Current Opinion in Plant Biology (COPB)

Current Opinion in Plant Biology is a highly respected, bimonthly review journal that provides expert synthesis and evaluation of recent scientific advances in plant biology. First published in 1998, the journal is designed to offer high‑level reviews that interpret and summarize the most important developments in the field rather than report original experimental findings. Each issue is organized into thematic sections such as Growth and development, Genome studies and molecular genetics, Cell biology and cell signaling, Epigenetics and gene regulation, Physiology and metabolism, and Biotic interactions, with each section overseen by specialist editors who commission authoritative reviews. These expert perspectives help readers quickly grasp cutting‑edge knowledge across plant science disciplines including genetic regulation of plant traits, mechanisms of plant growth, responses to environmental stress, interactions with pathogens and symbionts, and integrative organismal biology. The journal’s hybrid publishing model supports both subscription access and open access options, enhancing accessibility and global reach. As part of Elsevier’s Current Opinion suite, it enjoys high visibility on the ScienceDirect platform and is widely indexed in major scientific databases. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, educators, advanced students and professionals seeking concise, expert insights into current and emerging plant biology research.

Current Opinion in Plant Biology (COPB) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Plant Science, Plant biology, plant genetics & development, cell and molecular biology of plants, plant physiology and metabolism, biotic and abiotic interactions, epigenetics and gene regulation , Online or Print , Bi-Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1369-5266, E-ISSN: 1879-0356, Established: 1998, Impact Factor: 7.5
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE