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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 31 October 2024 | |
Original Research |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 27 November 2023 | |
Short Communication |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This 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 | |
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| 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. | |
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Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach |
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| 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 |
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| 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’ |
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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.
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Submit your latest research for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience. |
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| Posted: 2024-10-29 |
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