About the Journal of Plant Genetics and Crop Research
Advancing agricultural innovation through peer-reviewed scholarship in plant genetics, crop improvement, and sustainable farming systems - connecting researchers, breeders, and agronomists worldwide.
JGRC welcomes submissions across the full spectrum of plant genetics and crop science disciplines. Our editorial scope encompasses fundamental genetic investigations, applied breeding technologies, and systems-level approaches to agricultural sustainability.
Genome mapping, quantitative trait loci analysis, association studies, epigenetics, and comparative genomics across crop species.
Conventional breeding strategies, marker-assisted selection, genomic selection, hybrid development, and variety evaluation.
Collection, characterization, conservation, and utilization of genetic diversity in crop wild relatives and landraces.
Gene cloning, functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and gene editing technologies (CRISPR, TALEN).
Genetic transformation protocols, trait engineering, biosafety assessment, and regulatory science for genetically modified crops.
Domestication history, genetic diversity patterns, evolutionary dynamics, and crop adaptation mechanisms.
Host-pathogen interactions, resistance gene identification, epidemiology, and integrated disease management strategies.
Yield physiology, stress tolerance mechanisms, crop modeling, agronomic management, and genotype-environment interactions.
Nutrient cycling, soil health indicators, rhizosphere biology, and agrochemical management for optimized crop growth.
JGRC operates a rigorous yet efficient peer review system designed to maintain scholarly standards while respecting authors' time. Our editorial workflow combines expert evaluation with transparent communication at every stage.
- Submission: Authors submit manuscripts via our online Submission Form, Manuscript Zone, or directly to [email protected].
- Initial Screening: The editorial office conducts scope alignment checks, ethical compliance verification, and formatting assessment within 3-5 business days.
- Reviewer Assignment: Manuscripts are assigned to 2-3 external reviewers with expertise in the relevant agricultural science domain and methodological approaches.
- Peer Review: Reviewers evaluate scientific rigor, methodological soundness, data quality, statistical analysis, novelty, and significance to crop research communities.
- Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer recommendations, editors issue decisions: accept, minor/major revisions, or reject, with detailed feedback provided to authors.
- Revision Phase: Authors receive clear revision guidance and are typically given 3-4 weeks to address reviewer comments and resubmit improved manuscripts.
- Final Decision: Revised submissions undergo expedited editorial evaluation (7-10 days) to confirm adequate responses to reviewer concerns.
- Publication: Accepted articles are published under open access licensing (CC BY 4.0), ensuring global accessibility and maximum research impact.
- Open Access Publishing: All articles are freely available globally, maximizing reach and impact across research, education, and extension communities.
- Rapid Editorial Workflow: Streamlined processes ensure timely peer review and publication without compromising scholarly rigor.
- Expert Review Panel: Manuscripts are evaluated by experienced specialists in plant genetics, breeding, biotechnology, and agricultural systems.
- Global Indexing: Articles are indexed in major scholarly databases to enhance discoverability and citation potential.
- Author Support Services: Editorial staff provide guidance on formatting, ethics documentation, and revision strategies throughout the publication process.
- Collaborative Community: JGRC fosters international networking among researchers, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange.
JGRC collaborates with leading agricultural research institutions and universities worldwide. Our editorial board and author community represent diverse geographic regions and disciplinary expertise, strengthening the journal's global perspective on crop science challenges.
- Assam Agricultural University, India
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
- Arish University, Egypt
- National University of Cajamarca, Peru
- Universidad Técnica del Norte, Ecuador
- Royal Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
- University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- Lund Observatory (Interdisciplinary Collaboration), Sweden
Prospective authors should review JGRC's Aims and Scope to ensure manuscript alignment with editorial priorities. Detailed formatting requirements, ethical documentation standards, and reporting guidelines are available in our Instructions for Authors.
Join the JGRC Community
Whether you're investigating molecular mechanisms of crop adaptation, developing novel breeding technologies, or evaluating sustainable agricultural systems, JGRC offers a trusted publication platform to share your discoveries with the global agricultural research community.
