Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Soil Science (Pedology and Edaphology)

Soil science focuses on the formation, classification, and physical/chemical properties of the "living skin" of the Earth.

• Soil Genesis and Morphology:

  • Weathering processes (Physical, Chemical, Biological).

  • Soil forming factors (Parent material, Climate, Organisms, Topography, Time).

  • Soil profiling and horizonation (O, A, E, B, C, R layers).

• Soil Physics:

  • Soil texture and structure.

  • Water retention and hydraulic conductivity.

  • Soil aeration and temperature regimes.

• Soil Chemistry:

  • Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and pH regulation.

  • Nutrient cycling (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium).

  • Soil salinity and sodicity.

• Soil Biology:

  • The Soil Food Web (Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa).

  • Mycorrhizal associations.

  • Decomposition and organic matter transformation.

2. Agronomy and Crop Science

This area deals with the theory and practice of field-crop production and soil management.

• Crop Physiology:

  • Photosynthesis and transpiration.

  • Plant growth regulators and hormones.

  • Stress physiology (Drought, Heat, Salinity).

• Plant Breeding and Genetics:

  • Hybridization and selection.

  • Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and CRISPR technology.

  • Seed science and technology.

• Cropping Systems:

  • Monoculture vs. Polyculture.

  • Crop rotation and intercropping.

  • Cover cropping and green manure.

3. Agricultural Engineering and Technology

The application of engineering principles to boost efficiency and sustainability.

• Water Management:

  • Irrigation systems (Drip, Sprinkler, Surface).

  • Drainage engineering.

  • Water-use efficiency (WUE).

• Farm Power and Machinery:

  • Tractors and implements.

  • Harvesting technology.

  • Precision Agriculture (GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing).

• Protected Cultivation:

  • Greenhouse management.

  • Hydroponics, Aeroponics, and Aquaponics.

4. Plant Protection (Pathology and Entomology)

Ensuring crop health by managing "biotic" stresses.

• Plant Pathology:

  • Fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases.

  • Epidemiology and disease forecasting.

• Agricultural Entomology:

  • Insect morphology and classification.

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

  • Biological control agents.

• Weed Science:

  • Weed biology and competition.

  • Herbicide classification and resistance.

5. Sustainable Agriculture and Ecology

Focusing on the long-term viability of the environment and food systems.

• Agroecology:

  • Nutrient cycling in agroecosystems.

  • Biodiversity in farming.

• Conservation Agriculture:

  • No-till/Minimum tillage.

  • Soil conservation and erosion control.

• Organic Farming:

  • Certification standards.

  • Natural pest control and composting.

• Climate-Smart Agriculture:

  • Carbon sequestration in soils.

  • Adaptation strategies for climate change.

6. Agricultural Economics and Extension

The human and financial side of the industry.

• Agribusiness Management:

  • Supply chain and logistics.

  • Farm accounting and finance.

  • Agricultural marketing and trade.

• Agricultural Extension:

  • Technology transfer to farmers.

  • Rural sociology and community development.