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.