Instructions to Authors

Presentation of manuscript should have the following components

Title
Should be short and precise and in the next line, names of the author's, institutional affiliation, full mailing address including e-mail with corresponding address.

Abstract
Concise summation of findings not exceeding 200 words should be written in brief and define a scope of work. Abstract should be followed by 5-7 keywords.

Introduction
Should be brief without heading not exceeding 300 words and define a scope of work with recent relevant references must be cited.

Materials and Methods
Should provide adequate details on the materials used, experimental design and the techniques followed. Statistical methods should be clearly stated.

Results and Discussion
Should be combined and supported by tables or figures wherever necessary. Use only ISO metric units of weights and measures.

Figures
Figures and photographs should be of good quality with glossy prints with their place in the text.

Tables
Should be typed on separate sheets. They should be numbered in Arabic numerals with title of the table and the place should be indicated in the text.

References
Should be arranged alphabetically according to author's names and should be placed under the heading "REFERENCES" at the end of the manuscript. Each reference should contain the surname of the author with initials, year, and title of paper, title of journal, volume, No. and issue and page numbers.

Examples: Research articles Sheeba Jasmine R. 2011. Emamectin benzoate 5 SG and 1.9 EC - A safe insecticide to spiders of bhendi ecosystem. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2(3): 474-478.

Proceedings
Wani Y N. 2009. Quality and safety assurance for enhancing agricultural income. In: Proceedings of Ninth Science Congress on Technological and Institutional Innovations for Enhancing Agricultural Income. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Srinagar, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. pp 67-70.

Book
Tabasum A and Afshan G. 2011. Value addition of fruits and vegetables. 3G Publishers, Awantipora Kashmir. pp 64.

Book chapter
Yadav H S and Meena G. 2007. Irrigation management in wheat. In: Wheat Breeding and Management. (Eds) P. S. Singh, R. R. Ketty and M. Agnihotri. CABI, Wallingford, UK. pp 121-139.

Thesis
Rather S A. 2007. Effect of integrated nutrient management in rice-wheat cropping system. Ph. D. Thesis, Department of Soil Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Srinagar, India. pp 110.