Aims & Scope
Journal of Agronomy Research publishes original research advancing crop science, soil management, plant breeding, and sustainable agricultural systems through rigorous peer-reviewed scholarship.
Crop Production
Soil Science
Plant Genetics
Precision Agriculture
Sustainable Systems
Agroecology
Core Research Domains
Crop Science & Production
- Crop physiology and developmental biology
- Yield optimization and quality enhancement
- Plant-soil-water interactions
- Nutrient use efficiency and crop nutrition
- Environmental stress responses (drought, heat, salinity)
- Crop modeling and simulation systems
Quantifying nitrogen uptake efficiency in winter wheat under variable precipitation regimes
Soil Science & Management
- Soil physical, chemical, and biological properties
- Soil fertility and nutrient cycling
- Soil organic matter dynamics and carbon sequestration
- Soil erosion, conservation, and restoration
- Rhizosphere ecology and microbial communities
- Soil health indicators and assessment methods
Long-term effects of cover cropping on soil aggregate stability and microbial biomass
Plant Genetics & Breeding
- Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and genomic selection
- Marker-assisted breeding and genomic tools
- Genetic diversity and germplasm characterization
- Crop improvement for yield, quality, and stress tolerance
- Plant biotechnology applications in agriculture
- Breeding strategies for climate adaptation
Genome-wide association study identifying drought tolerance loci in sorghum landraces
Plant Protection & Pathology
- Plant disease epidemiology and management
- Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
- Biological control agents and biopesticides
- Weed science and herbicide resistance
- Host-pathogen interactions and disease resistance
- Pesticide efficacy and environmental impact
Evaluating Trichoderma-based biocontrol for Fusarium wilt suppression in tomato production
Secondary Focus Areas
Precision Agriculture & Digital Farming
Remote sensing, GIS applications, variable rate technology, sensor networks, decision support systems, and data-driven crop management.
Sustainable Agricultural Systems
Agroecology, organic farming systems, conservation agriculture, crop rotation strategies, and low-input farming approaches.
Climate Change & Agriculture
Climate impact assessments, adaptation strategies, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
Agricultural Engineering & Mechanization
Farm machinery innovation, irrigation systems, post-harvest technology, and automation in crop production.
Agroforestry & Land Management
Tree-crop interactions, silvopastoral systems, forest gardening, sustainable land use, and landscape-level agricultural planning.
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Farm management economics, agricultural production systems analysis, land resource economics, and agribusiness models (when directly linked to agronomic practices).
Emerging Research Frontiers
Selective
High-Impact Innovations
CRISPR and gene editing applications in crop improvement
Artificial intelligence and machine learning in agriculture
Microbiome engineering for crop productivity
Vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture
Renewable energy integration in agricultural systems
Circular economy approaches in agriculture
Nanotechnology applications in crop production
Blockchain for agricultural supply chain transparency
Note: Manuscripts in emerging areas undergo additional editorial review to ensure strong agronomic relevance and methodological rigor. Interdisciplinary work must demonstrate clear applications to crop production or agricultural systems.
Article Types & Priorities
Priority 1: Fast-Track Review
Expedited Processing (Target: 21 days to first decision)
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- Methods & Protocols
- Field Trial Reports
Priority 2: Standard Review
Regular Processing (Target: 35 days to first decision)
- Short Communications
- Data Notes & Datasets
- Technical Notes
- Perspectives & Viewpoints
- Review Articles
Priority 3: Selective Consideration
Case-by-Case Evaluation
- Case Studies (must demonstrate broad applicability)
- Opinion Pieces (by invitation only)
- Commentaries (linked to published articles)
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
- Field trials: CONSORT-style reporting with trial registration
- Observational studies: STROBE checklist compliance
- Systematic reviews: PRISMA statement adherence
- Modeling studies: ODD protocol for agent-based models
- Genetic studies: MIAME standards for microarray data
Data & Reproducibility
- Raw data deposition in public repositories (Dryad, Figshare, Zenodo)
- Code availability for computational analyses (GitHub, GitLab)
- Detailed methods enabling replication
- Statistical analysis transparency (power calculations, effect sizes)
- Material availability statements for genetic resources
Ethics & Integrity
- Field trial permits and regulatory approvals documented
- Biosafety protocols for GMO research
- Conflict of interest disclosure required
- Funding source transparency
- Author contribution statements (CRediT taxonomy)
- Plagiarism screening via iThenticate
Preprint & Prior Publication
- Preprints encouraged (arXiv, bioRxiv, AgriXiv)
- Conference abstracts permitted
- Thesis chapters acceptable with disclosure
- Translations of non-English work considered
- Duplicate publication strictly prohibited
Decision Metrics & Transparency
Current Performance Indicators
28 days
Median Time to First Decision
42%
Overall Acceptance Rate
4 days
Acceptance to Publication
Open
Access Model (APC-based)
Ready to Submit Your Research?
Journal of Agronomy Research welcomes original manuscripts that advance agricultural science through rigorous methodology and clear agronomic relevance. Our streamlined submission system and dedicated editorial team ensure efficient processing and constructive peer review.
