluwer Medknow
Chinese Journal of Eco Agriculture Science Press
Chinese Journal of Plant Ecology Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Journal of Rice Science China National Rice Research Institute
Crop Journal Institute of Crop Sciences 6.6
Current Opinion in Plant Biology Elsevier 9.5
Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding Indian Society of Plant Breeders
Horticultural Plant Journal Elsevier 5.7
Indian Journal of Agricultural Research Agricultural Research Communication Centre
Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources NISCAIR
Journal of Genetics Genomics and Plant Breeding Pranali K Rangari
Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science Springer 0.8
Legume Research Agricultural Research Communication Centre 0.8
Molecular Plant Cell Press 27.5
Mycosphere Zhongkai University 16.525
Nature Plants Palgrave Macmillan Ltd 18.6
Oil Crop Science KeAi Communications Co
Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants Springer 3.023
Plant Cell Oxford University Press 12.0
Plant Physiology Reports Springer
Plant Science Today Horizon e Publishing Group 0.9
Reproduction and Breeding KeAi Communications Co
Trends in Plant Science Elsevier 22.5
Tropical Ecology International Society for Tropical Ecology 1.5
Vegetos Springer

Why NMC-Approved Plant Science Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Plant Science Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your plant science subject.
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