FOCUS AND SCOPE

PUCUK: Jurnal Ilmu Tanaman (Pucuk Journal) is a journal managed by Agriculture Faculty and published by the Universitas Ratu Samban, E-ISSN : 2809-1035 Pucuk Journal provides a forum for researchers on applied agricultural science to publish the original articles.  The Jurnal PUCUK publishes research articles on advanced agronomy which its focuses related to various themes, topics and aspects including (but not limited) to the following topics: Agriculture, plant journal, the, biochemistry, botany, cell biology, genetic engineering, genetic, genetics, molecular biology, molecular genetics, physiology, phytopathology, plant pathology, plants

 

 

PUCUK: Jurnal Ilmu Tanaman is a peer-reviewed scientific journal managed by the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Ratu Samban, Indonesia. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, students, practitioners, and professionals to disseminate high-quality original research and scholarly works in the field of plant science and applied agricultural sciences.

The journal focuses on scientific developments related to crop production, plant biology, plant improvement, crop protection, and sustainable plant-based agricultural systems.

PUCUK welcomes original and innovative manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of plant science from fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Focus

The primary focus of PUCUK: Jurnal Ilmu Tanaman is the development and application of knowledge in plant science, crop science, agronomy, plant production, plant breeding, plant protection, and sustainable agriculture.

The journal prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate:

  • scientific originality and novelty;

  • sound and appropriate research methodology;

  • clear contribution to plant science;

  • relevance to agricultural development;

  • evidence-based findings;

  • implications for sustainable crop production;

  • innovations in plant cultivation and management; and

  • potential application in tropical and subtropical agricultural systems.

Scope

The journal accepts manuscripts in the following areas:

1. Agronomy and Crop Science

Topics include:

  • crop production;

  • crop management;

  • cropping systems;

  • planting systems;

  • crop productivity;

  • crop growth and development;

  • crop yield improvement;

  • plant population management;

  • crop rotation;

  • multiple cropping;

  • intercropping;

  • crop adaptation;

  • tropical crop production; and

  • sustainable crop production systems.

2. Plant Physiology

Topics include:

  • plant growth and development;

  • photosynthesis;

  • respiration;

  • plant nutrition;

  • water relations;

  • plant hormones;

  • seed physiology;

  • flowering and fruiting;

  • plant responses to environmental stress;

  • physiological adaptation;

  • drought tolerance;

  • salinity tolerance; and

  • physiological mechanisms related to crop productivity.

3. Plant Breeding and Genetics

Topics include:

  • plant breeding;

  • quantitative genetics;

  • molecular genetics;

  • genetic diversity;

  • germplasm evaluation;

  • varietal development;

  • selection methods;

  • hybridization;

  • mutation breeding;

  • marker-assisted selection;

  • molecular breeding;

  • genetic characterization;

  • plant genetic resources; and

  • crop improvement.

4. Plant Biotechnology

Topics include:

  • plant tissue culture;

  • micropropagation;

  • plant molecular biology;

  • genetic engineering;

  • plant transformation;

  • molecular markers;

  • genomic applications;

  • biotechnology for crop improvement;

  • in vitro conservation;

  • somaclonal variation; and

  • other biotechnological approaches relevant to plant science.

5. Seed Science and Technology

Topics include:

  • seed production;

  • seed quality;

  • seed viability;

  • seed vigor;

  • seed dormancy;

  • seed germination;

  • seed storage;

  • seed treatment;

  • seed health;

  • seed testing;

  • seed certification; and

  • seed technology innovation.

6. Plant Nutrition and Fertilization

Topics include:

  • plant nutrient requirements;

  • nutrient uptake;

  • fertilizer management;

  • organic fertilizers;

  • inorganic fertilizers;

  • biofertilizers;

  • foliar fertilization;

  • nutrient-use efficiency;

  • plant nutrient deficiency;

  • soil-plant nutrient relationships; and

  • sustainable fertilization practices.

7. Soil–Plant Relationships

The journal considers manuscripts examining interactions between soils and crop plants, including:

  • soil fertility;

  • soil amendments;

  • rhizosphere processes;

  • soil biological activity;

  • soil physical and chemical properties affecting plants;

  • nutrient availability;

  • soil organic matter;

  • soil microorganisms associated with plants; and

  • soil management for crop production.

Studies that are purely soil science without a clear relationship to plants or crop production may fall outside the journal's primary scope.

8. Plant Protection

Topics include:

  • plant pests;

  • plant diseases;

  • weeds;

  • crop protection;

  • pest management;

  • disease management;

  • weed management;

  • integrated pest management;

  • biological control;

  • botanical pesticides;

  • biopesticides;

  • bioherbicides;

  • plant resistance to pests and diseases; and

  • environmentally friendly crop protection.

9. Plant Pathology

Topics include:

  • fungal plant diseases;

  • bacterial plant diseases;

  • viral plant diseases;

  • nematode-related plant diseases;

  • disease epidemiology;

  • pathogen identification;

  • plant–pathogen interactions;

  • disease resistance;

  • biological disease control; and

  • integrated plant disease management.

