World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Plant Science and Agronomy

D-Index
51
Citations
10175
World Ranking
2007
National Ranking
84

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
52
Citations
10483
World Ranking
3456
National Ranking
238

Suzanne W. Simard publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Suzanne W. Simard sits on this spectrum.

36–40 publications: 2 scientists 41–45 publications: 7 scientists 46–50 publications: 40 scientists 51–55 publications: 58 scientists 56–60 publications: 60 scientists 61–65 publications: 107 scientists 66–70 publications: 130 scientists 71–75 publications: 153 scientists 76–80 publications: 191 scientists 81–85 publications: 199 scientists 86–90 publications: 206 scientists 91–95 publications: 218 scientists 96–100 publications: 226 scientists 101–105 publications: 227 scientists 106–110 publications: 247 scientists 111–115 publications: 255 scientists 116–120 publications: 253 scientists 121–125 publications: 233 scientists 126–130 publications: 219 scientists 131–135 publications: 201 scientists 136–140 publications: 194 scientists 141–145 publications: 176 scientists 146–150 publications: 157 scientists 151–155 publications: 147 scientists 156–160 publications: 151 scientists 161–165 publications: 159 scientists 166–170 publications: 137 scientists 171–175 publications: 128 scientists 176–180 publications: 126 scientists 181–185 publications: 98 scientists 186–190 publications: 114 scientists 191–195 publications: 100 scientists 196–200 publications: 90 scientists 201–205 publications: 71 scientists 206–210 publications: 98 scientists 211–215 publications: 70 scientists 216–220 publications: 86 scientists 221–225 publications: 61 scientists 226–230 publications: 58 scientists 231–235 publications: 53 scientists 236–240 publications: 64 scientists 241–245 publications: 39 scientists 246–250 publications: 46 scientists 251–255 publications: 51 scientists 256–260 publications: 36 scientists 261–265 publications: 44 scientists 266–270 publications: 35 scientists 271–275 publications: 30 scientists 276–280 publications: 33 scientists 281–285 publications: 35 scientists 286–290 publications: 36 scientists 291–295 publications: 26 scientists 296–300 publications: 26 scientists 301–305 publications: 31 scientists 306–310 publications: 30 scientists 311–315 publications: 21 scientists 316–320 publications: 29 scientists 321–325 publications: 14 scientists 326–330 publications: 15 scientists 331–335 publications: 15 scientists 336–340 publications: 17 scientists 341–345 publications: 15 scientists 346–350 publications: 12 scientists 351–355 publications: 17 scientists 356–360 publications: 18 scientists 361–365 publications: 12 scientists 366–370 publications: 11 scientists 371–375 publications: 6 scientists 376–380 publications: 6 scientists 381–385 publications: 11 scientists 386–390 publications: 9 scientists 391–395 publications: 10 scientists 396–400 publications: 8 scientists 401–405 publications: 4 scientists 406–410 publications: 9 scientists 411–415 publications: 11 scientists 416–420 publications: 4 scientists 421–425 publications: 7 scientists 426–430 publications: 4 scientists 431–435 publications: 3 scientists 436–440 publications: 5 scientists 441–445 publications: 8 scientists 446–450 publications: 6 scientists 451–455 publications: 7 scientists 456–460 publications: 5 scientists 461–465 publications: 6 scientists 466 publications: 2 scientists 467+ publications: 99 scientists
36 publications 467+

