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PROTOPLASMA Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for PROTOPLASMA 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 PROTOPLASMA format

PROTOPLASMA is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Plant Reproductive Biology, Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms, Plant Molecular Biology Research.

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

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Publishes research inPlant Reproductive Biology Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Plant Molecular Biology Research Protist diversity and phylogeny Plant tissue culture and regeneration
ISSN0033-183X
Citation impact (2-yr)2.09
h-index137
i10-index5,753
Total citations233,402
Article processing charge$3,490
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Vienna
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in PROTOPLASMA per year

155
2014
178
2015
137
2016
136
2017
136
2018
133
2019
117
2020
137
2021
106
2022
85
2023
102
2024
128
2025

Citation impact of PROTOPLASMA by publication year

6.1K
2014
6.5K
2015
4.1K
2016
4.6K
2017
3.8K
2018
3.5K
2019
2.1K
2020
2K
2021
1.2K
2022
603
2023
417
2024
221
2025

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

Most-cited papers in PROTOPLASMA

PROTOPLASMA template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the PROTOPLASMA format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the PROTOPLASMA 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 PROTOPLASMA use?
PROTOPLASMA 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. PROTOPLASMA 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to PROTOPLASMA?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready PROTOPLASMA 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 PROTOPLASMA template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the PROTOPLASMA format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes PROTOPLASMA?
PROTOPLASMA is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's PROTOPLASMA template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready PROTOPLASMA PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official PROTOPLASMA template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the PROTOPLASMA template cost?
You can start writing in the PROTOPLASMA template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready PROTOPLASMA PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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