Measures of Water-Saving and Drought Resistance in Crop Production
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Water Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Interests: crop water physiology; water-saving technique; mechanism of crop water regulation in farmland; advanced irrigation application in maize production
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on innovative measures for water-saving and drought resistance in crop production, addressing the growing challenges of water scarcity and climate change. With global populations and arable land under increasing stress, efficient water management and drought resilience have become critical for food security. Historically, agricultural systems have relied on traditional irrigation and crop selection, but modern advancements now integrate precision agriculture, genetic engineering, and climate adaptation strategies.
This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge research, including advanced irrigation technologies (e.g., drip irrigation, deficit irrigation, and AI-based water management) and sustainable farming practices (e.g., conservation tillage, mulching, agroforestry). Its scope encompasses multidisciplinary studies on agronomy, biotechnology, remote sensing, and environmental science to develop scalable solutions for arid and semi-arid regions.
Original research, reviews, and case studies that explore the following topics will be considered:
- Water-use efficiency optimization;
- The physiological and genetic mechanisms of drought tolerance;
- Smart farming technologies for real-time water monitoring;
- Policy and economic frameworks for sustainable water governance.
Contributions should offer practical insights or novel methodologies that can enhance crop productivity under water-limited conditions, ensuring resilience in the face of climate variability.
Prof. Dr. Zhandong Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water-saving agriculture
- drought resistance
- crop production
- irrigation efficiency
- drought-tolerant crops
- sustainable farming
- climate-smart agriculture
- water-use efficiency
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