Aims & Scope

Journal of Applied Research in Plant Protection (J Appl Res Plant Prot) is a double-blind, open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research papers covering all areas of plant protection. The journal's primary goal is to advance the science and practice of plant protection by promoting sustainable, innovative, and evidence-based approaches to the management of plant diseases, pests, weeds, and other factors affecting crop health and productivity. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary research integrating plant health, environmental sustainability, biotechnology, precision agriculture, and digital technologies to improve plant protection strategies worldwide.

Journal of Applied Research in Plant Protection welcomes high-quality original research articles, short articles, scientific reports, and systematic reviews that advance knowledge and contribute to sustainable crop protection, resilient agricultural systems, and evidence-based plant protection practices.

Scope 

Plant Diseases and Plant Pathology

• Biology, epidemiology, and management of plant diseases
• Fungal, bacterial, viral, and phytoplasma diseases
• Disease diagnosis and surveillance
• Host–pathogen interactions
• Disease forecasting and risk assessment
• Emerging and invasive plant diseases

Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management

• Biology and ecology of insect pests
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Biological control and beneficial organisms
• Insect behavior and population dynamics
• Insect resistance management
• Precision pest monitoring

Weed Science

• Weed management systems (chemical and biological control)
• Herbicide resistance
• Integrated weed management (with emphsizes on chemical and biological control) 

Biological and Sustainable Plant Protection

• Biopesticides and microbial control agents
• Plant growth-promoting microorganisms
• Biological disease suppression
• Natural products for plant protection
• Agroecological approaches
• Sustainable crop protection systems

Plant Protection Biotechnology

• Molecular plant pathology
• Genomics and molecular diagnostics
• Plant immunity and resistance breeding
• RNA-based technologies
• Gene editing for disease and pest resistance
• Biotechnology applications in plant protection

Digital Agriculture and Precision Plant Protection

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Remote sensing and GIS applications
• Precision agriculture technologies
• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drones
• Internet of Things (IoT) in crop protection
• Decision-support systems

Environmental and Climate Dimensions

• Climate change and plant health
• Environmental impacts of plant protection practices
• Pesticide fate and environmental safety
• Resistance evolution under changing climates
• Biodiversity and ecosystem health

Applied Crop Protection

• Protection of field crops
• Horticultural crop protection
• Greenhouse crop management
• Forestry and urban plant protection
• Postharvest disease and pest management
• Seed health and biosecurity

Mission

The mission of Journal of Applied Research in Plant Protection is to advance sustainable and science-based approaches to plant health by publishing innovative research with practical applications for agriculture and environmental stewardship. The journal seeks to bridge fundamental discoveries and field implementation, supporting resilient cropping systems, food security, and sustainable agricultural development through interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation.