About the journal

JCR Impact Factor for 2019: 4.357, for 2020: 4.167, for 2021: 2.233, for 2022: 3.4, for 2023: 4.4, ISSN: 0032-7786, e-ISSN: 2570-950X

Preslia is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal that publishes original research papers in the fields of plant systematics, morphology, phytogeography, ecology, vegetation science and Quaternary palaeobotany, with a geographical focus on central Europe. The journal was founded in 1914 and named in honour of brothers Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791–1849) and Karel Bořivoj Presl (1794–1852), distinguished Bohemian botanists.

It is published quarterly by the Czech Botanical Society. Czech Botanical Society logo

The current issue of Preslia (97/1) was published on 26 February 2025.

Details on preparing of manuscripts are given in the Guidelines for authors.

Warning

Please be aware that fraudulent websites imitating scientific journals, including those falsely representing Preslia, have recently appeared online. Always ensure that you follow instructions provided on this official website. In addition, emails sent in the name of Preslia are spam and have no connection to the journal. We strongly advice you not to make any payments to individuals distributing such emails. Preslia publishes only botanical research and never charges publication fees at the time of submission.

Publication policy

Submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening, followed by detailed peer review by at least two anonymous experts. Accepted articles are published electronically as PDF files under the Gold Open Access regime model and a CC BY license. Authors cover a publication fee of 25,000 CZK / 1,000 EUR, with a discounted rate of 15,000 CZK / 600 EUR for members of the Czech Botanical Society.

Pulsatilla grandis is vanishing! A 19-year monitoring study in Czechia revealed a 20% population loss and a 25% decline in flowering individuals. Effective habitat management is crucial to reverse this trend and protect other endangered dry grassland species.

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— Preslia (@preslia.cz) 6 March 2025 at 15:56

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