Open Access Statement

Advancing Plant Science through Open Access

The Journal of Plant Science and Phytopathology (JPSP) is dedicated to the open-access publishing model, ensuring that the latest research in botany, plant pathology, and crop sciences is freely available to scientists, agronomists, and researchers worldwide. By eliminating subscription barriers, JPSP enhances the exchange of knowledge, fostering innovation in plant science and sustainable agriculture.

All articles published in JPSP are freely accessible upon publication, supporting the rapid dissemination of scientific discoveries in plant biology, disease resistance, and environmental sustainability.

Open Access and Creative Commons Licensing

JPSP adheres to an open-access model under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This ensures:

  • Unrestricted access: Readers worldwide can read, download, and share articles without limitations.
  • Increased collaboration: Open-access fosters cross-disciplinary research and global partnerships.
  • Author rights retention: Authors maintain copyright while ensuring broad dissemination of their work.

Why Open Access?

Publishing in an open-access journal like JPSP offers multiple advantages:

  • Global Reach: Ensures accessibility to botanists, plant pathologists, and agricultural scientists worldwide.
  • Higher Citation Impact: Open-access research receives more citations and broader recognition.
  • Faster Knowledge Dissemination: Facilitates immediate application of research in crop management and plant disease prevention.
  • Interdisciplinary Influence: Supports collaboration between plant biologists, geneticists, and environmental scientists.

Article Processing Charges and Funding Support

To maintain the high standards of open-access publishing, JPSP applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. These charges cover peer review, formatting, indexing, and long-term archiving. However, we provide:

  • APC Waivers: Available for researchers from developing countries and early-career scientists.
  • Institutional and Grant-Based Support: Many funding bodies support APCs.
  • Transparent Pricing: Ensuring affordability without compromising quality.

Indexing and Long-Term Digital Preservation

To guarantee permanent accessibility of published research, JPSP is indexed and archived in leading scientific databases, including:

Join the Open Science Movement

By publishing with JPSP, authors contribute to the global exchange of plant science knowledge. We encourage plant biologists, agronomists, and phytopathologists to publish with us, ensuring maximum research impact and worldwide accessibility.

Advancing plant science through unrestricted access—open, free, and available to all!

For further details, visit our journal website or contact us at [email protected].