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Journal of Plant Science
and Crop Production

An international peer-reviewed journal published by the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta — advancing plant science and sustainable food systems.

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Soil Science & Land ManagementOpen Access

Land Degradation Risk Assessment of Selected Wetlands in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria Using Geospatial Techniques

Lawal, K. O.¹, Tobore, A. O.², Osinuga, O. A.¹, Jayeola, E. O.¹, Senjobi, B. A.¹, Adejuyigbe, C. O.¹ and Adedeji, O. H.³

JOPS/2024/00453-66 ppJul 1, 2024

HorticultureOpen Access

Effects of Seed Hydro-Priming Duration on Seedling Emergence and Growth of African Bird's Eye Pepper (Capsicum Frutescens L.)

Joseph-Adekunle, T. T.¹, Adeniyi, F. O.¹ and Adebisi, M. A.²

JOPS/2024/0011-14 ppJul 1, 2024

Soil MicrobiologyOpen Access

Microbial Population and Enzymatic Activities in Soil Contaminated with Heavy Metals as Influenced by Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) Species

Olubode, A. A.¹, Adeyemi, N. O.², Hamzat, O. T. H.¹, Olayori, J. O.¹ and Balogun, M. M.³

JOPS/2024/00337-52 ppJul 1, 2024

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Published by COLPLANT · FUNAAB

The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is a leading centre for agricultural research in Nigeria. JOPS is the official journal of COLPLANT, dedicated to advancing crop science research across all disciplines — from soil and physiology to breeding, protection, and horticulture.

About the Journal Aims & Scope

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Plant Physiology

Stress response, photosynthesis, growth regulation, crop nutrition

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Crop Production & Agronomy

Yield improvement, cropping systems, agronomic practices

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Horticulture

Fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, postharvest handling

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Soil Science & Land Management

Soil fertility, land use, conservation, soil physics, soil chemistry

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Crop Protection

Pest & disease management, weed science, pesticide use

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Plant Breeding & Seed Technology

Varietal development, seed quality, genetics & genomics, plant-soil microbe interactions

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JJA

Prof. J. J. Atungwu

Editorial Director

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Plant Pathology & Crop Protection

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Prof. A. A. Soretire

Editor-in-Chief

Department of Soil Science and Land Management, FUNAAB

Soil Science & Land Management

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Prof. O. S. Sakariyawo

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production, FUNAAB

Plant Physiology & Crop Production

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