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Dr. Shoji Lal Bairwa

Editorial Board Member India

International Editorial board member

Applied Plant and Soil Sciences
Dr. Mohammad Arif

marif181@gmail.com

International Editorial board member United States

Dr. Santosh Kumar Bishnoi

skbishnoi.ars@gmail.com

International Editorial board member Mexico

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The Indian Journal of Plants and Soils (IJPS) aims to publish original research and commentaries on basic and applied research in soil and plant sciences, with a scope that encompasses topics such as plant breeding, genetics, physiology, ecology, soil science, agronomy, and environmental science, to advance knowledge and understanding in these fields.

The Indian Journal of Plants and Soils is intended for a diverse range of professionals, including soil scientists, plant physiologists, agronomists, plant breeders, geochemists, and ecologists involved in soil protection, as well as researchers, academics, and students in these fields.

The Indian Journal of Plants and Soils (IJPS) is a premier publication that showcases original research and commentaries on the latest advancements in soil and plant sciences. The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of topics, from basic to applied research, in the fields of plant and soil sciences.

IJPS publishes a variety of article types, including original research papers, short communications, germplasm registrations, book reviews, and commentaries on recently published articles. As a peer-reviewed and refereed journal, IJPS maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and rigor, ensuring that published research is of the highest quality and relevance.

The caliber of a journal is directly tied to the quality of the articles it publishes, which in turn relies heavily on the rigor of its refereeing process. Effective refereeing encompasses not only a thorough evaluation of content, but also prompt communication with authors and efficient processing from submission to publication. In essence, referees form the backbone of any reputable, peer-reviewed journal. Their role is pivotal, as succinctly captured by the phrase: "The world relies on journals, and journals rely on referees." We are grateful for the expertise and contributions of the following distinguished referees, who have generously lent their support to our review process.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z All
# Member Name Specialty Country
1 Dr. Amarpreet Singh Agronomy of field and fibre crops; cotton agronomy & Physiology; use of growth regulators / growth hormones In cotton India
2 Dr. Amit Kumar Maurya Plant Pathology, Plant Protection, Crop Protection, Integrated Pest Management India
3 Dr. Anagha Krishnamoorthy Applied Plant Science United States
4 Dr. Anirudha Chattopadhyay Soil Science India
5 Dr. Anjali Bhardwaj Botany India
6 Dr. Anup Chandra Pulse Entomology, Insect Ecology India
7 Dr. Arnab Roy Chowdhury Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) India
8 Dr. B.P. Bhaskar Soil Science India
9 Dr. Bansod Ravindra Dalpatrao Soil Conservation India
10 Dr. Erayya . Plant Pathology India
11 Dr. H.P. Parewa Soil Science India
12 Dr. Mohammad Arif Plant Science United States
13 Dr. Mohammad Mazid Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry, Mineral nutrition, Metabolism of Plant Growth India
14 Mr. Mohit Meena Plant Diseases Management India
15 Dr. Mukul Kumar Plant disease and Pest Menagament India
16 Dr. Neeshu Joshi Agronomy and Crop Science India
17 Dr. Niranjan Chinara Plant Pathology India
18 Dr. Prajapati Viral Prahladbhai Plant Pathology India
19 Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma Soil Science India
20 Dr. Puja Pandey Plant Pathology (Virology, Biological Control) India
21 Dr. Ramesh Chandra Anthropology India
22 Dr. Ranapratap Anaji Raut Integrated disease management, post-harvest pathology, biofungicides India
23 Dr. Ravi Kiran Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) India
24 Dr. Santosh Kumar Bishnoi Soil Science Mexico
25 Dr. Shashi Meena Plant Physiology India
26 Dr. Shoji Lal Bairwa Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness managementt India
27 Mr. Subash Thapa Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science United States
28 Dr. Subhas Adak Environmental Science (miscellaneous) India
29 Dr. Vishal Goel Soil Fertility and Soil Chemistry India

Indian Journal of Plant and Soil

E-ISSN :

2456-088X

P-ISSN :

2348-9677

Founded :

2014

DOI :

http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijps.2348.9677.10223.2

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<p>The Indian Journal of Plants and Soils (IJPS) is a premier publication that showcases original research and commentaries on the latest advancements in soil and plant sciences. The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of topics, from basic to applied research, in the fields of plant and soil sciences.</p><p>IJPS publishes a variety of article types, including original research papers, short communications, germplasm registrations, book reviews, and commentaries on recently published articles. As a peer-reviewed and refereed journal, IJPS maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and rigor, ensuring that published research is of the highest quality and relevance.</p>

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