This scientist: 136 publications — 50th percentile

50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

Suzanne W. Simard D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Suzanne W. Simard sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 200 scientists 31 D-Index: 236 scientists 32 D-Index: 253 scientists 33 D-Index: 283 scientists 34 D-Index: 288 scientists 35 D-Index: 240 scientists 36 D-Index: 246 scientists 37 D-Index: 243 scientists 38 D-Index: 247 scientists 39 D-Index: 229 scientists 40 D-Index: 232 scientists 41 D-Index: 230 scientists 42 D-Index: 228 scientists 43 D-Index: 219 scientists 44 D-Index: 193 scientists 45 D-Index: 164 scientists 46 D-Index: 158 scientists 47 D-Index: 143 scientists 48 D-Index: 131 scientists 49 D-Index: 127 scientists 50 D-Index: 122 scientists 51 D-Index: 122 scientists 52 D-Index: 110 scientists 53 D-Index: 102 scientists 54 D-Index: 98 scientists 55 D-Index: 79 scientists 56 D-Index: 85 scientists 57 D-Index: 88 scientists 58 D-Index: 91 scientists 59 D-Index: 62 scientists 60 D-Index: 61 scientists 61 D-Index: 59 scientists 62 D-Index: 54 scientists 63 D-Index: 61 scientists 64 D-Index: 59 scientists 65 D-Index: 58 scientists 66 D-Index: 41 scientists 67 D-Index: 49 scientists 68 D-Index: 39 scientists 69 D-Index: 32 scientists 70 D-Index: 40 scientists 71 D-Index: 47 scientists 72 D-Index: 38 scientists 73 D-Index: 28 scientists 74 D-Index: 29 scientists 75 D-Index: 28 scientists 76 D-Index: 22 scientists 77 D-Index: 21 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 26 scientists 80 D-Index: 19 scientists 81 D-Index: 16 scientists 82 D-Index: 12 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 14 scientists 85 D-Index: 11 scientists 86 D-Index: 17 scientists 87 D-Index: 13 scientists 88 D-Index: 10 scientists 89 D-Index: 12 scientists 90 D-Index: 18 scientists 91 D-Index: 16 scientists 92 D-Index: 16 scientists 93 D-Index: 17 scientists 94 D-Index: 12 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 9 scientists 97 D-Index: 9 scientists 98 D-Index: 11 scientists 99 D-Index: 12 scientists 100 D-Index: 5 scientists 101 D-Index: 8 scientists 102 D-Index: 4 scientists 103 D-Index: 11 scientists 104 D-Index: 5 scientists 105 D-Index: 9 scientists 106 D-Index: 7 scientists 107 D-Index: 4 scientists 108 D-Index: 8 scientists 109+ D-Index: 99 scientists
30 D-Index 109+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 109 D-Index or more.

Overview

Suzanne W. Simard is affiliated with the University of British Columbia in Canada and has contributed extensively to the fields of agricultural and biological sciences as well as environmental science. Their research primarily focuses on plant science, nature and landscape conservation, insect science, global and planetary change, and cell biology.

The scientist's work covers several main topics, including:

  • Mycorrhizal fungi and plant interactions
  • Forest ecology and biodiversity studies
  • Ecology and vegetation dynamics studies
  • Forest management and policy
  • Forest ecology and management
  • Plant pathogens and fungal diseases
  • Fire effects on ecosystems

They have published numerous papers, with frequent appearances in journals such as Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Mycorrhiza, FEMS Microbiology Ecology, Open Collections, and New Phytologist.

Some of their recent publications include:

  • "Changes in soil fungal community composition depend on functional group and forest disturbance type," 2020, New Phytologist
  • "Nurturing resilient forest biodiversity: nest webs as complex adaptive systems," 2020, Ecology and Society
  • "Harvest Intensity Effects on Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity Are Dependent on Regional Climate in Douglas-Fir Forests of British Columbia," 2020, Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
  • "The effects of ectomycorrhizal fungal networks on seedling establishment are contingent on species and severity of overstorey mortality," 2020, Mycorrhiza
  • "Partial Retention of Legacy Trees Protect Mycorrhizal Inoculum Potential, Biodiversity, and Soil Resources While Promoting Natural Regeneration of Interior Douglas-Fir," 2021, Frontiers in Forests and Global Change

Collaborations are a significant aspect of their work, with frequent coauthors including L. M. Lavkulich, W. Jean Roach, Justine Karst, Brian J. Pickles, and Eva N. Snyder.

The scientist's publications often explore interactions within forest ecosystems, focusing on fungal networks and their influence on biodiversity and forest regeneration. Their contributions span ecological dynamics, forest policy implications, and the impact of disturbances on forest structure and composition.

Best Publications

  • Net transfer of carbon between ectomycorrhizal tree species in the field

    Suzanne W. Simard;David A. Perry;Melanie D. Jones;David D. Myrold

  • Mycorrhizal networks: des liaisons dangereuses?

