ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Journal of Underutilised Crops Research is an international multi- and transdisciplinary journal that aims to publish original research on various aspects relating to underutilised and neglected crops. Underutilised and neglected crops can be indigenous or exotic, and many rural communities in developing countries rely heavily on these crops. Therefore, there is a need to shift focus to these crops as they are also said to be more resilient to extreme environmental events. Some underutilised crops are said to be “crops of the future”, yet very little is known about them in terms of research. . View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Impact of soil moisture stress on growth and physiological traits of tepary bean genotypes  
Refilwe A. Nong, Abe S. Gerrano, Eastonce T. Gwata
04 April 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
31 October 2024

Original Research

 
Spider plant (Cleome gynandra) breeding priorities and preferences among landraces in Zimbabwe  
Munyaradzi Mativavarira, Kennedy Simango, Edmore Gasura, Patrick Kasasa, Hilton Mbozi, Priscah Makamure
18 October 2024

Original Research

 
Bambara groundnut landraces response and tolerance to drought stress: A meta-analysis  
Mosima M. Mabitsela, Ethel E. Phiri, Marthinus J. Booysen, Sydney Mavengahama
20 August 2024

Original Research

 
Phenotypic plasticity of okra for yield and associated traits  
Abe S. Gerrano, Bogaleng M. Matjeke, Lindiwe Khoza, Abueng Moalafi, Micheal Bairu, Lehlogonolo A. Matelele, Precious Sema, Mariette Truter, Sonja Venter
08 April 2024

Original Research

 
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.): A climate-resilient crop to address food and nutritional security  
Md Mahmudul H. Khan, Mohd Y. Rafii, Shairul I. Ramlee, Mashitah Jusoh, Md Al-Mamun
30 March 2024

Original Research

 
Assessment of morphological and chlorophyll content traits in Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterannea [verdc L.])  
Sinenhlahla E. Xulu, Abe S. Gerrano, Sydney Mavengahama
17 January 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
27 November 2023

Short Communication

 
A preliminary evaluation of phenotypic traits of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray)  
Refilwe A. Nong, Abe S. Gerrano, Eastonce T. Gwata
19 June 2023

Editorial

 
Underutilised crops research for mitigating food insecurity under persistent climate change  
Ethel E. Phiri
23 August 2022
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Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics

 
Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethicsThis book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Book Release: Enhancing effective public sector governance: Effectiveness of audit committees in South African municipalities

 
Read the open-access book, Enhancing effective public sector governance: Effectiveness of audit committees in South African municipalities.  This book examines the challenges facing municipal audit committees in South Africa and offers practical, ethical guidelines to strengthen their role in addressing the service delivery crisis.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach

 
Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes.  
Posted: 2025-05-22

Notification: A must-read for researchers in Economic and Management Sciences

 
We’re excited to share a compelling new study: Impact of soil moisture stress on growth and physiological traits of tepary bean genotypes in the Journal of Underutilised Crops Research. It explores tepary bean genotypes with promising drought tolerance traits, providing a foundation for future field evaluations and potential cultivar development to enhance crop resilience in drought-prone regions of South Africa with innovative methodology and real-world implications. Read the article.  
Posted: 2025-05-16 More...

Press Release: Now published by AOSIS: ‘African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation’

 

We are excited to announce that AOSIS now publishes the open-access journal, African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation (AJBC), which contributes to the protection of diversity of life across Africa.

 

AJBC publishes papers from all disciplines in conservation ecology and nature conservation as well as those that show the critical linkages between nature and humanity. This peer-reviewed, open-access journal is a platform for the dissemination of best practices, informed opinions, shared experiences, comprehensive engagement with the literature, and critical research to foster collaboration between role-players in and around the African continent.

 

Submit today at africanbioconservation.org.

 

Submit your latest research for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience.

 
Posted: 2024-10-29
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