Top 10 Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Journals In The World 2026

1. Annual Review of Entomology

The Annual Review of Entomology, in publication since 1956, reviews significant developments in the field of entomology, including biochemistry and physiology, morphology and development, behavior and neuroscience, ecology, agricultural entomology and pest management, biological control, forest entomology, acarines and other arthropods, medical and veterinary entomology, pathology, vectors of plant disease, genetics, genomics, and systematics, evolution, and biogeography. The current volume of this journal has been converted from gated to open access through Annual Reviews' Subscribe to Open program, with all articles published under more...

2. Trends in Ecology and Evolution

Trends in Ecology & Evolution (TREE) contains polished, concise and readable reviews, opinions and letters in all areas of ecology and evolutionary science. It serves as an invaluable source of information for researchers, lecturers, teachers, field workers and students. Trends in Ecology & Evolution keeps these scientists informed of new developments and ideas across the full range of ecology and evolutionary biology - from the pure to the applied, and from molecular to global. Now, more than ever before, is it necessary for more...

3. Genome Biology

Genome Biology covers all areas of biology and biomedicine studied from a genomic and post-genomic perspective. Content includes research, new methods and software tools, and reviews. Areas covered include, but are not limited to: sequence analysis; bioinformatics; insights into molecular, cellular and organismal biology; functional genomics; epigenomics; population genomics; proteomics; comparative biology and evolution; systems and network biology; genome editing and engineering; genomics of disease; and clinical genomics. All content is open access immediately on publication. more...

4. Mycosphere

Mycosphere is an international peer-reviewed journal with swift publication of high quality papers on fungal biology. Mycosphere has no page or open access charges and offers a free outlet for the publications of the mycology community. All manuscripts will undergo peer review before acceptance. Copyright is retained by the authors. more...

5. Nature Ecology and Evolution

The most striking feature of Life on Earth is its diversity, and the fields of ecology and evolution are central to understanding how biodiversity arose, how it is maintained, what are its consequences, and how we should conserve it. Evolution is the unifying concept that runs through all the life sciences, from the origin and diversification of life to understanding human behaviour to dealing with the challenges posed by disease. Ecology takes biology from the relative simplicity of individuals to explain the more...

6. Molecular Biology and Evolution

Evolution is the most fundamental of biological processes, essential for life in a changing world. MBE publishes fresh insights into the patterns and processes that impact the evolution of life at molecular levels, across a full breadth of taxonomy, genomic organization, and functions, forms, and phenotypes. MBE's Methods, Resource, and Protocol sections provide our community with cutting edge evolutionary research tools that enable discovery, while our Reviews and Perspectives present syntheses to inspire new directions in evolutionary thought. more...

7. ISME Journal

he ISME Journal covers the diverse and integrated areas of microbial ecology. We encourage contributions that represent major advances for the study of microbial ecosystems, communities, and interactions of microorganisms in the environment. Articles in The ISME Journal describe pioneering discoveries of wide appeal that enhance our understanding of functional and mechanistic relationships among microorganisms, their communities, and their habitats. more...

8. Ecology Letters

Ecology Letters is a broad-scope ecology journal showcasing the newest findings in the field. We consider all taxa, in any biome and geographic area, and span the fields of community, microbial, and evolutionary ecology. Published in association with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, we welcome concise papers that merit urgent publication by virtue of their originality and contribution to new developments. more...

9. Horticultural Plant Journal

Horticultural Plant Journal (HPJ) is an international OPEN ACCESS journal. HPJ covers all aspects of horticultural crop sciences, including germplasm resources, genetics & breeding, tillage & cultivation, physiology & biochemistry, ecology, genomics, biotechnology, plant protection, and postharvest processing. Our objects of research are the horticultural plants, including fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, tea plants, and medicinal plants. HPJ article types include original research papers, reviews, and short communications. The strict peer-review procedure guarantees the academic level and increases the reputation of more...

10. Evolution Letters

Evolution Letters publishes cutting-edge new research in all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Papers should demand rapid publication because they substantially advance the field, are of outstanding clarity and originality, or are of broad interest. Papers that introduce new analytical or methodological frameworks that are likely to be highly influential will also be considered. We expect our papers to be able to convey the findings succinctly and accessibly - typically in 5000 words or less. Longer or highly technical papers may more...