Article Processing Charges
Transparent, affordable open access publishing for plant genetics and crop research.
Journal of Plant Genetics and Crop Research
Our APC model ensures your research reaches the global agricultural science community without subscription barriers. Every fee directly supports rigorous peer review, professional production, and permanent open access archiving.
We are committed to making quality publishing accessible while maintaining the highest editorial standards for crop improvement research.
Article Processing Charges fund the complete publication lifecycle for accepted manuscripts. The Journal of Plant Genetics and Crop Research charges APCs only after successful peer review and editorial acceptance—never at submission. This model ensures that publication decisions are based solely on scientific merit, not financial considerations.
Your APC investment supports manuscript handling, expert peer review coordination, professional copyediting, XML and HTML production, DOI registration, metadata distribution to indexing services, and permanent digital preservation. These services ensure your plant genetics research achieves maximum visibility and long-term accessibility.
No Submission Fees: Authors are never charged for submitting manuscripts. APCs apply only to accepted articles after completing peer review and receiving editorial approval.
| Article Type | Standard APC (USD) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | $1,200 | 4-6 weeks |
| Review Article | $1,200 | 4-6 weeks |
| Short Communication | $800 | 3-4 weeks |
| Case Report | $600 | 3-4 weeks |
| Letter/Commentary | $400 | 2-3 weeks |
Peer Review Management
Expert reviewer coordination, quality evaluation, and thorough manuscript assessment by plant science specialists.
Professional Production
Copyediting, typesetting, figure optimization, and formatting to publication standards.
Digital Infrastructure
DOI assignment, metadata registration, XML/HTML generation, and permanent hosting.
Global Distribution
Indexing submission, search engine optimization, and discoverability enhancement.
Long-term Preservation
Digital archiving ensuring your research remains accessible for future generations.
Author Support
Editorial guidance, revision assistance, and responsive communication throughout publication.
We believe financial constraints should not prevent quality research from reaching the scientific community. JGRC offers several pathways to reduced or waived APCs:
- Full Waivers: Available for authors from low-income countries as classified by the World Bank, and for researchers demonstrating genuine financial hardship.
- Partial Discounts: Authors from lower-middle-income countries may qualify for 25-50% reductions based on individual circumstances.
- Institutional Agreements: Universities and research institutes with membership arrangements receive automatic discounts for affiliated authors.
- Editorial Discretion: Exceptional research with significant impact on global food security may receive editorial support for APC reduction.
Upon manuscript acceptance, authors receive a formal invoice with payment instructions. We accept multiple payment methods to accommodate international researchers:
- Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Bank wire transfer with documented transaction
- Institutional purchase orders from verified institutions
- PayPal for convenient online payment
Payment is due within 30 days of acceptance. Production begins upon payment confirmation, with most articles published within 2-3 weeks after final proof approval.
Many research funders and institutions mandate open access publication. JGRC's APC model satisfies requirements from major funding bodies including NSF, USDA, European Commission, and agricultural research councils worldwide. We provide detailed invoices and receipts suitable for grant reporting and institutional reimbursement.
Grant Reporting
Itemized invoices compatible with funder requirements and grant accounting systems.
Institutional Billing
Direct billing to university finance offices with purchase order support.
Compliance Letters
Documentation confirming open access compliance for mandate fulfillment.
Publishing with JGRC maximizes your research impact through immediate, unrestricted access. Studies demonstrate that open access articles receive significantly more citations and broader readership than subscription-restricted content. Your plant genetics research reaches practitioners, policymakers, and fellow scientists without barriers.
All articles are published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0, allowing readers to share, adapt, and build upon your work with proper attribution. This licensing model accelerates scientific progress while protecting your intellectual contributions.
When is payment required?
Only after manuscript acceptance. No fees at submission or during peer review.
Can co-authors split payment?
Yes, we can issue separate invoices to multiple authors or institutions upon request.
What if my grant expires?
Contact us immediately—we offer payment arrangements for timing issues.
Are revisions included?
Yes, the APC covers all revision cycles during peer review and post-acceptance corrections.
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