AOSIS is proud to announce the launch of the open access Journal of Underutilised Crops Research (JUCR).

Headed by Doctor Ethel E Phiri from the Department of Agronomy, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, the journal boasts an experienced editorial board with international representation.

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Underutilised Crops Research is a peer-reviewed online journal that aims to publish high-quality articles promoting research on indigenous, neglected, and underutilised crops. It will cover topics that aim to improve and expand knowledge on aspects related to:

• crop production
• genetics and breeding
• pre- and postharvest management
• integrated pest management
• value chains and socio-cultural dynamics
• resource protection and indigenous knowledge systems
• food security, and sustainability (social, environmental, and economic).

Peer Review

The journal has a double-blinded peer review process. Manuscripts are initially examined by editorial staff and are sent by the Editor-in-Chief to two expert independent reviewers, either directly or by a Section Editor. Read our full peer review process.

How To Submit Your Manuscript

To contribute your latest research findings towards this publication, please visit underutilisedcrops.org. Authors can conveniently submit all manuscripts online. Please refer to the submissions procedure when submitting your original manuscripts. The submission guidelines include information about the types of articles received for publication and preparing a manuscript for submission.

Other relevant information about the journal’s policies and the reviewing process can be found under the about section.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Support Enquiries

Please visit our FAQs page for any other information you may require, and email submissions@underutilisedcrops.org for  for your support inquiry.

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