ABOUT THE JOURNAL

农学辑要 Compendium of Agronomy (ISSN Print: 3079-5486, ISSN Online: 3079-5494) is an international, peer-reviewed Open Access (OA) journal dedicated to advancing innovative research, technological translation, and sustainable practices in agricultural sciences. Focused on global food security, resource efficiency, and climate-resilient farming, the journal synthesizes multidisciplinary achievements in crop science, soil science, agricultural engineering, agroecology, and agricultural economics. Rooted in open science principles, Compendium of Agronomy aims to drive agricultural innovation, empower smallholder economies, address ecological challenges, and foster inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural systems worldwide.

Scope and Topics
The journal welcomes submissions across ​all domains of agronomy, emphasizing the integration of foundational research and practical applications. Key topics include but are not limited to:

  • ​Crop Science & Genetic Improvement:
    • Crop physiology, molecular breeding, and gene-editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR)
    • Stress-resistant crops (drought, salinity, pests/diseases) and germplasm conservation
    • Precision agriculture, high-throughput phenotyping, and digital breeding platforms
  • ​Soil & Resource Management:
    • Soil health assessment, carbon sequestration, and sustainable tillage systems
    • Integrated water-fertilizer practices, circular agriculture, and waste valorization
    • Soil remediation and land degradation control under climate change
  • ​Agricultural Engineering & Smart Technologies:
    • Agricultural robotics, drone-based remote sensing, and IoT applications
    • Smart greenhouses, vertical farming, and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA)
    • Big data analytics and AI-driven decision support systems
  • ​Agroecology & Systems Science:
    • Agroforestry systems, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem services
    • Climate-smart agriculture, carbon-neutral pathways, and emission reduction
    • Landscape planning and regional resource synergies
  • ​Agricultural Economics & Policy:
    • Food value chains, inclusive growth for smallholders, and rural development
    • Agricultural subsidies, trade policies, and global market dynamics
    • Risk management, Agri-InsurTech, and resilience building
  • ​Emerging Interdisciplinary Fields:
    • Synthetic biology applications (e.g., microbiome engineering)
    • Nanotechnology, biosensors, and precision pesticide delivery
    • Urban agriculture, food system transitions, and consumer behavior

Journal Features

  1. ​Open Access: Freely accessible content under a ​Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license, promoting global knowledge sharing and equitable access.
  2. ​Rigorous Peer Review: Double-blind review by an international editorial board of agronomy experts and interdisciplinary scholars.
  3. ​Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Bridges agronomy with ecology, engineering, data science, and social sciences.
  4. ​Multilingual Support: Accepts submissions in ​English and Chinese (Chinese submissions require an extended English abstract).
  5. ​Practice-Oriented Focus: Prioritizes technology transfer, field trials, and policy impact analysis.

农学辑要
Compendium of Agronomy
ISSN Print: 3079-5486
ISSN Online: 3079-5494
Submission Email: [email protected]