Aims and Scope
Journal of Plant Genetics and Crop Research (JGRC) publishes original research advancing molecular genetics, breeding innovations, and sustainable crop production systems through rigorous peer-reviewed science.
Core Research Domains
Plant Genetics & Genomics
- Genome sequencing and assembly (whole-genome, transcriptome, organellar)
- Functional genomics and gene expression profiling
- Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and genome-wide association studies (GWAS)
- Comparative genomics and phylogenomics
- Epigenetic regulation in crop species
- Molecular marker development and application
"Genome-wide identification of drought-responsive genes in Triticum aestivum using RNA-seq analysis"
Crop Breeding & Improvement
- Conventional and molecular breeding strategies
- Marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection
- Hybrid development and heterosis exploitation
- Germplasm characterization and genetic diversity assessment
- Trait introgression and backcross breeding
- Breeding for yield, quality, and stress tolerance
"Marker-assisted pyramiding of disease resistance genes in rice cultivars for enhanced durable resistance"
Agricultural Biotechnology
- CRISPR/Cas9 and genome editing applications in crops
- Transgenic crop development and biosafety assessment
- Plant transformation systems and regeneration protocols
- Molecular tools for trait enhancement
- Synthetic biology approaches in agriculture
- Gene silencing technologies (RNAi, VIGS)
"CRISPR-mediated knockout of susceptibility genes to enhance disease resistance in soybean"
Crop Physiology & Production
- Plant growth, development, and phenology
- Photosynthesis, respiration, and metabolic pathways
- Nutrient uptake, transport, and utilization
- Abiotic stress responses (drought, salinity, temperature)
- Crop yield optimization and resource-use efficiency
- Precision agriculture and phenotyping technologies
"Physiological mechanisms underlying heat stress tolerance in wheat during grain filling stage"
Secondary Focus Areas
Plant Pathology & Disease Management
Host-pathogen interactions, disease resistance mechanisms, integrated pest management strategies, and molecular diagnostics for crop diseases.
Soil Science & Plant Nutrition
Soil-plant interactions, nutrient cycling, rhizosphere biology, soil microbiology affecting crop health, and fertilizer management strategies.
Agronomy & Sustainable Practices
Cropping systems, conservation agriculture, climate-smart farming, water management, and sustainable intensification approaches.
Crop Biodiversity & Conservation
Genetic resources conservation, crop wild relatives, landrace characterization, seed banking, and in situ/ex situ conservation strategies.
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Genomic data analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning applications in crop science, and database development for plant genetics.
Omics Technologies
Transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and multi-omics integration for understanding crop biology and trait development.
Emerging Research Frontiers
Article Types & Editorial Priorities
Expedited Review (4-6 weeks)
Regular Review (6-8 weeks)
Selective Acceptance
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
- MIQE for qPCR experiments
- MIAME for microarray data
- ARRIVE for animal studies (if applicable)
- CONSORT for field trials
- PRISMA for systematic reviews
Data Availability
- Raw sequencing data in public repositories (NCBI, EBI)
- Germplasm accession numbers required
- Statistical analysis code sharing encouraged
- Phenotypic data deposition in appropriate databases
Ethics & Compliance
- Institutional biosafety approval for GMO research
- Compliance with Nagoya Protocol for genetic resources
- Field trial permits and regulatory approvals
- Ethical collection of germplasm documented
Preprint Policy
- Preprints on recognized servers accepted
- bioRxiv, arXiv, AgriXiv compatible
- Must disclose preprint DOI at submission
- No impact on novelty assessment
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