Author Guidelines

1. Title of the article should be short, specific, phrased to identify the content and indicate the nature of study.
2. Names should be in capitals prefixed with initials and separated by commas. For more than two authors the names should be followed by ‘and’ in small letters before the end of last name. Full address of the place of research in small letters should be typed below the names. Present address and E-mail ID of the author may be given as foot note.
3. The full length paper should have the titles ABSTRACT, MATERIAL AND METHODS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION, REFERENCES-all typed in capitals and bold font - 12. The Research Note will have only one title REFERENCES.
4. ABSTRACT: The content should include the year, purpose, methodology and salient findings of the experiment in brief not exceeding 400 words. It should be so organized that the reader need not refer to the article except for details.
5. INTRODUCTION : Should be without title and indicate the reasons which prompted the research, objectives and the likely implication. The review of recent literature should be pertinent to the problem. The content must be brief and precise.
6. MATERIAL AND METHODS : Should include very clearly the experimental techniques and the statistical methods adopted. Citation of standard work is sufficient for the well known methods.
7. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION : Great care should be taken to highlight the important findings with support of the data well distinguished by statistical measures like CD, r, Z test etc. Too descriptive explanation for the whole data is not desirable. The treatments should be briefly expressed instead of abbreviations like T1, T 2 etc. The discussion should be crisp and relate to the limitations or advantages of the findings in comparison with the work of others.
8. REFERENCES: Literature cited should be latest. References dating back to more than 10 years are not desirable. Names of authors, their spelling and year of publication should coincide both in the text and references. The following examples should be followed while listing the references from different sources.

Journals and Bulletins

Abdul Salam, M and Mazrooe, S.A. 2007.Water requirement of maize (Zea mays L.) as influenced by planting dates in Kuwait.Journal of Agrometeorology. 9 (1) : 34-41
Hu, J., Yue, B and Vick, B.A. 2007.Integration of trap makers onto a sunflower SSR marker linkage map constructed from 92 recombinant inbred lines. Helia. 30 (46) :25-36.

Books

AOAC. 1990. Official methods of analysis. Association of official analytical chemists.15th Ed. Washington DC. USA. pp. 256.
Federer, W.T. 1993. Statistical design and analysis for intercropping experiments. Volume I: two crops. Springer – Verlag, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. pp. 298-305

Thesis

Ibrahim, F. 2007. Genetic variability for resistance to sorghum aphid (Melanaphis sacchari, Zentner) in sorghum. Ph.D. Thesis submitted to Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

Seminars / Symposia / Workshops

Naveen Kumar, P.G and Shaik Mohammad 2007.Farming Systems approach – A way towards organic farming. Paper presented at the National symposium on integrated farming systems and its role towards livelihood improvement. Jaipur, 26 – 28 October 2007. pp.43-46

Proceedings of Seminars / Symposia

Bind, M and Howden, M. 2004. Challenges and opportunities for cropping systems in a changing climate. Proceedings of International crop science congress. Brisbane –Australia. 26 September – 1 October 2004. pp. 52-54 (www.cropscience 2004.com 03-11-2004)

Tables and Graphs :The data in tables should not be duplicated in graphs and vice versa. Mean data for main treatment effects should be presented with appropriate SE± and CD values wherever necessary. The 2 or 3 way tables should be furnished only if the results are consistent over years and are distinguished to have consideration of significant practical value. SE± and CD values however, should be furnished in the tables for all interactions and should be explained in the results and discussion. The treatments should be mentioned atleast in short forms if they are lengthy, but not abbreviated as T1, T2 and T3 etc. The weights and measures should be given in the metric system following the latest units eg. kg ha-1, kg ha-1 cm, mg g-1, ds m-1, g m-1, C mol kg-1 etc. Typing : The article should be typed in 12 pt font on A4 size paper leaving a margin of 2 cm on all sides. There should be a single line space between the rows in abstract and double line in rest. Verify the manuscript thoroughly for errors before submitting it for publication. Note : Latest issue of the Journal may be referred. Further details can be obtained from the book “Editors style Manual, edn 4. American Institute of Biological Sciences, Washington DC”.

Typing :The article should be typed in 12 pt font on A4 size paper leaving a margin of 2 cm on all sides. There should be a single line space between the rows in abstract and double line in rest. Verify the manuscript thoroughly for errors before submitting it for publication.

Note :Latest issue of the Journal may be referred. Further details can be obtained from the book “Editors style Manual, edn 4. American Institute of Biological Sciences, Washington DC”.

Essential Requirements for consideration of publication

1. Research of not less than of 2 years and of high standard will be considered as Research Article. If the research is not upto the standards it may be considered for Research Note.
2. M.Sc. Research should be submitted in the style and format of Research Note.
3. The total number of pages should not exceed 10 for Research Article and 5 pages for Research Note including tables and figures. The figures should be legible.
4. Prior research of more than 5 years before the date of submission will not be considered.
5. All the authors should subscribe for the Journal, otherwise articles are not considered for publication.
6. After article submission a mail will be sent to all co-authors, if any objections the co-authors should intimate within 48hrs otherwise it will granted as acceptance without any objections.
7. The article including Tables, graphs and photographs in word document should be submitted online for review process.
8. The authors should accept the editorial / referees comments until the quality of the article is improved.
9. The revised article for final submission should be submitted in MS word with tables, graphs and photographs attached separately.
10. Before submitting the final article author must pay the subscription amount (life/annual) and printing charges. Please click here to Pay the amount online.
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Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
2. The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word document file format.
3. One author has been designated as the corresponding author with contact details: i.e E-mail address and full postal address
4. The Manuscript contains keywords, all figures with relevant captions, all tables with titles, description and footnotes.
5. Ensure all figure and table citations in the text match the files provided
6. The manuscript sent for publication should be original. The figures and other material in the manuscript should not be copied, if done so with permission and proper citations
7. The research work reported in the manuscript is conducted as per ethical standards.
8. The contributors in conducting the research quoted in the manuscript are acknowledged.