Post-Review Submission & Follow-up Procedure (PLANTECH)

Following peer review, authors must revise their manuscripts strictly according to the PLANTECH, Author Guidelines and submit the revised files by email to: 

📧 vindhyaresearch25@gmail.com

1. Email Subject Line (Required Format)

Manuscript: [FirstAuthorLastName]_[Year]_[Title]

Example:
Manuscript: TripathiN_2025_RiceGenomics

2. Plagiarism & Similarity Check Policy (Turnitin Requirement)

All revised submissions to PLANTECH – must include a plagiarism/similarity report. Authors must ensure that the manuscript meets the following standards before resubmission:

• Overall similarity index must be < 15% (Turnitin/iThenticate recommended).
  
  

• Single-source similarity must not exceed 3%.
  
  

• References, bibliography, and standard methodology may be excluded if properly cited.
  
  

• Manuscripts exceeding the similarity limit will be returned to the authors for correction prior to final acceptance.
  
  

Authors must attach:

Word copy of Manuscript

 
3. Email Body (Suggested Template)

Dear Editor,

Please find attached the revised manuscript entitled “[Full manuscript title]” by [Author names], submitted to PLANTECH (Manuscript ID: [if available]).

We have revised the manuscript thoroughly in response to the reviewers’ comments. The following files are enclosed:

1. Response_to_Reviewers.pdf – Point-by-point reply to each reviewer comment.

2. Manuscript_[AuthorLastName]_rev.pdf – Clean revised manuscript.

3. Manuscript_[AuthorLastName]_tracked.pdf – Tracked-changes version showing all edits.

4. Supplementary files (if any): [List filenames such as FigS1.tif, SuppData_Table1.xlsx].

We confirm that all authors have approved this revised version and agree to its resubmission.

Please let us know if any additional clarification is required.

Best regards,

[Corresponding Author Name]

[Institutional Affiliation]

Email: [corresponding.author@example.com]

Phone: [+country code-number]

4. Required Files & File-Naming Format

• Manuscript_[AuthorLastName]_rev.pdf
  Clean version (no track changes)

• Manuscript_[AuthorLastName]_tracked.pdf
  Tracked-changes version

• Response_to_Reviewers_[AuthorLastName].pdf
  Detailed responses to reviewer comments

• Supplementary files (clear naming required)

  • SuppData_Table1.xlsx

  • FigS1.tif

  • RawData_File1.csv

• Original manuscript Word file (mandatory)

  • Manuscript_[AuthorLastName].docx

5. Editorial Timeline & Expected Outcome

After receiving the revised manuscript and required files:

• An Editor evaluates the revision and responses.

• Within 30 days, authors will receive an official update:
  → Accept
  → Minor Revision
  → Major Revision
  → Reject (with reasons and guidance)

If additional reviewer input is required, the editor will notify authors and provide an extended timeline.

6. Important Notes

• Highlight the major changes clearly in your response letter to accelerate editorial evaluation.

• The corresponding author must confirm responsibility for all communications and APC arrangements, if applicable.

• If an extension is needed, authors should contact the editorial office before the deadline.