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• Originality: Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

• Approvals: All authors must approve the submission.

• Permissions: Permission must be obtained for any reused figures, tables, or text.

• Files: All source files must be submitted (Main text, Tables, Figures).

• AI Policy: An AI usage declaration must be included.

The journal uses a single-blind peer review process.

• Reviewers remain anonymous.

• Editors may request revisions based on reviewer comments.

• Editorial decisions are final.

Please organize your manuscript in the following order:

1. Title Page

2. Abstract

3. Keywords

4. Main Text (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)

5. References

6. Tables

7. Figures

8. Statements & Declarations

• Full title of the manuscript.

• Full names of all authors.

• Institutional affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country).

• Corresponding author’s email address.

• ORCID ID(s) (optional but encouraged).

• Funding & Acknowledgments (placed at the bottom).

• Length: 150–250 words.

• Content: Briefly summarize the aim, methods, main results, and conclusion.

• Restrictions: No references or undefined abbreviations.

• Provide 4–6 keywords separated by semicolons.

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx).

• Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt.

• Spacing: 1.5 line spacing.

• Layout: Automatic page numbering, max 3 heading levels.

• Math: Use MS Word Equation Editor for formulas.

The cover letter must briefly include:

• A statement confirming originality.

• Confirmation that all authors have approved the submission.

• A concise description of the study’s importance.

• A disclosure of any competing interests (or a statement of none).

In-text citation:

• One author: (Smith, 2020)

• Two authors: (Brown & Miller, 2019)

• Three or more: (Anderson et al., 2023)

Reference list rules:

• Alphabetical order, Hanging indent, DOIs included.

Examples:

• Journal: Perez, J., & Silva, R. (2022). Bioactive compounds in drought adaptation. Plant Biology, 30(4), 455-468. https://doi.org/...

• Book: Gibson, L. J. (2018). Principles of plant physiology. Springer.

• Chapter: Turner, R. (2017). Photosynthetic metabolism. In P. Harris (Ed.), Plant biochemistry (pp. 65–92). Academic Press.

• Numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2…).

• Must have a concise title above the table.

• Footnotes placed below the table body.

• Format: Use MS Word “Insert Table” function (do not paste as images).

• Numbered sequentially (Fig. 1, Fig. 2…).

• Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI (High Quality).

• Formats: TIFF, EPS, JPEG, or MS Office.

• Captions: Figure captions must be listed in the main manuscript text, not embedded inside the image file.

• Accepted formats: PDF, XLSX, CSV, MP4, JPEG.

• Items must be cited in the main text and have descriptive captions.

• Units: SI units are required.

• Taxonomy: Genus and species names must be italicized (e.g., Sorghum bicolor).

• Math: Variables in italics, vectors in bold

Authors must ensure research integrity, accuracy, and honesty.

• Strictly Prohibited: Plagiarism, data fabrication/manipulation, duplicated publication, and "salami slicing" of data.

All submissions undergo similarity and integrity screening.

• High similarity or ethical violations will result in rejection or retraction.

All listed authors must:

1. Contribute substantially to the work.

2. Approve the final version.

3. Accept accountability for all aspects of the work.

The following statement must appear in the manuscript:

AI Usage Declaration: Artificial intelligence tools were used only for language and formatting assistance. AI was not used to generate, manipulate, or fabricate data, results, or conclusions. All scientific claims and interpretations are solely those of the authors. (If no AI was used, authors must state that explicitly.)

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• Author Usage: Authors may strictly use the article for personal teaching or internal institutional purposes but may not publicly distribute the final PDF on social media, public repositories, or commercial platforms without written permission from the journal.

• Authors are encouraged to deposit supporting data in public repositories.

• Datasets with a DOI should be cited in the reference list.

• Before Acceptance: Withdrawal is allowed.

• After Acceptance: Withdrawal requires a formal request with valid justification and editorial approval.

• Proofs are sent to the corresponding author for checking.

• Only minor corrections (typos/layout) are allowed; no major content changes.

• Articles are published online by the journal.

At the end of the manuscript, the following headers must be included:

• Funding: (Grant numbers or "None")

• Competing Interests: (Disclosure or "The authors declare no competing interests.")

• Ethical Approval: (Name of the Ethics Committee, Approval Code, and Date are required if applicable.)

• Data Availability: (Link to data or "Available upon request.")

• Author Contribution: (Who did what.)

• AI Usage Statement

• Please check all items before submitting:

• Manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

• There are no submission or publication fees (acknowledged).

• All authors have approved the submission.

• Data is authentic, unmanipulated, and ethically obtained.

• Ethics committee approval details (Code/Date) are included (if applicable).

• Text adheres to APA 7th Edition style.

• AI usage is explicitly declared.

• Figures are high resolution (300 DPI); captions are in the text.

• Authors agree to transfer copyright to Agromentis Research upon acceptance.