    Marc-André Selosse;Franck Richard;Franck Richard;Xinhua He;Suzanne W. Simard

  • Mycorrhizal networks: Mechanisms, ecology and modelling

    Suzanne W. Simard;Kevin J. Beiler;Marcus A. Bingham;Julie R. Deslippe

  • Mycorrhizal networks: a review of their extent, function, and importance

    Suzanne W Simard;Daniel M Durall

  • Ectomycorrhizal fungal succession in mixed temperate forests

    Brendan D. Twieg;Daniel M. Durall;Suzanne W. Simard

  • Carbon and Nutrient Fluxes Within and Between Mycorrhizal Plants

    Suzanne W. Simard;Melanie D. Jones;Daniel M. Durall

  • Inter-plant communication through mycorrhizal networks mediates complex adaptive behaviour in plant communities

    Monika A. Gorzelak;Amanda K. Asay;Brian J. Pickles;Suzanne W. Simard

  • Architecture of the wood‐wide web: Rhizopogon spp. genets link multiple Douglas‐fir cohorts

    Kevin J. Beiler;Daniel M. Durall;Suzanne W. Simard;Sheri A. Maxwell

  • Long-term warming alters the composition of Arctic soil microbial communities

    Julie R. Deslippe;Julie R. Deslippe;Martin Hartmann;Suzanne W. Simard;William W. Mohn

  • Long‐term experimental manipulation of climate alters the ectomycorrhizal community of Betula nana in Arctic tundra

    J. R. Deslippe;M. Hartmann;W. W. Mohn;S. W. Simard

  • Viewing forests through the lens of complex systems science

    Elise Filotas;Lael Parrott;Philip J. Burton;Robin L. Chazdon

  • Access to mycorrhizal networks and roots of trees: importance for seedling survival and resource transfer

    François P. Teste;Suzanne W. Simard;Daniel M. Durall;Robert D. Guy

  • The foundational role of mycorrhizal networks in self-organization of interior Douglas-fir forests

    Suzanne W. Simard

  • Ectomycorrhizal diversity on Betula papyrifera and Pseudotsuga menziesii seedlings grown in the greenhouse or outplanted in single-species and mixed plots in southern British Columbia

    Melanie D Jones;D M Durall;S M K Harniman;Debbie C Classen

  • Mycorrhizal Networks Facilitate Tree Communication, Learning, and Memory

    Suzanne W. Simard

  • Effects of soil trenching on occurrence of ectomycorrhizas on Pseudotsuga menziesii seedlings grown in mature forests of Betula papyrifera and Pseudotsuga menziesii

    Suzanne W. Simard;David A. Perry;Jane E. Smith;Randy Molina

  • Influence of initial chemistry on decomposition of foliar litter in contrasting forest types in British Columbia

    C. E. Prescott;L. Vesterdal;C. M. Preston;S. W. Simard

  • Mycorrhizal networks and distance from mature trees alter patterns of competition and facilitation in dry Douglas-fir forests.

    François P. Teste;Suzanne W. Simard

  • Functional complementarity of Douglas‐fir ectomycorrhizas for extracellular enzyme activity after wildfire or clearcut logging

    Melanie D. Jones;Brendan D. Twieg;Valerie Ward;Jason Barker

  • Below‐ground carbon transfer among Betula nana may increase with warming in Arctic tundra

    Julie R. Deslippe;Julie R. Deslippe;Suzanne W. Simard

  • Effects of clearcut logging and tree species composition on the diversity and community composition of epigeous fruit bodies formed by ectomycorrhizal fungi

    Daniel M. DurallD.M. Durall;Sharmin GamietS. Gamiet;Suzanne W. SimardS.W. Simard;Lenka KudrnaL. Kudrna

Frequent Co-Authors

Melanie D. Jones
Melanie D. Jones University of British Columbia
François P. Teste
François P. Teste Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
James F. Cahill
James F. Cahill University of Alberta
Robert D. Guy
Robert D. Guy University of British Columbia
William W. Mohn
William W. Mohn University of British Columbia
Randy Molina
Randy Molina Oregon State University
Christian Messier
Christian Messier University of Quebec at Montreal
Roger T. Koide
Roger T. Koide Brigham Young University
Xinhua He
Xinhua He University of Western Australia
Susan J. Grayston
Susan J. Grayston University of British Columbia

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Suzanne W. Simard

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles