Allelopathy Journal
Allelopathy Journal
The only journal worldwide dedicated to allelopathy, edited by an International Editorial Board.
Publication History: 31 years, 66 volumes published till November 2025.
ISSN: Print: 0971-4693/94, Online: 0974-1240
Indexed in: SCOPUS, BIOSIS, UGC Care List, Current Contents (Agriculture), Science Citation Index (Sci Search), Research Alert, CABI Abstracts (Agroforestry, Forestry, Herbage, Horticultural, Nematology, Weed Abstracts), Indian Science Abstracts, Ulrich's Directory of International Periodicals.
Published in both Print and Online Editions.
Scope
Allelopathy Journal is a multidisciplinary platform accepting research and review papers on all aspects of allelopathy in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and expanded to Human Health Sciences including Traditional (such as Indian, Ayurveda, Chinese medicines etc.) Medicines and Biotechnology. Search for relevant disciplines below:
Plant & Life Sciences
- General Allelopathy
- Agronomy, Cropping Systems, Weeds Management
- Agroforestry, Forestry
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology, Molecular Biology
- Botany, Plant Physiology
- Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
- Ecology, Biodiversity, Invasive Organisms
- Fresh Water Biology, Aquatic Ecosystems
- Genetics, Plant Breeding
- Horticulture
- Limnology
- Microbes
- Plant Pests: Insects, Nematodes
- Plant Pathogens
- Soil Science, Soil Sickness
- Vegetable Crops
- Zoology
Health Sciences
- Ethnobotany
- Ethnopharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy
- Medicinal Plant-Derived Natural Byproducts (e.g., Propolis)
- Herbal Drugs: Phytochemical Analysis, Use Validation, Quality Control
- Plant Uses in Traditional Medicine
- Allelochemicals to Control Human Pathogens
- Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities
- Cytotoxicity and Antineoplastic Effects
- Veterinary Ethnopharmacology
Biotechnology
- Metabolic Engineering
- Genetic Modification
- Cell, Tissue, and Organ Culture
- Encapsulation of Bioactive Agents
- Nanotechnology
- Nanobiotechnology
- Nanoparticles of Plant Extracts and Secondary Metabolites
- Two-Phase Culture Systems
- Hairy Root Culture
- Immobilized Culture
- Bioreactors
- Secondary Metabolite-Derived Polymers
Reviews
The Allelopathy Journal publishes a Review Series on allelopathic plant species (Crops, Weeds, Trees, Shrubs, Bushes, Medicinal Plants), with 28 reviews published to date. Authors are invited to submit reviews on their investigated plant species, structured as follows:
- Title
- Contents
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction (Origin, Distribution, Habitat, Climatic Requirements, Economic Uses)
- Morphology
- Allelopathic Research (Bioassays, Pot Culture, Field Studies)
- Allelochemicals (Nature of Allelochemicals Identified, Mechanisms of Action, Role in Pest Management)
- Future Areas of Research
- References
Prepare manuscripts as per the Instructions to Authors and Model Manuscripts available at www.allelopathyjournal.com.
Faster Publication
Since 2016, the Allelopathy Journal is published bi-monthly (January, March, May, July, September, November) in 3 volumes per year, ensuring publication within 60-90 days after submission. Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the guidelines on www.allelopathyjournal.com.
Submit manuscripts to Prof. S.S. Narwal at chiefeditor@allelopathyjournal.com, allelopathy2021@gmail.com, or narwals2021@gmail.com.
Publication Charges
The Allelopathy Journal is self-sustaining and does not receive external funding. Authors are required to pay Article Processing Charges based on the Human Development Index (HDI) of their country:
- Authors from developed countries pay full charges.
- Discounts are offered based on country HDI.
- Indian authors pay in Indian currency.
- Charges are based on the actual number of published pages and are competitive compared to journals from Springer, Elsevier, and PLoS One.
- Free Publication: Exceptional research papers from authors unable to pay may be published free of charge.
Pre-payment of charges is mandatory before publication.
Model Manuscripts
To ensure uniformity and streamline processing, authors must follow the Model Manuscript outlines for:
- Research Paper
- Short Communication
- Review Paper
Guidelines include:
- Follow the Model Manuscript format on www.allelopathyjournal.com.
- Type in 12-point font in MS Word.
- Keep figure size to 17.5 x 12.5 cm.
- Submit as a single file (Text + Tables + Figures) via email to chiefeditor@allelopathyjournal.com, allelopathy2021@gmail.com, or narwals2021@gmail.com.
Manuscript Processing Steps
Manuscripts undergo 15 processing stages, including 5 reviews:
- Preliminary Screening
- English Improvement
- Associate Editor Review
- Peer Review
- Chief Editor Review
Submission of Articles
Submit electronic manuscripts (MS Word 2016 for text, MS Excel for figures) to Prof. S.S. Narwal, Chief Editor, at chiefeditor@allelopathyjournal.com, allelopathy2021@gmail.com, or narwals2021@gmail.com. Suitable manuscripts will be assigned an ID number and sent to an Associate Editor for processing.
Editorial offices are located in the USA, Australia, Russia, Mexico, Spain, Poland, China, and India. Instructions to Authors are available in all journal issues and on www.allelopathyjournal.com .
Free Access to Archives
The Allelopathy Journal offers two types of online access:
- Paid Access: Full access to archives (all volumes) and the current year's journal.
- Free Online Access: Partial open access to all old volumes (except the current year) for bona fide researchers who sign in at www.allelopathyjournal.com.
