American Journal of Botany
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Aims and Scope
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
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- PublisherWILEY
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1914
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FAQs
Since when has American Journal of Botany been publishing? 
The American Journal of Botany has been publishing since 1914 till date.
How frequently is the American Journal of Botany published?
American Journal of Botany is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of American Journal of Botany?
The publisher of American Journal of Botany is WILEY.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of American Journal of Botany?
For the American Journal of Botany's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of American Journal of Botany?
The eISSN number is 1537-2197 and pISSN number is 0002-9122 for American Journal of Botany.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding 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.
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