HANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 – In a significant milestone that underscores its growing influence in the global academic community, Rice Science has achieved a new landmark Impact Factor of 7.4 for the year 2025, according to the latest Journal Citation Reports (JCR) released by Clarivate Analytics.
This remarkable achievement represents a 21.3% increase compared to the previous year (IF=6.1), solidifying the journal’s position as a premier publication in the field of crop sciences. The new figure places Rice Science in the Top 5% (Q1) of the Agronomy category, where it now ranks 6th out of 133 journals worldwide—its highest position to date.
The sustained growth in the Impact Factor is a powerful testament to the journal’s unwavering commitment to publishing high-quality, cutting-edge research. It also reflects the growing trust and preference of the global scientific community, who increasingly choose Rice Science as the platform for their most significant discoveries in rice biology, genetics, and sustainable production.