Theoretical and Applied Genetics publishes original research and review articles in all key areas of modern plant genetics, plant genomics and plant biotechnology. All work needs to have a clear genetic component and significant impact on plant breeding. Theoretical considerations are only accepted in combination with new experimental data and/or if they indicate a relevant application in plant genetics or breeding. Emphasizing the practical, the journal focuses on research into leading crop plants and articles presenting innovative approaches.

《Theoretical And Applied Genetics》是一本由SPRINGER出版商出版的专业农林科学期刊，该刊创刊于1929年，刊期Semimonthly，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCI、SCIE收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：农林科学 1区，小类学科：农艺学 1区；园艺 1区；植物科学 1区；遗传学 2区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q1。该刊发文范围涵盖农艺学等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外农艺学工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2021年影响因子为5.574，平均审稿速度约3.0个月。