Instructions/Guidelines for Authors

Aims & Scope: Green Farming is an monthly International Journal of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and allied sciences. It publishes original research papers, short notes and reviews on all applied subjects. The Journal preferes articles on eco-safe farming, high-tech agriculture / horticulture & amp; forestry etc. in all agro-ecosystems in the tropics. The papers related to agriculture and allied disciplines including crop improvement, crop production, soil science, horticulture, plant physiology, biotechnology, plant protection, forestry, soil and water conservation, agriculture engineering, agriculture environment, dairying, animal husbandry, economics and home science etc. may be submitted for publication to foster eco-safe, applied and innovative technology for achieving sustainable rural livelihood. The journal is managed by the eminent agriculture scientists and papers are refereed to editorial board for screening before publication.

Manuscripts Submission: The manuscript(in duplicate) that contain new and significant findings in acceptable style and format are preferred. The paper should clearly define aims and objectives of the study. The manuscript (in duplicate) that contain new and significant findings in acceptable style and format are preferred. The paper should clearly define aims and objectives of the study. The manuscripts should be sent with C.D. along with two hard copy by speed/ regd. post to the Editor, Green Farming, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) INDIA. Authors can also send MSS through e-mail with attachment to info@greenfarming.in or through website www.greenfarming.in. Articles published or submitted elsewhere will not be accepted. Basic types & routine papers may not be accepted. Authors must submit certificate of unpublished manuscript at the time of submission of paper along with proper consent. The thesis & research project work duly approved by concerning authority should be mentioned to facilitate early publication. British spellings should be followed. Text should be in MS-Word indicating page no. at right side bottom. Few technical articles in Hindi on latest topics are also published in each issue for scholars and progressive farmers etc.

  1. Full-length papers: Regular papers on original research should contain, short and specific title, abstract, key-words, introduction, materialand methods, results and discussion, acknowledgment (if any) and references. Paper should not exceed 2,500 words (approx. 10 typed pages in 12 pt. Arial i.e. 4-5 print pages).
  2. Short communications: Research notes which deals with research results and not exceed 1000 words (approx. 4-5 type pages i.e. 2 print pages).
  3. Review papers: Articles related to applied & relevant to journal on recent trends are welcomed in consultation with editor. Author can E-mail the titles and broad outlines of the critical and comprehensive update of a topic of importance before submission. Short reviews (up to 4 print pages) will be preferred.

Title Page: The first page should include title (short and specific), names of the author's (capital), institutional affiliations (Italics), full mailing address including pin code & e-mail etc. For corresponding author asterisk mark in the footnote be given along with present address, if any change. The designation of all authors should be mentioned in the footnote.

Abstract: It should be brief in a paragraph and not exceeding 200-300 words summarizing informative significant findings.

Key words: Abstract should followed by 5-7 key-words (in italics) arranged alphabetically for indexing terms.

Short title: A short title of maximum 10-15 words should be provided for running headlines.

Introduction: It should be brief (not exceeding 300 words) and define the scope of work. Limit the literature review to most relevant to the topic. Recent related key references must be cited and avoid irrelevant work.

Materials and Methods: Should provide adequate information on the materials used, experimental design and the techniques followed. Statistical methods should be clearly stated. Where the methods are well known, citation of standard word would suffice.

Results and Discussion: Should be combined and supported by brief but adequate tables or figures wherever necessary. Tables should be brief and typed on separate sheets bearing with clear and concise caption. Use only International System of Units (SI, metric) of weights and measurements. Conventional symbols & abbreviations may be used in the text. Scientific nomenclature should be in Italics. Avoid tread names, if needed give with chemical names.

Figures: All relevant figures, photographs (JPEG) and drawing should be of good quality and glossy prints with their positions in the text.

Conclusion: A short conclusion with main findings may be given wherever applicable.

Acknowledgments: If any, should be brief and for specific guidance or assistance and financial grants etc. only, not for routine facilities.

References: For styles of papers and format of quoting references to be followed by consulting the latest issue of this journal. References should contain authors surname first followed by initials, year, title of article, journal (standard abbreviations in italics / underlined), volume no. (bold), issue no. (in parentheses), colon and complete page range. Books must include the name of publisher, place, and page numbers. Abbreviations should be followed as given in World List of Scientific Periodicals. The references must be cited chronologically in the text & alphabetically arranged at the end of the paper. References should be complete & properly checked.

The editor reserves the right to suitably modify, accept or reject a paper for publication. Articles not selected for publication are not returned to the authors. No reprints would be supplied. Proofs may not be necessary to sent to authors.

Non-subscribers may submit papers but will have to pay publication charges in advance depending on acceptance & paper size. To encourage young researchers, recent abstracts of theses in agriculture & horticulture etc. are also published if submitted through proper channel at nominal charges

Ordinarily, all the authors and co-authors have to subscribe the journal and only subscribers will get the copy of the journal. The journal will be posted by ordinary - post only. However, it can be sent by speed post or regd. post, if authors pay extra charges in advance.

Edited Books: Book Chapters are invited on recent advances in organic farming/ecosafe and Hi-tech horticulutre.Titles based on authors expertise may be sent at the earliest along with outlines.