Phytochemistry Letters
A peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of phytochemistry, published by Elsevier on behalf of the Phytochemical Society of Europe.
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Overview
Phytochemistry Letters is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the field of phytochemistry. It was established in 2008 by the Phytochemical Society of Europe and is published by Elsevier. The journal publishes short articles, typically two to four pages in length, that address all aspects of plant substances. Priority is given to papers with an original perspective, those that generate general interest, or those that contribute to new developments. Submissions focusing on methodological development or describing multidisciplinary studies are particularly encouraged. All articles undergo peer review before publication. Topics covered include the elucidation of the structure of secondary plant metabolites and the relationship between phytochemistry and ethnobotany, such as the phytochemical clarification of medicinal plants and their pharmacological-biological evaluation. The journal is published in four issues per year. Its editor-in-chief is Simon Gibbons. The journal is part of Elsevier's extensive portfolio of scientific publications and serves a global community of researchers in plant chemistry and related disciplines.
History
Phytochemistry Letters was founded in 2008 by the Phytochemical Society of Europe. The journal was created to provide a dedicated venue for short, focused contributions in phytochemistry, complementing longer-format publications in the field. From its inception, it has been published by Elsevier, one of the world's largest scientific publishers. The journal publishes four issues per year. Its editor-in-chief is Simon Gibbons. The journal maintains a peer-review process for all submissions and emphasizes originality, general interest, and methodological or multidisciplinary contributions. Over time, it has become a recognized outlet for research on plant secondary metabolites, ethnobotany, and the pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants.
- 2008
Journal established by the Phytochemical Society of Europe.
- 2008
First published by Elsevier.
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A specialized, rapid-publication outlet for short, high-interest research in phytochemistry and related multidisciplinary fields.
Phytochemistry Letters (journal)
Peer-reviewed journal publishing short articles on all aspects of plant substances, including structure elucidation of secondary metabolites and ethnobotanical phytochemistry.
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