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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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Original Research

 
Citron watermelon characterisation and trait analysis in Kalahari sands  
Lenon Tembo, Mcebisi Maphosa
13 June 2025

Original Research

 
Potential traits for aiding selection for high grain yield based on trait association and path analysis in sorghum  
Miriam K. Chibvongodze, Edmore Gasura, Casper N. Kamutando, Stanford Mabasa, Brighton Makovere, Elijah Nyakudya, Ancilia Nhamo, Florence Mtambanengwe, Paul Mapfumo
13 June 2025

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
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