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Plant Ecology Template

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

About the Plant Ecology format

Plant Ecology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant and animal studies, Botany and Plant Ecology Studies.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Plant Ecology 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inEcology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Plant and animal studies Botany and Plant Ecology Studies Rangeland and Wildlife Management Plant Parasitism and Resistance
ISSN1385-0237
Citation impact (2-yr)1.78
h-index171
i10-index3,924
Total citations223,587
Article processing charge$3,490
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Plant Ecology per year

152
2014
115
2015
129
2016
119
2017
131
2018
95
2019
104
2020
110
2021
74
2022
100
2023
99
2024
97
2025

Citation impact of Plant Ecology by publication year

4.8K
2014
2.7K
2015
2.9K
2016
2.2K
2017
2.1K
2018
1.2K
2019
1.2K
2020
1.2K
2021
646
2022
504
2023
313
2024
143
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Plant Ecology

Plant Ecology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Plant Ecology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Plant Ecology 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 Ecology use?
Plant Ecology uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals 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. A representative article title. Plant Ecology 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Plant Ecology?
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 Ecology 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 Ecology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Plant Ecology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Plant Ecology?
Plant Ecology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Plant Ecology template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Plant Ecology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Plant Ecology 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 Ecology template cost?
You can start writing in the Plant Ecology template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Plant Ecology PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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