Sustainable Cultivation Strategies for Enhancing Growth, Yield, and Quality of Vegetables and Herbs
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 April 2026 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biostimulants; fruit/vegetable secondary metabolites; herbs; sensors; post-harvest phytochemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vegetables and herbs are vital to human nutrition, health, and sustainable agriculture. However, contemporary challenges, including climate change, soil degradation, and market demands for superior quality, necessitate the development of innovative and sustainable cultivation strategies such as state of the art mechanization, greenhouses, and substances that can be used for plant protection. The pursuit of higher yields must be balanced with enhanced nutritional value, environmental sustainability, and economic viability, rendering research on this topic more relevant than ever. The present Special Issue, "Sustainable Cultivation Strategies for Enhancing Growth, Yield, and Quality of Vegetables and Herbs", will showcase pioneering research and practical innovations that will help to advance the field of sustainable crop production. We encourage interdisciplinary research that integrates agronomy, plant physiology, biotechnology, and smart farming technologies to enhance both productivity and quality.
Contributions exploring the following areas are of particular interest: precision agriculture, organic and regenerative practices, nutrient and water management, stress resilience, plant–microbe interactions, and post-harvest improvements. It is strongly recommended that research be conducted utilizing artificial intelligence, sensors, and molecular tools, aiming to enhance production efficiency. We also invite original research, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that present novel insights or applications with the aim of improving the growth, yield, and quality of vegetables and herbs on a worldwide scale. The present invitation is extended to scholars across a wide range of disciplines in order to aid the advancement of sustainable and high-value horticultural production.
Dr. Tilen Zamljen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biostimulants
- crop quality
- metabolism
- sustainable cultivation
- precision horticulture
- sensors
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