Italian Journal of Agronomy

Aims & Scope

The Italian Journal of Agronomy (IJA) is the official journal of the Italian Society for Agronomy.

It publishes quarterly original articles and reviews reporting experimental and theoretical contributions to agronomy and crop science, with main emphasis on original articles from Italy and countries having similar agricultural conditions.

The journal deals with all aspects of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the interactions between cropping systems and sustainable development.

Multidisciplinary articles that bridge agronomy with ecology, environmental and social sciences are also welcome.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
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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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,640.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• The Biochar Option to Improve Plant Yields: First Results From Some Field and Pot Experiments in Italy

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Silvia, Giorgio, Gemini Delle, Filippo, Guido, Lorenzo, Franco, Alessandro, Francesco Primo

• Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles in Living Plants

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Luca

• Agronomic, Energetic and Environmental Aspects of Biomass Energy Crops Suitable for Italian Environments

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Salvatore L., Venera, Cristina, Mariadaniela, Giuseppina M.

• Plant extracts - importance in sustainable agriculture

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Katarzyna, Domenico, Izabela

• Treatment Conditions and Biochemical Processes Influencing Seed Priming Effectiveness

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Giuseppe, Lorenzo

• Simulation of Tillage Systems Impact on Soil Biophysical Properties Using the SALUS Model

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Bruno, Joe T., Peter R., Luigi

• Variation of Phenolic Content in Globe Artichoke in Relation to Biological, Technical and Environmental Factors

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Sara, Gaetano, Rosario, Giovanni

• Response of Faba Bean to Phosphate Fertilizer and Weed Control on Nitisols of Ethiopian Highlands

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Getachew, Rezene

• Advances of Nanotechnology in Agro-Environmental Studies

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Stefania, Giovanna, Fabio, Pier Paolo, Gian Franco

• Hydroponic systems and water management in aquaponics: A review

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Carmelo, Carlo, Ranka, Zala, Paolo, Maurizio