Focus and Scope

Plant and Agribusiness Research of Applied Knowledge (PARAK) is a scientific journal that publishes the results of applied research in the fields of plants and agribusiness, oriented towards solving practical problems, increasing productivity, business efficiency, and the sustainability of agricultural and agro-industrial systems. This journal focuses on the integration of plant science, agricultural technology, agribusiness management, and agro-industrial development, both at the farmer level, agricultural MSMEs, and bioresource-based industries.

PARAK accepts research articles, case studies, and applied studies covering the following areas:

1. Applied Plant Science

  • Cultivation of food crops, horticulture, plantations, and industrial crops
  • Fertilization, biostimulants, biofertilizers, and agricultural input technology
  • Technology-based crop protection and pest and disease control
  • Plant physiology and plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses
  • Applied plant breeding and varietal productivity improvement

2. Agricultural Production Technology and Innovation

  • Precision cultivation technology and data-driven agriculture
  • Utilization of UAVs, sensors, and modeling systems for agriculture
  • Crop production technology innovation and farming system efficiency
  • Sustainable and regenerative farming systems

3. Agribusiness and Farm Business Management

  • Farm business performance management and agribusiness leadership
  • Farm business and agro-industry feasibility analysis
  • Production economics, cost efficiency, and resource optimization
  • Farmer perceptions, technology adoption, and Socio-economic Aspects of Agriculture

4. Agroindustry and the Agricultural Value Chain

  • Development of a plant-based agroindustry
  • Supply chain management and logistics of agricultural products
  • Agricultural product processing and value-added enhancement
  • Food loss and waste analysis

5. Sustainable Agriculture and Applied Environment

  • Environmentally friendly and organic farming practices
  • Soil, water quality, and soil-plant systems in agribusiness
  • Biochar, compost, and bio-based technologies for sustainability
  • Impacts of agribusiness on the environment and local communities

6. Agribusiness Policy, Innovation, and Development

  • Agricultural policy and its implications for agribusiness systems
  • Bio-economic innovation and plant-based business development
  • Agricultural and rural development models