Type of Manuscripts
Research Paper: Original research papers concerned with various fields of Plant
Pathology viz. Mycology,
Bacteriology, Virology, Nematology, Etiology & Plant Disease Diagnosis,
Plant Disease Epidemiology, Plant Disease Management and related fields on
basic and applied aspects are considered for publication. Generally there is no word limit for research
articles, but the manuscript should be as concise as possible due to space
limitations.
Short Communication: Short communications containing research
findings that are novel and important are considered. In such communications abstract, key words, sub titles
should be omitted. It
should include an introductory part, followed by paragraphs on materials &
methods and results & discussion. The text should not be divided into
subheads like Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion etc. (word count: less than 2000).
Review Paper: The Editorial Board considers/solicits review papers from renowned
Plant Pathologists who have significantly contributed in their respective field
of specialization, for publication in the journal (word count: 4000 to 8000).
Opinion Paper: The opinion papers depicting the authors’
opinion and insights stressing a new and unique view point on existing
problems, fundamental concepts or prevalent notions are also published (word count: 2000 to 4000).
All the research articles/ short communications should be original,
indicate period (years) of experimentation, ideally not more than 5 years old.
Those with one year data in a field trial/ other experiments with limited data
(in the form of a research communication) can also be considered by the
Journal, subject to discretion of the Editorial Board.
The reviews, research articles, and short communications should be
computer- typed (Times New Roman, font 12), double spaced throughout on A-4
size, portrait, all around 1ʺ margins, in MS Word not more than 30, 20 and 7
typed pages including tables and figures, respectively. This page limit is only
indicative, and subject to discretion of the Editorial Board. British spellings
should be followed. The author(s) should strictly adhere to the journal format
- ABSTRACT, MATERIALS AND METHODS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION, separate
“Conclusions” NOT allowed. Submissions are accepted through online submission
system (https://insopp.org.in/) or over
official e-mail ([email protected]).
Post submission: Author(s) receive confirmatory e-mail from the society
acknowledging the receipt of paper with allotted MS number which shall be
mentioned in further communications. After peer-review, all queries/corrections
raised by the reviewers should be addressed in compliance with the journal’s
format and returned back promptly within 15 days. If not adhered to this
timeline, the editorial board may reject the manuscript and depending upon the
quality of the paper, it may be considered as NEW SUBMISSION for the next
issue. After editorial process, galley proof as PDFs with date of receipt and
acceptance are sent to authors for proof reading. Authors must pursue such updates and respond promptly. The final
version of manuscript will be published having DOI No. and ISSN No. The Editorial
Board, INSOPP does not own any responsibility for the contents of manuscript
published in Plant Disease Research.
The author(s) shall be responsible for the experimental results and conflict of
interest, if any.
After acceptance of the manuscript, it is mandatory for the author(s) to
become member of the society (Annual/Life). The annual membership and life
membership fees for Indian residents are Rs. 1000/- per member and Rs. 10,000/-
per member, respectively. For foreign
nationals, the annual membership and life membership fees are 150$ per member
and 1500$- per member, respectively.
Details for taking membership:
Annual Membership : Rs. 1000/- for Indian
nationals or US $150 for foreigners
Life Membership : Rs.10000/- for Indian
nationals or US $1500 for foreigners
Online payment/NEFT : SBI Account No.
10088207589 (IFSC code: SBIN0001482), PAU branch Ludhiana
Offline payment: By Demand Draft In favour of
Treasurer, Indian Society of Plant Pathologists payable at Ludhiana- 141004.
