Peer-Reviewed · Open Access · COLPLANT · FUNAAB
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.
Latest Articles
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Effects of Seed Hydro-Priming Duration on Seedling Emergence and Growth of African Bird's Eye Pepper (Capsicum Frutescens L.)
Crop ProtectionOpen AccessVarietal Response of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) to Herbicidal Rate with Integrated Hoe Weeding in the Early Cropping Season in Abeokuta
Soil Science & Land ManagementOpen AccessLand Degradation Risk Assessment of Selected Wetlands in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria Using Geospatial Techniques
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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.
Plant Physiology
Stress response, photosynthesis, growth regulation, crop nutrition
Crop Production & Agronomy
Yield improvement, cropping systems, agronomic practices
Horticulture
Fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, postharvest handling
Soil Science & Land Management
Soil fertility, land use, conservation, soil physics, soil chemistry
Crop Protection
Pest & disease management, weed science, pesticide use
Plant Breeding & Seed Technology
Varietal development, seed quality, genetics & genomics, plant-soil microbe interactions
Meet the Editors
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Prof. B. A. Senjobi
Editorial Director
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Soil Science & Land Management
AAS
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