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Plant and Soil Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Plant and Soil in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Plant and Soil format

Plant and Soil is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics, Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism, Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Plant and Soil 12:45–58

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Publishes research inSoil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
ISSN0032-079X
Citation impact (2-yr)3.47
h-index299
i10-index15,076
Total citations1,000,985
Article processing charge$4,390
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.springer.com
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Papers published in Plant and Soil per year

365
2014
407
2015
382
2016
381
2017
370
2018
475
2019
379
2020
438
2021
627
2022
603
2023
691
2024
1K
2025

Citation impact of Plant and Soil by publication year

21.5K
2014
22.5K
2015
19.2K
2016
18K
2017
14.8K
2018
18.4K
2019
12.8K
2020
11K
2021
11.5K
2022
8.1K
2023
5.3K
2024
2.4K
2025

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Plant and Soil template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Plant and Soil format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Plant and Soil template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Plant and Soil use?
Plant and Soil uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Plant and Soil 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Plant and Soil?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Plant and Soil document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Plant and Soil template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Plant and Soil format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Plant and Soil?
Plant and Soil is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Plant and Soil template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Plant and Soil PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Plant and Soil template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Plant and Soil template cost?
You can start writing in the Plant and Soil template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Plant and Soil PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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