Biological Agriculture and Horticulture

Aims & Scope

Biological Agriculture & Horticulture aims to act as the central focus for a wide range of studies into alternative systems of husbandry, and particularly the biological or organic approach to food production.

The Journal publishes work of a sound scientific or economic nature related to any aspect of biological husbandry in agriculture, horticulture and forestry in both temperate and tropical conditions, including energy and water utilization, and environmental impact.

Biological husbandry avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic compounded fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, livestock feed additives and genetically modified organisms.

Papers on these topics will not be published, although the Journal does report comparative studies between conventional and biological husbandry.

Instead, biological husbandry focuses on crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, legumes, green manures, off-farm organic wastes, and aspects of biological pest control to maintain soil productivity, to supply plant nutrients, and to control insects, weeds and other pests.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.355

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15002

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	97

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Biostimulants and crop responses: a review

  Citation: 458

  Authors: R., G., A., P., A.

• Recent Progress in Understanding the Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry of Calcium Phosphate Solubilization by Gram Negative Bacteria

  Citation: 286

  Authors: Alan H.

• Determination of Compost Biomaturity. I. Literature Review

  Citation: 221

  Authors: S. P., G., H., M.

• Seaweed Extracts in Agriculture and Horticulture: a Review

  Citation: 144

  Authors: F. N.

• Pathogen Reduction in Sewage Sludge by Composting and Other Biological Treatments: A Review

  Citation: 136

  Authors: S., H., S. B.

• Inoculation with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Increases the Yield of Potatoes in a High P Soil

  Citation: 97

  Authors: David D., Gerald, Carolyn, Paul R.

• Molluscicides of Plant Origin

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Ajay, D. K., T. N., R. A.

• The effect of sewage sludge biochar on peat-based growing media

  Citation: 87

  Authors: A., E., J., C., G.

• Agricultural Science and Sustainable Agriculture: a Review of the Existing Scientific Barriers to Sustainable Food Production and Potential Solutions

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Rod J., Stuart B., John, Guy R.

• Effects of Bio-dynamic, Organic and Conventional Farming on Ground Beetles (Col. Carabidae) and Other Epigaeic Arthropods in Winter Wheat

  Citation: 83

  Authors: L., U.

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