Research Themes of Madras Agricultural Journal (MAJ)

Madras Agricultural Journal (MAJ) welcomes submissions from national and international researchers and students, covering a wide range of disciplines within agriculture and allied sciences...

Research Themes and Focus Areas

1. Agricultural Sciences

MAJ encourages research in core agricultural disciplines that contribute to sustainable farming practices, technological innovations, and resource management. Key focus areas include:

• Agricultural Economics: Market trends, agribusiness, and policy analysis.
• Entomology: Pest management, biological control, and insect ecology.
• Agricultural Extension & Communication: Knowledge dissemination and rural development strategies.
• Microbiology: Soil and plant microbiomes, biofertilizers, and microbial biotechnology.
• Agronomy: Crop management, precision farming, and sustainable agriculture.

2. Horticultural Sciences

Research in horticulture focuses on improving crop yield, quality, and sustainability in fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plant cultivation. The journal welcomes studies in:

• Fruit Science: Production, breeding, and post-harvest technology of fruit crops.
• Vegetable Science: Improved cultivation practices and disease management.
• Floriculture & Landscape Architecture: Breeding, urban greening, and ornamental plant science.

3. Agricultural Engineering & Technology

Technological innovations in agricultural machinery, energy efficiency, and food processing are crucial for modern agriculture. MAJ invites research in:

• Farm Machinery & Power Engineering: Mechanization, automation, and robotics.
• Processing & Food Engineering: Post-harvest technology, food storage, and value addition.

4. Forestry & Agroforestry

Research in forestry promotes sustainable management of forest resources, biodiversity conservation, and agroforestry systems. Key topics include:

• Forest Biology & Tree Improvement: Conservation genetics, tree breeding, and silviculture.
• Silviculture & Agroforestry: Integrated farming systems, sustainable land management.

5. Social Sciences in Agriculture

Understanding the socio-economic aspects of agriculture is essential for rural development and policy-making. MAJ supports research in:

• Agricultural Economics: Price analysis, farm management, and trade policies.
• Agricultural Marketing: Supply chain management, e-commerce in agriculture.
• Rural Sociology: Socio-cultural dynamics of rural communities, gender roles in agriculture.

6. Multidisciplinary & Emerging Research Areas

MAJ encourages interdisciplinary research integrating advanced scientific methods and emerging technologies, including:

• Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: Genetic engineering, biomaterials, nano-fertilizers.
• Energy & Environmental Engineering: Sustainable energy solutions for agriculture.