10. Weed Science

Topics include:

  • weed biology;

  • weed ecology;

  • weed–crop competition;

  • weed population dynamics;

  • herbicide efficacy;

  • herbicide resistance;

  • bioherbicides;

  • biological weed control;

  • integrated weed management; and

  • environmentally sustainable weed control.

11. Horticultural Science

Topics include:

  • vegetable crops;

  • fruit crops;

  • ornamental plants;

  • medicinal plants;

  • plantation horticulture;

  • crop propagation;

  • nursery management;

  • cultivation technology;

  • plant growth regulation;

  • harvesting;

  • crop quality; and

  • productivity improvement.

12. Plantation and Industrial Crops

The journal welcomes studies involving plantation and industrial crops, including:

  • oil palm;

  • rubber;

  • coffee;

  • cocoa;

  • tea;

  • sugarcane;

  • coconut;

  • pepper;

  • tobacco;

  • fiber crops;

  • essential oil crops; and

  • other economically important plant commodities.

Studies should emphasize plant science, cultivation, productivity, breeding, physiology, protection, or sustainable crop management.

13. Food Crops

Topics include research on:

  • rice;

  • maize;

  • soybean;

  • peanut;

  • mung bean;

  • cassava;

  • sweet potato;

  • sorghum;

  • cereals;

  • legumes; and

  • other food crops.

Research may address cultivation, productivity, breeding, physiology, plant protection, or other plant science aspects.

14. Agroecology and Sustainable Crop Production

Topics include:

  • agroecology;

  • sustainable agriculture;

  • ecological crop management;

  • biodiversity in cropping systems;

  • conservation agriculture;

  • regenerative agriculture;

  • organic farming;

  • integrated crop management;

  • sustainable intensification;

  • low-input agricultural systems; and

  • environmentally responsible crop production.

15. Climate Change and Plant Adaptation

The journal welcomes research addressing:

  • plant responses to climate change;

  • drought stress;

  • heat stress;

  • flooding;

  • salinity;

  • climate-resilient crops;

  • crop adaptation;

  • climate-smart crop production;

  • environmental stress physiology; and

  • strategies for improving crop resilience.

16. Precision Agriculture and Plant Production Technology

Topics include:

  • precision crop management;

  • remote sensing for crop monitoring;

  • GIS applications in crop production;

  • sensors for plant monitoring;

  • artificial intelligence in crop management;

  • digital agriculture;

  • smart farming;

  • crop modeling;

  • decision-support systems; and

  • other technologies directly related to plant production.

17. Postharvest Plant Science

Studies may include:

  • postharvest physiology;

  • postharvest quality;

  • storage;

  • physiological deterioration;

  • shelf-life improvement;

  • postharvest treatment; and

  • quality preservation of plant products.

Manuscripts should retain a clear connection with plant science rather than focusing primarily on food processing technology.

18. Plant Biodiversity and Genetic Resources

Topics include:

  • plant diversity;

  • crop genetic resources;

  • local varieties;

  • landraces;

  • germplasm conservation;

  • characterization of plant genetic resources;

  • ethnobotanical resources relevant to crop development; and

  • conservation of economically important plant species.

Interdisciplinary Studies

PUCUK: Jurnal Ilmu Tanaman welcomes interdisciplinary studies when plant science remains the principal scientific focus.

Interdisciplinary studies may involve relationships between plant science and:

  • soil science;

  • environmental science;

  • biotechnology;

  • microbiology;

  • ecology;

  • agricultural engineering;

  • climate science;

  • data science;

  • remote sensing; and

  • sustainable agriculture.

Types of Manuscripts

The journal primarily considers:

  • Original Research Articles;

  • Review Articles;

  • Systematic Reviews;

  • Short Communications; and

  • other scholarly manuscripts directly relevant to the journal's focus and scope.

Priority is given to original research articles containing clear scientific novelty and empirical evidence.

Manuscripts Outside the Scope

Manuscripts may be considered outside the scope when they primarily address:

  • agricultural economics without a clear plant science component;

  • agribusiness or marketing;

  • livestock and animal science;

  • fisheries;

  • food processing without a substantial plant science component;

  • purely social or educational research;

  • purely soil science studies without plant or crop relationships;

  • engineering studies without application to plant production;

  • routine cultivation reports without scientific novelty; or

  • topics unrelated to crop and plant sciences.

Journal Priority

PUCUK: Jurnal Ilmu Tanaman gives priority to manuscripts that contribute to:

  1. improvement of crop productivity and quality;

  2. development of superior plant varieties;

  3. sustainable crop production;

  4. plant adaptation to environmental stress and climate change;

  5. environmentally responsible crop protection;

  6. efficient plant nutrition and cultivation;

  7. conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources;

  8. agricultural biotechnology;

  9. innovation in plant production technology; and

  10. advancement of tropical and subtropical plant sciences.

Final Statement

PUCUK: Jurnal Ilmu Tanaman is committed to publishing high-quality, original, ethical, and scientifically rigorous research that advances knowledge in plant sciences and contributes to sustainable agricultural development.

The journal welcomes submissions from national and international researchers and encourages studies with strong scientific novelty, methodological rigor, practical relevance, and clear contributions to the advancement of crop and plant sciences.