About the Journal

The Journal of Applied Research in Plant Sciences (JOARPS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing innovative, high-quality research that advances the field of agricultural sciences and related disciplines.
JOARPS welcomes original research articles, review papers, short communications, and mini reviews that address critical agricultural challenges and promote sustainable practices to enhance productivity, environmental sustainability, and resilience in agricultural systems.
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the integrity, quality, and scientific validity of published research.
The journal publishes two issues per year as part of a single volume. For detailed submission guidelines and manuscript preparation instructions, please refer to the journal’s website.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted sharing, adaptation, and use, including for commercial purposes, with proper attribution.

(a) Aims

JOARPS seeks to foster innovation and contribute to the global advancement of agricultural sciences. By addressing key challenges such as food security, climate change, and sustainable agricultural development, the journal aims to be a leading source of scientific knowledge and insights that promote:
✔ Agricultural productivity
✔ Environmental sustainability
✔ Resilient and efficient agricultural systems
While emphasizing Pakistan's agricultural sector, JOARPS also welcomes international research contributions that provide global perspectives and solutions to contemporary agricultural issues.
(b) Scope of the Journal
JOARPS covers a broad range of topics within Plant sciences, categorized as follows:
Crop Production & Protection: The journal welcomes research across a broad range of disciplines, including Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Agronomy, Microbiology, Plant Physiology, Soil Sciences, Horticulture, Environmental Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, and other applied sciences