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fcr-cover-letter
Use when writing the cover letter for a Field Crops Research (FCR) submission to the Editors-in-Chief. The letter must establish scope fit (field-based, multi-season/-environment, a field crop, generally significant), state the novel contribution and article type, and confirm originality and data availability. Drafts the letter; it does not contact editors or invent claims.
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# Cover Letter (fcr-cover-letter)
The cover letter is the editor's first scope check. Because FCR has a **strict scope boundary**, the
letter's job is to show — in a few sentences — that the paper is **field-based, multi-environment, on a
field crop, and generally significant**, and to name the **novel contribution** clearly. A vague
letter invites a fast desk rejection.
## When to trigger
- Preparing the submission package and need the cover letter
- Pitching a Review or Opinion proposal to the Editors-in-Chief first
- Explaining why a borderline design (e.g., exceptional single-season circumstances) still fits scope
## What an FCR cover letter must do