Subfield · Plant Science · United Kingdom
Plant Science research in United Kingdom
University of Cambridge ranks first in United Kingdom for Plant Science research in 2022–2025 (#116 worldwide), followed by University of Nottingham and John Innes Centre.
- United Kingdom's world rank
- #4 of 92 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 5.4k
- Top-10% rate
- 31.7%
- Ranked institutions
- 23
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Plant Science in United Kingdom?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of CambridgeCambridge | #116 | 34.3 | 41.8% | 170 |
| 2 | University of NottinghamNottingham | #119 | 34.0 | 42.7% | 151 |
| 3 | John Innes CentreNorwich | #164 | 29.6 | 58.5% | 101 |
| 4 | University of OxfordOxford | #177 | 28.5 | 43.4% | 147 |
| 5 | Norwich Research ParkNorwich | #203 | 26.6 | 57.1% | 78 |
| 6 | Sainsbury LaboratoryNorwich | #216 | 25.8 | 51.4% | 64 |
| 7 | James Hutton InstituteDundee | #284 | 22.0 | 46.5% | 99 |
| 8 | University of LeedsLeeds | #286 | 21.9 | 46.6% | 91 |
| 9 | University of BirminghamBirmingham | #333 | 19.8 | 43.0% | 92 |
| 10 | University of ExeterExeter | #361 | 18.7 | 38.6% | 86 |
| 11 | University of EdinburghEdinburgh | #394 | 17.5 | 36.3% | 110 |
| 12 | Imperial College LondonLondon | #435 | 16.1 | 32.3% | 94 |
| 13 | University of SheffieldSheffield | #462 | 15.3 | 39.3% | 89 |
| 14 | Rothamsted ResearchHarpenden | #535 | 13.2 | 38.9% | 76 |
| 15 | University of WarwickCoventry | #601 | 11.6 | 37.6% | 66 |
| 16 | University of YorkYork | #626 | 11.1 | 42.0% | 65 |
| 17 | University of ReadingReading | #664 | 10.2 | 35.0% | 83 |
| 18 | Royal Botanic Gardens, KewLondon | #688 | 9.8 | 15.1% | 189 |
| 19 | University College LondonLondon | #726 | 9.0 | 27.5% | 78 |
| 20 | University of BristolBristol | #729 | 9.0 | 37.1% | 62 |
| 21 | Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne | #919 | 5.8 | 33.0% | 61 |
| 22 | Forest ResearchFarnham | #1,169 | 2.4 | 16.0% | 62 |
| 23 | CAB InternationalWallingford | #1,326 | 70.0 | 4.2% | 79 |
Institutions in United Kingdom above the floor of 40 fractional works in Plant Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Plant Science researchers in United Kingdom?
Jeffrey B. Harborne, Michael Heinrich and Philip J. White rank highest among researchers based in United Kingdom.
- 1Jeffrey B. Harborne#6,462 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 55 works
- 2Michael Heinrich#12,313 worldwide overall964 citations · 28 works
- 3Philip J. White#12,691 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 45 works
- 4V. H. Heywood#13,392 worldwide overall682 citations · 35 works
- 5N. W. Simmonds#15,567 worldwide overall349 citations · 26 works
- 6H. G. Jones#15,935 worldwide overall529 citations · 24 works
- 7Peter G. Waterman#16,437 worldwide overall1k citations · 31 works
- 8Jonathan D. G. Jones#17,587 worldwide overall842 citations · 55 works
- 9J. S. Heslop‐Harrison#18,022 worldwide overall691 citations · 43 works
- 10R. H. Ellis#19,813 worldwide overall579 citations · 44 works
- 11Mark W. Chase#19,895 worldwide overall918 citations · 25 works
- 12Debbie A. Lawlor#21,216 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 26 works
- 13Ε. H. Roberts#23,245 worldwide overall566 citations · 36 works
- 14David C. Baulcombe#24,498 worldwide overall593 citations · 32 works
- 15W. J. Davies#26,082 worldwide overall540 citations · 30 works
How United Kingdom compares with other countries in Plant Science